Over howls of protest the government passed a 700 billion bailout package that bailed out corporate executives who have taken billions of dollars in incentives and salary to run companies we are all told we depend on into the ground.
After receiving one bailout AIG executives took a $500K corporate retreat - apparently to congratulate themselves on successfully begging from the taxpayer. Days later, during howls of protest, the government hands over more millions more.
Doing "business as normal" oil and refining companies make record profits while we pay record prices that are "not their fault" at the pumps.
At what point will the government and corporate interests be reminded that American society, and the American economy is dependent on those of us that do not make millions of dollars a year? What will we as Americans do?
Our classic two party system gives us the choice of leaders that most, if totally honest, would like to vote for none of the above
Historically many countries citizens have demonstrated displeasure with some results using forms of peaceful protest. Despite the calls for "revolution" from some of the extremes peaceful protest, in recent history, has been far more effective and should be.
However, simple protests are easily ignored. My question is this: are Americans organized enough, couraageous enough, and caring enough to execute a general strike? Would it have results? Is it needed?
After receiving one bailout AIG executives took a $500K corporate retreat - apparently to congratulate themselves on successfully begging from the taxpayer. Days later, during howls of protest, the government hands over more millions more.
Doing "business as normal" oil and refining companies make record profits while we pay record prices that are "not their fault" at the pumps.
At what point will the government and corporate interests be reminded that American society, and the American economy is dependent on those of us that do not make millions of dollars a year? What will we as Americans do?
Our classic two party system gives us the choice of leaders that most, if totally honest, would like to vote for none of the above
Historically many countries citizens have demonstrated displeasure with some results using forms of peaceful protest. Despite the calls for "revolution" from some of the extremes peaceful protest, in recent history, has been far more effective and should be.
However, simple protests are easily ignored. My question is this: are Americans organized enough, couraageous enough, and caring enough to execute a general strike? Would it have results? Is it needed?
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