I have been seeing all of the twitter talk about #occupywallstreet and it has gotten me excited. I have no idea what it’s about but I had been feeling a pull for a revolution ever since the economy took a vacation in the swiss alps. I knew it wouldn’t start in the white house like everyone was hoping, instead the revolution is happening in the streets. And unlike the Tea Party, which I know even less about other than that Sarah Palin has something to do with it and people in my family who I consider ultra-conservatives are all excited about it, this revolution involves people like me who just want people to stop being creepy.

Do you remember when checking accounts used to be free? And you didn’t get charged for going into the bank to talk to a person? And you could call the bank for assistance as many times as you needed? And you could receive paper statements to help with your record keeping?

Recently, after a disgusting trip to Shitty-skank, I was so fed up with my bank that I moved all of my money into a credit union. It was the most exciting day of my recent life. I felt so powerful! And what was awesome was that my new credit union had a customer appreciation day where they got an In-N-Out truck to give free hamburgers out to all of their customers! Bank of America NEVER did that! When I first got my new account i was worried that I wouldn’t have the ATM availability like I had with my bigger satanic bank, but most credit unions have deals with other credit unions and outlets. Like I can withdraw money from any 7-11. And when I walk into my credit union people are nice because a credit union is owned by it’s customers, not corporate stockholders who eat babies for breakfast. And get this. . . my checking account is FREE! FREE I TELL YOU!!

Here is a link that talks about this stuff in a way smarter way. Like way.

http://www.inovafcu.org/finance.talk/credit.union.difference.htm

I am very excited about #occupywallstreet I hope it gets more focused and doesn’t cave to a McDonald’s sponsorship. I think the best way to participate is to move your business out of the greedy, grimey hands of corporate table benders and join a credit union in your neighborhood or business. (Credit Unions are usually able to offer better interest rates as well).

The end of the rant. Now here’s a picture of a cute kitten.

Hugs!

Jenny