Category Archives: foreign policy

Resisting Trump/Musk Antidemocratic Policies

It’s hard to keep up with the quick pace of news from Washington daily. On Tuesday’s YouTube videocast “Halitics,” Hal Ginsberg and I talk about the hundreds of nationwide and worldwide protests against Trump’s antidemocratic policies and failing economy. I … Continue reading

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What Should Democrats Do To Rein in Trump/Musk Extremism?

After a two-week break Arlen joins Hal Ginsberg Tuesday on the YouTube videocast Halitics. We talked about AOC and Bernie barnstorming the country trying their best to stir up opposition to the Trump/Musk agenda. I see the recent surge in … Continue reading

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Did the Trump-Vance Ambush Work?

The insane press conference in the White House Friday was all over the news, so Hal Ginsberg and I reflected on it during my weekly (now Tuesday) appearance on Hal’s YouTube videocast Halitics. The discussion got heated when I said … Continue reading

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Lech Walesa Knows Of What He Speaks

The former President of Poland Lech Wałęsa wrote the following letter to Donald Trump: Your Excellency, Mr. President, We watched your conversation with President Zelensky with fear and distaste. It is insulting that you expect Ukraine to show gratitude for … Continue reading

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The New World Order

Keith Olbermann makes a strong case that by aligning with Putin’s Russia and moving apart from Europe’s democracies, Donald Trump has upended the world order. Democrats and Republicans in Congress are too afraid of Trump and Musk to resist. Will … Continue reading

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America Must Not Surrender Its DemocraticValues

Together, we must fight for our long-held values and work with people around the world who share them By Bernie Sanders/ The Guardian/ February 28, 2025 For 250 years, the United States has held itself up as a symbol of … Continue reading

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Trump says Ukraine ‘should have never started it’ in comments about war with Russia

Can this clown Be Stupider and More Dangerous Than We Thought?–TBPR Editor By Zoe Richards/ NBC News/ February 18, 2025 Trump made the remark while deriding Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, whose country was invaded by Russia in February 2022. President … Continue reading

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This Could Be Your Next Resort Vacation!

“You too can enjoy a fun vacation on Gaza beaches!” –Donald and BeBe. “Book now for the best prices!”

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The Trump Coup has begun, Hang On Tight!

This country is in serious trouble. The president is a felon, a chronic liar, a cheater, a racist, isn’t very bright, and has an ego the size of Florida. At his side is a South Africa neo-nazi who spent $290 … Continue reading

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No, the U.S. did not spend $50 million to fund condoms in Gaza

Politifact/ January 30, 2025 A perfect example of a typical MAGAt Fairytale (Lie)….TBPR Editor Karoline Leavitt stated on January 28, 2025 in a press conference: “DOGE and OMB also found that there was about to be $50 million taxpayer dollars … Continue reading

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