Category Archives: politics

Who Does Government Serve?

Posted on February 14, 2019 by Arlen Grossman

By Paul Craig Roberts/ OpEdNews.com/ February 14, 2019 Whose interests are served when Pelosi sells out health care and Pompeo sells out peace? :::::::: Nancy Pelosi The US health system is the most high cost and dysfunctional health care system … Continue reading →

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Governor Northam: Don’t Resign!

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Arlen Grossman

By Arlen Grossman It appears I must be the only progressive Democrat around who thinks Governor Ralph Northam deserves to stay in office. It appears most Democrats are leaping over each other to pile onto Governor Northam and demand that … Continue reading →

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Freefall Economy

Posted on December 25, 2018 by Arlen Grossman

The US is on the edge of the economic precipice – Trump may push it over By Robert Reich/ The Guardian/ December 23, 2018 On Friday, Donald Trump said: “We are totally prepared for a very long shutdown.” It was … Continue reading →

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$21 Trillion–Poof! It’s Gone.

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Arlen Grossman

The Pentagon Failed Its Audit Amid a $21 Trillion Scandal (Yes, Trillion) By Lee Camp/ Truthdig/ December 18, 2018 New York Congresswoman-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was ruthlessly attacked recently, and I feel a bit responsible. I might have accidentally tainted her … Continue reading →

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Teen Shames World Leaders

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Arlen Grossman
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TBPR Quote of the Day

Posted on December 17, 2018 by Arlen Grossman

“We have a deeply divided body politic in America. Half the people believe our system is broken. The other half believe it is fixed.” –Swami Beyondananda

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Freshman Rep. Learns the Ropes

Posted on December 8, 2018 by Arlen Grossman

    Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez‏Verified account @Ocasio2018 FollowFollow @Ocasio2018 More Right now Freshman members of Congress are at a “Bipartisan” orientation w/ briefings on issues. Invited panelists offer insights to inform new Congressmembers‘ views as they prepare to legislate. # of Corporate … Continue reading →

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Why His Base Loves Trump

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Arlen Grossman

Yale psychiatrist explains how devotion to Trump is based on emotional patterns most people grow out of by age five By Tana Ganeva/  Raw Story/ December 3, 2018   President Donald Trump took to Twitter on Monday to heap praise … Continue reading →

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How the Media Serve Trump

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Arlen Grossman

By Arlen Grossman revised November 7 published in OpEdNews.com/ November 11, 2018 Donald Trump castigates the media at every opportunity, calling them “fake news,” and  “enemy of the people,”  but in reality, they are his best friends and most effective … Continue reading →

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You’ve Seen One Tree, You’ve Seen Them All

Posted on October 11, 2018 by Arlen Grossman
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