Comments | jilara: Occupy the 1% !

jilara

Occupy the 1% !

Nov 08, 2011 16:41

Lately I've been thinking. The problem with talking about evil corporations and the 99% and all of that is that in a very real sense, we have met the enemy, and he is us, to quote an old Pogo strip. These are things that WE have created. Oh, maybe we didn't intend it that way, but it was our actions, nonetheless ( Read more... )

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mdlbear November 9 2011, 04:13:13 UTC

As it turns out, if the top 500 corporations and the top 500 individuals were taxed at pre-Reagan rates, it would more than balance the Federal budget.

grey_lady November 9 2011, 07:45:56 UTC

Can I just say that I really, really like this?

jilara November 10 2011, 01:14:43 UTC

Thank you. I've been really giving it a lot of thought, since my sister-in-law mentioned feeling guilty because her retirement money was coming from corporate stocks

grey_lady November 18 2011, 11:19:17 UTC

For a separate conversation going on, I'd really like to use some of your points. So here's a question or two:
Do you mind if I point people directly to your post?
Alternatively, would you mind if I quote (and attribute to you)?

jilara November 18 2011, 19:57:59 UTC

Go ahead and point people to my post, if you feel so inclined. I don't mind being a focus for talking points.

You are wonderful! max_happiness November 10 2011, 07:43:24 UTC

This is beautiful... thank you for sharing your light with the world.