The Occupy Movement - Statistics behind the protests.

The Occupy Movement - Statistics behind the protests.


Joblessness, economic disparity, corruption - these are the issues, but what are the facts? This video helps explain some of the statistics behind the protests. About the creator: I'm Jared, a freelance editor who specializes in typography and visual kinesthetic videos, as well as professional intros to make your future videos stand out. If you are looking for an interesting and engaging way to increase your branding, or just a fancy way to propose to your girlfriend (or break up, for that matter), email me at JaredPorcenaluk@gmail.com with the specifics for a free quote. Onto the facts behind the video: In 2007, unemployment was 4.5%. In 2010, it was 9.7%. (US Bureau of Labor Statistics). Include those who are underemployed or stopped looking? 18% (www.economytrack.org "They're jobless because they don't want to work!" -- Bill O'Reilly Bill O'Reilly's yearly salary could employ a 100 minimum wage workers for over 100 years. (www.thedailybeast.com "All they have to do is take a shower and they can get a job if they went to college. That's all." -- Bill O'Reilly Unemployment for college graduates 20-24 years old is at about 12%. (www.huffingtonpost.com Student debt exceeded credit card debt in 2010. (www.usatoday.com The wealth of the top 1% could buy all of the lower 80%'s stuff. Twice. (sociology.ucsc.edu 1979-2008, income for the top 1% grew 247% 1979-2008, income for the lowest 20% dropped 7% (www.politifact.com (www.data360.org The United States of America is over ...