Category Archives: government

More Justified Paranoia: Police State Surveillance

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

ACLU FIGHTS THE GOOD FIGHT TO STOP GOVERNMENT SURVEILLANCE OF OUR CITIZENS Warrantless wiretaps intimidate several organizations and cast a chill over lawyers, journalists and human rights researchers By Naomi Klein/ The Guardian/ October 19, 2012 Naomi Wolf: ‘The ACLU … Continue reading →

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Don’t Breathe and You’ll Be Fine

Posted on October 20, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

Here is a disturbing example of the appalling corruption and depravity of our political system.   Nicholas Kristof examines the way in which elected representatives are willing to appease  wealthy campaign contributors at the expense of their constituents’ health. In … Continue reading →

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What Debate?

Posted on October 18, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

To any objective observer, the consensus that exists between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney on the fundamental issues of war and peace, Wall Street’s dominance of American life, and fiscal austerity, has been made crystal clear in the two “debates.” … Continue reading →

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Is “Liberal” a Dirty Word?

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Arlen Grossman
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Which Republican Will You Vote For?

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

pollsb.com By Arlen Grossman/ The Big Picture Report On November 6, we will choose a Moderate Republican–Barack Obama–or a Radical Right Republican–Mitt Romney–to be President of the United States. Yes, I know that there will be a “Democrat” listed on … Continue reading →

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OBAMNEY–HEADS THEY WIN, TAILS WE LOSE

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

The BPR Editor wants to see President Obama re-elected, as a President Romney would be a considerably worse scenario. Still, Roberts makes an excellent point–no matter which major party candidate wins, the real winners (as always) will be the 1%… … Continue reading →

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Sucking Off the Government Teat

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Arlen Grossman
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Why We Still Need FDR

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

BPR Quote of the Day: Roosevelt followed that quote with these stirring words: “Never before in all our history have these forces been so united against one candidate as they stand today. They are unanimous in their hate for me–and … Continue reading →

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Debate Recap: Obama Lacked Passion

Posted on October 4, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

Barack Obama lost the debate tonight for two reasons: 1) Taking advantage of lower expectations, Romney appeared strong, confident, and capable. Most Americans probably expected him to stumble and make gaffes. Even though he didn’t say much of substance or … Continue reading →

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Is S-B B.S.?

Posted on October 3, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

A Public Service Reminder: Simpson-Bowles Is Terrible By Paul Krugman/ krugman.blogs.nytimes.com/ September 30, 2012 Nate Silver gives Mitt Romney a 16 percent chance of winning, and gives Republicans a 22 percent chance of taking the Senate. A month is an eternity in … Continue reading →

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