The Economic Elite Have Engineered an Extraordinary Coup, That May Erase The Middle Class

"The American oligarchy spares no pains in promoting the belief that it does not exist, but the success of its disappearing act depends on equally strenuous efforts on the part of an American public anxious to believe in egalitarian fictions and unwilling to see what is hidden in plain sight." —Michael Lind, To Have and to Have Not

We all have very strong differences of opinion on many issues.  However, like our founding fathers before us, we must put aside our differences and unite to fight a common enemy.

It has now become evident to a critical mass that the Republican and Democratic parties, along with all three branches of our government, have been bought off by a well-organized Economic Elite who are tactically destroying our way of life.  The harsh truth is that 99 percent of the U.S. population no longer has political representation.  The U.S. economy, government and tax system is now blatantly rigged against us.

Current statistical societal indicators clearly demonstrate that a strategic attack has been launched and an analysis of current governmental policies prove that conditions for 99 percent of Americans will continue to deteriorate. The Economic Elite have engineered a financial coup and have brought war to our doorstep…and make no mistake, they have launched a war to eliminate the U.S. middle class.

To those who feel I am using extreme rhetoric, I ask you to please take a few minutes of your time to hear me out and research the evidence put forth.  The facts are there for the unprejudiced, rational and reasoned mind to absorb.  It is the unfortunate reality of our current crisis.

Unless we all unite and organize on common ground, our very way of life and the ideals that our country was founded upon will continue to unravel.

Before exposing exactly who the Economic Elite are, and discussing common sense ways in which we can defeat them, let’s take a look at how much damage they have already caused.

Morehouse Whiz Kid is Causing a Stir: 13-Year-Old Dominates College

At thirteen years of age, Stephen Stafford is causing quite a stir at Morehouse College. Stafford has a triple major in pre-med, math and computer science. Though he loves playing video games and playing his drum set, he is no typical teenager.

“I’ve never taught a student as young as Stephen, and it’s been amazing,” said computer science professor Sonya Dennis. “He’s motivating other students to do better and makes them want to step up their game.”

Does This Man Belong On Main Street Lexington?

John Breckinridge is a part of the great history of this city. His memory deserves a prominent place here, both as a testament to his being, as well as a reminder to us of his hubris.

Breckinridge was no doubt a genius. Many of his attributes represent what we want for people in Lexington today. Education, intelligence, leadership, dedication, determination, courage, diplomacy, good sense, faithfulness, honesty. We all could go on. He possessed such a trove.

He did really just one wrong thing: he believed that some people should be able to own other people.

Does Lexington Need the Creative Class?

Bad news on the local economic front today:  at least a $2 million shortfall in Lexington’s budget.  Not terrible, given the conditions, but pretty stark nonetheless.  Of course, most people have seen this coming for a long time.  Our city revenues, and the services they fund, are too dependent on payroll taxes, which means we are at the mercy of global economic trends that are eliminating our jobs and forcing wages downward for those that remain employed.

The Irony of President Obama’s Fear Language

Let’s be clear: This recession has become President Barack Obama’s personal War on Terror. Like the War on Terror, the enemy is evasive, the challenge is global, international cooperation is necessary, and the battle is unlike any other in our nation’s history.

Suicide… A Selfish, Cowardly Way Out

The late comedian Redd Foxx once said, “Negroes, we don’t kill ourselves. We too hip to suffering.” I’ve always believed he was right. But the more I see Black people sinking under the weight of the bad economy; I’m starting to wonder.

Enough with the Sports and Entertainment

The over exposure of sports and entertainment in our society has the potential of keeping a generation of Black children from being all they can be and it needs to be addressed now.

Black Head Football Coaches… Tough Situation

Considering the number of Black players, it is a shame there are so few (four) Black head football coaches among the 119 Football Bowl Subdivision teams. Suing the NCAA or individual schools will not fix the problem.

Things Will Get Worse… Who Will Survive?

The enemy to our hearts, our souls, and our very lives could not have written a better script than the current economy to wreck lives, strain relationships and pull families apart. What can we do to survive?

America’s President… That Black One

It’s been a week since the great day, and now that I’ve calmed down (just a little), wiped the tears away, and my face has gotten back to normal from exaggerated smiling, it’s time for me and you to get back to reality.

“Hello”

In case you haven’t noticed, we are not very civil with each other. There is an air of distrust between us. It’s most noticeable between men and women. Those with means don’t seem interested in the least about those without means. Parents of successful children seem reluctant to share parenting techniques with parents who are struggling with their kids. Many Christians who love God don’t love their neighbor unless that neighbor is also a Christian and preferably a member of the same church.

The Talented Tenth… Where U At?

“The Negro race, like all other races, is going to be saved by its exceptional men.” That statement was made by W.E.B DuBois in a series of articles written in September of 1903. It was a relevant statement 104 years ago and it is a relevant statement now.

Who Stole The Soul?

I don’t listen to the radio anymore.  As a matter of fact, I haven’t listened to the radio in years.  I regard music television just as I do radio.  As far as mainstream music is concerned, I’ve been out of the loop for quite some time and there isn’t any music out now good enough for me to acknowledge.  At the current moment, in my humble opinion, black music is weak.  Yes I said it, weak.

Affirmative Action… Going, Going…

Hidden under the political radar screen, and nowhere to be found on media line-up sheets, striking down affirmative action in five states is the “quiet issue” in the coming election that will have a major impact for years to come.