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/