Tag Archives: Democratic Party

WHY AMERICAN ELECTIONS ARE A SHAM

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Arlen Grossman

By Arlen Grossman / DailyKos.com/ September 1, 2023 Also published at OpEdNews.com September 3                  We are a democracy, and we prove it with periodic elections, including presidential elections every four years. At least, that’s what we’re told. But every … Continue reading →

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Donald Trump, David Brooks, Cornel West and More….

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Arlen Grossman

This is my appearance on Halitics, Hal Ginsberg’s daily YouTube Videocast about political issues. Hal and I go back a long ways. He started a progressive talk radio station in Monterey, CA in 2005. I participated when I could and … Continue reading →

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PUTIN’S GREATEST VICTORY

Posted on June 5, 2022 by Arlen Grossman

By Arlen Grossman/ Published in Daily Kos/ June 5, 2022 One reason Russian President Vladimir Putin felt confident he could swiftly conquer Ukraine could be because of his success accomplishing his goals in the United States. By assisting Donald Trump … Continue reading →

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How the Media Serve Trump

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Arlen Grossman

By Arlen Grossman revised November 7 published in OpEdNews.com/ November 11, 2018 Donald Trump castigates the media at every opportunity, calling them “fake news,” and  “enemy of the people,”  but in reality, they are his best friends and most effective … Continue reading →

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THE COMING COLLAPSE

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Arlen Grossman

By Chris Hedges/ Truthdig/ May 21, 2018 Donald Trump is the result of a long process of political, cultural and social decay. He is a product of our failed democracy. The longer we perpetuate the fiction that we live in … Continue reading →

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The Visionless Society

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Arlen Grossman

By Chris Hedges/ Truthdig/ December 31, 2017 Imagine yourself in early 2019. The Democrats, despite never articulating a political vision other than not being Donald Trump and refusing to roll back Republican legislation such as the 2017 tax bill, have … Continue reading →

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THE REAL DEBATE WINNER

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Arlen Grossman

By Arlen Grossman Being a Bernie supporter, I was naturally impressed with his positions and his performance last night. He stated his views vigorously and unapologetically (with the possible exception of his position on guns). At the same time, Hillary … Continue reading →

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Bernie Sanders: The Cost of Hypercapitalism

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

by Jonathan Tasini/ Playboy/ October 17, 2013 At a time when politicians—particularly members of Congress—are almost universally reviled and blind partisanship seems to dictate the fate of every piece of legislation, one U.S. senator stands out as a unique voice. Bernie … Continue reading →

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