Occupy Wall Street protest

Has anyone been down to wall street, or joined a similar protest where you're at? I've been down once, I'm a Sociology major and planning on a doing research project on the movement so I'm planning on spending a lot more time.. But just curious as the general stance here? Even though as of now there is no clear cut agenda or organization the fact that its getting this much momentum and people are actually voicing their frustrations to me is a beautiful thing for democracy. I really hope that rather then just focus on one issue, different movements use this as a platform for solidarity and bring up issues of all the voiceless. So yeah in my eyes would be great to see some more diverse activism...

Thoughts...

It's literally going on just a few blocks away from me.. Here's the latest: cops beating people up at occupy wall street - YouTube

I was down there he first weekend.

wow so have you been out allot? Are they still out there? I should go right now.. I was going to go today but didnt want to miss class :( then when i get there my professor said " I thought you out of all people wrent going to be here today"... But I'm a mos def be there by general assembly tomorrow. The more brutality, the more media coverage, and the more the 99% will come....

Hartmann: First they ignore, then ridicule, then fight you - then you win - YouTube

Yup i went out early in the protest. Nobody knew what the hell i was talking bout in Atlanta. Just today i had an argument with a guy telling me he didnt think it was big.. Yeah this is the beginning...

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Originally Posted by soul4real

Yup i went out early in the protest. Nobody knew what the hell i was talking bout in Atlanta. Just today i had an argument with a guy telling me he didnt think it was big.. Yeah this is the beginning...

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I think you're right.

Now News Crews are being attacked by the NYPD:

http://www.myfoxny.com//dpp/news/occ...scope-20111005

This is only going to motivate people even more!

I understand the organic function of the protest, where no one wants to limit the rally to a concrete complaints, but there's gotta be some focus, some foundations.
It's like a paper bag holding water, eventually it will burst because of the lack of cohesion.
By the way, I completely & wholeheartedly support what's going on.
Maybe the protests will eventually assume the power of the banks - "We're too big to fail!!!"

Michael Moore's Fourth Visit to #OccupyWallStreet (Day 18, 10/4/11) - YouTube

What are we protesting, pray-tell?

Here is a live feed of the protests via livestream:

http://www.livestream.com/globalrevolution

Like Chuck D said, "Fight the Power."

I guess these people don't have jobs or any other form of life?
Ridiculous!

This is history!

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Originally Posted by Ben

Michael Moore's Fourth Visit to #OccupyWallStreet (Day 18, 10/4/11) - YouTube

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Well if that fat mess is involved.....he may be able to survive in the park through the winter with all the fat he's stored up.

Hey...I'm all for civil disobedience and protest, it's the cornerstone of a democratic society...until I see shills like Moore involved. It sorta squashes the organic nature out of it. He's the biggest capitalist I know , ( and good for him) yet the system he desires would leave him penniless. He's conflicted.
So all you sympathizers and participants....tell me in 50 words or less what this is all about? Spreadin' the wealth around a little more? The government's been sticking it in our ass for the 3 previous years, and the 33 before that. Why now?

It will never make it to the history books.
Only the LOCAL news b/c of distruption to traffic

Thats the point.. people are unemployed and unable to pay for tution.. So this is what democracy looks like...

^^What he said

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Originally Posted by TSCURIOUS

I guess these people don't have jobs or any other form of life?
Ridiculous!

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Well, THAT is exactly why they are protesting. They're tired of not having jobs. Tired of corporations sitting on piles of money while not hiring (in America) and avoiding taxes (especially after being bailed out by taxpayers)

Also, most of the news is coming from National News Sources, so there goes your other theory ;)

I can't wait to get out there.. This has been ignored for most of the time.. it will only grow, because there are no jobs, there is no boost to the economy coming, and they just pushed the millionaire tax bill back another year, Surprise surprise.
So yeah people will be out here till something changes or the whole world is gasping by watching the hypocrisy of this so called democracy.

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Originally Posted by TSCURIOUS

It will never make it to the history books.
Only the LOCAL news b/c of distruption to traffic

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You obviously don't know what's going on but still feel compelled to make ridiculous statements with authority. It's kind of funny....in a way. You say terrible things about people doing what they think is right but demonstrate you can't be bothered to inform yourself on what you've already decided. That, sadly, makes you a joke.

You might be interested to know that one of the big issues concerning the occupation is the lack of media coverage.

Where the moderators at??? This should get a Sticky icon or whatever.. For as long as the protests are going on.. Because I only see this growing.. There are a lot of different places that are joining in..

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Originally Posted by kayden harley

well, that is exactly why they are protesting. They're tired of not having jobs. Tired of corporations sitting on piles of money while not hiring (in america) and avoiding taxes (especially after being bailed out by taxpayers)

also, most of the news is coming from national news sources, so there goes your other theory ;)

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Slayed!!!

These CEO's have thrived under Bush and Obama. In fact I think they have made even more money with Obama in office. Which is amusing if you consider how Obama is suppose to be sum anti-profit, socialist lefty.

