When Less is More Political Engagement

The only good thing about our new age of austerity is how it inspires a new wave of activists.

By Jane Miller

No more boom and bust," said Gordon Brown, Chancellor of the Exchequer in 1997, New Labour's first year in government. Fifteen years later, we are reminded daily that we are very much in a bust, and that things will get worse. We must all (or perhaps [RETURN TO ARTICLE]

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    Thanks, m’am. It is all relative, isn’t it? And it is quite likely that the most adaptable species on the planet will survive and thrive and take advantage of whatever openings and opportunities are available…the currently ensconced feudalists have every reason to be worried…not the least because their guilt and cruelty are becoming more recognized…

    Posted by Leslie Victor Piper on Feb 3, 2012 at 3:31 PM

    The article touches on many keen issues that need debate. Why do public servants think they need such large pensions - they want 75% of their pay for 30 - 40 years; the annuity tables do not support this. Pensions are suppose to be fully funded when one leaves service or it is a tax on the next generation.Most people on social security live on less than $2k per month and their homes are paid for and they travel less after age 70 - what is enough?
    I am very pleased to see students interested and involved- makes you wonder why we let our research institutions graduate so many in sociology, psychology, poli sci, english, literature, etc. They actually went to watch sports and drink and now they are awakening. Another good thing about OWS and activism is that the young folk are wasting less time on video games.

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