Category Archives: Economics

{Special Report} The Future of Occupy: Let It Evolve

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Despite the  predictions of Bill O’Reilly and the wishes of Mayor Bloomberg and other One Percenters, the Occupy movement is not going away.  It’s too late for that– the idea and the message are out and can no longer be … Continue reading →

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Random (Yet Weighty) Thoughts During a Thanksgiving Weekend

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Did anybody notice that capitalism failed?  It finally imploded in 2008, only to be revived by government bailouts.  Of course, it is not polite to mention that capitalism failed, any more than it would be polite to discredit somebody’s religion. … Continue reading →

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BPR Quote of the Day: The Expanding Serfdom

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

“The European Union, just like everything else, is merely another scheme to concentrate wealth in a few hands at the expense of European citizens, who are destined, like Americans, to be the serfs of the 21st century.” Paul Craig Roberts … Continue reading →

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BPR Quote of the Day: Would This President Have Joined OWS?

Posted on November 25, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

“It is to be regretted that the rich and powerful too often bend the acts of government to their selfish purposes….In the full enjoyment of the gifts of Heaven and the fruits of superior industry, economy, and virtue, every man … Continue reading →

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The Seven Biggest Economic Lies

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

by Robert Reich October 17, 2011 The president’s jobs bill doesn’t have a chance in Congress — and the Occupiers on Wall Street and elsewhere can’t become a national movement for a more equitable society – unless more Americans know … Continue reading →

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Shh, Don’t Tell Greece, Italy, Spain or the U.S.

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

How to Handle a Financial Crisis Like Iceland By Barry Ritholtz   The Big Picture / May 14, 2011 I have long been in the Swedish camp when it comes to food (meatballs with lingonberries) women (tall blondes) and financial crises … Continue reading →

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Too Big to Fail and…….

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Arlen Grossman
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The Top 0.1% Of The Nation Earn Half Of All Capital Gains

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

By Robert Lenzer Forbes/ Nov. 20, 2011 Capital gains are the key ingredient of income disparity in the US– and the force behind the winner takes all mantra of our economic system. If you want  even out earning power in … Continue reading →

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What Do These Influential European Banksters Have in Common?

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Hint: Initials G.S. From The Independent/Nov. 18, 2010. Read the article here. Thanks to Rich L.

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