Iranian merchants can teach us much

When the Iranian government decided to jack taxes by 70%, merchants went on strike and closed their shops and stalls in protest.
I wonder how many American business people will shut their doors in protest when Obama lets the tax cuts expire and even increases them (as well as imposing the 1099 requirement for anything over $600).

French unions strike over retirement at 62

The French unions are upset that they actually have to work until age 62 before a cushy retirement that the next generation will likely stop paying.
I have a great idea!
For every day a union strikes, add two more days until retirement.