Category Archives: extremism

The Coming Trump Crackup

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Arlen Grossman

How much longer can our country self-destruct? With President Trump’s dementia (like his father’s) worsening, seemingly every day, the signs of his psychological breakup are more apparent than ever. His endless retributions, his fantasies, his insane desires, his easily apparent … Continue reading →

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Here’s How Much Donald Trump Is Worth

Posted on January 1, 2026 by Arlen Grossman

By Dan Alexander and Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes Staff/ Forbes September 18, 2025 Everyone has an opinion, but Forbes has the answer: $7.3 billion, according to our most recent tally, updated in September. Trump added $3 billion over the last year, leveraging the presidency for profit. … Continue reading →

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Our Next Racist President?

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

The bitter infighting over antisemitism, free speech and bigotry during Turning Point USA’s annual national conference not only exposed fissures in President Trump’s movement but also laid bare a challenge for his potential successor. How would his likely heir apparent handle … Continue reading →

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The Atrocity Loop

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

 Is America Finding New Ways to Justify the Unthinkable? From eugenics and AIDS denial to border kidnappings, the same cold logic endures: if the victims suffer enough, the powerful can call it order… By Thom Hartmann/ HartmannReport.com/ November 7, 2025 … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow and forever: No Kings in America

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

By Robert Reich/ robertreich.substack.com/ October 17, 2025 With No Kings rallies occurring across America tomorrow, and the Trump administration’s unhinged reaction to them on full display, it’s never been more important for Congress to reform the Insurrection Act. Please contact Congress … Continue reading →

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Things Continue to Get Worse

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

By Sen. Bernie Sanders/ BernieSanders.com/ October 14, 2025 Crazy times. Dangerous times. Under Trump, things are moving very fast. We have an unstable megalomaniac who wants more and more power into his own hands. We can’t let that happen. His … Continue reading →

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The Toll of the Jewish “Genocide” in Gaza

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

On my weekly YouTube videocast “Halitics” political news seemed to be everywhere. Hal Ginsberg felt the Israeli aggression in Gaza might hurt everything Jewish: religion, the Israeli state, the people, etc. I felt and hoped the Israeli government and its … Continue reading →

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Not Yet Ready For Mt. Rushmore

Posted on September 15, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

By Arlen Grossman MSNBC, like all corporate media these days, wants to please Donald Trump and his loyalists. They were quick to apologize for one of their reporters after the Charlie Kirk shooting. Just to be safe they fired veteran … Continue reading →

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Sorry, Righties, Kirk Was No Hero

Posted on September 11, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

The Killing of Charlie Kirk: Violent Speech and a Violent End Charlie Kirk expanded hatred, marketed the vile speech of old racisms in new wineskins, and further jeopardized the lives and security of others. By REV. GRAYLAN SCOTT HAGLER/ Common … Continue reading →

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Does This Explain Trump Admiration?

Posted on August 23, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

By Arlen Grossman Many people, me included, don’t understand how Trump cultists and MAGAs worship the current president, even while he shows himself to be mentally challenged, a felon, a classic narcissist, morally weak, greedy, seriously vengeful and bitter, exploits … Continue reading →

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