tagged w/ Kristen Christian
-
In an eventful year, we can now reflect on 2011. Through tsunamis, uprisings, economic meltdowns, political theater and phone-hacking scandals – this blog has tried to present these events with some clarity and candor. Without further adieu, this blog present our recognition of events and people who shaped this year.In an eventful year, we can now reflect on 2011. Through tsunamis, uprisings, economic... more
-
-
In the United States- Thanksgiving is the official start of the holiday season. It’s also a time for families to come together and get reacquainted with one another. On this holiday- we are to reflect on the many blessings that were bestowed on us this year. A more cynical person would say that this year sucked but I chose to take a different take on this year. To the 1Lovejoy Nation –here’s a list for what I’m thankful for this year.In the United States- Thanksgiving is the official start of the holiday season.... more
-
-
The powers that be finally struck back. They needed a reason and unfortunately some of the Occupy protesters gave it to them- the health and safety issue.
With all the best intentions of the Occupy Movement- there were some legitimate concerns about debris and pockets of occasional violence in the camps. Businesses that surrounded several of these camps complained to their respective city leaders that the movement was bad for business- in others words- the occupiers had to go.
Politicians frightened of the business community caved in to their demands and used the shield of health and public safety issue as a cover to protect themselves. Once again, votes and money wins.The powers that be finally struck back. They needed a reason and unfortunately some of... more
-
-
There is a movement afoot; a movement that the common person is standing up to the big banks, politicians and big corporations. The Occupy movement is a visual display of this angst. However, there is a person who did the most and said very little. She didn’t protest or occupy. She just let her action do the talking.There is a movement afoot; a movement that the common person is standing up to the big... more
-
-
On November 5th, a 17th century British folk hero by the name of Guy Fawkes tried unsuccessfully to blow up the British House of Lords. After his capture, he explained that if a government did not work for the people than the people should blow it up and start anew. With this same spirit in mind- the 99 percent group is using this date to take down Wall Street and the big banks in the United States. The action is called Bank Transfer Day.On November 5th, a 17th century British folk hero by the name of Guy Fawkes tried... more
-
