You must make do with less so that investors can have more

[sixmile]

I admire the efficiency and speed in which the media debate in the US has turned to demonize workers, public employees, unions and the middle class over owners of capital and debt. When you have all the gold, you make the rules. Take the corporate-funded 'Tea Party' movement, for example. Do you really think that without stealth funding this group could find their way out of their homes let alone become a feared political movement? Hardly.

Though I admire their tenacity and commitment to sticking to talking points the debate is dangerous, false and untrue.

[WinkyDink]

1. BINGOBONGO. THIS is why the DJI rises when UNemployment does.

[sixmile]

2. Worried about the deficit? Renegotiate or renege

That's why bankruptcy laws are in place.
That would be the sane tack to take. But the holders of our debt are actively and cooperatively leading a campaign throughout the media to make us believe the only thing we can do is STOP SPENDING!
Bullshit. Enough is enough.

[BeFree]

3. Yep

Globally, the American rich are seen as the holders of the last reserve to be raided.
The rich know they are the only ones with anything left. They are mightily worried.
They should be worried. Right?