Category Archives: government

6 Degrees of Vladimir Putin

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Arlen Grossman
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The Visionless Society

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Arlen Grossman

By Chris Hedges/ Truthdig/ December 31, 2017 Imagine yourself in early 2019. The Democrats, despite never articulating a political vision other than not being Donald Trump and refusing to roll back Republican legislation such as the 2017 tax bill, have … Continue reading →

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The Triumph of the Oligarchy

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Arlen Grossman

By Robert Reich/ robertreich.org/ December 17, 2017 By passing the tax plan, Republican donors will save billions — paying a lower top tax rate, doubling the amount their heirs can receive tax-free, and treating themselves as “pass-through” businesses able to … Continue reading →

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Does Our President Have Dementia?

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Arlen Grossman
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Having No Shame

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Arlen Grossman

Republicans Are Looting the Treasury While They Still Can They know a backlash is coming, and they’re making the most of their power while they have it. By Joshua Holland/ The Nation/ December 2, 2017 The tax bill Senate Republicans … Continue reading →

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Sound Familiar?

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Arlen Grossman

Letter to the Editor, Monterey Herald, December 3, 2017 American politics explained: (1) When in power, Republicans push through huge tax cuts and more money for the military, resulting in (2) a mushrooming deficit and an anemic economy, resulting in … Continue reading →

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History Lesson: Tax the Rich

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Arlen Grossman
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AMERICAN FASCISM?

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Arlen Grossman

Is Our Government Any Different from a Fascist Government Now? By Thom Hartmann/ thomhartmann.com/ November 27, 2017 I think that we need to start using language that actually reflects reality. The definition of fascism, as Benito Mussolini invented the word, … Continue reading →

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PRIORITIES

Posted on November 22, 2017 by Arlen Grossman

Letter to Editor in Monterey Herald, November 22, 2017 and San Francisco Chronicle, Nov. 27, 2017 A lesson on American priorities in the age of Trump: The 2018 budget proposals call for cuts in Medicaid, Medicare, welfare, food stamps, children’s health … Continue reading →

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War, What Is It Good For?

Posted on November 12, 2017 by Arlen Grossman

  Troopaganda Eats Its Own Tail By David Swanson/ OpEd News/ November 12, 2017 First they tell you what to think the wars are for. They’re for protection from evil enemies, for spreading democracy and human rights. Then you discover … Continue reading →

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