Wait... Dibs, does that mean you agree that sales tax is regressive, or you just think that the poor deserve whatever they get?

Yeah. Sales tax is definitely regressive.

Check out the local newspaper from the occupation in DC: http://occupydc.org/...OCCUPY-DC-11-4-Hi-Res.pdf

Well put, Orkinman.

Did y'all hear about the way police are using tear gas and flash bang gernades against folks in Oakland?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QngE6kKk8Lg

@Terror - Most of us participating here in DC have jobs. We're taking our lunch breaks, after hours, sick leave and vacation time to make this happen!

In my case, I have a flexible, part-time job; so I'm more available than many.

I'm out occupying Washington, DC and having a great time! Amazingly, between my job and occupying I still occasionally have time to log onto Earth Empires. :)

I'm through sitting around while others make history. I'm helping to Occupy DC! http://www.occupydc.org

I just got back from being at the occupation for a couple of days. I'm very glad I went, and look forward to helping mobilize a similar occupation where I live!

I think the basic demands of the occupiers are: End the wars, tax the rich, and get the corporations out of our political system.

Has anyone been following (or participating in) the protests in NYC?

https://www.occupywallst.org