AFRO ALERT: are you funding the end of your democracy?

The boycott of Koch Industries has begun. Who or what is that? Koch Industries belong to two arch conservative, yet exceptional businessmen known collectively as "The Koch Brothers." These two men are funding major strategy and policy shifts across the United States, including in the Supreme Court. They hold meetings for a very select few, offering opportunities far from Washington, DC to influence politics and society. They have been very successful in their endeavors, mainly due to the confluence of secrecy, money and oppositional inertia. Those of us who believe in a society where happiness counts, with public commons and good at the center have been bickering among ourselves as to the best route to take to maintain these values.

I rather believe that what has actually happened is that the Democratic Party has attempted to usurp these ideals while running a game of long term strategy that has yet to pay off. They generally have messed things up with all their horse trading and insider back biting. What a perfect opportunity for very patient, reform-minded ultra-right wing investors, corporations and strategists. Don't hate the player; hate the game. No matter the party in power, money will win in this game. Which is why we MUST boycott these products, regardless of your political ilk.

It is incumbent upon us all to restore the value of our vote. If two brothers can eviscerate our Commons, upend our social contract with a few timely meetings and millions of dollars, then we are all, ALL, just a few decisions away from becoming indentured servants. Don't know what I am talking about? Ask anyone with credit card debt higher than $15,000 or college loans over $100,000 if they feel in control of their destiny. Read what Egyptians, Tunisians, Bahrainians, Saudis and Libyans had to say about living in oil-rich countries with few if any social services, job opportunities, and CULTURAL OUTLETS. Yes, the cuts of the Planned Parenthood, NEA, NEH, CPB, and NPR are all part of this "social blitz."

Let's stop chasing each issue and cut to the chase: keep your money in your pocket.

Guess what? If you refrain from buying these exceptionally toxic and environmentally destructive products, you become instantaneously green! Imagine that. Not only are they controlling our perceptions of society at large, but The Koch Brothers are also decimating our forests, polluting our indoor air and giving us skin rashes. DANCERS: they make Lycra. Time to make like Isadora Duncan or go completely Wolof and hit the cotton supports! Dancers for Democracy Let it Hang!

 

BOYCOTT KOCH INDUSTRIES