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Originally Posted by soul4real

Thats the point.. people are unemployed and unable to pay for tution.. So this is what democracy looks like...

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Sorry. I call bullshit. I paid tuition by working McDonald's, landscaping, and painting. Plenty of this kind of work available if these people would get off their lazy asses.

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Originally Posted by dakota87

Sorry. I call bullshit. I paid tuition by working McDonald's, landscaping, and painting. Plenty of this kind of work available if these people would get off their lazy asses.

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Do you really think unemployment is high because people refuse to out and find a job?

Ok what year did you graduate? there are no jobs and tution hikes are at epic highs.. Do you follow these things? The CUNY system in new york tution has gonna up like 230% since the 90's.. and you sound old so do the math

No because i have to actually work for a living.....I'm not a trust fund kid living off my family's wealth (while at the same time complaining about it)...or a student living with Mommie and daddy...or an old radical living off a gov't check my whole life...you want to bitch and complain about nothing in general?...go do it in Washington.

corporations running our so called democracy is nothing? Taking Tax payer money that you work for then bailing out bank ceo's who get millions in bonuses are nothing?

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Originally Posted by fred41

No because i have to actually work for a living.....I'm not a trust fund kid living off my family's wealth (while at the same time complaining about it)...or a student living with Mommie and daddy...or an old radical living off a gov't check my whole life...you want to bitch and complain about nothing in general?...go do it in Washington.

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Honestly, it's great to hear that you have a job, but there are MILLIONS without. Many of which can not find work and/or live with Mommy and Daddy because they can not afford to pay tuition and live on their own.

If somehow you think you've described the people protesting, you're sadly mistaken. There are people from all walks of life voicing their concerns as we speak. This is their country just as much as it is ours, and they'll protest where ever they choose. Not much you can do to stop them to be honest..

With enough pressure, they can remind the 1% that the clock is ticking, and time is running out for millions of kitchen tables all across the country.

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Originally Posted by Silcc69

These CEO's have thrived under Bush and Obama. In fact I think they have made even more money with Obama in office. Which is amusing if you consider how Obama is suppose to be sum anti-profit, socialist lefty.

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The the response to "Institutions too big to fail," the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act just took effect last month. CEOs have known this and have been milking the old system for as long as possible, planning and looking for loopholes.
One of the amendments limits debit card interchange fees, which merchants must pay each time a customer swipes their plastic, to a maximum of 24 cents (don't know what they were charging before), that's why BoA and other banks are transferring that loss to us, their customers. As of Oct or Nov, BoA will be charging you $4-5/month for using your debit card. There much more to come.....

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Originally Posted by soul4real

corporations running our so called democracy is nothing? Taking Tax payer money that you work for then bailing out bank ceo's who get millions in bonuses are nothing?

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Is that the message....or is it all over the place?...or is it: "Hey look everyone ...I'm at the protest...watch me on Facebook....Hey, Dad...can you send me more money? Thanks."

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Originally Posted by Kayden Harley

Honestly, it's great to hear that you have a job, but there are MILLIONS without. Many of which can not find work and/or live with Mommy and Daddy because they can not afford to pay tuition and live on their own.

If somehow you think you've described the people protesting, you're sadly mistaken. There are people from all walks of life voicing their concerns as we speak. This is their country just as much as it is ours, and they'll protest where ever they choose. Not much you can do to stop them to be honest..

With enough pressure, they can remind the 1% that the clock is ticking, and time is running out for millions of kitchen tables all across the country.

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I"m sorry...but for the most part...that's bullshit...that is not who started the protest. sure...now they're attracting labor unions but that is a separate dynamic entirely.

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Originally Posted by fred41

I"m sorry...but for the most part...that's bullshit...that is not who started the protest. sure...now they're attracting labor unions but that is a separate dynamic entirely.

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So you disagree with a protest as a whole, simply because you REALLY just disagree with a small portion of the protesters?

40 years ago Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas wrote a book called "Points of Rebellion" in hopes of providing justification and a road map of sorts to the counter-culture of the time. It never made any best seller lists- but you can find the text online and finish it in an hour.

His points are equally valid today. It's amazing how little has changed.

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Originally Posted by dakota87

Sorry. I call bullshit. I paid tuition by working McDonald's, landscaping, and painting. Plenty of this kind of work available if these people would get off their lazy asses.

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I call bullshit on you.
http://www.allgov.com/Top_Stories/Vi...Donalds_110506

:Bowdown:

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Originally Posted by maxpower

I call bullshit on you.
http://www.allgov.com/Top_Stories/Vi...Donalds_110506

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:Bowdown::Bowdown::Bowdown:

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Originally Posted by Kayden Harley

So you disagree with a protest as a whole, simply because you REALLY just disagree with a small portion of the protesters?

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I disagree with this protest and how it's being handled.

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Originally Posted by maxpower

i call bullshit on you.
http://www.allgov.com/top_stories/vi...donalds_110506

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face!!!!!