What’s wrong with AMERICA? We’ve become a giant Corporation sucking the energy and the life blood from the Middle Class. Yesterday, I watched my grandson take the solemn oath to defend and protect AMERICA with his life . Yet, AMERICA has let my grandson down, by providing him , and others inducted with him , … More The Voice of Joyce: When did Military outsourcing start?
No wonder we have discontent in our Nation. After being in Albany, I wonder why the poor have not taken to the streets. Let me describe our State’s capital city. An old city, whose buildings rise majestically surrounded by squalor. As the legislature dedicates funding to Buffalo. The capital languishes. Even the. Hilton has ” … More The Voice of Joyce : Albany, our cities and ” The Army Oath”
“We the people for the people.” Sounds good! But our actions contradict the meaning of those words! We tolerate War. We’re skeptical of peace We fear but tolerate bullies It’s so easy to embrace our fears but ask us what we like, what kind of world we want to live in and we clam up … More The Voice of Joyce: who will write our story?
Dear followers: Passion fuels creativity, it let’s us overcome our fears. Like all things, there’s a yin and yang. As we celebrate “good” passions, let’s understand the flip side. See you at 11am. Joyce “the heart and pulse of the Middle Class”
We can wish that Banks , Shadow Banks and Bankers were self regulating, but the facts speak for themselves, Bankers break the law regularly and request that the laws be changed . Watering down laws has been the norm; ask Volcker and Greenspan. The only way to correct this behavior is by enforcement and regulation … More The Voice of Joyce: Rationale of Market Force proposals
Dear followers: Let’s discuss our vanishing Middle Class and the diversity they bring to our Communities. Where are the Mom and Pop’s? See you at 11am.
Dear followers: Due to technical difficulties, no Periscope today. I’ll communicate as soon as the system is back on line. All the best. Thank you for following. Joyce “the heart and pulse of the Middle Class”
My apology to Peter Orszag. After reading the 10/13/15 article in the Next New Deal , entitled “Structural Reform beyond Glass Steagall”, by Mike Konczal. I’ve changed my mind. Peter Orzag was right, I was wrong. Look at the facts. 8 years into the Recession, Dodd Frank and it’s enforcement are not happening fast enough … More The Voice of Joyce: My apology to Peter Orszag
Dear Followers: Have you read or heard the News today? They’re outraged over” On line Gambling”, but Social Security and Medicare defunding and decreases are no longer news? They’re outraged over every death in Israel. What about equal concern for the 80 million people in diaspora due to Climate events and War? Someone asked … More The Voice of Joyce: Changing the Conversation Periscope @11am
While we laud The Presidential Candidates with praise for their performances, why not ask some tough questions, too! Will the Candidates Lobby Congress to fix Social Security now? Social Security is tied to the price of oil. It’s a fact. With oil prices low, Social Security and Medicare will be “flat lined” at best. With … More The Voice of Joyce: MEDICARE in Trouble