Inequality, Corporate Welfare , an in balance in our Political Power has occurred as the Silent Majority remained Silent. With the coming correction in the Market, the Middle Class may finally get a chance to have a seat at OBAMA’s Table. Let’s decide what’s important to US and ask for a “change in the laws” … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Part ll : A Conversation with Joseph Stiglitz
A thoughtful conversation by Bob Herbert with Joseph Stiglitz at the NY Historical Society on March 1st. Part of my series on current events, bringing the latest news and thinking on Economics as it affects US. “Well the good news is we’re better off then Europe, whose Economy has reached depression levels. We’ve got almost … More PUBLIC ADVICACY: A conversation with Joseph Stiglitz
Fish in the barrel, crabs on the net, it’s all the same to US. We’re stuck behind the net, we have no way to reach Washington, to tell them of our plight. It’s a walled off city representing themselves. No more pretense. No more government by the people , for the people. Instead we’ve got … More PUBLIC ADVOCACY: Washington the City on the Hill
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?