Author Archives: Arlen Grossman

Cynical and Suspicious Observers

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

A cynical and suspicious observer might question the veracity and timing of the latest “credible but unconfirmed” terrorist threat.  These terrorist threats emerge periodically,  jacking up fear levels, although they never seem to pan out. True, a terrorist attack is always … Continue reading →

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BPR Quote of the Day: Meanies and Weenies

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

“Washington is now divided between the ‘Meanies’ and the ‘Weenies.’ That’s the real two-party system today in Washington, the Meanies and the Weenies. The Meanies want to take Social Security and Medicare away from Grandma and Grandpa, and the Weenies … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Last Stand

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Custer’s Last Stand didn’t end well at Little Bighorn–at least not for the General and his soldiers.  President Obama is up against his own Last Stand, with his political fate along with the economic future of America on the line. … Continue reading →

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The Real Spirit of Labor Day

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

   Labor Day and the spirit of Joe Hill Joe Hill, workers’ martyr, was executed by firing squad nearly a century ago, but his message lives on: ‘Don’t mourn – organise!’    by Clancy Sigal The funeral of IWW organiser … Continue reading →

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BPR Quote of the Day: Santorum’s Fuzzy Math

Posted on September 5, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

“[Obama] passed a huge stimulus package that now we know, over the past two quarters, has actually cost American jobs, and that’s from the report of his own administration,” Santorum asserted. “They claimed in December that by the end of … Continue reading →

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BPR Quote of the Day: The People’s Masters

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

“As we view the achievements of aggregated capital, we discover the existence of trusts, combinations, and monopolies, while the citizen is struggling far in the rear or is trampled to death beneath an iron heel.  Corporations, which should be the carefully … Continue reading →

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BPR Quote of the Day: “Corporation Day”

Posted on September 3, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

“Labor Day is an anachronism. It should be renamed Corporation Day or War Day to celebrate the success of Bush/Obama in eliminating labor unions as a countervailing power to corporate power and the elevation of War as the highest goal … Continue reading →

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THE WAR BETWEEN THE CLASSES: America’s Second Civil War

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

“There’s class warfare, all right, but it’s my class, the rich class that’s making war, and we’re winning.”   — Warren Buffett It’s hard to pinpoint when the first shot in America’s Second Civil War was fired. People willing to go … Continue reading →

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BPR Quote of the Day: “Yes, Massa.”

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

“I don’t care whatever, if they say Boehner’s racist. I don’t care whatever they say, you do not let this happen. This is intended to not only disrupt the Reagan library debate but to make Obama look bigger than Republicans … Continue reading →

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A Challenge: Who is More Evil than Cheney?

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Can anyone think of any figure in the history of American government more inherently evil than former Vice-President Dick Cheney? I’m talking in terms of personality, ideas and policy. I would be surprised if anyone can surpass Dick Cheney, who … Continue reading →

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