The American Dream?

For some bizarre reason, half of the US wants to protect the corporations (the Republicans). I know that it is propaganda sold via TV, but let's recap: in the 1930s, capitalism failed and we were trust into a depression. within 80 years, it has happened again (2008). Capitalism creates polarization of wealth, is unstable, and is resulting in a shrinking of the middle class. I'm not making this up, we are witnessing it right now, AGAIN. corporations are convincing the tax payers that if their taxes are increased, they will move to another country. I say, good riddance! when FDR was in office, he raised taxes on the wealthy to 90%. guess what . they didn't move. know why? because in spite of the tax increase, they were still rich. Plus, the US is still the most awesome place to live. the wealthy know this.

CEOs in large companies frequently get 100 x the salary of the lowest paid employee. companies justify this by saying they need to hire "talent

". "Talent" is an person who can figure out how to rob the average Joe of yet more of his income and to figure out how to "find loopholes" in the system to pay even less taxes. In other words, "talent" translates into "crook". no corporation is on the side of the average person, and never will be. remember - everyone wants your money. if companies were interested in helping their workers, instead of outsourcing, they would revamp their system to be able to afford to stay in the US. but then, that's not the kind of "talent" they pay money for, is it?

About the "American Dream". 1% of the US has the most wealth. you have just as much chance winning millions with a lottery ticket as you do achieving the "American Dream" painted by the corporations and politicians. it's time to strive for the "American Reality" and change things - which starts by regaining control from the corporations.