Wall Street Riots ... A Protest Against Unlimited Greed - Theosophy.Net2024-03-28T19:00:29Zhttps://theosophy.net/forum/topics/wall-street-riots-a-protest-against-unlimited-greed?commentId=3055387%3AComment%3A86809&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThanks, Martin, for the info.…tag:theosophy.net,2011-11-07:3055387:Comment:866142011-11-07T03:21:10.808ZMichael A. Williamshttps://theosophy.net/profile/MichaelAWilliams
<p>Thanks, Martin, for the info. This looks good, but I personally will have to get more background about this "AmericanSelect.org" and what money and people are really behind it.</p>
<p>As we've seen with the Tea Party that it's ultimately controlled and financed by the far right multi-billionaire Koch Brothers and other extreme right corporations. And just yesterday its came out that ACORN, the far left group famous for "questionable tricks," has been manipulating the Occupy Wall Street…</p>
<p>Thanks, Martin, for the info. This looks good, but I personally will have to get more background about this "AmericanSelect.org" and what money and people are really behind it.</p>
<p>As we've seen with the Tea Party that it's ultimately controlled and financed by the far right multi-billionaire Koch Brothers and other extreme right corporations. And just yesterday its came out that ACORN, the far left group famous for "questionable tricks," has been manipulating the Occupy Wall Street Movement, hiring "protesters" and furnishing them with signs and other tactics. And here in Los Angeles, the Occupy Wall Street people in downtown have caused small business lunch wagons to lose considerable business, the very people they claim to want to help.</p>
<p>There's so much happening now in all areas, I think it wise to dig a little deeper before jumping on any bandwagon.</p>
<p> </p> Now, Americans can propose th…tag:theosophy.net,2011-11-07:3055387:Comment:868092011-11-07T00:24:00.650ZMartin Euserhttps://theosophy.net/profile/MartinEuser
<p>Now, Americans can <a target="_blank" href="http://www.americanselect.org/">propose their own candidates for presidency</a>. Americanselect.org has collected almost 2 million signatures and is well on the way to securing ballot access in all 50 states. Something is changing in the USA.</p>
<p>Say the word and promote the link above, if it resonates with you.</p>
<p>Now, Americans can <a target="_blank" href="http://www.americanselect.org/">propose their own candidates for presidency</a>. Americanselect.org has collected almost 2 million signatures and is well on the way to securing ballot access in all 50 states. Something is changing in the USA.</p>
<p>Say the word and promote the link above, if it resonates with you.</p> One person who has analyzed t…tag:theosophy.net,2011-11-05:3055387:Comment:863122011-11-05T15:45:39.524ZMartin Euserhttps://theosophy.net/profile/MartinEuser
<p>One person who has analyzed this accurately is Dr. Jeff Eisen. In his <a href="http://drjeffeisen.com/omnius-manifesto/" target="_blank">Omnius Manifesto</a> he describes how the accounting practices of companies should be changed to reflect the contribution they make to society or destruction they cause to social sphere and ecological domain. This manifesto must go viral.</p>
<p>In addition, the <a href="http://neweconomyworkinggroup.org/about-us/ten-action-clusters" target="_blank">New…</a></p>
<p>One person who has analyzed this accurately is Dr. Jeff Eisen. In his <a target="_blank" href="http://drjeffeisen.com/omnius-manifesto/">Omnius Manifesto</a> he describes how the accounting practices of companies should be changed to reflect the contribution they make to society or destruction they cause to social sphere and ecological domain. This manifesto must go viral.</p>
<p>In addition, the <a target="_blank" href="http://neweconomyworkinggroup.org/about-us/ten-action-clusters">New Economy working group</a> has defined nine action clusters that need to be worked on. </p>
<p>Some people think that a new political party is needed which embraces the values sketched in the above documents. I think so too. Raising consciousness of the members of society is very difficult when the system that they live in constantly erodes positive, constructive human values, from birth on. The whole system of accounting in business has to change, in accordance with values that promote sustainability. People will have to organize themselves in large networks (maybe Avaaz can help in this regard) to effect change.</p> Thank You Archon. A very prec…tag:theosophy.net,2011-11-05:3055387:Comment:860962011-11-05T14:37:26.158ZCapt. Anand Kumarhttps://theosophy.net/profile/CaptAnandKumar
<p>Thank You Archon. A very precise analysis of what has gone wrong. I would rather simplify it as abscence of spirituality from all walks of life, be it social, political or economy. The unabashed justification of greed over all ethical and moral principles is at the heart of this crisis. But perhaps the humanity will learn its lessons and change its ways.</p>
<p>It was not the socialism that failed. It was the authoritarianism in the garb of socialism that failed. True socialism will have the…</p>
<p>Thank You Archon. A very precise analysis of what has gone wrong. I would rather simplify it as abscence of spirituality from all walks of life, be it social, political or economy. The unabashed justification of greed over all ethical and moral principles is at the heart of this crisis. But perhaps the humanity will learn its lessons and change its ways.</p>
<p>It was not the socialism that failed. It was the authoritarianism in the garb of socialism that failed. True socialism will have the spritual principles of unity and love as its core values. And, whenever that comes it will not fail. </p> It has required a lot of mise…tag:theosophy.net,2011-10-22:3055387:Comment:837162011-10-22T20:55:20.483ZCecelia Furmanhttps://theosophy.net/profile/CeceliaFurman
<p>It has required a lot of misery to get the American people to give up their comfort and to respond to injustice. That the injustice they are responding to is not only their own is apparent in the many and different interests represented by individuals and groups coming together at Wall Street and around the country. There is a wide range of concerns, from climate change to corporate welfare, with no single being greater than the others. But the best is the civility with which the…</p>
<p>It has required a lot of misery to get the American people to give up their comfort and to respond to injustice. That the injustice they are responding to is not only their own is apparent in the many and different interests represented by individuals and groups coming together at Wall Street and around the country. There is a wide range of concerns, from climate change to corporate welfare, with no single being greater than the others. But the best is the civility with which the encampments are being conducted. Food and other provisions are being shared. Organizational meetings are taking place and people are listening to one another. There is concern and mutual respect between groups crosses over to those police and those who are responsible for security. It is not an angry mob and it appears multi- purposed. Has there ever been anything like this in our history? I hope thIs is an indication that 'shift' may be occurring?</p>
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<p>I read today that current request for necessities have been made and include such items as peanut butter and beans, especially for vegetarians in the community but for clothing (socks), blankets, and paper goods like plates and cleaning supplies. see:</p>
<a href="http://act.alternet.org/go/12305?akid=7762.20600.QWN0PP&t=8" target="_blank">Wall street needs your peanut butter</a> Avaaz has now set up a petiti…tag:theosophy.net,2011-10-06:3055387:Comment:819122011-10-06T21:05:43.959ZMartin Euserhttps://theosophy.net/profile/MartinEuser
<p>Avaaz has now set up a petition to support the protests against the collusion of corrupt elites and politicians:</p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.avaaz.org/en/the_world_vs_wall_st/?cl=1307502136&v=10603">http://www.avaaz.org/en/the_world_vs_wall_st/?cl=1307502136&v=10603</a></p>
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<p>Avaaz has now set up a petition to support the protests against the collusion of corrupt elites and politicians:</p>
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<p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.avaaz.org/en/the_world_vs_wall_st/?cl=1307502136&v=10603">http://www.avaaz.org/en/the_world_vs_wall_st/?cl=1307502136&v=10603</a></p>
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<p> </p> I've heard that the White Hou…tag:theosophy.net,2011-10-06:3055387:Comment:820102011-10-06T20:45:45.870ZMichael A. Williamshttps://theosophy.net/profile/MichaelAWilliams
<p>I've heard that the White House is handling the situation softly, sort of a "wait and see." More arrests Wednesday night, but no violence. What could happen, if the movement gets too popular, is "undercover agents provocateurs" will be sent in by opponents to them, inciting violence and then having everyone labeled as "anti-American radicals."</p>
