A very coherent explanation of what’s stirring everywhere.

Coming soon to a town near you, the deep human passion for connection without the heavy hand of mindless consumerism or a manipulative government.

It’s just about us.

Maria Cardona explains. Thanks to Evan, my good friend.

CNN -- Why "occupy"? It's personal
I appeared on a couple of segments on CNN this week where the topic was the Occupy Wall Street demonstrations.

Explosion in executive pay.

Erza Klein’s Wonk Blog – CEO pay in one graphic
 So, did CEOs become five times better between 1980 and 2000? Not really. They just got better at working the system.

Stagnation in middle class incomes.

CNN Money -- How the middle class became the underclass
Are you better off than your parents?

Nominal corporate profits never higher. (ed’s note – better if this was a percentage of GDP but you get the idea).

New York Times -- Corporate Profits Were the Highest on Record Last Quarter
The nation’s workers may be struggling, but American companies just had their best quarter ever.

Corporate tax receipts as percentage of GDP never lower.

Huffington Report -- Corporate Tax Revenues Nearing Historic Lows As A Percentage Of GDP, Report Says
Even as the federal deficit has ballooned, U.S. corporations are paying lower tax bills than ever before, according to one measure.

Times are a-Changing

Thanks to David of Victoria (a very good friend as well).