Midwestern Progressives

Democracy can be strengthened by out movement and US Uncut. We welcome folks from across the political spectrum, however (fair warning) we ARE left-leaning, progressive, and pro-union. If you are not, please do not comment just to stir argument for argument's sake. Profanity directed toward fellow members will not be tolerated. If you have not "Liked" the page, and just drop by to pos

t rude comments, you will be Banned without warning. Trolling will not be tolerated. We appreciate logical discussion, not argument. You don't have to agree with what we post, but keep your comments rational and respectful. Our fans have been courteous and respectful to us and each other since the day this page began. We will do whatever it takes to keep it that way. Thank You,
Wednesday Thompson



Inspiration (or Why I Started This Page)


The people of the United Kingdom have come up with an effective tool to fight corporate tax cheats . A group called UK Uncut has organized and held protests at some of the biggest chain stores in the U.K. in response to austerity measures being handed down by their government. The companies targeted owe millions in taxes or use off-shore tax havens. The U.S. government is currently working on their own form of "austerity". Many good programs are now on the chopping block in D.C. At the same time, billions of corporate dollars are being hoarded and hidden in tax havens. Also, billions in subsidies (OUR TAX MONEY) is given to corporations like Exxon. Corporations that are raking in record profits, year after year. The government would rather cut veterans' benefits, and funding for public education than go after these cheats. No help for home owners under water due to deregulation and bankster fraud. No help for the millions who are out of work at the moment. No helping our crumbling infrastructure. The politicians in D.C. would rather throw the working class under the bus than close the loopholes that corporations exploit to enrich a small elite minority. We also encourage our members to be vigilant in their VOTING! Any politician who supports corporate power and these "Austerity/Debt Reduction/Tricklism" programs against the working people should be removed, recalled, voted OUT of office, and otherwise shunned. Write your representatives, hold them accountable by any means available. Tell them when they've failed, AND when they've done the right thing! The Stick doesn't work without the Carrot. We want to spread information on the activities of these tax dodging corporations, and the politicians who serve them. We will post articles of political and social relevance to this struggle. We will also post articles and videos of the People's protests, and our fight against Corporatism. America is not alone in this! Corporatism is global! This group was literally started at a kitchen table. If we band together, we could accomplish much! Wall Street and the politicians in D.C. seem intent on dividing us, together we can foil their Plan!