Category Archives: Barack Obama

Why Obama Has to Win

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

I’m no fan of President Obama. He has been a major disappointment for me and most progressives. That said, I want him to win, if for no other reason than the Supreme Court hangs in the balance. And that is … Continue reading →

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WALL STREET REFORM: GOING…GOING…GONE

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

How Wall Street Killed Financial Reform It’s bad enough that the banks strangled the Dodd-Frank law. Even worse is the way they did it – with a big assist from Congress and the White House. By Matt Taibbi/ Rolling Stone/ … Continue reading →

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THAT QUEASY ELECTION FEELING

Posted on May 26, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

Even Best-Case Election Scenarios Not Very Promising By Arlen Grossman/ The Big Picture Report dailycal.org Do you hold the belief that no matter how the 2012 election turns out America’s future is bleak? You have good reason for feeling that … Continue reading →

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A FEW FACTS ARE IN ORDER……

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

Obama Spending Binge Never Happened Commentary: Government outlays rising at slowest pace since 1950s by Rex Nutting/ MarketWatch/ May 22, 2012 WASHINGTON — Of all the falsehoods told about President Barack Obama, the biggest whopper is the one about his … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Just……. Different

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

BPR Quote of the Day: “I don’t know whether Barack Obama was born in the United States of America. I don’t know that. But I do know this, that in his heart, he’s not an American. He’s just not an … Continue reading →

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He Makes Great Speeches, Too

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Arlen Grossman
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No Justice From the Justice Dept.

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

Wall Street Has No Worries – Obama and Holder Are Shooting Blanks by Arlen Grossman “Why Can’t Obama Bring Wall Street to Justice?” ask Peter Boyer and Peter Schweizer in Newsweek this week. It’s a question a lot of Americans are … Continue reading →

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Millions of Americans Suffering From OLS

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

OBAMA LETDOWN SYNDROME (OLS): NO CURE ON THE HORIZON  by Arlen Grossman/ The Big Picture Report Do you feel Angry? Frustrated?  Cynical? Hopeless?  If your politics lean liberal/progressive, you are not alone with these nagging symptoms. You may be suffering … Continue reading →

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The War on Whistleblowers Continues

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

For more information on this case, read reports from Politico and Mother Jones

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Is It Still Torture If We Do It?

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

New Bush-Era Torture Memo Released, Raises Questions About What Has Changed And What Hasn’t by Dan Foomkin/ Huffington Post/ April 6, 2012 WASHINGTON — A six-year-old memo from within the George W. Bush administration that came to light this week … Continue reading →

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