Monthly Archives: November 2011

Beginnings of the Revolution?

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Occupy Oakland General Strike, November 2, 2011 photo: Boots Riley (Facebook Wall)

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Greedy Lying Bastards

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

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Robert F. Kennedy: What Our Gross National Product Really Means

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Speech by Robert F. Kennedy, March 18, 1968, University of Kansas (Excerpts)” “We will find neither national purpose nor personal satisfaction in a mere continuation of economic progress, in an endless amassing of worldly goods.We cannot measure national spirit by … Continue reading →

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Greece’s Choice — and Ours: Democracy or Finance?

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

By Robert Reich TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2011 Which do you trust more: democracy or financial markets? Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou decided in favor of democracy yesterday when he announced a national referendum on the draconian budget cuts Europe and … Continue reading →

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What is Occupy Wall Street All About?

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Arlen Grossman
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Get Out of Jail Cards for Wall St.

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Did you ever wonder why nobody is getting prosecuted for the biggest white-collar crime in the history of the world–the worldwide financial collapse of 2007-2008? The answers have started to come out. One explanation involves a remarkably lenient  U.S. Department … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 1, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

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