99% VS the 1%

Aussie was in a Chinese Art class.  Everyone had different characters to draw.  

He was given the word, six.  We are happy he has enjoyed Chinese for several years now and hope that continues.

Aussie is very much interested in his work. We hope he continues to find satisfaction in his endeavors.

 There are many these days who are not satisfied.

Some who call themselves the 99% are actually placing blame on Wall Street for our economic woes.  While I agree that bankers, etc. are not lily white...Wall Street as a whole is not the real reason for all the trouble we have been  facing  these last 2 1/2 years. I contend our president and his liberal pals in the Democratic party are the ones to blame.

What to do about it? 

Well, it is definitely not what we see in the Occupy Wall Street  (unruly) crowd.  If you know people who are mixed up in this movement, I pray you will be able to speak kindly to them and explain that what they are doing is causing upheaval and will not, can not , achieve what they desire.  Some are listening and turning away.

One of the most disturbing things about the Occupiers:  their rallying cry, a song by Joseph Arthur called "We Stand as One."  That sounds nice enough, but the lyrics are pretty frightening.

Here are a few of the lyrics that are pretty disconcerting for me, as I am part of the  supposed 

1 % he is referencing.

Our canvas is freedom

Your blood is our paint [...]

Like a pig you consumed

And like a pig you will roast [...]

And what you won’t share

Will be ripped from your hands

Your body destroyed

The way fire lands

Burning your homes

The privilege you snake

The payback beyond

Anything you could take

Naked you’ll be

And full of regret

And the way they were treated

You’ll long to forget

While the peace movement in the 60's was based on love and peace, this new bunch are motivated by the leaders to be violent.

The song writer has said that he supports non-violence and a 'peaceful resolution", but his lyrics send a different message.