Category Archives: government

It’s Time to Choose: Democracy or Plutocracy?

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

By Arlen Grossman/ The Big Picture Report The ease with which Harry Reid capitulated to Mitch McConnell on filibuster reform has me worried about a lot of things concerning the Democratic Party, in particular the elections in 2014 and beyond. … Continue reading →

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Chinese Soldiers in America-How Would We Feel?

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

“Imagine” was an independent Ron Paul commercial from the 2012 election. It packs a lot of punch and a lot of truth:

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LEGALITY OF AMERICAN POLICE STATE ON TRIAL

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

The NDAA and the Death of the Democratic State By Chris Hedges/ Truthdig/ February 11, 2013 On Wednesday a few hundred activists crowded into the courtroom of the Second Circuit, the spillover room with its faulty audio feed and dearth … Continue reading →

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Constitutional Convention?

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

This country will never regain the democracy that’s been lost without getting money out of politics. But how? A constitutional amendment is the best way, but getting that through Congress isn’t realistic.  The Constitution has given us another way that … Continue reading →

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It’s the Postal SERVICE, Stupid

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

By Arlen Grossman/ The Big Picture Report It’s called the U.S. Postal Service because it’s a service, not a corporation. Who decided the Postal Service must be profitable? Do other government agencies, like the Defense Department, the V.A., and the Department … Continue reading →

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DISASTROUS LONG-TERM THINKING

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

The Myth of Human Progress By Chris Hedges/ Truthdig/ January 6, 2013 Clive Hamilton in his “Requiem for a Species: Why We Resist the Truth About Climate Change”describes a dark relief that comes from accepting that “catastrophic climate change is virtually … Continue reading →

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Should We Know Why the Government Can Decide to Kill Us?

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

By Arlen Grossman/ The Big Picture Report President Obama’s choice for CIA Director, counterterrorism adviser John Brennan, will face a Senate confirmation hearing Thursday. Undoubtedly, he will have to answer questions about a 16-page leaked Justice Department memo obtained by … Continue reading →

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Heading in the Wrong Direction

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

Click to Enlarge. Source: New York Times, 2011

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THE PROGRESSIVE FUTURE?

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

Five Possibilities for the Next Great Progressive Push By Gar Alperovitz and Steve Dubb/ Common Dreams/ February 1, 2013 Obama’s second inaugural address opened some hope of a brighter progressive future, yet virtually all the critical economic and distributional issues … Continue reading →

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Very Tilted Playing Field

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Arlen Grossman
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