Monthly Archives: July 2012

QUESTION AUTHORITY

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

BPR Quote of the Day “If we are not able to ask skeptical questions, to interrogate those who tell us that something is true, to be skeptical of those in authority, then we’re up for grabs.” Carl Sagan    

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PR Flop

Posted on July 30, 2012 by Arlen Grossman
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The Fed and Its Friends

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

A new book by Neil Barofsky, former Inspector General of the TARP program criticizes President Obama, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner, and federal regulators for working in the interests of Wall Street at the expense of distressed homeowners and the public. … Continue reading →

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At Least Zygotes Can’t Vote…..Yet

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Arlen Grossman
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THINK WE COULD USE SOME OF THAT MONEY?

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

The chief economist for an international corporate consulting firm crunched the numbers and came up with $21 Trillion stashed away in offshore tax havens and unavailable for use by financially-strapped government treasuries. If this revenue were available, social programs around … Continue reading →

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BEWARE OF DARKNESS

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

“Watch out now, take care Beware of greedy leaders They take you where you should not go…” George Harrison “Beware of Darkness”  

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Billionaires Buying the Election

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

BERNIE SANDERS VERSUS THE BILLIONAIRES By John Nichols/ Common Dreams/ July 24, 2012   If two dozen billionaire families were combining their wealth to effectively buy the 2012 election, it would be time for patriots to mount a bold response … Continue reading →

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Will Rogers Talks to the Bankers

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Arlen Grossman
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INEQUALITY–EVEN WORSE THAN YOU THINK

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

Wealth Doesn’t Trickle Down– It Just                          Floods Offshore, New Research Reveals By Heather Stewart/ The Guardian/ July 21, 2012 View the full graphic: where and what are tax … Continue reading →

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What Does Mitt Love More Than His Name?

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Arlen Grossman
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