Ideas, Opinions, Rants, and Cool Shit.: A Tale of Two Occupations: Los Angeles and Albany

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In Los Angeles, the occupation has the support of city and local officials:

(Los Angeles) passed a resolution voicing support for the (Occupy L.A.) movement. (Organizer Matt) Rolufs was thrilled when city officials said that Occupy Los Angeles had inspired them to move…

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Ron Paul is said to represent the 99 %! What are your thoughts? Please share.

Ron Paul against crony capitalism, video from 1983. He seems to still represent the same ideals. What are your thoughts on Ron Paul?

Documentary film maker Michael Moore said that this protest, unlike others, represents a variety of demands with a common statement, about government corruption and the excessive influence of big business and the wealthiest 1% on U.S. laws and policies.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occupy_Wall_Street

Lots of information, actually quite a good read on Wiki about Occupy Wall Street

50 Cent is very impressionable on generation X and Y. Very happy to have come across this posting from him. Although he and many of the following people I mention are in the wealthy 1%, they didn’t earn through corruption and I feel this movement will make them recognize their place and ability in the economic crisis. This movement is clearly about more then just money, and that is why I feel Occupy Wall Street has welcomed many of the following celebrities. These people have the power to quickly spread the message, and are able to target various demographics. If the wealthy and impressionable support the movement, all that is left is the government which is very small compared to the rest of the world. I’ve seen Occupy and Movement support from David Suzuki, 50 Cent, Yoko Ono, Roseanne Barr, Kanye West, Alec Baldwin, the US Marines, Michael Moore, Lupe Fiasco, Immortal Technique, Children, Americans, Egyptians, Europeans, Journalists, The Communist Party, even the Nazi Party, Immigrants, US Soldiers, Canadians, Senior Citizens and Artists. 

50 Cent is very impressionable on generation X and Y. Very happy to have come across this posting from him. Although he and many of the following people I mention are in the wealthy 1%, they didn’t earn through corruption and I feel this movement will make them recognize their place and ability in the economic crisis. This movement is clearly about more then just money, and that is why I feel Occupy Wall Street has welcomed many of the following celebrities. These people have the power to quickly spread the message, and are able to target various demographics. If the wealthy and impressionable support the movement, all that is left is the government which is very small compared to the rest of the world. 
I’ve seen Occupy and Movement support from David Suzuki, 50 Cent, Yoko Ono, Roseanne Barr, Kanye West, Alec Baldwin, the US Marines, Michael Moore, Lupe Fiasco, Immortal Technique, Children, Americans, Egyptians, Europeans, Journalists, The Communist Party, even the Nazi Party, Immigrants, US Soldiers, Canadians, Senior Citizens and Artists. 

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We should never adjust to wrongful treatment.
We live in a world where, if resources are allocated properly, no one will go hungry and will have access to health care and education. In our capable and should-be-functional society, there is no reason opportunities should be slim for those willing to work for them.

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Bernice King 99% Movement

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“It may seem like there’s no hope for change, but we have to remember that most of these developments are recent, and that humans are capable of innovation, creativity, and foresight.” David Suzuki 

Great article from David Suzuki, I am completely on the same page as him!

http://www.davidsuzuki.org/blogs/science-matters/2011/10/occupy-wall-street-reflects-increasing-frustration/

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wearethe99percent: I am a 24-year-old science major at Temple University. My EFC is $0. Due to budget cuts, therefore tuition raises, I received $1300 (maximum, in loans) to cover books and bills for 4 months. I am looking for a part-time job, but all of the middle-aged parents looking for a second job have about 20+ years experience on me.  Next week, I will Occupy Philadelphia, where I can walk to school, because I can no longer afford transportation. I only have to worry about myself. I am one of the lucky ones. I AM THE 99%!

wearethe99percent:

I am a 24-year-old science major at Temple University. My EFC is $0. Due to budget cuts, therefore tuition raises, I received $1300 (maximum, in loans) to cover books and bills for 4 months. I am looking for a part-time job, but all of the middle-aged parents looking for a second job have about 20+ years experience on me. 

Next week, I will Occupy Philadelphia, where I can walk to school, because I can no longer afford transportation.

I only have to worry about myself.

I am one of the lucky ones.

I AM THE 99%!

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A 7-step plan to break up with your bank - Consumer news - msnbc.com

And people are acting on this fee frustration. For example, at BECU, the largest credit union in Washington state, spokesman Todd Pietzch says membership has “skyrocketed” since Bank of America announced it would soon start charging some of its customers $5 a month to use their debit cards.

Over the past couple of weeks, new membership is running at about 280 percent of what BECU would normally see. In an average month, between 6,000 and 7,000 new members join the credit union. In just the first two weeks of October, more than 8,200 people have signed up.

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Think before you act in haste or anger
The idea of moving money out of big banks is catching on, in part because of the Occupy Wall Street protests. In case you haven’t heard, Bank Transfer Day is November 5th.

Before you pull the plug, talk to your bank to see if there’s a way to get what you want, such as an account that will minimize your fees.

Changing banks can be tricky, especially if you have automatic withdrawals or deposits set up.

“You need to figure out what’s going in and what’s coming out on a regular basis and start to make your plans so that you are able to time your changes in a way that doesn’t cause a headache for you in the long run,” says Norma Garcia of Consumers Union, publisher of Consumer Reports. “But it can be time well spent if you’re able to find the right institution to fit your needs at a price that fits your pocketbook.”

Be sure to check credit unions and small community banks because they tend to have fewer fees. And when there is a fee, it tends to be lower than at a big bank.

“There’s a huge difference between what we’re seeing at banks and what we’re seeing among the nation’s largest credit unions,” notes Bankrate’s Greg McBride. “Credit unions tend to pay higher rates on deposits and charge lower rates on loans than many of their banking competitors.”

Bankrate’s 2011 Checking Account Survey, conducted in August, found that 76 percent of the largest credit unions offer a free stand-alone checking account. Only 45 percent of the nation’s banks still do that.

And don’t forget to check Internet-only banks. While you may sacrifice convenience with a virtual bank, the rates they pay on deposits tend to be higher than what’s offered by traditional banks.

The smart way to change
Start by deciding what you don’t like about your current financial institution and what you want from a new one. This will help focus your search.

For instance, some people need ready access to the ATMs. Others don’t.

Then follow this seven-step checklist put together by Consumer Reports.

Step 1: Open your new bank account with a small deposit.

Step 2: Make a list of all the automatic payments and deposits that are scheduled to go in and out of your old account each month.

Step 3: If you have direct deposit, ask your employer to reroute your paychecks to your new account. Find out what date the first deposit will occur.

Step 4: Once you know the date, reschedule each automatic payment or debit to come out of your new account. Make sure to ask what date the change will apply.

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Step 5: Leave a small amount of cash in your old checking account for at least one more month.

Step 6: Once you’re sure all automatic payments and all direct deposits are coming and going from your new account, electronically transfer the final funds from your old account into the new account.

Step 7: After the transfer clears in your new account, follow the procedures for closing an account at your old financial institution. Make sure to obtain written confirmation that your account is closed.

You’ll find more details at Defend Your Dollars, a site run by Consumers Union.

ConsumerMan Tip: Be sure to ask a lot of questions about fees, penalties and minimum deposit requirements from any institution you may be considering.

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