Bamboozled

The nation's struggles continue and we are sitting on the side lines. One person does make a difference and that is the nature of democracy. As Thomas Paine wrote, "these are the times that try a (wo)man's souls". Yet the potential is there. Here at UC Davis, the efforts around a general strike witnessed a direct democracy assembly and motion to strike. We are the change that we seek. Now is the time to act. It is nation time!

Let's hope the uber super committee does not find common ground. The requirement being that 50% of the trillion plus dollar in cuts comes from ... Defense. We can only hope. Meanwhile that third party movement is looking better all the time. Now the idea of a constitutional convention is desperately needed to shore up the movement. Throw them all out and then move to amend the Constitution. Defend liberty and justice for all. And yes the machinations at the state level are continuing. The numbers look like more cuts. Stay tuned

Well the minions of wealth management are up to blowing up the economy once again, as Jon Corzine's MF Global. Dodd-Frank is a bag of hue President Obama is off to strong arm his counter-parts in Cannes. No regulation, No justice. The role of education is essential for our redemption. It is time to return to the drawing board. Do-over!