OWS: Pointing the finger at themselves

OWS is very hypocritical.

Take a look at the role Unions Play and their support for Occupy Wall Street.
Labor Union Leaders have organized OWS but it seems they are pointing the finger at themselves.

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Paying their fair share?

Never shying away from class warfare, the union really has hit a new low here. According its latest available income tax form, CTA took in $186,216,493 in 2009. As a 501(c)(5), the union has a special tax exempt status with the IRS which is accorded to “Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organizations.”

Hence, CTA would appear to be following the letter of the law in paying no money in taxes. But there is a bigger picture here, and it is bloated with hypocrisy. First CTA manages to siphon off $600+ yearly ($647 in 2011-2012) from every teacher in the state in forced union dues. Then it turns around and spends much of those dues on politicking -- over $211 million on politicking from 2000-2009 -- frequently on issues that have nothing to do with teachers or kids – and supporting causes that are contrary to the positions of many of its members. Then the union elites have the audacity to whine about millionaires and billionaires “not paying their fair share of taxes” when they don’t pay a penny, and all the while fund politicians who ensure that CTA’s pilfer-and-spend scheme rolls on undisturbed.

And just what do the “anti-greed” union bosses make for their efforts? In 2009, CTA President David Sanchez was compensated $289,550, three times what an average teacher in CA makes, while VP Dean Vogel had to suffer along with a mere $244,925 a year.

On a national level the union bosses do even better.

According to a recently issued LM-2 report (H/T RiShawn Biddle), we see that AFT President Randi Weingarten raked in a cool $493,859 last year. And NEA President Dennis Van Roekel managed to “earn” a whopping $543,868 in salary and benefits. I guess their justification for such high salaries is that it is very hard work to fight reformers who are actually concerned about educating children.

This is just one example.

Next take a look at all the unions supporting OWS.
Let's also not forget that OWS is raising money so where is that going?

reply to post by thehoneycomb


U mad?

Occupy wallstreet is causing a stir, obviously means its having some sort of effect.

Expect us.

Next take a look at all the unions supporting OWS.

The unions are supporting OWS for their own benefit, but OWS is not supporting them in any official capacity. So what you are insinuating in misleading and disingenuous.

Let's also not forget that OWS is raising money so where is that going?

So are you making the claim that OWS and any money they raise is going to union bosses? I fail to see the connection, but you need to clearly state what you are implying.

reply to post by NeverForget


I just have to wonder if you all even read what the people post on here about this stuff, or if you just see OWS and start to mouth off? The best part is that I found a dude selling t-shirts, pipes, and other accessories right in the middle of the Occupy movement in my town complete with "We are the 99%" sign plastered to the front of his table. So while he was bad mouthing capitalism he is participating in it and making a nice profit for himself I am sure. Not to mention I have to say it doesn't speak to well of the Occupy group when they are buying up "Tobacco Accessories".

Thanks for the post as I did not know this, but it makes sense. Sadly enough whenever you have Socialistic views as pointed out on a previous thread. There is always someone who has more then everyone else.

reply to post by thehoneycomb


This whole movement defines hypocracy.
Distribution of wealth (except for union leaders and political leaders and CEO of GE)

Taking/wanting what is not theirs from those who have worked and earned it.

Ignoring politicians who support thier cause while one politician (Obama) is the biggest recepient ever of Wall Street donations.

Originally posted by Phantom28804
reply to post by NeverForget

 

I just have to wonder if you all even read what the people post on here about this stuff, or if you just see OWS and start to mouth off? The best part is that I found a dude selling t-shirts, pipes, and other accessories right in the middle of the Occupy movement in my time complete with "We are the 99%" sign plastered to the front of his table. So while he was bad mouthing capitalism he is participating in it and making a nice profit for himself I am sure.

.....Implying the OWS is about boycotting capitalism... how naive. Selling t-shirts, pipes, and other accessories? What a corporate whore! How dare he rip 99% of the populus off with his corrupt shenanigans!

Enjoy your butthurt.

reply to post by NeverForget


Why do you care?

Are you jealous of America?

Whats your issue with us?

Originally posted by NeverForget

Originally posted by Phantom28804
reply to post by NeverForget

 

I just have to wonder if you all even read what the people post on here about this stuff, or if you just see OWS and start to mouth off? The best part is that I found a dude selling t-shirts, pipes, and other accessories right in the middle of the Occupy movement in my time complete with "We are the 99%" sign plastered to the front of his table. So while he was bad mouthing capitalism he is participating in it and making a nice profit for himself I am sure.

.....Implying the OWS is about boycotting capitalism... how naive. Selling t-shirts, pipes, and other accessories? What a corporate whore! How dare he rip 99% of the populus off with his corrupt shenanigans!

Enjoy your butthurt.

The examples are too numerous just to list for you, but ending capitalism is a central theme as seen by the posters here on ATS, and the protesters themselves.

reply to post by beezzer


Ending capitalism or corporate greed and corruption?

Op keep it up man never let them get to you they have no clue what they are even talking about.

On topic.

A simple google search should yield hundreds of results of union participation and organization of OWS.

Who are they trying to fool?

In the end, all the hate they put out there in the world will backfire and it will land on them.

Originally posted by NeverForget
reply to post by beezzer

 

Ending capitalism or corporate greed and corruption?

Actually ending capitalism.

If their goal was simply ending corporate greed and corruption, then I'd be marching with them.

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reply to post by NeverForget


Please do inject something on topic.

Do you not like what I said about Unions, OWS or do you just dislike America in general?

Originally posted by NeverForget
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Bad form.

You've done a wonderful job though, of illustrating the type of individual that is typified by these protests.

reply to post by beezzer


Well maybe we should send them all (OWS) to England.

Where they can all live in utopia and sing kumbayah.

Hey OWS England has everything you want, please go there!