Let there be
no question that we are now engaged in a new and very real civil war. Whether
it will deteriorate into a violent conflict remains unknown and any intelligent
person can only hope that can be avoided. But without question war has been
declared against the average American and the conflict has begun.
I am
referring to the clash between the ultra-rich and the rest of us that has seen
trillions of dollars sucked out of the hands of the middle class, working
people cheated out of their homes, savings and retirement funds siphoned off
forever, and the surplus of Social Security funds "borrowed" and not returned.
Most people correctly suspect that this has been an intentional robbery, but
have no idea how to effectively respond. Actually the Occupy Wall Street
movement was making serious headway and for that reason alone it was brutally
shut down.
As I read
various politically and socially diverse blogs, e-publications and even some
new e-media, the critical flaw that is working against us is obvious. We the people
have been very successfully divided.
At each place there is an abundant measure of finger-pointing towards a false "villain of the day". It might be the welfare people, the union members, middle class, the conservatives or liberals, or Muslims, or socialists, or gays, or who knows who. The absolute fact is, the war is against all of those groups and more, but the real ENEMY is the super-rich.
We must keep
in mind the mighty weapons they have and have used with great effectiveness for
years. Weapons like the mainstream media, law enforcement, the judiciary, and
now even the probability of the US military. Using the media, they have
successfully engaged in a campaign to get us fighting amongst ourselves, and
divided we will never have the power to protect our families, our communities, or our country.
What we can
do:
1. Focus on the real enemy of the
people. Those are the top layers of management for the major US banks,
Citigroup, Bank America,. J.P. Morgan, Wells Fargo, U.S. Bancorp, Bank of New
York Mellon, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley. Add to the list Monsanto,
Exxon/Mobil, and BP. Watch and report on
everything these people do that reduces the rights and general welfare of the
people.
2. Increase reporting on any and all
elected officials who vote to shovel more money into the accounts of those
criminal institutions. While it seems obvious that congress has been bought and
paid for, these traitors want to be re-elected to continue getting whatever
they are getting. Like cockroaches they hate the light of publicity.
3. Lower the rhetoric against other Middle
Americans. We all know the problem and all want to regain some control of our
futures. Petty differences (and they are petty when compared to what is being
done to us) can be overcome, better understanding is valuable so we can all
focus on the REAL enemy.
4. If you have any assets in these banks
withdraw them and encourage everyone you know to stop dealing with these
institutions. Remember they can't steal your money unless they hold your money.
5. If you own stock in these
corporations, sell and invest in businesses that do no harm politically,
socially, economically, or environmentally. There are lots of them and they would
be thriving if we would support them.
6. Lower your own levels of personal
suspicion or dislike for people who don't share your identical viewpoints. I
often see articles that attempt to convince folks to be preppers. Focus
that time and effort in sharing the political and economic reality. If we get
enough people to recognize who is attacking us and acting on it, perhaps we
won't need to be preppers.
7. Hold elected officials at all levels
accountable. Send e-mails advising them that you are paying close attention to
what they are doing. Then follow up with appropriately nasty e-mails (never
threaten) when they give more to the mega corporations, or send kudos when they
stand up for regular Americans. But have your BS wipers handy when they
send you some of the usual.
If we start with these simple and logical steps and build from here, we have
a reasonable chance of sending the greedy super-elite packing. But the war is
on. It began years ago so they have a head start. They also have
money, power and influence, and a PLAN. The best defense we can muster is a majority of
everyday citizens. And who are "everyday" Americans? We are really well
educated and not too well educated; we carry guns or won't allow one in the
house. We are black, white, and a rainbow of other colors. Some smoke pot others
drink beer or moon shine or fine wine while others remain sober. We are gay and
straight and some want it all and are both. Some work hard and some hardly
work, but WE ARE AMERICANS. Together and only together we can win this war that
has been declared upon us.
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