Author Archives: Arlen Grossman

Oligarchy, American Style

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

By Paul Krugman    November 3, 2011 Inequality is back in the news, largely thanks to Occupy Wall Street, but with an assist from the Congressional Budget Office. And you know what that means: It’s time to roll out the … Continue reading →

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BPR Quote of the Day: Are We Worm Food?

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

“Is God God? Or is man God? In God do we trust, or in man do we trust?….If man is God than an atheist state is as brutal as the thesis that it rests upon and there is no longer … Continue reading →

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Beginnings of the Revolution?

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Occupy Oakland General Strike, November 2, 2011 photo: Boots Riley (Facebook Wall)

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Greedy Lying Bastards

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

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Robert F. Kennedy: What Our Gross National Product Really Means

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Speech by Robert F. Kennedy, March 18, 1968, University of Kansas (Excerpts)” “We will find neither national purpose nor personal satisfaction in a mere continuation of economic progress, in an endless amassing of worldly goods.We cannot measure national spirit by … Continue reading →

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Greece’s Choice — and Ours: Democracy or Finance?

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

By Robert Reich TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2011 Which do you trust more: democracy or financial markets? Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou decided in favor of democracy yesterday when he announced a national referendum on the draconian budget cuts Europe and … Continue reading →

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What is Occupy Wall Street All About?

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Arlen Grossman
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Get Out of Jail Cards for Wall St.

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Did you ever wonder why nobody is getting prosecuted for the biggest white-collar crime in the history of the world–the worldwide financial collapse of 2007-2008? The answers have started to come out. One explanation involves a remarkably lenient  U.S. Department … Continue reading →

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All-Purpose Permit

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

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How Rich Are the Top One Percent?

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

How Unequal We Are: The Top 5 Facts You Should Know About the Wealthiest One Percent of Americans By Zaid Jilani on Oct 3, 2011, at Think Progress Source: http://wearethe99percent.tumblr.com/ As the ongoing occupation of Wall Street by hundreds of protesters enters … Continue reading →

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