Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison kicked off last week with a call for liberals to follow their political beliefs and support the Occupy Wall Street movement.
"In Washington what I’ve heard from a lot of people is, ‘If the movement turns violent, maybe it will be wise not to be connected to it,’" Ellison told TheUptake on Oct. 16. "Let’s get rid of super-playing safe, cowardly chicken-style, let’s lead with what we believe for a change and say, ‘These people are absolutely right to get out there and express their outrage with these conditions.’"
At the same time, Ellison told the Kansas City Star, it's not the place of prominent liberal politicians to try to lead the protesters.
"This thing is jelling, but it has to have time to do it," Ellison said. "At this point, these (Occupy Wall Street) folks are so distanced from the political system that the last thing they want is some politician telling them what to do. They'll discover it for themselves."
Ellison followed his call for leadership with an attack on a vote by US House Republicans to rewrite environmental regulations on cement plants. House majority leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) alleged that the EPA regulations "stand in the way of investment and growth."
In an email to constituents on Thursday, Ellison called the vote a stalling tactic to "avoid job creation."
"This is as dishonest as it is wrong," Elison wrote. "Environmental protections have been shown to create jobs and protect health. Clean air regulation that Republicans oppose will reduce toxic pollutants produced by cement plants and will prevent 2,500 premature deaths every year. This clean air regulation will also provide up to $19 in public health benefits for every dollar spent on reducing harmful air pollution. This is an investment we should make."
Other Sightings
- Over Twitter and in a written statement issued by his office, Ellison said he welcomed the death of Lybian dictator Muamar Qadaffi. "The death of Moammar Gadhafi marks the end of an era of repression and tyranny for the Libyan people," Ellison wrote. "While we do not celebrate the death of anyone, we do feel relieved that the people of Libya no longer have to live under a violent dictator. "
- Gary Boisclair, a conservative anti-abortion DFLer, in the 2012 election. Boisclair has also criticized Ellison for taking the oath of office on a Koran, alleging the holy book of Islam "mandates violence against Jews and Christians."
Mark Patterson: Obama Administration: Chief of Staff to Treasury Secretary, Timothy Geitner, Former Goldman Sachs Title: Lobbyist 2005-2008; Vice President for Government Relations Mark Peterson: Chief of staff to Timothy Geithner, Goldman Sachs vice president and lobbyist Steve Ratner: the shady billionaire financier who Obama appointed as his “car czar” and who resigned after it was revealed that his company, the Quadrangle Group, was apparently involved in “pay to play” for a billion dollars or so of New York State pension funds, and was under possible indictment by the New York AG and the SEC, also sits on the Advisory Council of the Goldman funded Hamilton Project
Alice Rivlin: Obama named Alice Rivlin to his so called deficit reduction commission. James Rubin: Son of Robert Rubin. Served as a headhunter for Obama per the New York Times article, "Rubin Proteges Change Their Tune as They Join Obama’s Team" Gene Sperling: advisor to Timothy Geithner on bailouts, Sperling paid by Goldman Sachs for one year of consulting work. Adam Storch: Obama Managing Executive of the Security and Exchange Commission’s Division of Enforcement Vice President in the Goldman Sachs Business Intelligence Group Larry Summers: Obama chief economic adviser and head of the National Economic Counsel, Worked under Robert Rubin at Goldman Sachs John Thain: Obama Administration: Advisor to Treasury Secretary, Timothy Geitner, Former Goldman Sachs Title: President and Chief Operating Officer (1999-2003)
This listing that Charles puts down, only tends to make it seem that all were part of that problem, instead of looking at what was accomplished. Companies often do this as a way to fight their competitors. I know. There isn't any such think as "moral capitalism". You can make it sound good, but it doesn't exist in reality.
Your example of what you think "moral capitalism" is, doesn't cover the problems we face today either. If you give an economic problem to someone who uses it not just to promote a better economy within a country, or many - but to abuse it towards their own personal gain, while many suffer - how could you call that "moral capitalism"? You can't, unless you too use the term "moral" for your own personal gain. Coping out by saying someone is in support of a more socialistic economy type because they ask you to define your idea of "moral capitalism" is an attempt to divert. There have been many people involved in the downfall of our economy - none of them working for a socialist economy model. Back again in your court.
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neocon Morally idealistic conservatatives. neocon is short for neo-conservative. Neocons separate themselves from Republicans that are traditionally fiscal conservative. Slang - Crusading republican. Slang - Neocons exist separated into two very distinct groups. Thelargest, group one, are the people below the 99th income percentile. They are religous and/or war-mongering blowhard lemmings who follow the second group; The second group is made up of the top one percent. They cut taxes for themselves, borrow trillions (second term pending), and their behavior is largely the subject of this blog. Of necessity, they pay Rove to pipe tabloid for the Rats. Lemmings rather. Whichever, they both work. Vlugar - White bible thumping trash. " John Haluska 1:49 pm on Monday, December 5, 2011 Let me help out Kevin and friends here. Moral Capitalism from the perspective of the Kochs, Norquists, O'Donovans, and other Teapublicans and Latter Day Neocons possibly is: Take the moneyand run, just don't share, and don't drive over any Republican babies with your get-away car, unless, of course, there's no chance they'll ID the driver. " John needs a time line on WHY we are here, along with a mirror and a copy of Glen necks Common Sense
NeoCon can be used as it was meant to which is why Chris referenced your use of your term and not Johns. NeoCon or Neo Conservative. Look it up when you have the chance. Chris is pretty respectful, and this article is open to all areas that are in district 5 . Patch has a set of rules it applies to all areas.
Neocon or Neo Conservative is not flattering either way, you look them up! If John can't take the heat.... Don't whine about it after you use the a similar term.
Again, if you choose to insult that's fine. Just don't whine about it. Yes, John. You can't carry a rational discussion without being a racist or bigoted. After all, twas you who cast the first stone! Neocon, and Libtard are just like moral capitalism are on the internet for you to look up, and it doesn't matter where it came from. It matters only how you use it and what it means. Here's another one. The Libtroll spreads guilt complexes by invoking flaky sociological theories with no basis in reality. If you're not sure whether someone is a Libtroll, politely disagree and see if he calls you a racist. Libtrolls can also be identified by their hatred of the West, their liberal accent, and the overpowering stench of white guilt. http://m.urbandictionary.com/#define?term=neocon