Category Archives: government

How Lehman Brothers Cheated While U.S. Regulators Looked the Other Way

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

60 Minutes: The Case Against Lehman Brothers Steve Kroft, on CBS’s 60 Minutes last Sunday, examines (1) how the Lehman Brothers fudged numbers, evaded detection and slipped into bankruptcy, helping trigger a worldwide financial collapse, (2) how their accounting firm Ernst … Continue reading →

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Drop Your Drawers and Bend Over For America

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

BPR Quote of the Day  “Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” Benjamin Franklin

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Senate Stuck in Quicksand of Record Filibusters

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

by Arlen Grossman/ The Big Picture Report In just one more of numerous examples, the U.S. Senate vote Monday on the so-called “Buffett Rule” provided more evidence of the dysfunctional mess that is supposed to be our democratic political system. … Continue reading →

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Airport Screenings: The Numbers Are In……..

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

March 2012 Statistics On Airport Screening From the Department Of Homeland Security: Terrorists Discovered 0 Transvestites 133 Hernias 1,485 Hemorrhoid Cases 3,172 Enlarged Prostates 8,249 Breast Implants 59,350 Natural Blondes 3

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BPR Quote of the Day: Hands-On Work

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

Image by Oleg Volk “As for the TSA, just try to think of it as George W. Bush’s version of FDR’s CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps). CCC did some really great work in the national parks, etc., all by hand, so … Continue reading →

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The War on Whistleblowers Continues

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

For more information on this case, read reports from Politico and Mother Jones

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When Top Tax Rates Rise, So Does The Economy

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

by Arlen Grossman/ The Big Picture Report/ April 9, 2012 Looking at the first chart below, you can see the top marginal income tax rates dropped from 73% in 1921 all the way down to 24% by 1929. After that, … Continue reading →

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Awaiting the Next Kent State

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

When the authorities get tired of pepper spray, and really want to teach protesters a lesson, what will be their next move? As economic conditions worsen, demonstrations increase, and police feel overwhelmed, my  fear is we may not get through … Continue reading →

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Ending Authoritarianism and Plutocracy in the U.S.

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

By Rocky Anderson  Presidential Candidate, Justice Party, March 26, 2012,  speaking at Hinckley Institute of Politics, at The University of Utah  Let us consider the fundamental guiding principles for the United States of America — freedom, equal opportunity, compassion, and security. … Continue reading →

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Rare National TV Commercial Promotes Church-State Separation

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

The Freedom From Religion Foundation, a state/church watchdog and the nation’s largest freethought association, is placing its first national ad on the “CBS Evening News” tonight. This same ad debuted on “CBS Sunday Morning” yesterday.  –FFRF News Release

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