I have created a petition on the Whitehouse.gov website in their section called, “We the People.” Here anyone is allowed to create any petition they wish. When the petition reaches 100,000 signatures in 30 days, then the White House will review and at least respond to the petition. It used to be 25,000 signatures, but thanks to every Billy-Bob that petitioned for the state to secede from the Union, the White House had to increase the number of signatures. I do not necessarily believe that miraculously this petition would be placed before Congress, but at least it catches the attention of both governmental and civilian that we are aware of the profits and exports of fuel and we demand regulation and reform. More…
Tag Archives: economy
Letter: I am a 21-year old Student from Finland 39
Here is a photo of a young man from Finland holding up a letter he wrote ala the style here in the United States recently of messages from the 99%. But this one is different. He is not telling us about his hardships due to a poor economy and failing government. Instead he tells us about how he has been watching Americans suffer and that he feels horrible for us because this is not the way of life in Finland. The letter is hard to read, even in full size, so here it is typed out:
Funnies, political cartoons, charts, quotes, and photos about current news Reply
A variety of political cartoon, funnies, quotes, photos and charts all about what is in today’s news, including the economy, politics, and the Occupy Movement.
Also included are several letters in regards to student loan debt. When I started college in the fall of 1982, my tuition at Purdue, in-state and full time, was just under $800 per semester. I graduated debt-free. Now, students will graduate with a four-year degree often well into six-figures in debt. Higher eduction has evolved into a “damned if you do, and damned if you don’t” opportunity. More…
A visual journey of our economy, the Occupy Movement, and other facts and quotes 3
Here are several visual aids which have been circulating on the internet. Some may make you laugh, but as a whole, they may make you cry. More…
One very numbing and truthful “We are the 99%” letter Reply
The “We are the 99%” letters have been flooding in over the internet, and they all have legitimate problems and complaints. However, when I saw this one today, it stopped me cold. This is truly the harsh reality of where our system has gone. More…
Footage of Spain police beating protesters, over 100 injured Reply
More than 100 people were injured in Spain as riot police clashed with protesters on Friday, as authorities cleared away a makeshift camp set up as part of a Spain-wide demonstration against the country’s economic problems. The trouble started when police tried to clear the protesters from a main square in Barcelona. Many of the protesters, who are angry about high unemployment, anti-austerity measures and politicians’ handling of the economy, refused to move. Video from a local broadcaster showed officers beating the demonstrators and dragging them on the ground.
The Koch Brothers exposed… They are buying our democracy Reply
With $42 billion and seven homes, why are the Kochs buying our democracy?
VIDEO by Brave New Foundation:
Charles and David Koch are worth $42 billion and make $13 million every day while vulnerable Americans struggle to afford shelter and groceries. Meet three Florida seniors who rely on Social Security and are fighting back against the Koch brothers attempt to make them homeless. They told the Kochs what’s on their minds.
