Category Archives: history

HOW PUTIN–AND TRUMP–RUINED AMERICA

Posted on June 25, 2022 by Arlen Grossman

By Arlen Grossman/ OpEdNews/ June 23, 2022 (This is a revised version of a previously published commentary on DailyKos, June 5 ) One reason Russian President Vladimir Putin felt confident he could swiftly conquer Ukraine was likely because of his … Continue reading →

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The End

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Arlen Grossman

The Messiahs of Hope Assure Us Everything Will Be OK in the End. But It Won’t By Chris Hedges/ Truthdig/ /September 2, 2019   There is nothing new to our story. The flagrant lies and imbecilities of the inept and corrupt … Continue reading →

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History Repeats Itself

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Arlen Grossman
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For President’s Day

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Arlen Grossman
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Couldn’t Happen Here, Right?

Posted on December 17, 2016 by Arlen Grossman
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98 Minutes That Changed History

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Arlen Grossman

By Arlen Grossman It is not too far-fetched to say the first presidential debate of 2016 changed the course of history. Donald Trump was breathing down the neck of Hillary Clinton in the polls, and appeared to be picking up … Continue reading →

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When the Future Looked Bright

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Arlen Grossman
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Obama Disrespects Martin Luther King?

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Arlen Grossman
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Destroying the Village: Then and Now

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

BPR Quotes of the Day: Japanfocus.org Vietnam War:  “We had to destroy the village in order to save it.” –Quote reportedly attributed to an American military officer by journalist Peter Arnett. ICJ Project  Climate Change:  “We had to destroy the … Continue reading →

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MASSACRE DESTINY

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

The Ultimate Logic of a Society Built on Mass Murder By  Glen Ford/ Black Agenda Radio / December 18, 2012   “Mass murder is at the core of the American national religion.”  As a native-born American, I grew up watching cowboy and Indian … Continue reading →

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