1 in every 15 Americans now living in poverty

A new census report indicates that about 20.5 millions now make up the poorest of the poor. To be included in this bracket a single person would have to earn $5,570 or less annual. As a finance major I understand business and the goal of maximizing profits but there has to be a point of civility and humanity where the dollar isn't the end all be all. One of the most interesting thing I took away from this article is where the greatest change is taking place....the SUBURBS!

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The many faces of the 99%

CNN has created an interesting multimedia page feature various occupiers from all over the nation, hit the jump below to check it out.

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NYFD confiscates #OWS's power supply

So, in another cowardly attempt by Bloomberg to shut down #OWS firefighters confiscated 5 generators this morning claiming that they are fire hazards. Its getting comical at this point how Bloomberg just won't come out and actually try to shut #OWS down, instead he tries silly tricks like "we need to clean the park" and now this. I don't think its any surprise that they do this now as the winter is quickly approaching, I just hope the protested can stay strong. As for the NYFD and NYPD maybe they should look to NJ and see that they too might be next on the chopping block and find themselves in the say boat as the very people they are hurting.

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Where the jobs GOP?

The GOP ran on a platform based on job creation and the usual "trickle down effect" nonsense but according to a recent report not only are they not creating any jobs but all of their spending cuts are destroying them. But who needs people like teachers, fireman, and police officers right?

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Greed is a problem

Here a link to a very solid article from Mike Lupica about character and the effects of wealth. Maybe money really is the root of all evil?

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There once was a thing called EQUALITY

An interesting chart I found post-worthy

Really Goldman Sachs, 5K?

Goldman Sachs recently backed out of a commitment to donate $5,000 to a NY credit union, which creates loans for low income families after finding out #OWS would be an honoree of the credit union. Maybe it's just me but if I wanted people to stop thinking of Wall St as a bunch of bloodsuckers I would've just let the $5,000 stay but I guess that's why I'm not making the big bucks.

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