Author Archives: Arlen Grossman

LIFE OF THE POTTY–A BOOK FOR KIDS

Posted on September 7, 2019 by Arlen Grossman

In case you might be interested, I’ve written a silly, quirky book for middle age readers (age 8-12). For more information, click here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/827426

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The End

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Arlen Grossman

The Messiahs of Hope Assure Us Everything Will Be OK in the End. But It Won’t By Chris Hedges/ Truthdig/ /September 2, 2019   There is nothing new to our story. The flagrant lies and imbecilities of the inept and corrupt … Continue reading →

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Welcome, Mr. VP

Posted on August 30, 2019 by Arlen Grossman

VP Pence came for a quickie Labor Day weekend visit to a remote area of Vermont, which happened to be down the road from my wife’s family’s summer home in Hubbardton. I felt I wanted to greet him as he … Continue reading →

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Russia Mischief Planned in 1997

Posted on August 28, 2019 by Arlen Grossman

The Current Political Chaos was planned more than 20 years ago. by Dialtadoc/ Daily Koz/ August 25, 2019   I recently had an in-car conversation with my nephew about WW II. He wanted to know what possessed Hitler to attack the Soviet … Continue reading →

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OUR POST-TRUTH INFORMATION SYSTEM

Posted on August 15, 2019 by Arlen Grossman

By Charlie Warzel/ New York Times/ August 13, 2019 Even on an internet bursting at the seams with conspiracy theories and hyperpartisanship, Saturday marked a new chapter in our post-truth, choose-your-own-reality crisis story. It began Saturday morning, when news broke … Continue reading →

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Common Sense (You’d Think)

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Arlen Grossman
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History Repeats Itself

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Arlen Grossman
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Impeachment Time

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Arlen Grossman

Letter to Monterey Herald July 17, 2019: As the White House swats away and continues to resist Democratic subpoenas and requests for information, it is increasingly clear that impeachment of President Trump is the only good way to get evidence … Continue reading →

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What’s to Celebrate?

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Arlen Grossman

US is a Classic Empire and Is Becoming a Repressive Police State at Home By Dave Lindorff/ Thiscantbehappening.net/ July 4, 2019   As I set out to fly home from the UK on Monday following a short film project in … Continue reading →

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Media Bias, A Chart

Posted on June 23, 2019 by Arlen Grossman

Have fun with this….and see if you agree or disagree…..

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