Category Archives: Occupy Wall Street

Bernie Sanders: Democrats, Stop Caving In

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Bernie Sanders Commentary, Nov. 18, 2011: Here is something we all can agree on: Federal deficits are a serious problem. Here is something no one seriously disputes: Today’s big deficits were caused mainly by big tax cuts for the wealthy, … Continue reading →

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BPR Quote of the Day: Does This Apply to America, Mr. President?

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

 Additional thoughts from President Obama: “The people of Egypt have rights that are universal. That includes the right to peaceful assembly and association, the right to free speech, and the ability to determine their own destiny. These are human rights. And the United … Continue reading →

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Leaked Memo: How to Undermine Wall Street

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Lobbying firm’s memo spells out plan to undermine Occupy Wall Street By Jonathan Larsen and Ken Olshansky, MSNBC TV A well-known Washington lobbying firm with links to the financial industry has proposed an $850,000 plan to take on Occupy Wall … Continue reading →

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Our F— You System of Government

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

(Subhead):  Anti-Occupy Crackdowns Highlight Lack of Services by Ted Rall Governments are supposed to fulfill the basic needs of their citizens. Ours doesn’t pretend to try. Sick? Too bad. Can’t find a job? Tough. Broke? Can’t afford rent? We don’t … Continue reading →

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Law and Order We Can Believe In

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Arlen Grossman
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BPR Quote of the Day: It’s Over, Go Home, Watch TV….

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Bill O’Reilly declares the end of the Occupy  Movement: “They have been overrun by thugs, anarchists and the crazies who intimidate…. So the “Occupy Wall Street” movement is dead, finished as a legitimate political force in this country. And that’s … Continue reading →

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Chris Hedges: “Our Elites Have Exposed Their Hand”

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

This Is What Revolution Looks Like by Chris Hedges in Truthdig.com/ Nov. 15, 2011 Welcome to the revolution. Our elites have exposed their hand. They have nothing to offer. They can destroy but they cannot build. They can repress but … Continue reading →

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BPR Quote of the Day: Money Has Free Speech, Not People

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

A funny thing happened to the First Amendment on its way to the public forum. According to the Supreme Court, money is now speech and corporations are now people. But when real people without money assemble to express their dissatisfaction … Continue reading →

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1% vs 99%? Reality Check and Some Soul Searching

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

by Gary Brumback Special Guest Commentary/ Exclusive to The Big Picture Report I’m not a demographer, a statistician, or a sociologist, but I don’t need to be to know that the slogan “1% vs 99” is not a factual statement. … Continue reading →

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A Very Large 1%

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Arlen Grossman
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