The Unions are not necessary. We have laws in place now to protect workers.
We also used to have strong financial regulations that protected and stabilized our economy. We had a fair and equitable system in which hard work was rewarded. That didn't stop the Republicans from tearing down that model, and leading us to this disaster we face today. Then the Democrats decided if you can't beat them join them. Now we have a government that works for the best interest of the wealthy elite. Feeding the people's heads full of empty promises and full out propaganda.
The unions keep wages competitive in both the private and public sector. They are not the reason that state and local governments are broke. We need to stop playing into their divide and conquer tactics. The real crooks are the politicians and their wealthy friends.
The Koch brothers have invested a whole lot of money into the campaigns of these union busters. They have even got themselves a supreme court justice or two. What do the Koch brothers want? They want the freedom to pollute as much as they want, pay as little as they want, and not have to worry so much about such annoying things as worker safety. They are true libertarians. Here's a little insight into the Koch agenda.
http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2010/08/30/100830fa_fact_mayer?currentPage=all
What we have in our government now is an official corporate Oligarchy. Notice that this recession is only really hurting us. We bailed out Wall Street, and the wealthy are wealthier than ever.
They owe no loyalty to America. They only care about money and power. If they ruin this nation, it doesn't matter they are already investing in the next big super power.
We need to stop playing their game. They want us to fight amongst each other. Attack the unions, the immigrants, the poor, the youth, the liberals, the conservatives....scapegoat after scapegoat.
The conservative propaganda machine is growing ever stronger with them now having NBC.
For those who are interested, there is a social media movement brewing. Come take part in the development of a new era of American progress. It is time to take back what is rightfully ours. It is time to put back in place a government that works for the people.
http://www.cognitivepolicyworks.com/handbook/
Monday, February 28, 2011
Demand Action Not Promises
We need a functional government. One that can use science, philosophy, and history to restructure society. We will not transition away from oil as long as there is money to be made in oil. We don't need petroleum or coal as much as the owners of those commodities would like you to believe.
Corporations are not the innovators. It is scientist, inventors, and engineers who innovate and create. They will do it no matter who is signing their pay checks. If we are serious about moving forward technologically, then we need to stop kidding ourselves that these corporate conglomerates are going to do it.
Some of our greatest technological advancements came from government organizations. Computers, internet, the energy efficient LED, solar power, and a whole slew of other things were developed to fulfill needs of the government.
Capitalism is very useful, but it really isn't working out well for us right now. Supply side economics is only beneficial for the people who have control of the commodities. It is actually really bad for small business, since huge corporations are the ones reaping the benefits. It gives them even more power to squash the competition.
The only ones really suffering in this recession are those of us in the bottom 80%. While some of the top may have seen a small reduction in income, they still have more than enough money. The rest of us have to survive on our monthly incomes, so when they are reduced or eliminated we have nothing.
We have stopped working as a society and have moved towards an everyman for himself mentality. The civilizations that work together are the ones who succeed. If we are only concerned about the here and now, we will never fix the real problems that we face. Our infrastructure is crumbling, our education system isn't competitive, our politicians are useless, the problems that caused the economic disaster weren't fixed, and we falling further and further behind.
The Democrats and the Republicans care about one thing remaining in power. Stop giving it to them. Stop buying the bullshit they sell you. They pit us against each other all the while they sell our country and its assets to the highest bidder.
Corporations were not driven out of the country, because of taxes or regulations. They left because their only loyalty is to money.
We need to work together not against each other if we want to make our county a better place for everyone. We have to start thinking more long term.
For anyone who is interested, there is a real movement brewing to undo the corporate Oligarchy, and put America back on the right track. It is a movement of the people. Let's capitalize on social media and spread the message. Take part in the developing the progressive handbook that will shape this movement.
http://www.cognitivepolicyworks.com/handbook/
Corporations are not the innovators. It is scientist, inventors, and engineers who innovate and create. They will do it no matter who is signing their pay checks. If we are serious about moving forward technologically, then we need to stop kidding ourselves that these corporate conglomerates are going to do it.
