Category Archives: Republican Party

A Republican Sweep in 2012?

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Significant trends point to a Republican Party  sweep of the 2012 elections, bringing with it the most right-wing government in American history. Just as Scott Brown’s upset win in the January 2010 Massachusetts Senate special election foretold the decisive GOP … Continue reading →

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BPR Quote of the Day: Meanies and Weenies

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

“Washington is now divided between the ‘Meanies’ and the ‘Weenies.’ That’s the real two-party system today in Washington, the Meanies and the Weenies. The Meanies want to take Social Security and Medicare away from Grandma and Grandpa, and the Weenies … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Last Stand

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Custer’s Last Stand didn’t end well at Little Bighorn–at least not for the General and his soldiers.  President Obama is up against his own Last Stand, with his political fate along with the economic future of America on the line. … Continue reading →

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BPR Quote of the Day: Government Spending is Making God Mad

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

“I don’t know how much God has to do to get the attention of the politicians. We’ve had an earthquake; we’ve had a hurricane. He said, ‘Are you going to start listening to me here?’ Listen to the American people … Continue reading →

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A Daily Dose of Dumb

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

For an indication of how far we have fallen as a nation, examine the amount of serious coverage given by network and cable news shows to the field of freaks running for the Republican presidential nomination. The lineup on the … Continue reading →

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Obama: QUIT NOW!

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

If this struggling country has any hope of reversing the death slide which began over three decades ago, but which has escalated dangerously during the last ten years, it will require a strong, resolute president who will fight for all … Continue reading →

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The Unending Afghanistan War

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

If we had a viable two-party system in this country, American soldiers wouldn’t still be in Afghanistan after ten years. When it comes to war and foreign policy there is no party difference. Because the Democratic and Republican parties drink … Continue reading →

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Bad News From the Badger State

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

The failure of Democrats to pick up more than two of the six state senate seats in Wisconsin is immensely discouraging.  As I wrote yesterday: “If the huge amounts of campaign money sent in to sabotage the recall effort can … Continue reading →

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Bigger Than Wisconsin

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

The implications of the recall elections in Wisconsin Tuesday are huge. What happens will tell us much about the political landscape and balance of power in America. Have the Republicans, personified by Gov. Scott Walker and his legislative allies in … Continue reading →

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Republicans = Obstruction

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

As Congress enjoys their summer break, it looks like there will be no presidential recess appointment of the first head of the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. President Obama, bowing to Republican opposition, had already dismissed the idea of appointing the best … Continue reading →

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