Forget about economic opportunity, economic security is first concern

Another sign of the times in the Bush economy:

WASHINGTON, DC – Economic conditions for workers are deteriorating so dramatically in the new American economy that an overwhelming majority, nearly 70 percent, now say that basic security – not opportunity – is their number one concern, according to a new survey released today. The finding is a stunning reflection of the anxiety, anger and demand for action rising in Working America in the global economy. Among the other key results of the poll of 800 non-supervisory workers:

• Nearly 80 percent of workers, both college and non-college alike, no longer believe the next generation will be better off. Nearly half think their children will be worse
• Nearly 80 percent of workers view multinational corporations as too powerful, and have driven down wages, eliminated health care and retirement security, and disregarded labor laws.
• Nearly 70 percent of workers feel that government doesn’t take action to rein in greedy and unethical behavior by corporations and CEOs.

I find this very disturbing, though not very surprising given where Bush and his cohorts among the fat cats are leading us. It's these kinds of attitudes that lead to revolutions.