Tag Archives: Robert Reich

OVER THE CLIFF AND INTO THE TRENCHES

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

The Ongoing War: After the Battle Over the Cliff, the Battle Over the Debt Ceiling By Robert Reich/ robertreich.org/ January 1, 2013 “It’s not all I would have liked,” says Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, speaking of the … Continue reading →

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Higher Priority Than Deficits: Jobs, Programs, Investments

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

UNDERSTANDING THE FISCAL CLIFF (IN 2 MINUTES 30 SECONDS) By Robert Reich/robertreich.org/ December 3, 2012 Democrats, here are eight principles to guide you in the coming showdown over the fiscal cliff: ONE: HOLD YOUR GROUND. The wealthy have to pay … Continue reading →

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Sucking Off the Government Teat

Posted on October 10, 2012 by Arlen Grossman
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MITT ROMNEY: UPPER CLASS WARRIOR

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

What Mitt Romney Really Represents By Robert Reich/ robertreich.org/ September 21, 2012 It’s not just his giant income or the low tax rates he pays on it. And it’s not just the videotape of him berating almost half of America, … Continue reading →

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THE V.P. PICK: WHAT WAS ROMNEY THINKING?

Posted on August 13, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

Why did the Romney campaign choose a bland 7-term congressman from Wisconsin as his running mate? Robert Reich examines conservative ideologue Paul Ryan, why Mitt Romney felt him to be his best choice, and why Ryan’s social Darwinist philosophy appeals to … Continue reading →

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Global Corporations Aren’t American People, My Friend

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

BIG BUSINESS HAS BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE WELL-BEING OF MOST AMERICANS By Robert Reich/robertreich.org/ July 18, 2012 President Obama is slamming Mitt Romney for heading companies that were “pioneers in outsourcing U.S. jobs,” while Romney is accusing Obama of being … Continue reading →

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HOW TO FIX THE ECONOMY: INVEST IN THE MIDDLE CLASS

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

Nobody makes economics more accessible to the layman and makes more sense on the subject than Robert Reich. A simple explanation that clearly lays out the problem and the obvious solutions: Why The Economy Can’t Get Out of First Gear … Continue reading →

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DO YOU FEEL THE TRICKLE DOWN YET?

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

Robert Reich Explains All You Need to Know About Taxes in 2 1/2 minutes:

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Half-Full or Half-Empty?

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

Which America Do You Live In:  Newsweek’s SuperCountry or Robert Reich’s Stalled “Tinder-Box”? by Arlen Grossman Newsweek’s May 7 cover reveals a man’s shirt ripped off to reveal Superman–with a big “$” on his chest instead of an “S”–and the … Continue reading →

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How Mitt and His Partners Get Rich–And How We Pay For It

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

In less than three minutes, Robert Reich explains how capital equity partnerships, like Bain Capital, game the system–and how the rest of us end up holding the bag.

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