Category Archives: Marty’s Blog

What has happened to the traditional reservoir of support for America’s market economy? Apr 11, 2016 | By Irwin M. Stelzer Karl Marx, Joseph Schumpeter, and Irving Kristol have two things in common. All three recognized the extraordinary ability of … Continue reading →

Robert Kuttner Co-founder and co-editor, ‘The American Prospect’  March 28, 2016 Once again, Bernie Sanders has demonstrated, with a trifecta of big wins in Hawaii, Alaska and Washington State, that he has broad and enthusiastic support, especially among the young. … Continue reading →

Peter Dreier E.P. Clapp Distinguished Professor of Politics, Occidental College GASTON DE CARDENAS via Getty Images Although his opponents seek to paint him as too far left, Bernie Sanders’ views are mainstream. At Wednesday’s Washington Post-Univision debate in Miami, for … Continue reading →

Matt Rhoades Chairman, America Rising March 8, 2016 If you want to know more about America Rising PAC’s efforts to Stop Hillary Clinton, check out our site HERE. I’ll admit it — I might have been wrong when I predicted last month … Continue reading →

by Bob Garfield, Monday, March 7, 2016 8 AM Here’s to the marketers of the GOP. They are geniuses. Consumer products marketers are extremely fortunate — and extremely well compensated — if they can momentarily trigger product consideration, let alone … Continue reading →

Charles M. Blow MARCH 7, 2016 Sometimes it’s hard to shake the uneasy feeling that we are witnessing the dissolution of an idea that was once America. From Our Advertisers The country is still a military superpower and an economic … Continue reading →

Marianne Williamson Author  March 2, 2016 Wesley Hitt via Getty Images Corporate totalitarianism means total control by corporate interests. If they want a war, they get a war. If they want GMOs, they get GMOs. If they want fracking, they … Continue reading →

Posted on Mar 1, 2016 By Robert Reich Joseph Sohm / Shutterstock.com This post originally ran on Robert Reich’s website. You are the captains of American industry, the titans of Wall Street, and the billionaires who for decades have been the backbone … Continue reading →

He’s no ordinary con man. He’s way above average — and the American political system is his easiest mark ever By Matt Taibbi February 24, 2016 The first thing you notice at Donald Trump’s rallies is the confidence. Amateur psychologists … Continue reading →

Posted on Feb 23, 2016 By Robert Reich (David Goldman / AP Photo) This post originally ran on Robert Reich’s website. Step back from the campaign fray for just a moment and consider the enormity of what’s already occurred. A 74-year-old Jew … Continue reading →