Author Archives: Mike Bock

The Transcendent Challenge Dayton Must Solve In Order To Be Assured Of A Great Future

Senator McCain claims that, “the transcendent challenge of the 21st century is radical Islamic extremists.” This claim, that dealing with Islamic extremists is the most important challenge for the future, seems exaggerated and unsubstantiated. There are a lot of dangers … Continue reading →

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The Trend Toward An Ignorant Single-Mindedness Threatens The Future Of Our Democracy Itself.

In her essay published yesterday in the Los Angles Times, Susan Jacoby writes that “Americans are increasingly close-minded and unwilling to listen to opposing views.” Jacoby is the author of the book, The Age of American Unreason. Based on this … Continue reading →

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Do Capital Gains Tax Cuts Increase Revenues?

Charlie Gibson, in the Clinton-Obama debate last night, proclaimed that when the tax rate on capital gains are reduced, the result is overall an increase in tax revenues from capital gains taxes. That seems to me a pretty big claim, … Continue reading →

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