Monthly Archives: October 2011

Chris Hedges: A Movement Too Big to Fail

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

There is no danger that the protesters who have occupied squares, parks and plazas across the nation in defiance of the corporate state will be co-opted by the Democratic Party or groups like MoveOn. The faux liberal reformers, whose abject failure … Continue reading →

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Goldman Sachs Responds

Posted on October 18, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

A Letter from Goldman Sachs Concerning Occupy Wall Street NEW YORK – The following is a letter released today by Lloyd Blankfein, the chairman of banking giant Goldman Sachs:Dear Investor: Up until now, Goldman Sachs has been silent on the … Continue reading →

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BPR Quote of the Day: An Old Story

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Arlen Grossman
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First Look Around You

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

 

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BPR Quote of the Day: Passion Matters Now in OWS

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

“The major social movements that have transformed our country since its founding all began as passionate grassroots activism that then radiated out. Only later do traditional politicians get involved. The history of the civil rights movement, women’s rights movement, labor … Continue reading →

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Never Enough Money for “Defense”

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Monterey Peninsula’s golden boy turned Pentagon shill, Leon Panetta. Brave New Foundation video Robert Greenwald

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The “Value” of a College Education

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

The Higher Education Bubble The Best Colleges Reprinted with permission from the The Best Colleges. October 15, 2011                                  Copyright © 2011 The Best Colleges      … Continue reading →

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Pulling Your Beard

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Arlen Grossman
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Time For a Science Break

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Arlen Grossman
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Where’s the Shared Sacrifice?

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Arlen Grossman
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