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Originally Posted by BFT3K
I totally support a movement to take our government back. What I don't support (understand) is what a bunch of unfocused sign holders are going to do about it.
A sign that reads "REINSTATE GLASS-STEAGALL" for example, may actually MEAN something. It could result in people focusing on something SPECIFIC. A demand that is defined.
BOYCOTT KOCH INDUSTRIES is a sign with a message, and maybe it could gain traction, and harm an evil corporation. Tweeting that "corporations are evil" on a new iPhone for example, is hypocrisy at its highest level.
A sign that says "Take Back Wall Street" is just a sign. It means nothing. It does not suggest a solution, it is just a sign.
An "organizer" was just interviewed on the news, and when he was asked what, specifically, the movement wanted, his answer was totally fucking useless. He looked like a clown.
Again, I'm all for changing the corrupt system, but without a SPECIFIC agenda with SPECIFIC goals and demands, the movement can easily become diminished in importance, as its participants' goals are all over the fucking place!
Who wants animal rights, women rights, student loan reform, who's mad at Wall Street, etc.
They need to come up with a handful of goals that are popular, and do-able, and FOCUS on them. All signs they are holding should be SPECIFIC to those goals!
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I am going to go see if they are still protesting in my town, and if so, I am going to interview them. To me it makes them look bad that the main thing is they thing to top have to much money, while they camp out for weeks, instead of looking for a job or training for another. Maybe there needs to be a MAX amount a person can Own or make??