Author Archives: Arlen Grossman

Halitics: Can Democrats Make Progress in 2026 and 2028?

Is there a Democrat out there who can excite and motivate enough voters to knock off the MAGA GOP in 2028? A number of of them were discussed in a NY Times article, especially governors J.P.Pritzgar of Illinois, Gretchen Whitmer … Continue reading →

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American Boys Need Our Help

It’s not in the headlines, but the indicators tell us boys are going through a tough patch. On the YouTube videocast Halitics, Hal and I are aware that boys are going to college at a rate lower than girls, playing … Continue reading →

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Does This Explain Trump Admiration?

By Arlen Grossman Many people, me included, don’t understand how Trump cultists and MAGAs worship the current president, even while he shows himself to be mentally challenged, a felon, a classic narcissist, morally weak, greedy, seriously vengeful and bitter, exploits … Continue reading →

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“Coach,” Gaza, Fox News, and Lowering Our Standards

As always, much to talk about. The first order of business on Halitics (a daily YouTube videocast) was to talk about an old friend, KC Lynch, who passed away a few days ago in his apartment. He was a pioneer … Continue reading →

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Can He Be Stopped?

Can the fascist-styled dictatorial moves of President Trump be stopped? And if there is a way, how?, On Tuesday’s YouTube videocast, Halitics, Hal Ginsberg and I see the terrible danger, but have slightly different ways of fighting it. Hal has … Continue reading →

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Fascism’s Grip Tightens: Will America Fight Back Before It’s Too Late?

As the Nation teeters on the edge of authoritarianism, what will it take to defend democracy and constitutional order? By Thom Hartmann/ HartmannReport.com/ August 11, 2025 There’s no sugarcoating the truth: As fascism‘s grip tightens under Trump and the GOP, … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump Mess-Ups

A real question from a Trump supporter: ‘Why do liberals think Trump supporters are stupid?’ THE SERIOUS ANSWER: Here’s what the majority of anti-Trump voters honestly feel about Trump supporters en masse: That when you saw a man who had … Continue reading →

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Too Many Unnecessary Deaths

On today’s YouTube videocast Halitics I try to convince a skeptical Hal Ginsberg that the world is finally taking notice of the famine conditions perpetuated by the Israeli military against the people of Gaza. I’m starting to see that Benjamin … Continue reading →

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Is Trump Finally Losing It?

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Why are Trump and the GOP Working So Hard to Ruin America?

Why has the GOP declared war on everything: healthcare, Democracy, science, and you? By Thom Hartmann/ The Hartmann Report/ July 18, 2025 Every day, it seems, we see or hear about another way in which Trump and his lickspittles in … Continue reading →

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