Why Baby Boomers Don't Understand Occupy Wall Street

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

It's a global trend nonetheless.

Well, we can either learn from history or let it repeat itself. Looks like we're going to go with the latter. Stupid, really.

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

Well, we can either learn from history or let it repeat itself. Looks like we're going to go with the latter. Stupid, really.

How long did the last gilded age last? These are what 20 year cycles?

[mawilson 2,133]

Well, we can either learn from history or let it repeat itself. Looks like we're going to go with the latter. Stupid, really.

What do you suggest we do to stop globalization? Capital flows to wherever the return is highest. If your job can be outsourced, it's not a matter of "if", it's only a matter of "when".

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

What do you suggest we do to stop globalization? Capital flows to wherever the return is highest. If your job can be outsourced, it's not a matter of "if", it's only a matter of "when".

The US should begin a policy of slow and quiet protectionism.

[mawilson 2,133]

The US should begin a policy of slow and quiet protectionism.

It has already begun:

China currency bill passes US Senate test

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

It has already begun:

China currency bill passes US Senate test

...yeah i would not call that quiet lol.

[slim 1,530]

If you haven't taken steps to ensure you're either out of debt or have everything you need in the near future... it may be too late.

We've had the unique opportunity in this country to make our self worth extremely high. But, we squander it on things like electronics and cars with huge payments.

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

If you haven't taken steps to ensure you're either out of debt or have everything you need in the near future... it may be too late.

We've had the unique opportunity in this country to make our self worth extremely high. But, we squander it on things like electronics and cars with huge payments.

Really? That sounds like a generalization. Or is that your personal issue?

[mawilson 2,133]

...yeah i would not call that quiet lol.

We have a democratic, open and transparent system of government. How can they do it quietly without anyone noticing?

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

We have a democratic, open and transparent system of government. How can they do it quietly without anyone noticing?

They could create tariffs that are not aimed at particular countries for instance. Imagine all the tariffs that could be created under the guise of global warming prevention for instance. We know China is a large polluter...so they would get hit the hardest.

Edited October 18, 2011 by Sousuke

[slim 1,530]

Really? That sounds like a generalization. Or is that your personal issue?

My personal issue with the occupiers is they have a problem with debt and prices and companies yet they're the ones who've taken on the debt and bought the stuff they didn't need.

Had they simply made more sound financial decisions, they'd have very little problem making it in America.

[Usui Takumi 1,562]

My personal issue with the occupiers is they have a problem with debt and prices and companies yet they're the ones who've taken on the debt and bought the stuff they didn't need.

Had they simply made more sound financial decisions, they'd have very little problem making it in America.

There are 3 types of debt that most cite and its not cars or electronics.

1. Mortgage

2. Medical

3. Student

[웃 910]

There are 3 types of debt that most cite and its not cars or electronics.

1. Mortgage

2. Medical

3. Student

And 2 out of 3 of those are unheard of in the socialist European countries....Maybe we can work out a deal to ship them there?

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

There are 3 types of debt that most cite and its not cars or electronics.

1. Mortgage

2. Medical

3. Student

1. Rent

2. Insurance.

3. Get a job first.

[웃 910]

We can export them to Europe at $10,000 a head.

Times 1,000,000 and you get $100 billion off next years deficit.