In 1901 , Teddy Roosevelt broke up the monopolies much to the chagrin of the Republican Party. TR Was appointed Vice President under McKinley, a “no where” job . The Republicans thought TR would be buried in office. However, thru a quirk of fate, McKinley was Assassinated on 9/14/1901, by a man claiming he was unhappy with corruption in government. TR became President to the dismay of the Republican Party and made it his mission to dismantle the trusts, the monopolies of the day. He used the investigative press to his advantage and successfully litigated Standard Oil and others.
His actions alone, were a step in the right direction, however, “animal spirits” on Wall Street continued unabated ending in the Crash of 1929. For FDR, this event, coupled with massive unemployment, triggered the Laws that “reined in Wall Streets ” spirits” , once again, for 66 yrs.
- Fast forward to modern times. we have continued to let Wall Street flourish at the expense of “we the people”. I believe, there can never be change unless the People are Revolted. We the People, sounds good, but it has no meaning till we care enough about ourselves to act and demand a better way of life. No Political Party will act on our behalf. It’s up to us, to change our Society.
- #BlackLivesMatter
- #livesmatter
- For a start, #TaxRiskStopInequality. If we supported this one tax , I proposed, we could create significant revenue which was tractable and accountable under “New Institutions”.
- We could create new “job” programs that would be tracked separately from the existing systems.
- We would be developing accountable parallel systems to be eventually integrated within the existing structures. Do not retrofit, or destroy, merely create a new responsible entity that dissolves into a larger structure.
- Then we can streamline and eliminate duplication of efforts. This program successfully worked at Ford, PFIZER and Bankers Trust. I know, I was encouraged to create my own”companies” within each of these organizations, in order to achieve “the Corporations’ mandate” of change.
Once we’ve attained a level of revenue and competency , we can work on tax and financial reform. I think Greenspan is right when he says, “the Banks should have 30% in reserve”, then you can circumvent parts of Dodd Frank.
- Put accountability back into our monetary system.
- Start changing the culture of our Country.
- Back to basics, AMERICA and Americans first.
It’s hard for good intentioned people to change, but it can be done. I’m told by professionals, changing habits takes 21- 250 days! Join me in demanding a better way of life and we’ll get it. I believe change in 2015 will come from “we the People”, as we raise our voices together demanding a better way of life. Let’s not go through another election cycle with nothing accomplished and no better off then we were 6 yrs ago..
“We the People” are starting to “get it”. We need everyone to “get it”. I welcome your support and help in spreading ideas to change our World. All the best.
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