Category Archives: Economics

Has Washington Souled Out?

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

THE SOUL OF AMERICA By Bernie Sanders/ Huffington Post/ January 9, 2013 Despite such terminology as “fiscal cliff” and “debt ceiling,” the great debate taking place in Washington now has relatively little to do with financial issues. It is all … Continue reading →

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Chutzpah Squared (Satire)

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

A LETTER FROM A.I.G. By Andy Borowitz/ The New Yorker/ January 8, 2013 NEW YORK (The Borowitz Report) – Today, American International Group (A.I.G.) issued the following letter to American taxpayers.Dear American Taxpayers:In 2008, you paid for a bailout of A.I.G. … Continue reading →

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Before We Cut Social Security and Medicare…….

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Arlen Grossman
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21st Century Slavery

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

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No Wonder He Earned a Nobel Prize

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

BPR Quotes of the Day:

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WTF Are We Thinking?

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Arlen Grossman
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OVER THE CLIFF AND INTO THE TRENCHES

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

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

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

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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Ixnay on Mt. Rushmore

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Arlen Grossman
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Ruling Class Flow Chart

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

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

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