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Betrayal. And Is Trump’s $2,000 “Dividend” Just a Corrupt Plan to Buy Votes?

Posted on November 10, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

The $2,000 “dividend” plan may be the boldest attempt yet to turn democracy into a cash-for-votes transaction… By Thom Hartmann/ HartmannReport.com/ November 10, 2025 Democrats swept the off-year elections, Trump’s popularity is sliding. The Democratic Party seems on the rise. … Continue reading →

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Ineptitude, incompetence, stupidity, and chaos

Posted on April 26, 2025 by Arlen Grossman

Trump is fundamentally incapable of governing. That’s the theme that unites everything. By Robert Reich/ RobertReich.substack.com April 25, 2025 Friends, Some Democrats fear they’re playing into Trump’s hands by fighting his mass deportations rather than focusing on his failures on … Continue reading →

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Trump and Allies Forge Plans to Increase Presidential Power in 2025

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Arlen Grossman

The former president and his backers aim to strengthen the power of the White House and limit the independence of federal agencies. By Jonathan Swan, Charlie Savage and Maggie Haberman/ New York Times/ July 17, 2023 Donald J. Trump and his allies are planning … Continue reading →

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Carlin: Here Are Your Owners

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Arlen Grossman

Always worth another look…..

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Ready to Burst?

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Arlen Grossman

Zombie Economy – Living Bubble By Chris Kanthan/ Nation of Change/ December 4, 2013 Imagine the reaction you would get if you walked into an off-the-hook fraternity party and shouted, “Stop this party! There are too many drunk people and … Continue reading →

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THE PROBLEMS GO MUCH DEEPER

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

The Real Crisis Is Not The Government Shutdown By Paul Craig Roberts/ paulcraigroberts.org/ October 2, 2013 The inability of the media and politicians to focus on the real issues never ceases to amaze. The real crisis is not the “debt … Continue reading →

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That Was Easy

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

BPR Quote of the Day: “The United States can pay any debt it has because we can always print money to do that. So there is zero probability of default.” Alan Greenspan  (8-7-2011)

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RECOVERY OR BUBBLE?

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

The Virtual Recovery By Paul Craig Roberts/ PaulCraigRoberts.org/ October 29, 2012 Since mid-2009 the US has been enjoying a virtual recovery courtesy of a rigged inflation measure that understates inflation. The financial Presstitutes spoon out the government’s propaganda that prices … Continue reading →

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The Fed and Its Friends

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

A new book by Neil Barofsky, former Inspector General of the TARP program criticizes President Obama, Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner, and federal regulators for working in the interests of Wall Street at the expense of distressed homeowners and the public. … Continue reading →

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Crony Capitalism

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

If you missed this PBS episode from January 20, 2012,, it is well worth a look. Bill Moyers & Company explores “Crony Capitalism,” i.e. what’s remains of what we used to call capitalism and democracy. David Stockman, former budget director … Continue reading →

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