Tag Archives: torture

THE DEATH OF THE REPUBLIC

Posted on May 21, 2017 by Arlen Grossman

By Chris Hedges/ Truthdig/ May 21,2017    Mr. Fish / Truthdig The deep state’s decision in ancient Rome—dominated by a bloated military and a corrupt oligarchy, much like the United States of 2017—to strangle the vain and idiotic Emperor Commodus … Continue reading →

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Thanks to Trump, No More Ameri-Splaining

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Arlen Grossman

By Ted Rall/ rall.com/ December 7, 2016   “A shining city on a hill,” Ronald Reagan called America (by way of the Puritan  authoritarian John Winthrop).  “We are great because we are good,” Hillary Clinton said during the campaign (via Tocqueville).  Michelle … Continue reading →

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The American Injustice System

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

By Arlen Grossman/ The Big Picture Report ** Willie Smith Ward, 43, a habitual offender, attempted to steal a $35 rack of pork ribs from a grocery store in Waco, Texas. SENTENCE:  50 years in prison. He must serve at least a … Continue reading →

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“CORPORATE TOTALITARIANISM” EXPOSED

Posted on August 23, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

Bradley Manning and the Gangster State By Chris Hedges/ Truthdig/August 22, 2013 AP/Patrick SemanskyArmy Pfc. Bradley Manning after a                                           … Continue reading →

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The CIA’s Record of Detention, Rendition and Torture

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Arlen Grossman

From the GeorgeSoros.com newsletter: Dear Friends, Ghost flights, black sites, and stories of appalling abuse. Please take a minute to watch Amrit Singh of the Open Society Justice Initiative describe the grim realities of the CIA’s post-9/11 campaign of secret … Continue reading →

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Torturers Go Free, Whistleblowers Go To Prison

Posted on October 26, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

That the United States tortured prisoners, sometimes resulting in death, is no secret, even though denied by the government. So what message are we sending when American torturers are never prosecuted, but those who blow the whistle on these crimes … Continue reading →

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The New Abnormal

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

Over the last ten or more years since 9/11, despite any spike in terrorism on our soil, Americans have easily acquiesced to substantially invasive national security measures. Inspections, body searches, surveillance, torture, loss of constitutional liberties–Americans shrug their shoulders and … Continue reading →

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Early Problems With “Enhanced Interrogation”

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Arlen Grossman
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Human Rights: It’s So Last Decade

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

In a NY Times Op-Ed, Jimmy Carter calls out the U.S. government (while carefully omitting President Obama’s name) for it’s worsening human rights record. The former American president and Nobel Peace Prize winner, clearly unafraid to speak his mind (Carter … Continue reading →

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Millions of Americans Suffering From OLS

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Arlen Grossman

OBAMA LETDOWN SYNDROME (OLS): NO CURE ON THE HORIZON  by Arlen Grossman/ The Big Picture Report Do you feel Angry? Frustrated?  Cynical? Hopeless?  If your politics lean liberal/progressive, you are not alone with these nagging symptoms. You may be suffering … Continue reading →

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