Author Archives: Mike Bock

Tell Me Once Again: What Does It Mean To Be a Conservative?

Posted on February 6, 2008 by Mike Bock

There seems an interesting debate between John McCain and Mitt Romney as to who is the most reliably conservative. McCain was recently quoted as saying, “And I promise you, if I am so fortunate to win your nomination, I will … Continue reading →

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Bush’s Budget Director — Claiming U.S. Health Care Is Best in World — Cuts Medicare and Medicaid

Posted on February 5, 2008 by Mike Bock

Interesting article in Think Progress includes a video clip of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) director Jim Nussle telling how great the U.S. health care system is. Nussle says, in defending budgeting less money for Medicare and Medicaid, “Beneficiaries, … Continue reading →

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McCain and Romney Have a Common Goal: They Both Want To Give Mountains of Money To The Rich

Posted on February 5, 2008 by Mike Bock

Both John McCain and Mitt Romney are calling for Bush’s tax cuts to be made permanent. The 2001 and 2003 tax cuts are scheduled to expire at the end of 2010. Amazingly, according to this article, “Estimates from the Congressional … Continue reading →