Tag Archives: Benjamin Franklin

It’s the Postal SERVICE, Stupid

By Arlen Grossman/ The Big Picture Report It’s called the U.S. Postal Service because it’s a service, not a corporation. Who decided the Postal Service must be profitable? Do other government agencies, like the Defense Department, the V.A., and the Department … Continue reading

Posted in economy, government, labor, politics, Republican Party | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

CHRIS HAYES IS MY HERO (Or Almost Was)

by Arlen Grossman/ The Big Picture Report thedailybeast.com MSNBC’s Chris Hayes took a lot of flack for saying something that needed to be said: soldiers should not be called “heroes.” Here is what got him in trouble on his Sunday … Continue reading

Posted in Afghanistan, foreign policy, government, Iraq, media, military, politics, war | Tagged , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

Drop Your Drawers and Bend Over For America

BPR Quote of the Day  “Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” Benjamin Franklin

Posted in civil liberties, government, law, Supreme Court, Terrorism | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment