Category Archives: America

It’s the Republicans, Stupid!

Posted on March 31, 2023 by Arlen Grossman

The GOP and gun legislation I find it puzzling that media and politicians place much of the blame for mass shootings on the fact that “lawmakers” in Congress have been unable to pass meaningful gun control legislation. Shouldn’t the blame … Continue reading →

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A Confession… Just 40+ Years Late

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Arlen Grossman

 Reagan’s Treason, Two Bushes and the $23 Million Payoff This week, a Texas pol, Ben Barnes, confessed that he was personally involved—and therefore an eyewitness to–high treason: The Ronald Reagan campaign’s successful secret deal with the Iranian government to hold … Continue reading →

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Banking Greed

Posted on March 13, 2023 by Arlen Grossman

Can We Stop the Greed-Heads From Their Destruction of Banking & More? As we learned from the Iroquois, working on behalf of and protecting society from greedy predators should be the first job of every government… By Thom Hartmann/ The … Continue reading →

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Schwarzenegger Talks to the Haters

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Arlen Grossman
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In Case You Haven’t Figured It Out

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Arlen Grossman

Letter to the editor, Monterey Herald, February 28, 2023 Have you ever wondered how, in the richest country in the world, so many Americans are hungry, homeless, lacking health care and living in poverty? In fact, about 64% of our … Continue reading →

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Creeping Authoritarianism

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Arlen Grossman

Creeping authoritarianism….Russia, Hungary, Poland and other authoritarian-type governments are taking control of media, the judiciary, and other institutions that threaten their autocracy. Could it happen here? Think of Gov. DeSantis of Florida trying to take over the educational system in … Continue reading →

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Should you trust media bias charts?

Posted on February 12, 2023 by Arlen Grossman

These controversial charts claim to show the political lean and credibility of news organizations. Here’s what you need to know about them. By Jake Sheridan/ Pointer.org/ November 2,2021 Impartial journalism is an impossible ideal. That is, at least, according to … Continue reading →

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POST-TRUTH AMERICA

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Arlen Grossman

GEORGE SANTOS AND AMERICAN POLITICS Letters to Editor, Monterey Herald, January 31, 2023 It baffles me that there is so much fuss about Rep. George Santos and his total disregard of facts and reality. Political commentators and late-night comics are … Continue reading →

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Trump Has Completely Lost His Grip on Reality

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Arlen Grossman

The former president’s deterioration is on full display in the Truth Social asylum he built for himself. By Charles C. W. Cooke/ National Review/ January 25, 2023 Let’s check in on the shadow primary for the 2024 Republican nomination. Nikki Haley … Continue reading →

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A Media Ceiling is about to Fall In On Democrats

Posted on January 25, 2023 by Arlen Grossman

Wealthy partisans aligned with the GOP are going for that Hispanic vote in a big, big way. They intend to use the same tools that have turned state after state reliably red since the 1980s: radio & TV By Thom … Continue reading →

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