Category Archives: foreign policy

Trump’s Attack on Venezuela Is Illegal and Unwise

Posted on January 3, 2026 by Arlen Grossman

By NYTimes Editorial Board/ January 3, 2026 Over the past few months, President Trump has deployed an imposing military force in the Caribbean to threaten Venezuela. Until now, the president used that force — an aircraft carrier, at least seven … Continue reading →

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Ezra Klein: The Magic Is Dead

Posted on December 21, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

In January, I made a prediction: “I suspect we are at or near the peak of Trump vibes.” Now, as this long year grinds to its end, I think it can be said more declaratively: The Trump vibe shift is dead. … Continue reading →

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After almost a year of Trump II: What’s it REALLY all about?

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

The fundamental choice is democracy, the rule of law, social justice, and equal political rights VERSUS white male Christian nationalism  By Robert Reich/ Robert Reich Substack/ December 19, 2025 Friends, Today, after almost a year of Trump’s second regime, I … Continue reading →

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What Distraction Should I Use?

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Arlen Grossman
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Trump briefed this week on options for military operations in Venezuela

Posted on November 14, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

TBPR Editor Asks: Is there anything Trump can do to take headlines from imminent news about his part in Epstein’s crimes? See Answer Below: CNN.Com/By Kevin Liptak, Zachary Cohen and Jim Sciutto/November 14, 202     President Donald Trump was … 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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A Plan For the Democrats: Don’t Fund Regressive, Harmful Policies!

Posted on September 8, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

Due to technical issues, my weekly appearance on Halitics (YouTube videocast) had me doing only audio, depriving America of my pretty face. But there was much to discuss. Ezra Klein’s lead story in the Sunday NY Times Opinion section advocated … Continue reading →

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When the Court Says Trump Is Above the Law, Who Protects the Eleven Dead on That Boat?

Posted on September 6, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

By protecting him from accountability, the Court gave him power to end lives at will — and he’s wasting no time using it By Thom Hartmann/ Hartmannreport.com/ September 5, 2025 When the Court says Trump is above the law, who … Continue reading →

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“Coach,” Gaza, Fox News, and Lowering Our Standards

Posted on August 19, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

As always, much to talk about. The first order of business on Halitics (a daily YouTube videocast) was to talk about an old friend, KC Lynch, who passed away a few days ago in his apartment. He was a pioneer … Continue reading →

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Can He Be Stopped?

Posted on August 13, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

Can the fascist-styled dictatorial moves of President Trump be stopped? And if there is a way, how?, On Tuesday’s YouTube videocast, Halitics, Hal Ginsberg and I see the terrible danger, but have slightly different ways of fighting it. Hal has … Continue reading →

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