if so, what city will you be occupying??
Will you be attending Occupy Wall Street(or YOUR CITY?)
10/06/2011
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"The Cause" is not defined yet. Occupy Wall Street is reflective of the anger most of us have at the outrageous compensation they get for doing what we perceive is very little work - then being so bad at it that we're suffering through this terrible economy.
The problem is no one - including me have any good ideas for what to do about it.
It'll be interesting to see what policy changes evolve from the 'leaderless' group. If it's truly leaderless it will dissipate to nothing. If leaders emerge we'll see what they propose. The big labor unions are trying to hijack the movement - if they succeed, not much will happen because the popularity of unions is so low nationwide.
If you are going - report back to us on what it is that we should be supporting! Best of luck to you.
The problem is no one - including me have any good ideas for what to do about it.
It'll be interesting to see what policy changes evolve from the 'leaderless' group. If it's truly leaderless it will dissipate to nothing. If leaders emerge we'll see what they propose. The big labor unions are trying to hijack the movement - if they succeed, not much will happen because the popularity of unions is so low nationwide.
If you are going - report back to us on what it is that we should be supporting! Best of luck to you.
10/06/2011
Other: No, because it would be a futile waste of my time.
10/07/2011
No, because I am too busy working and actively looking for better jobs. These kids are in the pockets of the corporations they think they are protesting, because no one loves monopolies more than the megalithic government they're trying to set up.
10/07/2011
News to me, was clueless about the event!
10/07/2011
These people are really clueless about what they are protesting about. The very elite they protest to is backing them! Why? I think that will become apparent in the not so far future.
That being said, I do believe most of these protesters think in their own minds that they are doing something good. If only they had studied the whole situation!
Another note: The 1% is sponsering this protest and donating to the NYC police department to arrest these people as well! Almost like a war, huh?
That being said, I do believe most of these protesters think in their own minds that they are doing something good. If only they had studied the whole situation!
Another note: The 1% is sponsering this protest and donating to the NYC police department to arrest these people as well! Almost like a war, huh?
10/07/2011
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its sad, like watching sheep being led around. I have very bad feelings about what kind of damage they can do.
Originally posted by
wetone123
These people are really clueless about what they are protesting about. The very elite they protest to is backing them! Why? I think that will become apparent in the not so far future.
That being said, I do believe most of these protesters ... more
That being said, I do believe most of these protesters ... more
These people are really clueless about what they are protesting about. The very elite they protest to is backing them! Why? I think that will become apparent in the not so far future.
That being said, I do believe most of these protesters think in their own minds that they are doing something good. If only they had studied the whole situation!
Another note: The 1% is sponsering this protest and donating to the NYC police department to arrest these people as well! Almost like a war, huh? less
That being said, I do believe most of these protesters think in their own minds that they are doing something good. If only they had studied the whole situation!
Another note: The 1% is sponsering this protest and donating to the NYC police department to arrest these people as well! Almost like a war, huh? less
10/08/2011
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Id love to go except I have this thing called a job. And while those hippies are marching I am going to be working to feed my family. Oh im sorry did I let that conservative out of the closet again LOL.
Originally posted by
aBeastlyLittleThing
if so, what city will you be occupying??
10/08/2011
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As Sloppy said I have bad feelings about this. Never underestimate the force of stupid people in large numbers.
Originally posted by
married with children
its sad, like watching sheep being led around. I have very bad feelings about what kind of damage they can do.
10/08/2011
I live in a community of 800, so there won't be such a protest, but I probably wouldn't anyway.
10/08/2011
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amen. I have tried explaining that to co-workers, but they just dont get it.
Originally posted by
The-IT-Guy-And-My-Secretary
As Sloppy said I have bad feelings about this. Never underestimate the force of stupid people in large numbers.
10/09/2011
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Agreed.
Originally posted by
Gunsmoke
"The Cause" is not defined yet. Occupy Wall Street is reflective of the anger most of us have at the outrageous compensation they get for doing what we perceive is very little work - then being so bad at it that we're suffering through
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"The Cause" is not defined yet. Occupy Wall Street is reflective of the anger most of us have at the outrageous compensation they get for doing what we perceive is very little work - then being so bad at it that we're suffering through this terrible economy.
The problem is no one - including me have any good ideas for what to do about it.
It'll be interesting to see what policy changes evolve from the 'leaderless' group. If it's truly leaderless it will dissipate to nothing. If leaders emerge we'll see what they propose. The big labor unions are trying to hijack the movement - if they succeed, not much will happen because the popularity of unions is so low nationwide.
