Occupy Wall Street Draws Massive Turnout Across the Nation to Mark 2-Month Milestone
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www.democracynow.org - The Occupy Wall Street movement entered its third month Thursday with protests against the economic system in dozens of cities across the country. Reports estimated some 300 people were arrested nationwide, with the majority of the arrests taking place in New York City when protesters attempted to shut down the New York Stock Exchange. "We effectively shut down Wall Street this morning. We did it with our stories, with our bodies, with our hearts," says one of the organizers of the action. Democracy Now! reporter Ryan Devereaux filed this report.
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@FruitTrees4Life The problem is that right now they are yelling at the puppeteer. I say what they need to do first is cut the strings and take control of the puppet.
By the way, I couldn't find the link you posted.
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@urcritic Wall Street OWNS The federal government. If you have a complaint at a store, will you complain to the cashier or to the manager? I left you a link of some demands the occupiers on your page.
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The movement does have goals, but they are doing a poor job of communicating what these are. More than one "official" list of demands currently exists. They need to compile and publish a comprehensive list that the majority agrees to. I think they are also protesting the wrong people. Wall Street cannot, and will not change their practices unless they are forced to by regulation. They need to protest the federal government.
3 months ago 2
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If you really want to shut down the NYSE then just encircle thee entire block with occupiers handcuffed together in a huge human barricade blocking ANYONE from going in or out, it'll work but you may get your heads bashed in for the cause. Keep up the fight!
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They should call Zucotti park the Tractor Factory, because the people keep retaking it every time the fascists clear it out.
3 months ago 2
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i cannot wait till judgement day is coming.
i cannot wait till god is sending his angels with the flaming swords to judge the rich, the richest and the churches.
it is time, that we, the people, stand up and say "No". "Not in my name".
No wars for economic reasons. No modern slavery by forcing people into debts.
forget about left and right wings.
its about "them" (the selfcalled "elite") and "us". the common people.
we shall overcome.
Peace and Love.
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@RegioLunar Sure but, what I don't understand is how this movement plans to bring about the change they seek. What the hell do they really want? I don't see any clearly defined objectives. Who is in charge? What are their demands? I have no clue what it is they want. It seems to me, a political solution is the only way to get what they want (whatever that might be). Yet they are not protesting Washington. Also, 4,000+ arrests and Millions in property damage isn't helping their cause.
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End The Fed, The Fed Has Become Our Government.
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If I was a movement leader, I would change tactics. I'd protest in Washington instead, and publish the following list of demands:
They need to stop affording corporations the same legal rights afforded to real persons.
They need to ban political donations from lobby groups.
They need to remove tax breaks on corporations.
They need to increase taxes for the wealthy.
They need to introduce strict regulations on the financial system.
They need to de-privatize the health care system.
urcritic 3 months ago 4
@Event762 "What the hell do they really want?"
As the propaganda machine runs at full throttle it´s difficult to figure out.
I´m pro Occupy because those who caused the crash the banking CEO through their reckless invention of bogus financial instruments are still in office as if nothing happend. They infiltrated the various oversight bodies through intense lobbying. It´s the interests who drive government and i think "urcritic" sums it up (other comment here)...
RegioLunar 3 months ago 2