Category Archives: News, Politics and Culture

Fair and Balanced?

Posted on December 11, 2006 by Jeff Block

This one’s been a while in coming… Is the press in America “free and neutral”, as prescribed by the Bill of Rights?  This is a question that evokes adamant response from lots of people.  Many would swear on their grandmother … Continue reading →

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In Whom Should Americans Trust?

Posted on December 2, 2006 by Jeff Block

I had an epiphany the other day…  That liberals and conservatives differ sharply in terms of whom they fundamental trust to have their best interests in mind.  My observation was that conservatives generally trust the business world more than they … Continue reading →

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The Unbelievable Cost of Free Health Care

Posted on December 1, 2006 by Jeff Block

Okay, gang, here it is…  The long-awaited discussion on universal health care.  You’ve been clamoring for it, and I’m game, so let’s chat.  First, what I believe… Unbelievably Expensive / Taxes Through the Roof  I believe that pulling health care under … Continue reading →

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“Democrats Target Wealth Gap and Hope Not to Hit Economy”

Posted on November 30, 2006 by Jeff Block

That was the title of a frontpage story in the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday, November 22nd.  The gist of the article is that the gap between the wealthy and the poor in America has been widening over the last … Continue reading →

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Book Report: Culture Warrior by Bill O’Reilly

Posted on November 25, 2006 by Jeff Block

I’ve decided to start posting book reports – my thoughts and feelings about books I’ve read recently.  I’ll warn you though.  I’m a slow reader (I have bad eyes), so these may be infrequent.  For the most part, I oughta … Continue reading →

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Does boycotting companies really help your cause?

Posted on November 22, 2006 by Jeff Block

It seems like I’ve received way more than my fair share of boycott emails – particularly those attempting to address grievances with large corporations.  Wal-Mart is the poster child for this kind of stuff.  Wal-Mart doesn’t pay their employees enough … Continue reading →

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