Genesis of the "NO" Logo

In history there have been two basic forms of social organization: collectivism and individualism. In the 20th and 21st century, collective variations have included socialism, fascism, Nazism, and communism. Under collectivism, a ruling class of “intellectuals”, bureaucrats, politicians and/or social planners decides what people want or what is “good” for society and then uses the coercive power of the State to regulate, tax and redistribute wealth in an attempt to achieve their desired objectives. Individualism is a political and social philosophy that emphasizes individual liberty, belief in the primary importance of the individual and in the virtues of self-reliance and personal independence and responsibility. It embraces opposition to controls over the individual when exercised by the state. The Preamble to our Constitution makes it plain that all power rests originally with the people, as individuals.
The “O” within the circle represents collectivism in its various forms. The “N” represents an emphatic repudiation of collectivism. The red, white and blue circles encompassing the “NO” are emblematic of our Republic. It is the responsibility of the individuals in an engaged and enlightened republic to limit the influence of the government, especially one that attempts to wield power outside the boundaries delineated by the Constitution.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

The Occupation Devolution

Marxist philosophy, literature and signage are ubiquitous at Occupy Oakland. A visit to the Party for Socialism and Liberation's website -- a Marxist group well-represented at Occupy Oakland events -- explains the mindset of the Occupiers best:

The existing government and state -- the military, police, intelligence agencies, courts, prisons, bureaucracy and so on -- defend the interests of the capitalist class. Racist, anti-working-class police brutality is rampant. A monstrous state machine has imprisoned more people in the United States than in any other country.

The only force capable of putting an end to this criminal system is the organized working class. Capitalism cannot be voted out of power -- it will take a revolution. (www.PSLweb.org)

http://www.americanthinker.com/2011/11/the_occupation_devolution.html