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
What do you think, dear followers? Are the Media debates a waste of time? Should Campaigning for The Presidency be a dog fight? Do you think debates produce more then rhetoric? Why do they have to stand for hours? It’s entertainment! “the heart and pulse of the Middle Class”
. As an ordinary citizen I am forever linking people to people, businesses to businesses, if I can connect people, I do so. If they make money through their connections that’s an added benefit. We didn’t “sign on ” to remain poor or middle class; We can do better! If I can make connections and … More The Voice of Joyce: Who are The Candidates kidding? Tune in Periscope 11AM today
Dear followers: I’m leaving for St. Petersburg tomorrow and return Monday evening. There may be impromptu broadcasts from St. Petersburg, depending on events. No Periscope till Tues when I attend a meeting for Social Activists. Wishing you all the best. Have a great weekend. Joyce “the heart and pulse of the Middle Class”
Why good leaders are important? When we elect a leader today, it’s by the shear power and money of special interest groups. What if we elected leaders who had been trained for leadership? What if we sought out a diverse population of a 100 people both men and women of. All ages and sent them … More The Voice of Joyce: Good Leaders are Trained