occupy movement

[Struttinhusker]

capitalism works. crony capitalism does not,and thats where we've been for many many years. occupy movement isn't enlighting anything usefull to anybody. why do you think our dear leaders are takeing up for them?         
   Those mean dirty old banks were forced by law to make bad loans
Turn it around? I hope so. But I'm afraid the media will decide who gets elected.

http://www.businessweek.com/investing/insights/blog/archives/2008/09/community_reinvestment_act_had_nothing_to_do_with_subprime_crisis.html

[bird]

Mr Prez is technically "The First Turd"!

[bird]

Eat yourself a Fiber One bar and you'll Occupy some Movement.

[stinkpickle]

Eat yourself a Fiber One bar and you'll Occupy some Movement.

That way, it's easier to "teargas" one's self.   

[bird]

Ain't that the truth.  I bought some Fiber One pancake mix a couple of months ago and my wife flat refuses to use it.  I guess I'll have to make my own pancakes.

[chatterbox]

Ain't that the truth.  I bought some Fiber One pancake mix a couple of months ago and my wife flat refuses to use it.  I guess I'll have to make my own pancakes.

Or get a less toxic mix!

[Strut Buster]

Once again, I find myself being fascinated by these types of discussions occurring on this forum.  

I also find it most interesting how many here tend to blame the tens of millions of people that are being adversely affected by the current political/socio-economic conditions into which this country has fallen on each of those individuals rather than questioning the system itself.  The consensus by the vocal here seems to be one of, "If you are in a bad situation, then it's your own fault."

Sorry, but I can't agree with that.  You can't tell me that all of those tens of millions of people are where they are at because they are all slackers.  They are there for a reason,...and that reason is that the system is, at least in some respects, broken.

We laud capitalism and free enterprise, and at the same time condemn anything that resembles socialism or, worse yet, communism.  Capitalism and free enterprise work great,....as long as everybody plays by the rules, but unfortunately, human nature and self-interest tend to get in the way.   As individuals, we are programmed for self-preservation, and preservation of family and "tribe", through our genetics.  

Over the last century or so, that "survival of the fittest" mentality has been convoluted to one of "survival of the financially fittest".   That is all well and good,...as long as everybody is "surviving" under similar condtions and circumstances.  When things start to fall apart is at the point where too many individuals and their "tribes" are not able to survive within the system.  We seem to be rapidly approaching that tipping point. ...And when that happens, you can scratch the "financially" out of the survival equation.  

The Occupy movement is nothing but a message to the power structure that runs the system,...the politicians, the corporations, the financial system, the "financially fit",...that it is time for things to change.  The Occupy Movement does not have to be organized or well-planned.  The message is still the same.  ....You back all of your dogs into a corner, and then don't provide them with food and shelter, and they will eventually turn on you.  ...And if you don't feed or shelter them while you yourself exist in the lap of luxury, well,...the outcome is predictable.  History has this often unpleasant way of repeating itself, time and time again.  Unfortunatley, there are no more Americas left on the planet for those that want to, to escape to.

There are plenty of good dogs in this country that have been backed into the corner.  It is time for the snarling and growling to be heard.....

Very well put and said!!

[mossy835]

Ain't that the truth.  I bought some Fiber One pancake mix a couple of months ago and my wife flat refuses to use it.  I guess I'll have to make my own pancakes.

Maybe send a box or two down to the sit ins and let them blow some more hot in the air who knows it might even clear them out, nah they like it to smell.

[bird]

Once again, I find myself being fascinated by these types of discussions occurring on this forum.  

And again let me remind some of you that may have forgotten.  This is a private site, not a public one.  So if you as an individual do not like the Liberal, Socialist, Obama, Occupy, Leftest Bashing threads on this site then there is a very easy solution for you.  Don't open the thread, Don't comment to it, Do log onto the site.  In fact do yourself a favor as this site is not going to change one bit whatsoever and just delete your account.  But continued efforts by a select few to "Irritate those of us that value our rights as free Americans can and will ultimately lead to you being shown the back door.  I do know that a couple of you have been given warnings about this and this will be your Last and Final warning.  Take your Socialist Koolaid Liberal Crap elsewhere as it is not welcome here on OG.

If you feel inclined to respond then be forewarned to Thread Lightly and choose your words Very Carefully!

bird

[bird]

Ain't that the truth.  I bought some Fiber One pancake mix a couple of months ago and my wife flat refuses to use it.  I guess I'll have to make my own pancakes.

Maybe end a box or two down to the sit ins and let them blow some more hot in the air who knows it might even clear them out, nah they like it to smell.

I really am surprised that nobody hasn't released any trapped skunks within these encampments yet.  

[unclerick]

Talk about occupying movements,,I started takeing some Pro-biotics awhile back and the movements I occupied was makeing the dogs leave the room.