Monthly Archives: November 2011

The First Amendment Upside Down. Why We Must Occupy Democracy

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

by Robert Reich/ Nov. 22, 2011 You’ve been seeing this across the country … Americans assaulted, clubbed, dragged, pepper-sprayed … Why? For exercising their right to free speech and assembly — protesting the increasing concentration of income, wealth, and political … Continue reading →

Posted in elections, government, Occupy Wall Street, politics, protest, protests | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Bernie Sanders: Democrats, Stop Caving In

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Bernie Sanders Commentary, Nov. 18, 2011: Here is something we all can agree on: Federal deficits are a serious problem. Here is something no one seriously disputes: Today’s big deficits were caused mainly by big tax cuts for the wealthy, … Continue reading →

Posted in Democratic Party, economy, elections, Occupy Wall Street, Republican Party | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

BPR Quote of the Day: Does This Apply to America, Mr. President?

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

 Additional thoughts from President Obama: “The people of Egypt have rights that are universal. That includes the right to peaceful assembly and association, the right to free speech, and the ability to determine their own destiny. These are human rights. And the United … Continue reading →

Posted in Barack Obama, Occupy Wall Street, protests, Quotations | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Shh, Don’t Tell Greece, Italy, Spain or the U.S.

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

How to Handle a Financial Crisis Like Iceland By Barry Ritholtz   The Big Picture / May 14, 2011 I have long been in the Swedish camp when it comes to food (meatballs with lingonberries) women (tall blondes) and financial crises … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, economy, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Too Big to Fail and…….

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Arlen Grossman
Posted in Economics, economy | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Just Making Sure You’re Not Breaking Any Laws, Guys

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Image by Pj Seleska.

Posted in protest, protests | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

The Top 0.1% Of The Nation Earn Half Of All Capital Gains

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

By Robert Lenzer Forbes/ Nov. 20, 2011 Capital gains are the key ingredient of income disparity in the US– and the force behind the winner takes all mantra of our economic system. If you want  even out earning power in … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Class Warfare

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Arlen Grossman
Posted in economy, media | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

FBI Plots Terrorist Attacks in U.S.

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Fake terror plots, paid informants: the tactics of FBI ‘entrapment’ questioned Critics say bureau is running a sting operation across America, targeting vulnerable people by luring them into fake terror plots By Paul Harris The Guardian/ November 16, 2011 The … Continue reading →

Posted in law, Terrorism | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Leaked Memo: How to Undermine Wall Street

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Lobbying firm’s memo spells out plan to undermine Occupy Wall Street By Jonathan Larsen and Ken Olshansky, MSNBC TV A well-known Washington lobbying firm with links to the financial industry has proposed an $850,000 plan to take on Occupy Wall … Continue reading →

Posted in Democratic Party, Occupy Wall Street, Republican Party, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment