Category Archives: extremism

Fascism’s Grip Tightens: Will America Fight Back Before It’s Too Late?

Posted on August 11, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

As the Nation teeters on the edge of authoritarianism, what will it take to defend democracy and constitutional order? By Thom Hartmann/ HartmannReport.com/ August 11, 2025 There’s no sugarcoating the truth: As fascism‘s grip tightens under Trump and the GOP, … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump Mess-Ups

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

A real question from a Trump supporter: ‘Why do liberals think Trump supporters are stupid?’ THE SERIOUS ANSWER: Here’s what the majority of anti-Trump voters honestly feel about Trump supporters en masse: That when you saw a man who had … Continue reading →

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Is Trump Finally Losing It?

Posted on July 20, 2025 by Arlen Grossman
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This Is What A Police State Looks Like

Posted on July 10, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

Typically, the F.B.I. has turned to polygraph tests to sniff out employees who might have betrayed their country or shown they cannot be trusted with secrets. Since Kash Patel took office as the director of the F.B.I., the bureau has … Continue reading →

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How the FBI Has Turned MAGA

Posted on July 9, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

Only 11 days after President Trump was inaugurated for a second term, his administration began a purge of the F.B.I. that now threatens some of the bureau’s most important missions. His appointees ousted eight of its most experienced managers, including … Continue reading →

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Trump as King: ‘Hidden’ Provision in Trump’s Big Bill Could Disarm US Supreme Court

Posted on May 25, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

There can be no doubt that Donald Trump wants to be king, and with the help of the fearful and weak Republicans in Congress, we are on course to be his subjects. His people are chipping away at what’s left … Continue reading →

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How Bad Can It Get? Keep Watching!

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

Is there no limit to the corruption and dictatorial power that get worse almost every day from the Trump White House? My weekly appearance on Hal Ginsberg’s YouTube videocast Halitics delves into our dwindling democracy and Trump’s limitless violations of … Continue reading →

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NYTimes: How To Fight Back

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

The first 100 days of President Trump’s second term have done more damage to American democracy than anything else since the demise of Reconstruction. Mr. Trump is attempting to create a presidency unconstrained by Congress or the courts, in which … Continue reading →

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The Danger From Elon Musk

Posted on May 8, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

The richest man in the world keeps moving toward authoritarianism. The dangers he poses to democracy are growing, and he must be restrained.  By Robert Reich/ RobertReich@substack.com/ May 7, 2025 Friends, Some people would like to believe that Elon Musk … Continue reading →

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How Can Trump Be Curtailed?

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

President Trump continues tearing down the federal government and American democracy, doing worse things every day. On today’s Hatitics Youtube video podcast host Hal Ginsberg and I discuss what can be done to halt the continuing damage from Trump and … Continue reading →

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