"Occupy Wall Street" makes NO sense

“…it is not the banks that are totally, or even mostly, at fault for their failures. Rather, it is our federal government that has continued to “bailout” a banking system that does not work well.”

Dear friends,

Lately, everyday, at least through the government- and corporate-controlled mainstream media, we have been both seeing and hearing about protesters occupying Wall Street, and now even their equally angry fellows have been appearing at banking and other establishments nationwide. However, it is not the banks that are totally, or even mostly, at fault for our current economic problems. Rather, it is, for example, our federal government that has continued to “bailout” a banking system that does not work well.

Moreover, how can citizens expect this government to faithfully behave in our interests, when its agents (in the form of politicians), from the White House to Capitol Hill, are so promiscuous with our trust, let alone our tax dollars, when conducting business affairs with corporations of all kinds? I mean, if one had such disrespect shown to him or her by a spouse, then divorce court would have already become a memory.

Consequently, the solution to the constant cycles of repression and depression in this political economy or process of social reproduction has to be found by all of us combining our inner and outer energies or powers in order to build genuine “communities”, where our banks are community-owned institutions that allow for the funding of businesses, home building, and even more importantly, provide the capital, as it were, for us to maintain value judgments that are based upon relationships that are independent yet cooperative, along with showing care and concern for our fellows, instead of power and, particularly, sexual greed, as all economic/social relations exist now, under the value judgments of a market-driven, possession-oriented society.

By the way, please note that when I say “sexual greed”, I am not simply referring to males who have more sexual interactions outside of their marriages than they do with their own wives, although that is not to be overlooked. Rather, I am talking about Male Supremacy, euphemistically called sexism, as females are expected to contribute vigorously to the proliferation of this or any other society, while they are not given the same access to, much less benefits of, the equality to become fully human, just for being of the “different“ sex. Meanwhile, males in all societies hog it all! In real communities, that would not be the case, and females would be raised to be as competent as males are, as opposed to trivializing their divine potentials so that they do not make males feel intimidated (thus, simultaneously, making males feel superior). Besides, from the cheating spouse to the BP oil spill, greed is always short-sighted.

Finally, the current spate of protests means nothing. It’s a waste of valuable energy. If anything, the “occupation” should be on the steps of White House and Capitol Hill, especially since it has been those federal politicians, ever since the end of the Civil War, who keep bailing out the failing banks and corporations.

Cheers!

G Djata Bumpus
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August 13 Millions March in Harlem Stop the criminal bombing of Libya!

August 13 Millions March in HarlemStop the criminal bombing of Libya! U.S. Out of Afghanistan and Iraq!

Jobs, Not War contingent Assemble at ANSWER Office Saturday, August 13, 10am2295 Adam Clayton Powell (near 135th St)March to Rally at 110th and Lenox Ave.In the name of "protecting civilians," NATO forces are carrying out a merciless air assault on the people of Libya. Just yesterday, 85 civilians were reportedly massacred in Zliten in a late-night bombing campaign. People of conscience around the world are coming to understand that the war is not a "humanitarian intervention," but a bid to control the country with the largest oil reserves on the African continent. This Saturday a very important march will be taking place in Harlem calling for an end to the wars and interventions against Africa.Click this link to sign up to participate in the "Jobs, Not War" contingent, and volunteer to do outreach in the days leading up to August 13.If you are unable to attend the march and rally this Saturday, please take a minute right now to make a much-needed donation to help subsidize transportation for a student or low-income passenger to get to the Harlem march. We need your support! Get on the buses from New Haven, Conn. Click for more information on the buses and to purchase your $25 round-trip ticket.We are facing the most serious economic crisis this country has seen in decades. Millions are out of work. Education and social services are being slashed. The government tells us there is no money.

Yet when it comes to funding the war and occupation of Iraq and Afghanistan, there is never a question of coming up with money. And now the Pentagon is launching a new war on the African continent with the bombing of Libya.
It’s time to fight back!

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The "Millions March in Harlem" event has been initiated by the December 12th Movement, and endorsed by a wide range of organizations, around the key demands:
Stop the bombing of Libya
End the sanctions on Zimbabwe
Stop Bloomberg’s destruction of our communities
For more information on the march, visit http://www.millionsmarchharlem.com or call (347) 737-3272
Jobs, Not War contingent
The ANSWER Coalition is actively mobilizing for Aug. 13 in Harlem, and will be joining with the Party for Socialism and Liberation and others for a “Jobs Not War” contingent.
Click this link to sign up to participate in the "Jobs, Not War" contingent, and volunteer to do outreach in the days leading up to August 13. Every little bit helps -- we need your support!
We are also organizing a bus to the march from New Haven, Conn. Click this link for more information on the bus and to purchase your $25 round-trip ticket.
If you are unable to attend the march and rally this Saturday, please take a minute right now to make a much-needed donation to help subsidize a student or low-income passenger to get on the bus to Harlem. We need your support!
All out for August 13th! U.S. Out of Iraq, Afghanistan and Libya!

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