Category Archives: politics

Creeping Authoritarianism

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Arlen Grossman

Creeping authoritarianism….Russia, Hungary, Poland and other authoritarian-type governments are taking control of media, the judiciary, and other institutions that threaten their autocracy. Could it happen here? Think of Gov. DeSantis of Florida trying to take over the educational system in … Continue reading →

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Should you trust media bias charts?

Posted on February 12, 2023 by Arlen Grossman

These controversial charts claim to show the political lean and credibility of news organizations. Here’s what you need to know about them. By Jake Sheridan/ Pointer.org/ November 2,2021 Impartial journalism is an impossible ideal. That is, at least, according to … Continue reading →

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POST-TRUTH AMERICA

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Arlen Grossman

GEORGE SANTOS AND AMERICAN POLITICS Letters to Editor, Monterey Herald, January 31, 2023 It baffles me that there is so much fuss about Rep. George Santos and his total disregard of facts and reality. Political commentators and late-night comics are … Continue reading →

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Trump Has Completely Lost His Grip on Reality

Posted on January 27, 2023 by Arlen Grossman

The former president’s deterioration is on full display in the Truth Social asylum he built for himself. By Charles C. W. Cooke/ National Review/ January 25, 2023 Let’s check in on the shadow primary for the 2024 Republican nomination. Nikki Haley … Continue reading →

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SUICIDE IS EASY

Posted on November 15, 2022 by Arlen Grossman

It says a lot about the maturity and evolution of the human race that it is possible that one (questionably stable) person can use a nuclear weapon that could easily spark a horrific war that would result in the death … Continue reading →

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Thank You, Chevron (I think)

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Arlen Grossman

Here is the backstory for this “Chevron ad”…….. FREE DANZINGER Arlen, I am so happy to connect again and so deeply grateful for your support. I write to update you on an astounding development in the media world. A new commercial … Continue reading →

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BASIC ECONOMIC THEORY

Posted on September 11, 2022 by Arlen Grossman

A different Way to Look at Government Spending, Deficits, and Society’s Needs Hint: households can’t print money, but our government can.

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America Chooses: Semi-Democracy or Fascism

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Arlen Grossman

BY ARLEN GROSSMAN (Published at OpEdNews.com, Sept 1 2022, and was their #1 headlined article for six days with over 3300 views) In just a couple of months, Americans will cast an important vote. If we make the wrong choice, … Continue reading →

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As the Fourth Great Turning Unwinds, Technology is Speeding Up the Process

Posted on August 20, 2022 by Arlen Grossman

By Thomas Hartmann/ TheHartmannReport/ August 19, 2022 These hinge points of history are never painless, but they always leave enlightenment and true change in their wake. As Russian President Putin tries his version of Hitler’s September 1939 “defensive” attack on … Continue reading →

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THE TRUMP EMPIRE’S LAST STAND

Posted on August 17, 2022 by Arlen Grossman

By Arlen Grossman/ Published on Daily Kos dailykos.com/ August 18, 2022 Published In OpEdNews, August 27 ,2022 (revised and updated) I hope it is becoming obvious why Donald Trump went so overboard with his baseless claims that the 2020 election … Continue reading →

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