The Occupy Wall Street,or 99 percent movement, or whatever you call it doesn't feel like something that will affect electoral politics in the upcoming cycle, like the tea party did. But it does capture a mood, or feeling that has been festering for years and likely will seep into the direction of public policy. This story in the Eagle provides the raw facts behind some of the alienation and anger about society-government today. The richer are getting richer, in some cases much richer, and the rest just plodding along.
I think its pretty well documented that incomes gaps have grown over the last 30 years. Middle income earners are squeezed more by prices/health insurance and other costs and have not been able to afford the things they used to.
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The richer are getting richer, in some cases much richer, and the rest just plodding along.
It is kind of intersting how most people look at the OWS movement.
They don't seem to see the changes in society that have contributed to the decline of the middle class.
First, a more permissive society, often lacking in responsibiltiy, and personal/family values.
(A 50%+ divorce rate etc.)
Second, A Society that is "Greedy" at every level. (not just the Top 1%!) Willing to take on debt. (even when they know it can't or will never be repaid!)
Third, While its easy to place the blame on those who have become weathier? The real problem lies with the fact that far too many are willing to decline to the level of the Public Safety Nets!
(i.e. - Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Welfare, Un-employment etc.)
AND
Last, A Government who is more than willing to subsidize a large Sub-Class Society as a means of gainig or retaining POWER and CONTROL!
Maybe its not about how much richer or the gap between the bottom and the top? It's more about how low the bottom is willing to fall! (How many are willing to accept that fate!)
The richer are getting richer, in some cases much richer, and the rest just plodding along.
It is kind of intersting how most people look at the OWS movement.
They don't seem to see the changes in society that have contributed to the decline of the middle class.
First, a more permissive society, often lacking in responsibiltiy, and personal/family values.
(A 50%+ divorce rate etc.)
Second, A Society that is "Greedy" at every level. (not just the Top 1%!) Willing to take on debt. (even when they know it can't or will never be repaid!)
Third, While its easy to place the blame on those who have become weathier? The real problem lies with the fact that far too many are willing to decline to the level of the Public Safety Nets!
(i.e. - Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, Welfare, Un-employment etc.)
AND
Last, A Government who is more than willing to subsidize a large Sub-Class Society as a means of gainig or retaining POWER and CONTROL!
Maybe its not about how much richer or the gap between the bottom and the top? It's more about how low the bottom is willing to fall! (How many are willing to accept that fate!)
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