Category Archives: inequality

WTF Are We Thinking?

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OVER THE CLIFF AND INTO THE TRENCHES

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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Rich Americans Need Your Help

Special Guest Blog/ Exclusive to The Big Picture Report A Plea For Your Help, From People for the Ethical Treatment of Rich Americans by List of X/ December 30, 2012   Every day, the nation is creeping closer and closer toward … Continue reading

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Ruling Class Flow Chart

This Chart Succinctly Sums Up How Our Political/Economic System Works: Source Unknown

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Crazy, Nuts, and Role Models

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Open For Business

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Bradley Who?

Bradley Manning trial? Virtually ignored. Taxes on the wealthy? That hurts everyone. A rare report on poverty? Let’s accompany it with news of a $450 premium Starbucks gift card. Just another week in the corporate news media……

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Higher Priority Than Deficits: Jobs, Programs, Investments

UNDERSTANDING THE FISCAL CLIFF (IN 2 MINUTES 30 SECONDS) By Robert Reich/robertreich.org/ December 3, 2012 Democrats, here are eight principles to guide you in the coming showdown over the fiscal cliff: ONE: HOLD YOUR GROUND. The wealthy have to pay … Continue reading

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Some Things Never Change #2

BPR Quote of the Day: From Taoism Facebook page: “Amazing how this contemporary cartoon matches so well with a text from 500BCE.” The Tao Te Ching is a classic Chinese text from the 6th Century BC.

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Tax the Rich

An animated video, narrated by Ed Asner, from the California Federation of Teachers

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