Category Archives: politics

How the Rich Get Richer

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Arlen Grossman

Seeing Trump tax returns is just first step By Charlotte Rampell/ Washington Post/ October 8, 2018   Everyone is shocked, shocked to learn that President Trump amassed his fortune not by the sweat of his brow, but rather the old-fashioned … Continue reading →

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Trump, The Koch Brothers and Their War on Climate Science

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Arlen Grossman

https://vimeo.com/233769175

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Who Can Blame Them?

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Arlen Grossman

Nation’s Criminals Ask for F.B.I. Investigation Kavanaugh Just Got By Andy Borowitz/ The New Yorker/ October 5, 2018 Photograph by Chip Somodevilla / Getty WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report)—In the latest controversy to envelop the Supreme Court nominee, criminals across the … Continue reading →

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The Slaves Rebel

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Arlen Grossman

By Chris Hedges/ Truthdig/ September 3, 2018 Cartoon by Mr. Fish The only way to end slavery is to stop being a slave. Hundreds of men and women in prisons in some 17 states are refusing to carry out prison … Continue reading →

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Unbalanced

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Arlen Grossman

published in Monterey Herald, Letters to the Editor, September 1, 2018 Is it right that Donald Trump’s bizarre tweets are considered news and reported on extensively in the corporate news media, yet are never followed by an opposing (Democratic Party) response? Chuck … Continue reading →

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Follow the Money

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Arlen Grossman
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Not Much of a Maverick

Posted on August 25, 2018 by Arlen Grossman

All the gushing praise of Senator John McCain is embarrassing. The man occasionally would say or vote in a courageous way. But when you come right down with it, he was still a reliable Republican, voting the party line far … Continue reading →

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How Trump Won the Election-Part 2

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Arlen Grossman
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How Trump Won the Election-Part 1

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Arlen Grossman
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Why We Can’t Take Care of Our People

Posted on August 14, 2018 by Arlen Grossman
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