Category Archives: government

Conservative Judge Calls Out SCOTUS!

Posted on April 28, 2024 by Arlen Grossman

MSNBC: Former federal Judge J. Michael Luttig joins Ali Velshi to discuss his takeaways from this week’s Supreme Court oral arguments on former President Donald Trump’s presidential immunity claim, which many believe will lead to more delays in Trump’s federal … Continue reading →

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Is SCOTUS in on the Coup and Trying to End American Democracy?

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Arlen Grossman

By Thom Hartmann/ TheHartmannReport.com/ April 26, 2022 The simple reality is that conservatives throughout modern history have viewed democracy with a jaundiced eye, and the Supreme Court’s Republican appointees are no exception… Many Americans are confused by the spectacle they … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Trial, Biden and Gaza, and Bill Barr

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Arlen Grossman

My regular MondayYouTube videocast appearance on “Halitics” with Hal Ginsberg. We talk about the news of the day, or yesterday, or even tomorrow. Always plenty to talk about, especially now with Donald Trump feeling miserable about having to sit quietly … Continue reading →

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The News Heats Up

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Arlen Grossman

Lots of important news for Hal Ginsberg and me to discuss and argue about. Trump goes on trial and Israel and Iran exchange weapon power. Here’s our weekly Monday YouTube videocast:

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Should We Worship the Orange Savior?

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Arlen Grossman

Monday Halitics: Hal and Arlen disagree on controlling the lies and misinformation over social media. And is Trump talking and acting like a religious leader to counteract secular trends in the U.S.?

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Monday Halitics

Posted on April 2, 2024 by Arlen Grossman

After a bye week, when Hal was vacationing in the Yucatan, I return and discuss the current political climate with Hal: the Baltimore Bridge collapse (near Hal’s home), gun fetishes, wealth inequality and more.

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Do We Want This Man To Be President?

Posted on March 27, 2024 by Arlen Grossman

Does Donald Trump have the mental capacity to be President of the United States? He never really did, but his advancing age is giving America clues about his even more diminishing capabilities. Are the pressures of a tough election campaign … Continue reading →

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Merrick Garland–Watch Out! He’s Almost Ready To Wake Up!

Posted on March 21, 2024 by Arlen Grossman
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How Far Does Free Speech Go?

Posted on March 19, 2024 by Arlen Grossman

Political news of the day–Arlen’s regular Monday show on Hal Ginsberg’s Halitics YouTube videocast. How much free speech should there be allowed over social media? And who decides. Some heated discussion today.

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Former federal judge: Supreme Court ‘dangerously betrayed’ democracy with Trump disqualification decision

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Arlen Grossman

By Sarah Fortinsky/ The Hill/ March 14, 2024 Retired federal judge J. Michael Luttig issued a searing rebuke of the Supreme Court’s unanimous decision that Colorado could not disqualify former President Trump from the ballot under the 14th Amendment’s insurrection ban, … Continue reading →

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