If you are going - report back to us on what it is that we should be supporting! Best of luck to you. less
The problem is no one - including me have any good ideas for what to do about it.
It'll be interesting to see what policy changes evolve from the 'leaderless' group. If it's truly leaderless it will dissipate to nothing. If leaders emerge we'll see what they propose. The big labor unions are trying to hijack the movement - if they succeed, not much will happen because the popularity of unions is so low nationwide.
If you are going - report back to us on what it is that we should be supporting! Best of luck to you. less
Maybe I'd be more supportive if I knew what the heck it is that they are REALLY trying to get done!
I just hope it doesn't interfere with my travel plans as of next weekend, but if I manage to wade through the crowds I'll come back with a full report
10/09/2011
Well, they at least had a report on the "purpose", but not really what they want to specifically accomplish...
link
link
10/09/2011
the dumb f****** dont have clue
10/09/2011
I spoke to someone about this issue, and here's the answer to the question a couple of us have!
It with remain LEADERLESS and is meant to be that way, We must ALL learn to be leaders - NOT followers.
It's meant to show the common person will not stand for being abused by corrupt politicians and the government any longer.
The leaderless movement is by design I feel.
This represents the common person and the common people have no leaders or subordinates
it's a lesson in true direct democracy. If it motivates everyday people to use their voices and make sure their voices are heard and acted upon by their elected officials then we have accomplished something. The Revolutionary War was fought and won by a minority of the population. Most of the colonists were happy with "business as usual" and being subjects of England.
It with remain LEADERLESS and is meant to be that way, We must ALL learn to be leaders - NOT followers.
It's meant to show the common person will not stand for being abused by corrupt politicians and the government any longer.
The leaderless movement is by design I feel.
This represents the common person and the common people have no leaders or subordinates
it's a lesson in true direct democracy. If it motivates everyday people to use their voices and make sure their voices are heard and acted upon by their elected officials then we have accomplished something. The Revolutionary War was fought and won by a minority of the population. Most of the colonists were happy with "business as usual" and being subjects of England.
10/09/2011
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If it as you describe it will dissipate. People don't have the time or energy to keep protesting and not getting any results - it's kind of the definition of anarchy. The unions are trying to organize it, but their heavy handed tactics will likely kill everything (movement) they touch.
Originally posted by
Peggi
I spoke to someone about this issue, and here's the answer to the question a couple of us have!
It with remain LEADERLESS and is meant to be that way, We must ALL learn to be leaders - NOT followers.
It's meant to show the ... more
It with remain LEADERLESS and is meant to be that way, We must ALL learn to be leaders - NOT followers.
It's meant to show the ... more
I spoke to someone about this issue, and here's the answer to the question a couple of us have!
It with remain LEADERLESS and is meant to be that way, We must ALL learn to be leaders - NOT followers.
It's meant to show the common person will not stand for being abused by corrupt politicians and the government any longer.
The leaderless movement is by design I feel.
This represents the common person and the common people have no leaders or subordinates
it's a lesson in true direct democracy. If it motivates everyday people to use their voices and make sure their voices are heard and acted upon by their elected officials then we have accomplished something. The Revolutionary War was fought and won by a minority of the population. Most of the colonists were happy with "business as usual" and being subjects of England. less
It with remain LEADERLESS and is meant to be that way, We must ALL learn to be leaders - NOT followers.
It's meant to show the common person will not stand for being abused by corrupt politicians and the government any longer.
The leaderless movement is by design I feel.
This represents the common person and the common people have no leaders or subordinates
it's a lesson in true direct democracy. If it motivates everyday people to use their voices and make sure their voices are heard and acted upon by their elected officials then we have accomplished something. The Revolutionary War was fought and won by a minority of the population. Most of the colonists were happy with "business as usual" and being subjects of England. less
10/09/2011
I can understand why they would feel upset but their demands are unreasonable and are not something I agree with.
I live in NYC and I would feel too afraid of getting pepper sprayed to go near the area. D;
I live in NYC and I would feel too afraid of getting pepper sprayed to go near the area. D;
10/09/2011
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Fully agreed.
Originally posted by
Gunsmoke
If it as you describe it will dissipate. People don't have the time or energy to keep protesting and not getting any results - it's kind of the definition of anarchy. The unions are trying to organize it, but their heavy handed tactics will
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If it as you describe it will dissipate. People don't have the time or energy to keep protesting and not getting any results - it's kind of the definition of anarchy. The unions are trying to organize it, but their heavy handed tactics will likely kill everything (movement) they touch.
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I don't see this lasting long. People will soon become tired and/or bored with this and move on to something else.
10/09/2011
I think it will last longer than most of you seem to give it credit for.