<p>Here's a new poll out with favorable results for the occupiers:</p>
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<p>I've heard that the White House is handling the situation softly, sort of a "wait and see." More arrests Wednesday night, but no violence. What could happen, if the movement gets too popular, is "undercover agents provocateurs" will be sent in by opponents to them, inciting violence and then having everyone labeled as "anti-American radicals."</p>
<p>Here's a new poll out with favorable results for the occupiers:</p>
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<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.slate.com/blogs/weigel/2011//05/poll_occupy_wall_street_starts_off_with_favorable_ratings.html" target="_blank">http://www.slate.com/blogs/weigel/2011//05/poll_occupy_wall_street_...</a></p>
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<p> </p> You're right, Joe. The "Tea P…tag:theosophy.net,2011-10-06:3055387:Comment:821102011-10-06T19:56:43.999ZMichael A. Williamshttps://theosophy.net/profile/MichaelAWilliams
<p>You're right, Joe. The "Tea Party" was never a populist movement, as they propagandized. It was bankrolled by the multi-billionaire Koch Brothers and other extreme right corporate interests. This is well documented. I was waiting to hear from the "Tea Partiers" on the "Occupy Wall Street" movement and it's what I expected.</p>
<p>So far, though, there's not much more news on this movement in the mainstream media. I don't watch cable news anymore, so what's going on there? The L.A. Times, a…</p>
<p>You're right, Joe. The "Tea Party" was never a populist movement, as they propagandized. It was bankrolled by the multi-billionaire Koch Brothers and other extreme right corporate interests. This is well documented. I was waiting to hear from the "Tea Partiers" on the "Occupy Wall Street" movement and it's what I expected.</p>
<p>So far, though, there's not much more news on this movement in the mainstream media. I don't watch cable news anymore, so what's going on there? The L.A. Times, a major mainstream paper, has had little on it, and then it's presented as a just a group of "malcontents" causing some trouble.</p>
<p>Unless this spreads bigtime to other cites, there's a little here in Los Angeles, and gets the majority of the middleclass positively engaged and approving of it, there's no chance of real change here.</p> No violence seems NYPD have n…tag:theosophy.net,2011-10-06:3055387:Comment:815952011-10-06T10:21:37.912Zbournemouthsochttps://theosophy.net/profile/bournemouthsoc
<p>No violence seems NYPD have not heard that:</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW6HUf9cLt4&feature=player_embedded#!">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW6HUf9cLt4&feature=player_embedded#!</a></p>
<p>No violence seems NYPD have not heard that:</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW6HUf9cLt4&feature=player_embedded#!">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WW6HUf9cLt4&feature=player_embedded#!</a></p> It never ceases to amaze me h…tag:theosophy.net,2011-10-05:3055387:Comment:818282011-10-05T10:06:12.808ZMartin Euserhttps://theosophy.net/profile/MartinEuser
It never ceases to amaze me how long deception and exploration of the majority of the world's population has been going on unchecked. The last decades has secured the top 1% of the wealthiest an amazing concentration of wealth, leaving the rest of us impoverished more and more every year. I guess that when the middle-class doesn't take this any longer, and organizes mass-protests long enough and on a large scale enough, that things may change for the better. The question is: will it take a…
It never ceases to amaze me how long deception and exploration of the majority of the world's population has been going on unchecked. The last decades has secured the top 1% of the wealthiest an amazing concentration of wealth, leaving the rest of us impoverished more and more every year. I guess that when the middle-class doesn't take this any longer, and organizes mass-protests long enough and on a large scale enough, that things may change for the better. The question is: will it take a revolution to change the morally corrupt institutions (banks, governments, big business) of this world? The failure of the so-called intellectual elite to address our problems is becoming fully visible now, for everyone.