Category Archives: America

Now, We Share Her Nightmare

Posted on November 5, 2024 by Arlen Grossman
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A Fascist Dictatorship or Sanity and More of the Same? We Find Out Very SoonWhat Americans Really Want

Posted on October 28, 2024 by Arlen Grossman

8 days before we find out who is running the country, expect that is an unrealistic expectation. The controversy might be worse than the 2000 George W vs Gore election. The polls don’t show any clear winner. On Halitics today, … Continue reading →

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Americans Poised For Election Chaos

Posted on October 21, 2024 by Arlen Grossman

Did anybody notice there is an election coming up in about 15 days? On Halitics today, Hal Ginsberg and I critique the campaigns of the two major candidates,Hal continues to be dissatisfied with both parties and their candidates. I see … Continue reading →

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One of Them Will Be the Next President…..

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Arlen Grossman

Halitics this week: The election is just around the corner and Hal Ginsberg says it is as close as it is because of failed Democratic policies. I think Kamala should be 50 points ahead of the mentally disturbed former president, … Continue reading →

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Trump Is A Whisker Away From the Presidency–How Is This Possible?

Posted on October 8, 2024 by Arlen Grossman

By Thom Hartmann/ ThomHartmann.com/ October 8, 2024 This election may be America’s last stand against this country becoming, like Hungary and Russia, a full-on oligarchy run of, by, and for the morbidly rich… “The evil man is a source of … Continue reading →

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Four Weeks to Go!

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Arlen Grossman

On Halitics today, Hal Ginsberg insists on voting for Jill Stein, insisting we need to give up on the Republican and Democratic parties. I say no, insisting that any votes for Stein would hurt Harris, and therefore help Trump. This … Continue reading →

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What Realistic Choice Do We Have?

Posted on October 3, 2024 by Arlen Grossman

I’m happy and not surprised with The NY Times endorsement. They surely weren’t going to endorse Trump. Hal is not happy and would prefer a 3rd party endorsement, like Jill Stein. My Tuesday appearance with Hal Ginsberg on Halitics also … Continue reading →

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The Election Gets Closer, And the Craziness Escalates

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Arlen Grossman

The presidential election (with Trump, Harris, and Hal’s favorite, Jill Stein) is about 7 weeks away so the political world is in an upheaval. Hal Ginsberg and I talk about how Trump seems to be having a meltdown, and Taylor … Continue reading →

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The Junkification of American Life

Posted on September 6, 2024 by Arlen Grossman

By David Brooks/ NY Times/ September 5, 2024 Back in February, the music historian Ted Gioia wrote an essay on the state of American culture. He argued that many creative people want to create art (work that puts demands on people), but … Continue reading →

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Trump Isn’t Finished

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Arlen Grossman

This article in The NY Times is about as scary a story as I’ve seen in a long time. I only hope it is a necessary warning more than a frightening prediction. –Arlen By Thomas Edsall/ New York Times/ August … Continue reading →

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