how the us became an oligarchy - Page 1

http://www.truth-out.org/news/item/30093-how-america-became-an-oligarchy

 

Interesting read. Your vote doesn't count, because a few have already decided against you.

Interesting read. The only thing that keeps it all going is middle class aspirants believing they have a chance of jumping up a class. They will fight and die in wars to keep the rich rich and protect the assets of the rich thru police force.

Trump taps into this albeit for his own gain.

Looks like if one is an aspiring middle classer, the best shot of a ladder jump, still remains in the good ol' USA.

The report said the U.S. added 903,000 millionaires over the past year, to reach 15.7 million.

http://www.cnbc.com/2015/10/13/countries-with-the-most-millionaires.html

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My college boy just got his official notice, he is all set with eligibilty to vote in the CT Democratic primary. LOL First time voting, ever. Bern, baby, bern!

@vk--The reality is that everyone is trying to just stay afloat, to keep from drowning in the political corruption that has come to define the us. Banks won't make loans for small business...they suggest instead to initiate a 'crowd funding ' campaign...in other words open a gofundme account for money to buy an operating profitable boarding kennel, for example. No banks will loan to potential buyers even when they have 20% needed to buy ( $100,000.00 down on $500,000.00 business that is bringing in $100,000.00 annual) I do believe a change is in the near future for this country. http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/35679-the-steep-cost-of-tax-dodging

@vk--And this..https://jonathanturley.org/2016/04/18/saudi-arabia-threatens-to-sell-off-750-billion-in-u-s-assets-if-congress-allows-9-11-families-to-sue/

"There's still a lingering perception out there that banks aren't lending, but that's not true," said Jay DesMarteau, head of small business banking at TD Bank. "Credit is available, and any small business can be a loan candidate."

http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/8703-current-state-small-business-financing.html

Sure, 'a loan candidate'...to be turned down.
Bee, you are only quoting another bullshitter... I know what the actual reality is. And so does Bernie...https://berniesanders.com/yes-glass-steagall-matters-here-are-5-reasons-why/

http://www.usnews.com/opinion/blogs/economic-intelligence/2012/08/27/repeal-of-glass-steagall-caused-the-financial-crisis

Here a good article, gives one perspective.

Tax havens off shore is theft IMO. Left V right is a distraction, both are being ass raped by the rich who are neither left or right, they are centre.... completely self centre.
 

Make up your mind.

If you want your loan approved you need to have your own stake invested, have a good idea, and have a viable business plan. The days of "Money for Nothing" are gone, as they should be.

Anything less, is "ludicious".*

The jobless rate is down, and the housing market is up. The stats show that recovery has finally made it to my state which has lagged behind the rest of the US states, for years. Are you saying you haven't noticed your own boon of For Sale signs out, lately?

*New word invented by Gigante. It is a fabulous word, IMHO. It is about time we had that word.