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In Britain we have a general strike, over 2 million workers waled off ther jobs today sending a message that class warfare by the rich is not going to go unanswered. Of course the government started blaming the unions and their 'gold plated pensions', a bunch of bullshit we hear here as the conservatives and their rich wealthy buddies keep bashing public sector workers. I really think we need a nationwide general strke in this country, bring the whole country to a stop for two days or more. Then if the government i paying attention, they will start acting like they represent the people, not the rich. If a general strike comes, I will pick up a sign and join the others in the streets. For now I can only say I will not feel sorry for those who suffer some inconvenience from such a strike. Maybe they will wake up and realize that democracy is something you participate in, not just watch on TV.
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The Obama Dilemma
Jul. 29th, 2009 10:48 pmIt seems we voted for change and we did get some change at the top, but that is not where change needs to occur. It seems that Congress did not get the same message because their campaigns were financed by the military/industrial/media complex. We are not going to see change as long as the Republican/Democratic cabal are still in office. I'm thinking third party. It will take time, but until such time as we have a real democracy (more than two parties) we will not see change.
We are being governed by a cabal of rich people.... they are rich themselves, they have a great health plan, they have one of the best retirement plans in existence, they have it all. Do you really think they care about the average citizen? Their only aim is to get enough funds to stay in office long enough to retire or become a lobbyist for some special interest.
We are being governed by a cabal of rich people.... they are rich themselves, they have a great health plan, they have one of the best retirement plans in existence, they have it all. Do you really think they care about the average citizen? Their only aim is to get enough funds to stay in office long enough to retire or become a lobbyist for some special interest.
