[Bgs-list] Books, websites, etc. mentioned today

[CHARLES BAKER]

In Supercapitalism Robert Reich explains the conflicting values of we the people. On the one side is us the consumer/investor and on the other is us the citizen. He also makes a very strong case against treating corporations as people: http://www.amazon.com/Supercapitalism-Transformation-Business-Democracy-Everyday/dp/0307277992/ref=tmm_pap_title_0

Pope Benedict XVI Suggests Pedophilia Was Acceptable in 1970s

http://www.opposingviews.com/i/religion/christianity/catholicism/pope-benedict-xvi-suggests-pedophilia-was-acceptable-1970s

I can't find any other source for that story on the Pope.


The following few links/stories were on my mind but I didn't mention them.

If you don't look at anything else, look at the first infographic on this page: It's the Inequality, Stupid: http://motherjones.com/politics/2011/02/income-inequality-in-america-chart-graph

Then if you're really motivated, or perhaps disgusted is  a better word, and your stomach can take more….

99% v 1%: the data behind the Occupy movement - animation: http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datablog/video/2011/nov/16/99-v-1-occupy-data-animation

How the GOP Became the Party of the Rich: http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/how-the-gop-became-the-party-of-the-rich-20111109

Of the 1%, by the 1%, for the 1%: http://www.vanityfair.com/society/features/2011/05/top-one-percent-201105

Sadly, there is plenty more where this come from.



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