Monthly Archives: January 2026

The Coming Trump Crackup

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Arlen Grossman

How much longer can our country self-destruct? With President Trump’s dementia (like his father’s) worsening, seemingly every day, the signs of his psychological breakup are more apparent than ever. His endless retributions, his fantasies, his insane desires, his easily apparent … Continue reading →

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Memo to Europe: Remember Neville Chamberlain

Posted on January 20, 2026 by Arlen Grossman

You cannot appease a tyrant. You must hit back hard. By Robert Reich/ January 20, 2026 https://robertreich.substack.com TO: European leaders It is impossible to appease a tyrant.  You know this better than most. I need not remind you of Neville … Continue reading →

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Trump’s ass-backward “affordability” agenda

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Arlen Grossman

By RobertReich/ robertreich@subset.com/ January 13, 2026 The latest gauge on inflation, released this morning, showed prices increasing 2.7 percent in December compared with the same period a year ago. Food prices were up 3.1 percent. (Reminder: Trump was elected on … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Attack on Venezuela Is Illegal and Unwise

Posted on January 3, 2026 by Arlen Grossman

By NYTimes Editorial Board/ January 3, 2026 Over the past few months, President Trump has deployed an imposing military force in the Caribbean to threaten Venezuela. Until now, the president used that force — an aircraft carrier, at least seven … Continue reading →

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Here’s How Much Donald Trump Is Worth

Posted on January 1, 2026 by Arlen Grossman

By Dan Alexander and Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes Staff/ Forbes September 18, 2025 Everyone has an opinion, but Forbes has the answer: $7.3 billion, according to our most recent tally, updated in September. Trump added $3 billion over the last year, leveraging the presidency for profit. … Continue reading →

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