Monthly Archives: August 2011

Obama: QUIT NOW!

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

If this struggling country has any hope of reversing the death slide which began over three decades ago, but which has escalated dangerously during the last ten years, it will require a strong, resolute president who will fight for all … Continue reading →

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BPR Quote of the Day: Nuremberg Laws

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

“If the Nuremberg laws were applied, then every post-war American president would have been hanged.” Noam Chomsky

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“Karl Marx Had it Right”

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Influential economist Nouriel Roubini, who accurately predicted the last economic meltdown, predicts more trouble ahead. In a Wall Street Journal  “Big Interview” on TV last week, Roubini gave a very pessimistic forecast for the world economy.   Roubini blamed George W. … Continue reading →

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Electile Dysfunction

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

New Dictionary Entry: ELECTILE DYSFUNCTION The inability to be aroused over any of the choices for President put forth by either major party for the 2012 election. An oldie but a goodie floating around the internet…..

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The Next Great Depression: Coming Soon?

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Looking at the precarious state of the American and world economy, I would suggest that the volatility of the stock market last week is a strong early warning that a major financial crash in on the way. The massive amounts … Continue reading →

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BPR Quote of the Day: “The Military-Industrial Complex”

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

“This conjunction of an immense military establishment and a large arms industry is new in the American experience. The total influence — economic, political, even spiritual — is felt in every city, every State house, every office of the Federal … Continue reading →

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The Unending Afghanistan War

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

If we had a viable two-party system in this country, American soldiers wouldn’t still be in Afghanistan after ten years. When it comes to war and foreign policy there is no party difference. Because the Democratic and Republican parties drink … Continue reading →

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The Future of American Elections

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

The spending on Tuesday’s Wisconsin state senate recall election exceeded $35 million, according to the Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, which tracks political money. Some believe it will top $40 million. Money raised for all the 116 legislative campaigns in Wisconsin last … Continue reading →

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BPR Quote of the Day: Corporations are People

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

“Corporations are people, my friend… of course they are. Everything corporations earn ultimately goes to the people. Where do you think it goes? Whose pockets? Whose pockets? People’s pockets. Human beings my friend.” Mitt Romney Speaking at Iowa State Fair

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Ratigan Explodes!

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Dylan Ratigan loses his cool and makes sense at the same time.

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