wall street

(Tax) Dodgers Go to Bat for the 1%

Here's a little bit of 'tongue-in-cheek' humor from a recent Democracy Now show.  Below is the transcript, but it's worth visiting the website to watch the video:  http://www.democracynow.org/blog/2012/5/2/amy_goodman_interviews_the_tax_dodgers_stealing_your_home_and_w_inning_the_class_war

"Inside Job" Movie. How the Wall Street Meltdown Really Happened

 

This is the movie that was instrumental in motivating retired Philadelphia Police Captain, Ray Lewis, to join Occupy Wall Street.

 

Movie Trailer:

 

At the moment, you can watch the full length movie for free at this site:

http://tubeplus.me/player/1606135/Inside_Job/

 

Wall Street is Shrinking

Here is another reason why the Occupy Wall Street protesters should broaden their efforts beyond the corporations on Wall Street.  Some of financial sector's employees may be joining the 99%. ~ Noa


http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142405297020445080457662344128788572...

Join wall st protest online with AVAAZ

I often sign petitions put out by the international AVAAZ team, who carefully choose an appropriate, critical time to campaign against injustice in the world.  They've just put up one to back the Wall St protest.

In this one they're going to put the current number of signatories on a giant live counter there.  Here's their plea:

Dear friends,

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