Category Archives: economy

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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How’s Reaganomics Working Out For You?

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Shepard Fairey propaganda posters This one’s for you, edray!

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Bernie Sanders: Democrats, Stop Caving In

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Bernie Sanders Commentary, Nov. 18, 2011: Here is something we all can agree on: Federal deficits are a serious problem. Here is something no one seriously disputes: Today’s big deficits were caused mainly by big tax cuts for the wealthy, … 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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Class Warfare

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Arlen Grossman
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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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Chris Hedges: “Our Elites Have Exposed Their Hand”

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

This Is What Revolution Looks Like by Chris Hedges in Truthdig.com/ Nov. 15, 2011 Welcome to the revolution. Our elites have exposed their hand. They have nothing to offer. They can destroy but they cannot build. They can repress but … Continue reading →

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A Very Large 1%

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Arlen Grossman
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