Vulnerability–a quality to embrace at all hierarchies of society, and also for our interactions with non-human life. Our purpose as humans is personal fulfillment though connections with other life; truly achieving this purpose is not narcissistic because in doing so you will be bettering the life’s of those around you.
Yeah, I still like Rage Against the Machine…
12-year-old at 1992 UN Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro tells it like it is:
”the solutions to the ecological crisis can be the solutions to the economic crisis…[they are] of a single root which is unrestrained corporate greed” -Naomi Klein at panel discussion on Occupy Movement, watch it here.
Think of how the conversation has changed since the beginning of Occupy Wall Street when the main political talking point was raising the debt ceiling, what load of bullshit that was. Now inequality of wealth and corporate politics are on everyone’s mind and being discussed. Don’t you dare let anyone tell you Occupy has not accomplished anything!
I think Michael is right on in capturing the spirit of the Occupy Movement and translating it into specific goals and demands. Read it here.
Plutocracy in action, where defying the status quo of corporate politics leads to brutalization and loss of constitutional rights. Watch the Democracy Now report below of police officers destroying and dumping people’s possessions into garbage trucks, and beating, pepper spraying and arresting activists. The police and scores of sanitation workers are paid protectors of plutocracy, committing crimes and causing pain and suffering to others. It is greatly saddening to see what plutocracy causes us to do to each other.
This is amazing
I am proud to be part of the group full of rhythm and dancing 
(at around 2:30)
For the persons of earth (human and non-human alike) to coexist, for human societies to rise above the cruelty and injustices that have plagued our short history on this earth, we must drive the callous plutocracies that rule our nations towards being caring democracies. We will never approach true empathy and justice for human and non-human life on earth as long as corporations and the wealthy continue to wield power; this is what Occupy Wall Street, and the gatherings in 1500 cities around the world, are about. This is an exciting time; I hope you will be part of this movement. Get envolved somewhere near you!
Naomi Klein visited New York and had this to say, calling this movement “the most important thing in the world right now”.
Here is a photo I took of a spirited and inspiring drum circle at Occupy Toronto this weekend:
Chomsky discusses the causes of attacks on 9/11 and America’s foreign policy following. He also discusses causes and solutions to current financial crisis and our policy toward Palestine.
Richard Dawkins makes a clear argument that lacking a basic understanding and appreciation for evolution is remarkably telling, namely telling that you are a dick hole and should not be in charge of anything. And yet we still have republicans 
He also gives this amazing quote: “You cannot be ignorant of evolution and be a cultivated and adequate citizen of today.” I could not agree more.
Read his article here
Naomi Klein’s shock doctrine states that plutocrats will use fear–during times of crisis– as a tool to push antidemocratic policies to benefit the rich. In recent times the crises are fabricated, e.g. the inane “argument” whether to increase the debt ceiling. It’s a hoax, and it’s used to promote plutocratic legislation. Sadly, Obama is a facilitator in this fucking of the poor and pampering of the rich.
Michael Hudson explains it all:
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Wasted the evening today making this groove on Garage Band, take a listen here
Thinking about this country will drive you totally fucking insane