Author Archives: Arlen Grossman

Has Washington Souled Out?

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

THE SOUL OF AMERICA By Bernie Sanders/ Huffington Post/ January 9, 2013 Despite such terminology as “fiscal cliff” and “debt ceiling,” the great debate taking place in Washington now has relatively little to do with financial issues. It is all … Continue reading →

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Freethinking Founding Father

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

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Chutzpah Squared (Satire)

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

A LETTER FROM A.I.G. By Andy Borowitz/ The New Yorker/ January 8, 2013 NEW YORK (The Borowitz Report) – Today, American International Group (A.I.G.) issued the following letter to American taxpayers.Dear American Taxpayers:In 2008, you paid for a bailout of A.I.G. … Continue reading →

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Destroying the Village: Then and Now

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

BPR Quotes of the Day: Japanfocus.org Vietnam War:  “We had to destroy the village in order to save it.” –Quote reportedly attributed to an American military officer by journalist Peter Arnett. ICJ Project  Climate Change:  “We had to destroy the … Continue reading →

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Before We Cut Social Security and Medicare…….

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Arlen Grossman
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The Road to Genius

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

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21st Century Slavery

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

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No Wonder He Earned a Nobel Prize

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

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WTF Are We Thinking?

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Arlen Grossman
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OVER THE CLIFF AND INTO THE TRENCHES

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

The Ongoing War: After the Battle Over the Cliff, the Battle Over the Debt Ceiling By Robert Reich/ robertreich.org/ January 1, 2013 “It’s not all I would have liked,” says Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, speaking of the … Continue reading →

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