Author Archives: Arlen Grossman

BPR Quote of the Day: America, A Love Story

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

“I know of no other country where love of money has such a grip on men’s hearts or where stronger scorn is expressed for the theory of permanent equality of property.” Alexis de Tocqueville from Democracy in America, (1835)

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Is It Still Torture If We Do It?

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

New Bush-Era Torture Memo Released, Raises Questions About What Has Changed And What Hasn’t by Dan Foomkin/ Huffington Post/ April 6, 2012 WASHINGTON — A six-year-old memo from within the George W. Bush administration that came to light this week … Continue reading →

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BPR Quote of the Day: AKA Last Refuge of the Scoundral

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

“You’ll never have a quiet world till you knock the patriotism out of the human race.”          George Bernard Shaw  

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Awaiting the Next Kent State

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

When the authorities get tired of pepper spray, and really want to teach protesters a lesson, what will be their next move? As economic conditions worsen, demonstrations increase, and police feel overwhelmed, my  fear is we may not get through … Continue reading →

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BPR Quote of the Day: Being Hopeful

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

“To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness. What we choose to emphasize in … Continue reading →

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Ending Authoritarianism and Plutocracy in the U.S.

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

By Rocky Anderson  Presidential Candidate, Justice Party, March 26, 2012,  speaking at Hinckley Institute of Politics, at The University of Utah  Let us consider the fundamental guiding principles for the United States of America — freedom, equal opportunity, compassion, and security. … Continue reading →

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The High Price of Materialism

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

What a un-American concept! More stuff doesn’r always mean more happiness; consumerism is not good for the environment; materialism does not promote social values. Where will this kind of radical philosophy lead us? Dare we even think about it? Video … Continue reading →

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Numbers That Count: The War on Drugs

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

DRUGS AND PRISONS: TIME FOR A NEW STRATEGY? by Arlen Grossman/ The Big Picture Report DRUG CONVICTIONS, PER 100,000 ADULTS IN U.S.:  [1) 1980: 15 ; 1996: 148 ; Today: 380+ (#1 in the world).  PRISONERS PER 100,000 CITIZENS:  [1] Japan-63, German-90, France-96, Mexico-208, Britain-153,  U.S. … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Hits of Clarence Thomas

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

    New Blank Book Proposal (by Arlen Grossman/The Big Picture Report):      THE COLLECTED GREATEST ORAL         ARGUMENTS OF JUSTICE CLARENCE THOMAS The Best Arguments, Questions, and Observations of Justice Clarence Thomas from  Supreme Court Oral … Continue reading →

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Victims of the American Empire: Us

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

EMPIRES THEN AND NOW By Paul Craig Roberts/ Institute for Political Economy/ March 26, 2012 Great empires, such as the Roman and British, were extractive. The empires succeeded, because the value of the resources and wealth extracted from conquered lands … Continue reading →

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