Thursday, July 17, 2014

words.

for your consideration...

"...our national conversation shouldn’t focus on the fact that some folks are doing much better than others, but instead should work towards creating the social and economic conditions wherein everyone can better their situation. This means addressing falling employment rates and earnings of less-educated workers, particularly men; fixing our broken, failing schools; creating post-secondary options in addition to the four-year BA that address the needs of 21st century firms; healing broken communities, and returning to a culture that feels comfortable discussing duties and responsibilities; reinvigorating civil society and the local institutions that subtly encourage work and responsibility; and more.

Enough with soaking the top one percent. Let’s focus on the 99..."

THE WASHINGTON POST: Stop worrying about the one percent. Their money can’t help the middle class.

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