Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Tax Day Protest, 2011

USuncut NYCBOA says "Thank you for paying our taxes"Signs of the Time: Tax Day 2011ProtestersRich SignWar Resisters
Post Office greetersGrandmothers Against the WarThis is What Democracy Looks LikeRight To The CityTax the RichProtesters
Cheer Leader and War ResisterRight To The CityAction: Share Our StoryUSuncut NYCThis is What Democracy Looks LikeDiscussing Tax Cheats
BOA's Thank You note to Tax Payers"Bring War Dollars Home"

Tax Day Protest, 2011, a set on Flickr.

USuncut NYC was one of a number of groups at the steps of Farley Post Office (the historic main post office in NYC) greeting tax payers, reminding them they pay more taxes so Bank of America and other corporations like Exxon Mobil and GE can pay NONE. Here's a set of photos plus there is a short chanting video on YouTube.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

"Who will it be, Congress? 16 Corporations or We the People?"

"I pay Taxes / I did NOT cause the Recession -- That is the difference between me and a corporation." Take 3:14 minutes to get inspired and ask your Congressmember: "Who will it be, Congress? 16 Corporations or We the People?" Congressional switchboard is 202-224-3121.

Monday, April 11, 2011

Open Note to President Obama re Economy and Budget Cuts

Note to President Obama re the Economy and Budget cuts:

I am outraged at the cuts to social programs while the wealthy and corporations get tax cuts -- WE get the pain THEY get the gain -- UNFAIR.

Are YOU the President of ALL of us -- or just the wealthy? We the People demand MORE benefits: salary, social programs, education, healthcare. Prove you are the man we voted for and earn our continued support. We the People have given more than enough. Get the money from the wealthy, the corporations and the bloated military spending [who caused the problem in the first place].

Join me in raising your voice leave a message and/or call the White House Comment Line: 202-456-1111.

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Renaming Queensboro Bridge Isn't Groovy



Queens Borough residents are NOT happy about OUR bridge being named after a mediocre mayor. The renaming was pushed on us by Mayor Bloomberg and while the renaming is scheduled for next week, let's still call 311 to protest.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Open Letter to Mayor Bloomberg re Koch Bridge

Left this message at the Contact the Mayor form:

As a Queens Borough resident I am appalled at the renaming of our bridge to honor a mediocre mayor. Koch was never a favorite but in truth I love(d) RFK and don't like the Triboro being renamed. Koch Queensborough Bridge? NOT needed. NOT merited. NOT Kosher.
My thanks to my Councilmember Jimmy Van Bramer for voting AGAINST the re-naming.