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Forum Post: 4 Basic Demands that only a TRAITOR would not endorse

Posted 13 years ago on Oct. 30, 2011, 2:15 p.m. EST by hchc (3297) from Tampa, FL
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  1. Corporate Taxholes Closed
  2. 100% Audit of Fed
  3. Limits on Campaign Financing
  4. Re-Install Glass Steagall

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[-] 1 points by GeorgeMichaelBluth (402) from Arlington, VA 13 years ago

Maybe reducing the overseas invasions too? I don't know any sane person who would denounce that?

[-] 1 points by GeorgeMichaelBluth (402) from Arlington, VA 13 years ago

First list I've seen without ridiculousness. Kudos sir!

[-] 1 points by christy1043 (-1) from Colts Neck, NJ 13 years ago

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[-] 1 points by hchc (3297) from Tampa, FL 13 years ago

hmmmm

[-] 1 points by christy1043 (-1) from Colts Neck, NJ 13 years ago

This is an emergency Notice to all members of occupy James Damiano the very person who's been for over twelve years fighting the law firm that represents goldman sachs has been banned from this forum. Mr. Damiano is probably one of the most knowledgeable members and has contributed a wealth of information pertaining to the issues at hand in the Occupy forum

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[-] 1 points by suyabaa01 (244) from Milford, CT 13 years ago
  • Repeal the Federal Reserve Act of 1913 (Reinstate A. Lincoln's debt-free money, retire Fed debt-money.)

http://occupywallst.org/forum/what-are-your-demands-occupy-wall-street-does-anyb/#comment-190347

[-] 1 points by FreeRadical (157) 13 years ago

Audit of the fed is trivial compared to exposing its foundation and means of acquiring income as being based upon counterfeit.

http://occupywallst.org/forum/ows-objective-1-fractional-reserve-lending-is-a-cr

[-] 1 points by hchc (3297) from Tampa, FL 13 years ago

I figured a massive audit, by the people, would inevitably lead to this.

[-] 1 points by FreeRadical (157) 13 years ago

The people have no idea how simple it is to explain the criminal institution of fractional lending. The public would be shocked that they have been duped by something that is obviously hidden in plain sight. The public would be proud of themselves to finally figure it.

[-] 1 points by Morganna (2) from Modesto, CA 13 years ago

What's glass steagall? and an audit of the fed to see what's going where and when?

I'd like to add to this corporations MUST do a certain amount of manufacturing in the USA.

Money out of politics and politics out of money. CEOs cannot take more than a certain percentage above the wage of their employees. Healthcare...oh lord.

We have the GAO (govt accountabilities office) that gave a kick ass report on debt http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d11318sp.pdf

[-] 1 points by hchc (3297) from Tampa, FL 13 years ago

Trade law reform will bring this.

[-] 1 points by notaneoliberal (2269) 13 years ago

I would put trade law reform at the top of the list.

[-] 1 points by ludog23 (51) 13 years ago

4 requires a repeal of Gramm- Leach- Bliley. There is almost no chance of this happening as it will turn to Big to Fail Banks into consumer banks. A comprehensive plan for how to divide the holding of the mega banks would require a true audit of the entire financial system. There is zero chance of this happening.

[-] 1 points by hchc (3297) from Tampa, FL 13 years ago

With that attitude you are 100% right.

[-] 1 points by ludog23 (51) 13 years ago

Not sure what attitude you are referring to?

Are you capable of such an audit? Do you have a plan for how to make FIVE banks dissolve all of their investment capital into a separate entity without losing the confidence of their investors or their global credit rating?

There are very big and very real consequences for the things you are asking for. Cute quips and regurgitating things you read on a pamphlet, are not solutions. I ask you, how do you fix this? This is the main issue with fixing the global financial system.

[-] 1 points by hchc (3297) from Tampa, FL 13 years ago

Break it all down, let the chaos ensue, and let the honest ones rise to the top.

Change this big will be very painful. But at least then the worst is behind us.

Am I smart enough in finance to create a legitimate plan of action for this? No. If you are, please move forward with it.

[-] 1 points by ludog23 (51) 13 years ago

HAHAHAHAHA!!

You wouldn't survive the chaos destroying the world economy would cause.

Chaos. You think that chaos will sort this all out? All chaos will do is further crush the "99%". The people that control the power structure in the world are better equipped and better prepared for this sort of chaos than you, I assure you. Letting chaos reign and having honest ones rise to the top is such a contradiction, I'm stunned that you actually believe it.

Do I have a plan of action? No. I am blue collar guy trying to support my family. I have a job, for now. Thats all I care about.

[-] 1 points by hchc (3297) from Tampa, FL 13 years ago

Ok, so neither of us can make a change. But we are both on this forum. Why?

[-] 1 points by ludog23 (51) 13 years ago

Oh please.

We are looking for entirely different things. Im looking for someone with a plan. Not just a complaint.

I can't speak for why you are here.

[-] 1 points by hchc (3297) from Tampa, FL 13 years ago

And people looking instead of acting is why we are in this fuckin mess. Keep looking, instead of acting, and let me know when you find it.

[-] 1 points by ludog23 (51) 13 years ago

A movement with a million voices says a million things.

[-] 0 points by Windsofchange (1044) 13 years ago

I don't see anything wrong with the demands you put into writing on this forum. It's a good start.

