Category Archives: law

Jack Abramhoff: We Owned Congress

Posted on November 9, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Excerpts from Lesley Stahl’s blockbuster interview with Lobbyist Jack Abramoff on 60 Minutes, Nov. 6, 2011:  When we would become friendly with an office and they were important to us, and the chief of staff was a competent person, I would … Continue reading →

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Want to Buy a Judge?

Posted on November 6, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Here is just one more example of why private money needs to be eliminated from the political process, and  public financing established for all elections. If the Occupy Movement had to have just one demand, that should be it. –Arlen … Continue reading →

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Get Out of Jail Cards for Wall St.

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Did you ever wonder why nobody is getting prosecuted for the biggest white-collar crime in the history of the world–the worldwide financial collapse of 2007-2008? The answers have started to come out. One explanation involves a remarkably lenient  U.S. Department … Continue reading →

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All-Purpose Permit

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

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Remember that First Amendment?

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Arlen Grossman
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How About Your Gay Cousin?

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Arlen Grossman
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“We Don’t Have to Show You No Stinkin’ Proof”

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

ABC News Senior White House correspondent Jake Tapper makes White House Press Secretary Jay Carney uncomfortable by asking about the president’s right to assassinate American citizens without due process.

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Corporations as People: The True Test (#2)

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Another artistic variation of the corporations as people theme from Pacific Grove artist David Powell:

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Corporations as People: The True Test

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

“I refuse to believe that corporations are people until Texas executes one.”                                               Artist:  David Powell, Pacific Grove, … Continue reading →

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BPR Question of the Day: Are Poor Americans People?

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

The historic, anti-democratic Citizens United Supreme Court ruling in 2010 allowed corporations and the wealthy to give unlimited amounts of money to influence elections. The decision was based on two controversial legal theories: corporations are people, and money is equivalent … Continue reading →

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