That said, I adore how organized they are. The whole human megaphone thing makes me lol every time.
That said, I adore how organized they are. The whole human megaphone thing makes me lol every time.
10/13/2011
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i will be going for sure. )ct 15th, Phoenix, az.
Originally posted by
aBeastlyLittleThing
if so, what city will you be occupying??
there IS a cause, they've made it abundantly clear, you'd know that if you didn't get your news from TV, and did a little reading.
10/13/2011
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they did it in lex. i protested by closing my chase account.
Originally posted by
aBeastlyLittleThing
if so, what city will you be occupying??
i personally dont see protests creating change this day and age. also i'm lazy. mostly the latter.
10/13/2011
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very well said
Originally posted by
The-IT-Guy-And-My-Secretary
As Sloppy said I have bad feelings about this. Never underestimate the force of stupid people in large numbers.
10/15/2011
The French Revolution, Part II: America Strikes Back
Just give it a few years. The youth without jobs (because there aren't any) won't have a damn thing to lose by getting heads to roll. We're reaching a breaking point.
BTW - "What are your demands?" should never be answered. "Demands" are what terrorists and hijackers want - and that's how the politicos/elite want to portray this 'attack on capitalism'. It's not a demand, it's a scream of frustration.
Just give it a few years. The youth without jobs (because there aren't any) won't have a damn thing to lose by getting heads to roll. We're reaching a breaking point.
BTW - "What are your demands?" should never be answered. "Demands" are what terrorists and hijackers want - and that's how the politicos/elite want to portray this 'attack on capitalism'. It's not a demand, it's a scream of frustration.
10/15/2011
What is, "inamous other"?
10/16/2011
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From what I've listened to and read, "The Cause" is mainly a demand that the collusion between large corporations and the federal government be stopped. You know, the multi-millions of our tax money given in "bailouts," and the laws passed that favor certain corporations over their competition.
Originally posted by
Gunsmoke
"The Cause" is not defined yet. Occupy Wall Street is reflective of the anger most of us have at the outrageous compensation they get for doing what we perceive is very little work - then being so bad at it that we're suffering through
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more
"The Cause" is not defined yet. Occupy Wall Street is reflective of the anger most of us have at the outrageous compensation they get for doing what we perceive is very little work - then being so bad at it that we're suffering through this terrible economy.
The problem is no one - including me have any good ideas for what to do about it.
It'll be interesting to see what policy changes evolve from the 'leaderless' group. If it's truly leaderless it will dissipate to nothing. If leaders emerge we'll see what they propose. The big labor unions are trying to hijack the movement - if they succeed, not much will happen because the popularity of unions is so low nationwide.
If you are going - report back to us on what it is that we should be supporting! Best of luck to you. less
The problem is no one - including me have any good ideas for what to do about it.
It'll be interesting to see what policy changes evolve from the 'leaderless' group. If it's truly leaderless it will dissipate to nothing. If leaders emerge we'll see what they propose. The big labor unions are trying to hijack the movement - if they succeed, not much will happen because the popularity of unions is so low nationwide.
If you are going - report back to us on what it is that we should be supporting! Best of luck to you. less
You are incorrect in thinking no one has any good ideas of what to do about it. Here is just one example of some very good ideas: link
Leaderlessness does not by any means guarantee that the movement will fade away. Each individual should be his/her own leader, and in this case, each individual is choosing for him/herself whether to participate or not, and then whether to go on participating.
10/17/2011
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Well said! I would go in a heartbeat, but I don't have any way to get to it and no money for a bus or a taxi. The no money thing is exactly why I would go. We live on SSI and we are so far below the poverty line we can't see it with binoculars.
Originally posted by
TumorCrunch
i will be going for sure. )ct 15th, Phoenix, az.
there IS a cause, they've made it abundantly clear, you'd know that if you didn't get your news from TV, and did a little reading.
there IS a cause, they've made it abundantly clear, you'd know that if you didn't get your news from TV, and did a little reading.
There is a cause, and a damn good reason to protest. Anyone living in poverty or who has been unemployed for a long time would get that.
10/17/2011
Other: Am not really sure this would even bring about any change, since there doesn't seem to be a unified goal on this. I feel I could be wasting my time or the effort would not be worth the hassle. Also, I am temporarily disabled and pretty much confined to my bed for now. Leaving the house for more than a few minutes isn't an option
10/17/2011
No, I don't care. My friend went to the one in chicago though.
10/17/2011
I don't really care either way. While I may or may not agree its not that pressing of a matter for me personally.
10/17/2011
I haven't really looked into it. I've been too busy with work, school, and Eden.
10/17/2011
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