Author Archives: Arlen Grossman

More Realistically One Percent

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

BPR Quote of the Day

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THE SHAM DEMOCRACY

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

How America Was Lost By Paul Craig Roberts/ paulcraigroberts.org/ November 7, 2013 “No legal issue arises when the United States responds to a challenge to its power, position, and prestige.” Dean Acheson , 1962, speaking to the American Society of … Continue reading →

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Chaplin: “Machine Men With Machine Minds and Machine Hearts”

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

From “The Great Dictator” (1940)

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YET IT DID HAPPEN

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

Absolutely Unimaginable This Could Happen in America By Jen Hayden/ Daily Kos/ November 5, 2013 This news report out of New Mexico is so disturbing, it’s hard to imagine this could happen in America. Talk about an unreasonable search: The incident … Continue reading →

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The Good News

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Arlen Grossman
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HOW SOON IS IT COMING?

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

Our Invisible Revolution By Chris Hedges/ Truthdig/ October 28, 2013 Shuttershock “Did you ever ask yourself how it happens that government and capitalism continue to exist in spite of all the evil and trouble they are causing in the world?” … Continue reading →

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AT LAST: GOOD NEWS FOR PROGRESSIVES

Posted on October 26, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

Wellstone’s Revenge: How Minnesota Democrats Took Their State Back Minnesota’s once-woebegone progressives have quietly crafted a road map for turning state capitols blue. By Andy Kroll/ Mother Jones/ September/October 2013 Illustration: Owen Smith It was the Friday before Memorial Day, … Continue reading →

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Another Benghazi

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Arlen Grossman
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Stacked Deck

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

BPR Quote of the Day “When it comes to the news, force-fed to us through the media, corporately-owned, we know the cards are stacked. The corporate view is `objective,’ all else is `propaganda.’” Studs Terkel    

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Bernie Sanders: The Cost of Hypercapitalism

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

by Jonathan Tasini/ Playboy/ October 17, 2013 At a time when politicians—particularly members of Congress—are almost universally reviled and blind partisanship seems to dictate the fate of every piece of legislation, one U.S. senator stands out as a unique voice. Bernie … Continue reading →

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