Author Archives: Arlen Grossman

Shh, Don’t Tell Greece, Italy, Spain or the U.S.

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

How to Handle a Financial Crisis Like Iceland By Barry Ritholtz   The Big Picture / May 14, 2011 I have long been in the Swedish camp when it comes to food (meatballs with lingonberries) women (tall blondes) and financial crises … Continue reading →

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Too Big to Fail and…….

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Arlen Grossman
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Just Making Sure You’re Not Breaking Any Laws, Guys

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Image by Pj Seleska.

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The Top 0.1% Of The Nation Earn Half Of All Capital Gains

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

By Robert Lenzer Forbes/ Nov. 20, 2011 Capital gains are the key ingredient of income disparity in the US– and the force behind the winner takes all mantra of our economic system. If you want  even out earning power in … Continue reading →

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Class Warfare

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Arlen Grossman
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FBI Plots Terrorist Attacks in U.S.

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Fake terror plots, paid informants: the tactics of FBI ‘entrapment’ questioned Critics say bureau is running a sting operation across America, targeting vulnerable people by luring them into fake terror plots By Paul Harris The Guardian/ November 16, 2011 The … Continue reading →

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Leaked Memo: How to Undermine Wall Street

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Lobbying firm’s memo spells out plan to undermine Occupy Wall Street By Jonathan Larsen and Ken Olshansky, MSNBC TV A well-known Washington lobbying firm with links to the financial industry has proposed an $850,000 plan to take on Occupy Wall … Continue reading →

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Congress’ 9% Approval Rating? Way Too Generous

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

If you missed this newest 60 Minutes “must-see” episode from last Sunday, watch it! This one explains how Washington DC politicians, Republicans and Democrats, take advantage of inside information to amass riches from the stock market and other investments. All … Continue reading →

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Our F— You System of Government

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

(Subhead):  Anti-Occupy Crackdowns Highlight Lack of Services by Ted Rall Governments are supposed to fulfill the basic needs of their citizens. Ours doesn’t pretend to try. Sick? Too bad. Can’t find a job? Tough. Broke? Can’t afford rent? We don’t … Continue reading →

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What Do These Influential European Banksters Have in Common?

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Hint: Initials G.S. From The Independent/Nov. 18, 2010. Read the article here. Thanks to Rich L.

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