Category Archives: Republican Party

Thomas Jefferson: Let the Rich Pay the Taxes

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

BPR Quotes of the Day Thomas Jefferson’s views on who should be paying taxes would clearly disqualify him as a member of today’s Republican Party….. “The collection of taxes… has been as yet only by duties on consumption. As these … Continue reading →

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Senate Stuck in Quicksand of Record Filibusters

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

by Arlen Grossman/ The Big Picture Report In just one more of numerous examples, the U.S. Senate vote Monday on the so-called “Buffett Rule” provided more evidence of the dysfunctional mess that is supposed to be our democratic political system. … Continue reading →

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When Top Tax Rates Rise, So Does The Economy

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

by Arlen Grossman/ The Big Picture Report/ April 9, 2012 Looking at the first chart below, you can see the top marginal income tax rates dropped from 73% in 1921 all the way down to 24% by 1929. After that, … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Burden

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

THE RIGHT-WING MEDIA MACHINE VS. BARACK OBAMA by Arlen Grossman/ The Big Picture Report You may have heard it said that if President Obama discovered a cure for cancer, he would be criticized for putting oncologists out of work. While … Continue reading →

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Wall Street & High Gas Prices

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

My letter to the Editor in today’s Monterey County Herald: So who’s to blame for the spike in gas prices? Their names should sound familiar. Among the major culprits are the same financial behemoths that caused the world economic meltdown four … Continue reading →

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The Split in the GOP

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Arlen Grossman
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Video: The Real Mitt Romney

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Arlen Grossman
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Classic GOP Debate Highlight

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

Romney and Gingrich go at it!

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Macho Man Competition

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Arlen Grossman
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BPR Quote of the Day: The End Result of Decades of Craziness

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

“The GOP isn’t just spectacularly unlucky in its menu of candidates; this is what the party has been for decades. Rick Santorum isn’t someone out of left field; he’s always been what you see now, and he was a central … Continue reading →

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