Category Archives: economy

Goodness, Our Financial Sky is Falling!

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

If only there were a simple way to fix this nation’s monumental, complicated debt problem. Actually, there is. We just need to apply basic common-sense economics. Under President Bill Clinton our national debt rose from $4.2 trillion to $5.7 trillion, … Continue reading →

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Bill Maher: Casey Anthony and Republican Voters (Video)

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Biting commentary by Bill Maher equating inability of jurors to find Casey Anthony guilty to the stupidity of working class Americans voting Republican . Starts after 2:30 mark of his New Rules, Episode 219 (July 8). Bill Maher: New Rules … Continue reading →

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Robert Reich: Invest in America (Video)

Posted on July 9, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Robert Reich brilliantly sums up the problem and the solution to our economic troubles in 2 minutes 40 seconds. Robert Reich video

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SPECIAL REPORT: WHAT’S NEXT, CALIFORNIA?

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

We all know California is in bad shape. Is there any way to fix it? On the weekend of June 24-26, I was given the opportunity to join with 400 other Californians in a serious effort to help answer that … Continue reading →

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The Big Lies

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

1.  Americans are overtaxed. 2.  The American economy can be fixed by cutting spending.

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The Big Truths

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

1. In reality,  compared to previous years and compared to the rest of the world, Americans are under-taxed. According to the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis, by historical standards, what we pay in federal taxes — rich, poor and … Continue reading →

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BPR Quote of the Day

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

“Why has the response to rising inequality been a drive to reduce taxes on the rich?” Paul Krugman —NY Times columnist and Nobel Prize-winning Economist  

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Republican Role Models

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

There are dozens of examples of countries that govern by Republican Party ideals, i.e. low taxes, small government with few regulations on business, a strong military, a weak labor movement,  with  emphasis on religion and traditional values.  There is a … Continue reading →

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Which Party Controls Congress?

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

America’s wealthiest taxpayers couldn’t be happier. The top 2% got their Bush tax cuts extended for at least two more years AND got an even better deal on their estate taxes, getting the first $10 million tax free, and only … Continue reading →

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Dollar or Sense?

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Arlen Grossman

Time magazine, in an article about the growing success of dollar stores (“The Buck Stops Here,” Dec.20, 2010) makes it clear that everyone loves a bargain. But there is a hidden cost that few Americans think about. How is it … Continue reading →

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