John Lennon – “Power to the People” (1971)
John Lennon’s anthem, dedicated to all the people protesting in the Occupy Wall Street marches across the country right now. Power to the people… right on!
Also, we celebrate Lennon’s 71st birthday on the 9th. Happy birthday John!!!
Rep. Charles Rangel – “People Are Mad as Hell, Let’s Help Them”
Written Oct. 6th…
These days in our country, people are mad as hell. And I don’t blame them: They are frustrated that millionaires and billionaires in our country are not paying their fair share. They are upset that we bailed out the banks yet have failed them. They are angry that they can no longer pay for their housing, healthcare, education, and have to live with constant fear. Today nearly 14 million Americans are unemployed yet we’re unable to take action to help them because some in Congress are more concerned with cutting vital programs than creating jobs and hopes for the American people. This is morally wrong and cannot continue.
I am very glad I visited Liberty Plaza this past Saturday to lend my moral support to the Occupy Wall Street protesters and witness firsthand the growing movement by the people in America who are “getting kicked out of [their] homes,” “forced to choose between groceries and rent,” and are “denied quality medical care,” “suffering from environmental pollution,” “working long hours Read the rest of this entry »
Steve Jobs (1955-2011)
“Because the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones that do.” — Steve Jobs
The Beat Patrol 