We just got finished watching "Capitalism, A Love Story". Structurally it wasn't Michael Moore's finest film. However, much of the information in it is mind blowing.
For example, have you ever heard of something called "Dead Peasant" insurance? Millions of people have life insurance policies that have been taken out on them without their knowledge, by their own employers. Let me say that again. By their own employers. I'm not talking about just the upper-level management folks. I'm talking about baggers at Wahl Mart. Seriously? Check out the list of companies that have participated in this abhorrent practice here: http://www.deadpeasants.biz/.
Another eye-opener was an internal Citigroup memo from 2006 detailing (celebrating) how America, has turned into a modern day plutonomy. In a plutonomy, according to Citigroup global strategist Ajay Kapur, "economic growth is powered by and largely consumed by the wealthy few". Check out the actual memo here for a truly brain melting experience: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20090907/citigroup-2006-americamodern-day-plutonomy.htm .
Those of you who have known me for awhile, and/or discussed politics with me, knows that I believe we are heading toward the French Revolution, part deux. The more I learn, the more I can only say Viva la Revolution.
~Jenn
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