Category Archives: Democratic Party

How the Disastrous 2010 Election Helped Ignite OWS

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Strange as it might seem, the 2010 midterm election helped trigger the Occupy Wall Street movement and weaken the clout of the Tea Party. Remember what a funk those of us on the left side of the political spectrum were … Continue reading →

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Can’t Even Depend on My Liberal Congressman

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

This is my letter to the editor, published Nov. 6 in the Monterey County Herald: The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives hasn’t passed any job bills, but did find time to push through a pandering resolution (Nov. 1) “reaffirming ‘In God … Continue reading →

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Electing Democrats Isn’t Enough

Posted on October 14, 2011 by Arlen Grossman
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The Trolls Are in Charge

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

The Election March of the Trolls http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/the_election_march_of_the_trolls_20110829/ Posted on Aug 29, 2011 on Truthdig By Chris Hedges We have begun the election march of the trolls. They have crawled out of the sewers of public relations firms, polling organizations, the commercial media, … Continue reading →

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Chomsky: Banks Are Being Paid Off for Putting Obama in Office

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Noam Chomsky explains how Obama and his policies came to be, and how it all fits into our political system. Chomsky on Liberal Disillusionment with Obama

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A Republican Sweep in 2012?

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Significant trends point to a Republican Party  sweep of the 2012 elections, bringing with it the most right-wing government in American history. Just as Scott Brown’s upset win in the January 2010 Massachusetts Senate special election foretold the decisive GOP … Continue reading →

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BPR Quote of the Day: Meanies and Weenies

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

“Washington is now divided between the ‘Meanies’ and the ‘Weenies.’ That’s the real two-party system today in Washington, the Meanies and the Weenies. The Meanies want to take Social Security and Medicare away from Grandma and Grandpa, and the Weenies … Continue reading →

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Sacrifice by Democrats and Democrats

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Obama: Debt Ceiling Deal Required Tough Concessions By Both Democrats And Democrats Alike AUGUST 3, 2011 | From the Onion ARTICLE TOOLS WASHINGTON—A day after signing legislation that raised the government debt ceiling and authorized steep budget cuts, President Obama … Continue reading →

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Obama: QUIT NOW!

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

If this struggling country has any hope of reversing the death slide which began over three decades ago, but which has escalated dangerously during the last ten years, it will require a strong, resolute president who will fight for all … Continue reading →

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The Unending Afghanistan War

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

If we had a viable two-party system in this country, American soldiers wouldn’t still be in Afghanistan after ten years. When it comes to war and foreign policy there is no party difference. Because the Democratic and Republican parties drink … Continue reading →

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