and likening it to similar uprisings and protests in the middle east?
seriously.
here in America we have:
cable TV
uncensored internet
the right to vote
the right to run for office
the right to start a political action committee
the right to drive a car (women) without risk of imprisonment
access to all levels of education
the ability to own your own business
the option of socialized or private health insurance
unlimited food sources
unlimited shopping options, from thrift stores to Macy's
the right to practice whatever religion you want
the right to live with whoever you want
... i could go on...
so what that 1% possess 99% of the world's wealth. IT'S ALWAYS BEEN LIKE THAT!
i suggest: be smart with whatever money you have. buy local. make your own things. cook your own food. grow food if you can. reuse what you can; recycle if you can't or give it to someone else who can use it. be generous to others - whether they have less or more than you. if you have the means, support non-profits that benefit your community; they can always use help. vote. save money. invest in trustworthy sources. "occupying" my town just irritates me and makes parking difficult.
good lifestyle choices make more sense to me than holding a sign.
besides:
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that was totally a rant. not interested in a political debate; just needed to let off steam. cheers lovelies :)
