Author Archives: Arlen Grossman

Evolution: “Straight From the Pit of Hell”

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

And this Congressman is on the House Science Committee (along with Todd Akin)! Georgia GOP Representative Paul Broun: “God’s word is true. I’ve come to understand that. All that stuff I was taught about evolution and embryology and the big … Continue reading →

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Damn It, We Have Good News

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Arlen Grossman
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A DEBATE WITHOUT SUBSTANCE

Posted on October 6, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

The US Presidential Debates’ Illusion of Political Choice By Glenn Greenwald/ The Guardian/ October 4, 2012 Mitt Romney and Barack Obama participate in the first presidential debate at the University of Denver. Photograph: Charlie Neibergall/AP Wednesday night’s debate between Barack Obama and … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 5, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

Originally posted on List of X:
According to the replacement NFL referees, Obama was the clear winner of the debate (Photo credit: jamesomalley) Before yesterday’s presidential debate between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, Obama was generally favored to perform better…

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Debate Recap: Obama Lacked Passion

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

Barack Obama lost the debate tonight for two reasons: 1) Taking advantage of lower expectations, Romney appeared strong, confident, and capable. Most Americans probably expected him to stumble and make gaffes. Even though he didn’t say much of substance or … Continue reading →

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Going, Going…Gone

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

BPR Quote of the Day: “Men fight for liberty and win it with hard knocks. Their children, brought up easy, let it slip away again, poor fools. And their grand-children are once more slaves.” D. H. Lawrence

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Have Fun Tonight!

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Arlen Grossman
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The Difference Between the Two Major Parties

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Arlen Grossman
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Is S-B B.S.?

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

A Public Service Reminder: Simpson-Bowles Is Terrible By Paul Krugman/ krugman.blogs.nytimes.com/ September 30, 2012 Nate Silver gives Mitt Romney a 16 percent chance of winning, and gives Republicans a 22 percent chance of taking the Senate. A month is an eternity in … Continue reading →

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Terrorism: The New Red Scare

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

BPR Quote of the Day: “Terrorism has replaced Communism as the rationale for the militarization of the country, for military adventures abroad, and for the suppression of civil liberties at home. It serves the same purpose, serving to create hysteria.” … Continue reading →

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