Category Archives: economy

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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The Corporate Pledge of Allegiance

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

According to Robert Reich, “if the Supreme Court and regressive Republicans insist big corporations are people and want to treat them as American citizens, then why not demand big corporations take a pledge of allegiance to the United States?   … Continue reading →

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A Closer Look at U.S. Poverty

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

US Poverty Mapped – Interactive from The Guardian/UK/Simon Rogers Record numbers of Americans are living in poverty – 46.2 million, according to the latest data from the US Census Bureau. How many people is that in each state? Where are … Continue reading →

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Oh No, Not Again!

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Drunken Ben Bernanke Tells Everyone At Neighborhood Bar How Screwed U.S. Economy Really Is The Onion The intoxicated Federal Reserve chairman informs bar patrons of the dangers of reckless spending.   SEWARD, NE—Claiming he wasn’t afraid to let everyone in … Continue reading →

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A History Lesson You Won’t Learn From the Corporate Media

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Published on Friday, November 4, 2011 by The Nation How Wall Street Occupied America By Bill Moyers This article is adapted from a speech Bill Moyers gave in October at Public Citizen’s 40th Anniversary Gala.    . During the prairie revolt … Continue reading →

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Oligarchy, American Style

Posted on November 5, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

By Paul Krugman    November 3, 2011 Inequality is back in the news, largely thanks to Occupy Wall Street, but with an assist from the Congressional Budget Office. And you know what that means: It’s time to roll out the … Continue reading →

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Robert F. Kennedy: What Our Gross National Product Really Means

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Speech by Robert F. Kennedy, March 18, 1968, University of Kansas (Excerpts)” “We will find neither national purpose nor personal satisfaction in a mere continuation of economic progress, in an endless amassing of worldly goods.We cannot measure national spirit by … Continue reading →

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Greece’s Choice — and Ours: Democracy or Finance?

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

By Robert Reich TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2011 Which do you trust more: democracy or financial markets? Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou decided in favor of democracy yesterday when he announced a national referendum on the draconian budget cuts Europe and … Continue reading →

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What is Occupy Wall Street All About?

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Arlen Grossman
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Get Out of Jail Cards for Wall St.

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Did you ever wonder why nobody is getting prosecuted for the biggest white-collar crime in the history of the world–the worldwide financial collapse of 2007-2008? The answers have started to come out. One explanation involves a remarkably lenient  U.S. Department … Continue reading →

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