Tag Archives: Occupy

Transform the Economy: More Reasons Why

Posted on November 1, 2011 by derektennant

I want to throw two more aspects of this economy into the discussion. First, money is created through debt. Only 4% of “money” is paper and metal, the rest is just an accounting entry on a computer. Banks make loans … Continue reading →

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TRANSFORM WALL STREET AND THE EUROPEAN CRISIS

Posted on October 29, 2011 by derektennant

I spent last evening listening to Sasha Lilley, author of Capital and Its Discontents. She made mention of how economists and right-wing politicians had recently forecast ten years of austerity, here in America, in order to recover from the excesses … Continue reading →

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Transform

Posted on October 27, 2011 by derektennant

The Occupy Together movement is rightly focused on change. The modern system, focused on consumption and profit and fraud, is deeply flawed. But we have to face some harsh realities: winter is coming, the police are getting antsy, and although … Continue reading →

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