Monthly Archives: October 2018

How the Media Serve Trump

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Arlen Grossman

By Arlen Grossman revised November 7 published in OpEdNews.com/ November 11, 2018 Donald Trump castigates the media at every opportunity, calling them “fake news,” and  “enemy of the people,”  but in reality, they are his best friends and most effective … Continue reading →

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Tired of Losing?

Posted on October 27, 2018 by Arlen Grossman

Why American Leaders Persist in Waging Losing Wars Hint: They’re Winning in Other Ways By William Astore/ TomDispatch.com/ October 25, 2018 As America enters the 18th year of its war in Afghanistan and its 16th in Iraq, the war on … Continue reading →

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You’ve Seen One Tree, You’ve Seen Them All

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Arlen Grossman
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How the Rich Get Richer

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Arlen Grossman

Seeing Trump tax returns is just first step By Charlotte Rampell/ Washington Post/ October 8, 2018   Everyone is shocked, shocked to learn that President Trump amassed his fortune not by the sweat of his brow, but rather the old-fashioned … Continue reading →

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Trump, The Koch Brothers and Their War on Climate Science

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Arlen Grossman

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Who Can Blame Them?

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Arlen Grossman

Nation’s Criminals Ask for F.B.I. Investigation Kavanaugh Just Got By Andy Borowitz/ The New Yorker/ October 5, 2018 Photograph by Chip Somodevilla / Getty WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report)—In the latest controversy to envelop the Supreme Court nominee, criminals across the … Continue reading →

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