Category Archives: Republican Party

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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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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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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Bill Maher: Casey Anthony and Republican Voters (Video)

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Biting commentary by Bill Maher equating inability of jurors to find Casey Anthony guilty to the stupidity of working class Americans voting Republican . Starts after 2:30 mark of his New Rules, Episode 219 (July 8). Bill Maher: New Rules … Continue reading →

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BPR Quote of the Day

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

“The Democrats and Republicans are equally corrupt — it’s only in the amount where the Republicans excel.”        –Will Rogers         And still true today.

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Not Normal

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

It’s become so obvious, even conservative NY Times columnist David Brooks can see it. The Republican party has been taken over by extremists, i.e. fanatics who hate taxes, government, and people who don’t look and behave like they do.  That … Continue reading →

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Wash. Rinse. Repeat.

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

Here is how the  American political system works:  Republicans promise to cut taxes, which gets them elected.  They run up huge deficits, which leads to Democrats getting elected.  Democrats raise taxes to rein in the huge deficits. Republicans promise to … Continue reading →

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Your Vote is Meaningless

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Arlen Grossman

If you live in California, the largest state in the union, your vote for the president in 2012 won’t mean a thing. Think about it: California is a blue (i.e. Democratic) state and President Obama is expected to win California’s … Continue reading →

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