Monthly Archives: February 2012

Media Oblivious to “The Empire’s New Clothes”

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

Once again, Glenn Greenwald is more adept than almost any other  journalist at tearing away the patriotic facade to reveal the lies and obfuscation coming from Washington: U.S. Media Takes the Lead on Iran by Glenn Greenwald/ Salon.com/ Feb. 14, 2012 Many … Continue reading →

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BPR Quote of the Day: Fairness For Satan

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

“I have no special regard for Satan; but, I can at least claim that I have no prejudice against him. It may even be that I lean a little his way, on account of his not having a fair show. … Continue reading →

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BPR Quote of the Day: Rebels Past and Present

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

“Our tradition is one of protest and revolt, and it is stultifying to celebrate the rebels of the past, while we silence the rebels of the present.” Henry Steele Commager  

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Do You Feel Safe Yet?

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

BPR Editor’s Update: I cannot confirm the 30,000 number stated in this headline and story from The Intel Hub. Congress did authorize the use of drones within the U.S. but I could not find any specific number in the text … Continue reading →

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It’s Time To Occupy Mainstream Media

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

By Dustin M. Slaughter/ News Junkie Post/ Feb. 9, 2012 “Between the public sector and the private sector, we have wreaked untold havoc on the media environment.” These aren’t the words of a progressive media advocate such as University of … Continue reading →

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That Guy With the Big Head Looks Familiar….

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Arlen Grossman
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Wizard of Oz Wisdom

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Arlen Grossman
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The Power of the Occupy Movement

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

by Arlen Grossman You may question the power of the Occupy movement, but think back less than a year ago. The Tea Party was setting the agenda: the federal deficit and national debt were preeminent issues, President Obama was anxious … Continue reading →

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BPR Quote of the Day: What is a Corporation?

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

“Corporation: An ingenious device for obtaining profit without individual responsibility.”  Ambrose Bierce, The Devil’s Dictionary

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Disturbing Liberal Hypocrisy

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

A very troubling commentary by Glenn Greenwald, about how tolerant liberal Democrats have become to the militaristic, authoritarian policies of Barack Obama–policies they harshly criticized when done by the George W. Bush administration. REPULSIVE PROGRESSIVE HYPOCRISY by Glenn Greenwald/ Salon/ … Continue reading →

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