[Vision2020] Fw: Nov. 28 - Dec. 3 -- Occupy the Capitol!!

Thu Nov 24 21:49:29 PST 2011

I hate to be contrary again, but "no more cuts!"?  Really?  We're 
something like 7 trillion in debt, and we are spending more than we have 
coming in.  We have to cut spending.  Not cutting spending is not an 
option.  The 1% could give all their worldly possessions to the 
government and we'd still be in debt, and then what do you do about it 
next year?

I think we'll probably have to raise taxes across the board, but the 
biggest thing we have to do is stop throwing around money like it grew 
on trees.  Cut those defense budgets, and cut some of the entitlement 
programs and safety nets.  Basically, cut everything, but focus more 
where there is the most bang for the buck.

The big fat cigar smoking backroom-dealing banker meme represents a 
problem that we need to solve, but first we need to put out the fire 
before we start replacing the wiring or upgrading the smoke alarms.

Paul

On 11/23/2011 04:15 PM, deb wrote:
> Thinga that make you go YEAH!!!
> Debi R-S
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> *From:* Radical Women <mailto:rwseattle at mindspring.com>
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> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 23, 2011 4:46 PM
> *Subject:* Nov. 28 - Dec. 3 -- Occupy the Capitol!!
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>   Occupy the Capitol!
>
>   Tell the special legislative session:
>   No more cuts! Tax the rich!
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> Come to Olympia with thousands of others feeling the pain of cuts to 
> jobs, education, healthcare and human services.
>
> Lawmakers are planning to slash another $2 billion. Instead, they must 
> tax corporations and demand an end to U.S. wars that destroy lives and 
> starve state budgets!
>
> *Rally -- Demonstrate -- Speak out!**
>
> **Mon., Nov. 28 to Fri., Dec. 3 *-- and beyond!
> See below for information about each day.
>
> Join in the actions! Carpools will leave at 8:30am daily from New 
> Freeway Hall, 5018 Rainier Ave. S. Call 206-722-6057 to reserve a 
> seat or if you have room in your car to provide rides.  On the days 
> you can't make it, follow what's happening at 
> www.facebook.com/SistersOrganizeforSurvival 
> <http://www.facebook.com/SistersOrganizeforSurvival> for blog reports 
> from the frontlines in Olympia.
>
> Contact Sisters Organize for Survival for more information, to 
> volunteer or donate: (206) 722-6057 .Rwseattle at mindspring.com 
> <mailto:Rwseattle at mindspring.com>
>
> *www.SistersOrganizeforSurvival.org 
> <http://www.sistersorganizeforsurvival.org/>*, a campaign of Radical Women
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> *Occupy the Capitol: first week of demonstrations*_
> _Most activities start at 11am and are being organized by numerous 
> unions and groups. All are welcome to participate. Each day will 
> include at least one unified activity.
> _
> _*Sunday, November 27:  Sleepover with Occupy Olympia*
> Bring your tent, warm clothes and a sleeping bag to camp out in 
> Heritage Park next to the state capitol.
>
> *Monday, November 28: The 99% Takes Back the Capitol*
> Morning rallies, marches and teach-ins by The Arc, Washington 
> Education Association, Occupy Olympia, Olympia Coalition for a Fair 
> Budget, and American Federation of Teachers. Other day's activities 
> coordinated by Service Employees International Union 775 and The Arc: 
> United march around the capitol and rally in the rotunda by all groups 
> starting at 2pm. At 7pm, Occupy Olympia is holding a fundraiser with 
> David Rovics at Traditions. Also at 7pm, The Arc will hold a 
> candlelight vigil at the capitol.
>
> *Tuesday, November 29: We are the 99%*
> Washington Community Action Network is coordinating actions that will 
> show the face of the 99%. Meet at 11am at the Capitol Theater, then 
> march to the Rotunda. Tell your stories, show photos, drop in on 
> legislators. Washington State Nurses Association will lobby 
> legislators. Washington Federation of State Workers will promote 
> issues of medical interpreters.
>
> *Wednesday, November 30: Tax the 1 Percent!*
> Working Washington is leading this day to expose the banksters! Join 
> Sisters Organize for Survival in making the call to tax the rich and 
> the corporations. Big banks and large corporations benefit from 
> hundreds of tax loopholes that boost their profits while our 
> communities continue to suffer.
>
> *Thursday, December 1: Demand that Your Legislator Stand with the 99%*
> Legislators will be asked to sign a pledge that they will oppose 
> additional cuts and take action against unfair tax breaks for rich 
> corporations. The day's activities are being co-led by Washington 
> Federation of State Employees and SEIU 1199 (hospital workers).
> *
> **Friday, December 2: Our Future is at Stake*
> We say no to a world where children are uncertain of their next meal 
> and unable to see a doctor when they need one. We won't stand for 
> students being shoved into crowded classrooms, and leaving academic 
> institutions saddled by debt and jobless. Lead organization for the 
> day is the Children's Alliance.
>
> *Saturday, December 3: Massive Rally!*
> Meet at the Capitol at 11:00 am. Join community organizations and 
> people from all across Washington state to demand that legislators 
> oppose more cuts, tax the rich, and call on the federal government to 
> end U.S. wars and redirect trillions in military spending to state 
> budgets! Coordinated by FUSE.
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