SERIOUS ABOUT THE DEFICIT? This is the least harmful way to stop the WALL STREET casino and bring down the deficit at the same time. Consider this paltry fee, $0.03 / $100.00 , on derivative millisecond trades and you do several ” good ” things for the Country. By paying this fee, the ” fast” … More PUBLIC ADVOCAY: Serious about deficits?
For those of you who have not seen Network, I urge you to rent it, a clip from “the Famous Boardroom speech is linked above. Paddy Chayefsky was prescient in 1976 and would have been appalled 38 yrs later. The only question remaining is where do we see ourselves in 20 yrs? Commercial media … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: I’m mad as hell and ‘m not going to take it anymore!
If you see something, say something. Want to be part of the Solution? I do! I no longer want to be passive and report the news, let’s make the news together? From now on this Blog would like to link to other Bloggers who have something to say. They are the go to people … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: If you see something, say something.
Dear followers I am torn between what can be and what is ? For years I’ve been writing about Social advocacy, almost 30,000 visitors that I know of, have viewed my site, but I feel I should be doing more? I will continue to deliver all the news and issues and options that concern … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: a letter to my Readers/A call for action
You can’t make this stuff up: it’s good to ” have friends in high places, they are called ” friends with Benefits”. Obama gives California drought relief after the Bipartisan Bill passed giving farmers Trillions. He stays in Palm Springs where the grass is lush and the folks use about 735 gallons of water a … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: A “Snarky “. assessment of national and local choices for “those in need”?
Life is all about seizing the moment. There may be single highlights during our time here on Earth. But basically it’s the everyday stuff that propels us forward. The routines like getting up in the morning and for me, the mind dump. Writing whatever comes to mind without editing. It’s a great surprise. Sometimes my … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: living life, one step at a time
I can’t believe they keep asking the same stupid questions on the News. Why isn’t the Middle Class purchasing? Have they all forgotten they wiped out the Middle Class. They have no money. They can’t afford to spend on restaurants no matter how low cost. What doesn’t everyone understand. The Middle Class was the backbone … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: What happened to the Middle Class?
Good morning readers: I’ve just posted 3 Blog Posts on topics that interested & influenced me this week. Financial reform, Boundaries, Israel & the Palestinians & the rise of Independent Journalism. Activism ascendant! Enjoy and comment please. All the best.
Boundaries effects us more then you think, when we talk about the revolving door between Washington and Business or Lobbying we are speaking boundaries. With the laws allowing federal employees to become lobbyists we have blurred the boundaries between the two and totally negated ethics in favor of self interest. When Sheila Bair left government … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Boundaries are necessary
DEBT. No wonder folks hate debt. We were brought up the same way. Little credit card debt. No money spent unless you had it. Never shopping for the pleasure of shopping. You wanted something you bought it. End discussion. Now the recession has made The Middle Class paupers in mind , spirit and actuality. The … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Debt Private & Public