Yay! I'm not a a traitor to the this country. Now I can sleep soundly tonight.lol

[-] 0 points by figero (661) 13 years ago

great - and this is totally Tea Party as well

[-] 1 points by hchc (3297) from Tampa, FL 13 years ago

Very true. Media will not allow the merging of the people.

[-] 0 points by Freemarket (26) 13 years ago

The Republicans have actually put forth a plan to close corporate loopholes and bring down the rate. If you got rid of all the corporate subsidies and loopholes you would also get rid of the need for thousands of lobbyists. When gov't dictates winners and losers, corporations are going to go feed at the trough.

Bear in mind, this includes the pet projects of those on the left as well: i.e., union favored companies (GM/Chrysler), "green" companies, etc. . . Put every company on the same plane and let the chips fall where they may.

If the gov't isn't there to bailout companies, they will become much more risk adverse and the market will function as it should.

As for limiting campaign finance, you will need a constitutional amendment. Contributing to campaigns clearly falls under free speech. Political free speech is critical to a free society.

[-] 1 points by hchc (3297) from Tampa, FL 13 years ago

Each party always proposes things when they know it wont pass due to not having the numbers. Its a diversionary tactic to keep the morons faithful.

[-] 0 points by Freemarket (26) 13 years ago

Why aren't the Democrats on board? Even the President's debt commission recommended the very same thing. This would make our corporations much more compeitive world wide. Our corporate tax rate is the second highest in the world.

[-] 1 points by Shalimar (167) from Martinsville, IN 13 years ago

Neither party is on board. Unless you have heard about a statement from the RNC that I haven't heard about. As far as the Tea Party I think they would be on board with just about anything that would keep them in the mix.

[-] 1 points by Freemarket (26) 13 years ago

http://spectator.org/blog/2011/09/14/paul-ryan-on-corporate-tax-ref

Here's Paul Ryan on corp tax reform. If he's for it, the Repubs are for it.

[-] 1 points by hchc (3297) from Tampa, FL 13 years ago

And our deduction rate is the highest too. The reason the Dems arent on board is because both parties are bought by the same people. A unifying message of fixing the economy for the good of the whole will not be heard. Ever.

The plan has been the same for decades. Divide every issue, make the people take sides, which then aligns them with other things, many which they dont like.

Rob them blind in the meantime.

[-] 1 points by Freemarket (26) 13 years ago

Even after the deductions, our effective tax rate remains among the highest in the world.

I am not quite the conspiracy theorist you are. I think there are fundamental differences b/w the left and right. Always has been and always will. It essentially boils down to the role of gov't in our lives.

[-] 1 points by hchc (3297) from Tampa, FL 13 years ago

I believe there used to be fundemantal differences. But now they are both just fascists.

[-] 1 points by Freemarket (26) 13 years ago

If you reduced the role of gov't to it's constitutional function, then you wouldn't have corporations feeding at the trough. What brings the corporate lobbyists to Washington? Tax loopholes, subsidies, corporate welfare, bailouts, etc. . . Get rid of all of these and the market would function as it should and we would all be better off.

[-] 1 points by hchc (3297) from Tampa, FL 13 years ago

Very true. How do we get there? And how long will it take?

[-] 1 points by Freemarket (26) 13 years ago

If the focus of this movement turned to the root cause: Gov't/corporate cronyism. And made this the central point, they would have widespread support. I am a conservative and libertarian, I recognize the same problems highlighted by this movement, but I, and many others, are turned off by the anti-capitalist rhetoric.

[-] 1 points by RootCause (2) 13 years ago

I'd like to see the next step taken in response to this. We can all agree our system does not work the way it should. This is our fault as well. If politicians are accountable to the people, it is the people's job/responsibility to enforce that. So lets do so. What I'd like to see.

  1. Nationwide march on DC demanding all corporate monies to politicians, pacs, political parties, etc. be made illegal. There is no reason a company should be donating. (Personally I think this is and should be considered treason, and prosecuted as such.)
  2. Don't leave until a truly effective means of controlling corporate money in government is enacted.
  3. Have people watch the process carefully, any politicians who seek to stop, derail, impede this bill will be noted, then a recall referendum begun in their state to have them immediately voted out. This could be a good way to catch the worst corporate cronies.
  4. Start a new political party who puts forth a candidate who will attempt to fix the issues at the source of the problems we're facing.
  5. Begin removing the obstacles to a truly multiparty system. As is, with the two party system, outside interest only has to own the policy makers of the two parties, and all others will follow party line if they want to keep their jobs. Give politicians an option besides obey party leaders or join the unemployment line.
  6. ?????
  7. Profit?
[-] 1 points by Freemarket (26) 13 years ago

I think you're missing the point. The reason corps spend so much on lobbying and contributing to political campaigns is because they have something to gain from gov't. Take away what is to be gained and you won't have to worry about how much they contribute. If the gov't wasn't in the business of lending for homes and student loans; subsidizing companies like Solyndra; bailing out auto manufacturers, etc. . . the corps wouldn't bother wasting their money.

[-] 1 points by hchc (3297) from Tampa, FL 13 years ago

me too.

[-] 0 points by agnosticnixie (17) from Laval, QC 13 years ago

What about toning down the patriot tone.