Category Archives: politics

No We Can’t

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

President Obama and the American people lost badly today. The GOP, the Tea Party, and the ultra-rich scored a clear and decisive knock-out, one that bodes ominously for the future of this weakened nation. The best opinions I’ve seen in … Continue reading →

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BPR Quote of the Day: Wants to be Loved

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

“Amid the chilling anarchy, there’s not a single strong leader to be seen — not even a misguided one. All the leaders are followers. You have to wonder if President Obama at some level doesn’t want to lead. Maybe he … Continue reading →

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Ransom Paid

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

This is what happened: The Republicans held the budget hostage, and Obama and Reid surrendered. They gave in to the demands of the Teabaggers and corporate shills that control the GOP. They paid the ransom. We know what happens when … Continue reading →

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Obama MUST Be Challenged

Posted on July 31, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Is it time to run a progressive candidate against Obama? I think it’s way past time. Without a challenger from the left, the president will continue hobnobbing with and pleasing his corporate donors, and trying to find common ground with … Continue reading →

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Why Democrats Cannot Win

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Four Things Everybody Should Have Figured Out by Now  Barack Obama is a well-intentioned and decent guy, but he is an ineffective and weak leader.  The president’s weaknesses wouldn’t be so bad if he had  strong back-up in Congress. But … Continue reading →

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BPR Ironic Question of the Day

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Which one of these politicians voted NOT to extend the debt ceiling in 2006: A. Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) B. Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA) C. Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI) D. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) E. Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) Answer: … Continue reading →

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Obama as Thermometer-in-Chief

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Why is has President Obama has been such a big disappointment for progressives?  He inspired us with lofty rhetoric and grandiose promises of hope and change during his 2008 presidential campaign. But when it came time to deliver, the campaign … Continue reading →

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I FEAR IT’S COMING: THE GREAT CAPITULATION OF 2011

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

In a recent speech, President Obama telegraphed his next move. He told a town hall gathering Friday, “Whether I like it or not, I’ve got to get the debt ceiling limit raised.”  (Obama Town Hall Video)  And that’s when the Republicans knew … Continue reading →

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BPR Quote of the Day

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

“Fascism should more appropriately be called Corporatism because it is a merger of state and corporate power.” Benito Mussolini I’m glad we don’t have any countries now that fit that description,  Right?

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