But I do believe our country is reaching one of those critical moments. You know, like perched on a 50th floor ledge with slippery shoes and not a firm handhold in sight. And the wind is picking up.
Only in my vision, the ledge-dwellers are us, the 99 percenters, and we've been shut out on that slippery precipice by the ruling few. They're inside, where it is safe and warm. Having a discussion over cocktails about who's policies are best for us. Or perhaps they're not having a discussion - they could be duking it out, mud wrestling for victory. But whatever it is they are doing, they've nearly forgotten about us.
The more desperate out here on the ledge are beginning to organize and plan. If the rulers inside don't open the window, throw us a rope, place a net, or do anything to help soon, who knows what kind of chaos might result. After all, we either need to get off that ledge, or die.
People are beginning to organize and protest, folks. There is a chance the 'occupy' movements, small now, may grow in the face of political stalemate and indifference at the top (mud wrestling to a draw in DC, followed by cocktails at the club).
As one of the folks out on that ledge who are still hopeful those inside will wise up, get a plan, and let us back in (or throw us a stout rope), I'm getting nervous about the wilder crew who are simmering on the windy precipice.
Their big hope (Obama) hasn't paid off. The possible alternatives are all completely unpalatable - at least based on the way those alternatives have described themselves in their campaigns.
We may have one Last Chance for those in power to show leadership, compassion, and a shared American vision. If the one percenters mess this up, what next? The ledge is slippery, and it's getting cold out here.
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99%ers - No Jobs Bill - No Christmas.
Sorry Walmart, Target, Macy's ..... down to the little Mom and Pops ... Better get in touch with your hired Senators and Congress folk.
99%ers gonna SHUT IT DOWN with a 99 cent Christmas.
99-cent Christmas? Hmm ... I like that idea OldIron.
That could very well be a good way to instill a little fun and creativity into Christmas shopping, while showing solidarity with those fellow 99ers who have the time and the motivation (i.e., between jobs) to physically turn up and occupy.
We may never agree with all the demands of our more daring brethren, but we can certainly share in their basic intent: it's time that government attends to the needs of the REST OF US.
A 99-cent Christmas just might be the best sort of reminder ...
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