Category Archives: economy

Easy Way to Fix the Deficit

Posted on July 16, 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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Get Out of Jail Cards for Wall St.

Posted on July 15, 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 are starting to come out. The explanation involves a remarkably lenient  U.S. Department … Continue reading →

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It’s Right There in the Constitution

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Is there any doubt that a Republican president would take advantage of a provision in the U.S. Constitution to help his or her cause? We saw how President George W. Bush took advantage of all kinds of executive privileges–many of … Continue reading →

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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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