It seems all we've been talking about here on FourFreedomsBlog lately is Occupy Wall Street. The protests have captured the attention of people, politicians, and the press in a way that hasn't been seen since the 60s. We've written about the goals, the lack of leadership and concrete action plans, and the heavy-handed responses by the police. The root cause of the protests, however, remains and will remain as long as the Republicans control a majority in the House. Since we're leading up to an election year, they are also trying to take the presidency.

The economy in general (and jobs in particular) remains the number one concern for most Americans. This is where the OWS movement can and should vocalize how the Republican approach to taxes and the economy flies in direct conflict with the problems and desires of the 99%. One of the OWS desires is to have a more equitable tax program for all Americans so that the rich are paying a higher percentage comensurate with their higher incomes.

So let's see how the Republican candidates plan on threading that needle...
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81 comments (Latest Comment: 10/29/2011 02:00:52 by Raine)

As the original Occupy Wall Street protest passes through its 6th week, the ideals and actions have spread throughout the country and across the globe. From an original idea of separating the influence of Wall Street on politics, the list of "demands" (desires, really) have grown and morphed into a collection of ideals covering the realm of economic justice and fairness. They have stubbornly refused to declare leaders, which may or may not be a hinderence in achieving their goals. There's also a lack of direction in terms of achieving their goals as they claim to be loathe to embrace the political process. That may also be a hinderence.

Nonetheless, their message is ringing true to millions of Americans, who - despite working hard and doing what they were told was required to acheive the American Dream - find themselves one paycheck away from ruin. The Free Market policies and tax cuts for the rich have resulted in an upward migration of wealth to the 1% that the OWS protest has targeted. There is no shortage of wealth, it's just being held by a few people, and a lot of them are hoarding. That hurts the economy, because the money is not in motion.
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41 comments (Latest Comment: 10/27/2011 01:38:40 by wickedpam)

Every Month for the past year we have had a new GOP frontrunner. It really seems they just don't like the candidates, or they just like radical talk. Among the multiple social and economic issues they have talked about is the mostly under the radar topic of "Judicial Activism" -- It's been a GOP meme for a while, but this election cycle it seems to have taken a back seat to more extreme views the candidates have touted such as vaccinations, abortions, immigration, the gays, taxes for 'job creators'. It seems as though the idea of Judicial Power isn't as sexy for our sensational media and the GOP supporters who love it. The NYT has written a very interesting piece on the candidates views towards the judiciary, and by extension -- the third branch of government.
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29 comments (Latest Comment: 10/25/2011 03:01:36 by clintster)

Here is your Saturday blog:
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4 comments (Latest Comment: 10/23/2011 23:42:09 by AuntAzalea)

Reports started flowing around the Web around 7:30 this morning. It appears that ousted Libyan Dictator Mohamar Qaddafy was shot and captured, there have been conflicting reports that he has died.

There is no confirmation from the United States Government as of this moment.
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73 comments (Latest Comment: 10/20/2011 22:40:16 by Mondobubba)