General Discussion

this has been a historical battle.

What we had in this country from basically 1930-1980 is what I would call a respite.

Now we are back to war. It is more clear to those of who grew up outside of suburbia I think. We were never pampered. Growing up in the 70s with family members in unions - we knew we were always negotiating with capital. When negotiations broke down there were strikes (and where I lived the unions were strong - north of Chicago - scabs were not appreciated and folks took their union membership seriously).

For you I would recommend getting involved in Occupy to the degree that you can given whatever issues you are struggling with. While largely a bourgeoisie movement they have at least re-introduced the terms "class" and "income inequality" back into the lexicon. They are doing some pragmatic, productive things by supplying the tiny houses to homeless and buying student loans. That is just a starting point - as this movement solidifies and becomes more experienced it will also necessarily become more militant (which it needs).

You're obviously very bright but didn't grow up in an environment where you were exposed to this earlier. You were lucky in a way. But we need you and you sound far more sane than many around me (especially here in Texas).

Take care and hold on.