Bozur
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Post by Bozur on Sept 13, 2009 10:17:53 GMT -5
# gimlet Says: September 8th, 2009 at 4:08 am
Considering that the American labor day arose in part as a rejection of the day commemorated by the labor movement in Europe and North America, the roots of which lie in the McCormick Strike and Haymarket mess in 1886, I don’t think you know that the cartoon is no joke. Labor Day around the world, outside of the United States, off these shores and away from our domestic bliss, is May 1. Hope you had a profitable May Day.
Socialism – from the people who brought you the weekend and the 8 hour workday.
Capitalism – greed unbound promoted by people who would stomp on little kittens if ticket sales were solid and the margins were good enough. www.murraythenut.com/2009/09/07/socialism/
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Post by Bozur on Sept 26, 2009 20:17:37 GMT -5
'Capitalism: A Love Story' profits from populist outrage
usatoday.com — No matter what side of the political fence you're on or what you think of Moore as an activist and provocateur, a film that explores the economic meltdown and its historical roots is something most of us can get our heads around. More… www.usatoday.com/life/movies/reviews/2009-09-23-capitalism-love-story_N.htm" This is quintessential Moore, with a clear-cut agenda: Capitalism has superseded democracy, encouraged corruption and greed, and failed our nation. Political bigwigs and wealthy executives may love it, but it's not working for the majority of Americans. His thesis may enrage, amuse or inspire, depending on your ideology and your wallet. Moore makes his case with humor, humanity and outrageous scenarios intended to get people fired up. His rallying cry is simple: The country needs to return to its democratic roots. "
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Post by Bozur on Sept 27, 2009 10:16:23 GMT -5
60% of Americans living paycheck to paycheck
blogs.moneycentral.msn.com — Counting down the hours until payday? You're not alone. About six in 10 workers report they always or usually live paycheck to paycheck just to make ends meet. It was 49% last year, 43% in 2007. Thirty percent of workers with salaries of $100,000 or more report that they too live paycheck to paycheck, versus 21% in 2008. More… blogs.moneycentral.msn.com/smartspending/archive/2009/09/22/60-living-paycheck-to-paycheck.aspx
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