Author Archives: Arlen Grossman

WHICH IS YOUR CRAZY BELIEF?

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

The 20 Weirdest Religious Beliefs By Valerie Tarico/ Alternet/ October 15, 2012 We find it easy to dismiss the fantastical beliefs of people in other times and places, but those that we’ve been exposed to since childhood seem not so … Continue reading →

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Genocide Victims Honored?

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

BPR Quote of the Day:   LIKE QUOTES? CHECK OUT QUOTATIONQUOTIENT.COM

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More Justified Paranoia: Police State Surveillance

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

ACLU FIGHTS THE GOOD FIGHT TO STOP GOVERNMENT SURVEILLANCE OF OUR CITIZENS Warrantless wiretaps intimidate several organizations and cast a chill over lawyers, journalists and human rights researchers By Naomi Klein/ The Guardian/ October 19, 2012 Naomi Wolf: ‘The ACLU … Continue reading →

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Lobbying For War

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

BPR Quote of the Day: “One has to realize that the powerful industrial groups concerned in the manufacture of arms are doing their best in all countries to prevent the peaceful settlement of international disputes, and that rulers can achieve … Continue reading →

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Don’t Breathe and You’ll Be Fine

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

Here is a disturbing example of the appalling corruption and depravity of our political system.   Nicholas Kristof examines the way in which elected representatives are willing to appease  wealthy campaign contributors at the expense of their constituents’ health. In … Continue reading →

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Classified Information

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Arlen Grossman
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Opens Nov. 6 Nationwide

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Arlen Grossman
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Deja Vu

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Arlen Grossman
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Lowest Common Denominator News

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

BPR Quote of the Day: “There is much to be said in favour of modern journalism. By giving us the opinions of the uneducated, it keeps us in touch with the ignorance of the community.” Oscar Wilde

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Hey, Where’d My Vote Go?

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

GOP voter suppression, butterfly ballots, long lines, provisional ballots, Diebold voting machines, disappearing ballots… What else could we possibly have to worry about? Does the Romney Family Now Own Your E-Vote? By Gerry Bello, Bob Fitrakis & Harvey Wasserman/ Daily Kos/ … Continue reading →

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