Author Archives: Arlen Grossman

Bin Laden Death Suspicious?

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

There is an interesting syndicated column passing through the conspiracy blogs. “Fabricating Evidence Where There Is None,” by Paul Craig Roberts. In his column, Roberts expresses skepticism of the recent New Yorker article by Nicholas Schmidle (“planted…by unidentified sources”) detailing the capture of … Continue reading →

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The Death of Capitalism?

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Are we watching the death throes of Capitalism? Communism collapsed in 1991 with the fall of the Soviet Union. Capitalism was right there to scoop up what was left and move in. Capitalism went on a rampage for many years … Continue reading →

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BPR Quote of the Day: Unions & Freedom

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Somebody tell the Republican governors…… “These are the values inspiring those brave workers in Poland … They remind us that where free unions and collective bargaining are forbidden, freedom is lost.” Ronald Reagan  Labor Day campaign speech in 1980

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No We Can’t

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

President Obama and the American people lost badly today. The GOP, the Tea Party, and the ultra-rich scored a clear and decisive knock-out, one that bodes ominously for the future of this weakened nation. The best opinions I’ve seen in … Continue reading →

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BPR Quote of the Day: Wants to be Loved

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

“Amid the chilling anarchy, there’s not a single strong leader to be seen — not even a misguided one. All the leaders are followers. You have to wonder if President Obama at some level doesn’t want to lead. Maybe he … Continue reading →

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Ransom Paid

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

This is what happened: The Republicans held the budget hostage, and Obama and Reid surrendered. They gave in to the demands of the Teabaggers and corporate shills that control the GOP. They paid the ransom. We know what happens when … Continue reading →

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Obama MUST Be Challenged

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Is it time to run a progressive candidate against Obama? I think it’s way past time. Without a challenger from the left, the president will continue hobnobbing with and pleasing his corporate donors, and trying to find common ground with … Continue reading →

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Why Democrats Cannot Win

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Four Things Everybody Should Have Figured Out by Now  Barack Obama is a well-intentioned and decent guy, but he is an ineffective and weak leader.  The president’s weaknesses wouldn’t be so bad if he had  strong back-up in Congress. But … Continue reading →

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“Unsuspicious” Death

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

The day before Rupert Murdoch and his son James Murdoch testified before the British Parliament about their part in a widespread phone hacking scandal, Sean Hoare was found dead. It’s been eerily quiet of late when it comes to discussion … Continue reading →

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BPR Ironic Question of the Day

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Which one of these politicians voted NOT to extend the debt ceiling in 2006: A. Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) B. Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA) C. Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) D. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) E. Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) Answer: … Continue reading →

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