Some of our greatest technological advancements came from government organizations. Computers, internet, the energy efficient LED, solar power, and a whole slew of other things were developed to fulfill needs of the government.
Capitalism is very useful, but it really isn't working out well for us right now. Supply side economics is only beneficial for the people who have control of the commodities. It is actually really bad for small business, since huge corporations are the ones reaping the benefits. It gives them even more power to squash the competition.
The only ones really suffering in this recession are those of us in the bottom 80%. While some of the top may have seen a small reduction in income, they still have more than enough money. The rest of us have to survive on our monthly incomes, so when they are reduced or eliminated we have nothing.
We have stopped working as a society and have moved towards an everyman for himself mentality. The civilizations that work together are the ones who succeed. If we are only concerned about the here and now, we will never fix the real problems that we face. Our infrastructure is crumbling, our education system isn't competitive, our politicians are useless, the problems that caused the economic disaster weren't fixed, and we falling further and further behind.
The Democrats and the Republicans care about one thing remaining in power. Stop giving it to them. Stop buying the bullshit they sell you. They pit us against each other all the while they sell our country and its assets to the highest bidder.
Corporations were not driven out of the country, because of taxes or regulations. They left because their only loyalty is to money.
We need to work together not against each other if we want to make our county a better place for everyone. We have to start thinking more long term.
For anyone who is interested, there is a real movement brewing to undo the corporate Oligarchy, and put America back on the right track. It is a movement of the people. Let's capitalize on social media and spread the message. Take part in the developing the progressive handbook that will shape this movement.
http://www.cognitivepolicyworks.com/handbook/
Friday, February 25, 2011
Why I support the Wisconsin Democrats
They are doing their jobs. Like their fellow Republican senators, they are also elected by their constituents to represent them, and that is what they are doing. The unions already agreed to cover more of their own benefits and they have agreed to take a pay cut. It is the Republicans who are refusing to compromise.
Seriously, I am no more a fan of the Democratic party that has abandoned the people for the same lure of financial wealth, but at least these guys are attempting to protect the rights of people.
Are people really not aware that this entire issue happened because of deregulation coupled with deficit spending IE tax cuts and huge war budget? Our recession and deficits have absolutely nothing to do with unions, and everything to do with programs that actual redistribute wealth to the top 1%.
Wake up and pay attention to who is actually robbing the coffers. It isn't the teachers who, with their years of education, could certainly make more in the private sector. The minimum is a bachelors degree + certification program, but they are required to continue working towards their masters degree. They are not overpaid or over compensated for the level of education they receive. Year after year they must contend with budget shortfalls, and often spend much of their own money to provide supplies for their classrooms. The size of their classrooms continue to increase while parent participation decreases. They bare the burden of blame for a system that they actually have little to no control of. This is all scapegoating to keep your attention diverted. Why are we attacking teachers when they didn't crash the market or finance wars we couldn't pay for? They aren't awarding no-bid contracts to companies that they have stakes in. They didn't undo the post-depression regulations that led us to decades of stability, growth, and a strong middle class.
Seriously, I am no more a fan of the Democratic party that has abandoned the people for the same lure of financial wealth, but at least these guys are attempting to protect the rights of people.
Are people really not aware that this entire issue happened because of deregulation coupled with deficit spending IE tax cuts and huge war budget? Our recession and deficits have absolutely nothing to do with unions, and everything to do with programs that actual redistribute wealth to the top 1%.
Wake up and pay attention to who is actually robbing the coffers. It isn't the teachers who, with their years of education, could certainly make more in the private sector. The minimum is a bachelors degree + certification program, but they are required to continue working towards their masters degree. They are not overpaid or over compensated for the level of education they receive. Year after year they must contend with budget shortfalls, and often spend much of their own money to provide supplies for their classrooms. The size of their classrooms continue to increase while parent participation decreases. They bare the burden of blame for a system that they actually have little to no control of. This is all scapegoating to keep your attention diverted. Why are we attacking teachers when they didn't crash the market or finance wars we couldn't pay for? They aren't awarding no-bid contracts to companies that they have stakes in. They didn't undo the post-depression regulations that led us to decades of stability, growth, and a strong middle class.
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