‘Occupy Politics’ Articles

#1 Finland, #2 Denmark, #3 Norway, #4 Iceland and #5 Netherlands take top honors in this year’s Gallup poll. Those traveling in Nordic countries or driving in iceland may well see this happiness in these societies firsthand. The poll uses a three-year rolling average based on six major factors: GDP per capita; social support; life [Continue]

Current conflicts in Syria seem to stem from a need to get fossil fuels from sources in the Middle East to where they are needed in Europe. Iraq wants to build their own pipeline across Syria to Turkey and from there to Europe. Saudi Arabia also wants to possibly build a pipeline either through: (1) [Continue]

A better Question is WHY is Rep. Brad Sherman Anti-Bitcoin or anti-Blockchain? Brad Sherman (D-CA) is on record as saying at a US House Financial Services subcommittee during an overview of the cryptocurrency landscape: “Cryptocurrencies are a crock” “They allow a few dozen men in my district to sit in their pajamas all day and [Continue]

Consequences of USA Imposed Tariffs Value of USA Stocks & Bonds DROP as well as the value of the USD. Most Tariffs cause complaints to be lodged with the World Trade Organization (WTO), which has a habit of declaring such Tariffs as illegal, that in turn clears the way for other nations to impose sanctions [Continue]

There is a free App that helps to answer the question:  Who is trying to buy USA politicians? The Greenhouse App/Plug-in is compatible with Google Chrome, Safari and FireFox and is free of charge. The App allows users to hover over the names of politicians on most any webpage and have instant access to a [Continue]

Revolving Door Government Corruption Comments Some classic quotes: “With great power comes great responsibility.” also “Just because you can do something doesn’t mean you should.” Also related ” Just because it isn’t illegal or because other people do it doesn’t mean it’s OK”. There are [Continue]

It’s likely way past time for the USA to embrace a new national political party that is more in touch with the needs and desires of the majority of the people. The rise of those listed as “Independents” currently far outnumber those that claim affiliation with either the Republicans (founded in 1854) or Democrats (founded [Continue]

Fixing USA Voter Apathy/Disengagement The USA is ranked among the worst in developed nations in voter turnout, according to the Pew Research Center, which placed the USA 31st out of 35 countries. A “None of the Above” (NOTA) option should be placed on the ballot and/or a blank space provided for last minute nominations. If [Continue]

Bernie Sanders has been protesting against social and economic inequality on the floor of the US Senate for decades— long before students and many that make up 99% Occupied Zuccotti Park, September 17, 2011. Bernie Sanders is finally giving previous OWS supporters and the 99% a high profile voice plus a bona fide electable champion [Continue]

Leonardo DiCaprio wins Academy Award for Best Actor in The Revenant, but gives the stage to Climate Change and Global Warming, during his Oscar acceptance speech. Full transcript of Leonardo DiCaprio Oscar acceptance speech: Thank you all so very much. Thank you to the Academy, thank you to all of you in this room. I [Continue]