Occupy Wall Street - Page 9

ASTalumna06 · #1 10-29-2011, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by *winter*

There's SNOW out there this morning!!!!!

In NYC, they're only expecting a couple inches, although it looks A MESS here in Jersey, and we could get up to 12'. Occupy Boston might also see a few people running for shelter, and I haven't heard much about an Occupy Pittsburgh movement, but if there is one, there might not be many people left after today.

We'll have to see how the weather affects the protestors. As has already been said, some of these people do have jobs, and homes, and they can go back to them at any time, leaving the OWS movement behind.

I'll be interested to see the possible drop in population out on the streets of the northern cities over the next couple of months.

Kevin · #2 10-29-2011, 09:08 AM

I work in downtown OKC, but have mostly been able to avoid the protests. From the few times I've driven by, I've seen a bunch of tents, but not so many people.

DrPhil · #3 11-01-2011, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by NewsOne Article

Occupy Harlem: The Occupy Movement Is Not A “White Thing”

The Occupy Wall St. movement moved from Zuccotti Park in downtown Manhattan to Harlem on Friday, as more than 100 people, mostly Black and Latino, gathered for the first meeting of what is now being dubbed “Occupy Harlem.”

The face of the movement has remained largely white as protests have spread to different cities across the nation, causing some to criticize the movements perceived racial implications. But as momentum builds, more people of color are getting involved.

http://newsone.com/nation/newsonesta...mcamp=EMC-CVNL

Hello, Dr. Cornel West.

AOII Angel · #4 11-02-2011, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by DrPhil

http://newsone.com/nation/newsonesta...mcamp=EMC-CVNL

Hello, Dr. Cornel West.

I read this today and thought of you. There was an interesting quote about this not being a "white thing".

DrPhil · #5 11-02-2011, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by AOII Angel

I read this today and thought of you. There was an interesting quote about this not being a "white thing".

I agree that the purpose behind this movement is not a "white thing."

General comment and not a response to AOII Angel/

However, I consider outcome/application to be more important than intent/purpose. It is no coincidence that Occupy has been a predominantly "white thing." There is minimal racial and ethnic diversity in most cities where there is an Occupy. Also, the Occupiers who have been "the voice" of this movement and who are considered "leaders" are not racial and ethnic minorities. People pretending that this racial makeup is a mere coincidence and race does not matter is one reason why Occupy Harlem is necessary.

AOII Angel · #6 11-02-2011, 09:57 AM

I agree. That is what I found interesting about the article I read. It was on HP. After the discussions her on GC, I thought, "Aha...this has been on someone else's mind other than Dr. Phil."

ETA: HP article:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/31/occupy-harlem-organizers-_n_1067790.html

"Occupy Wall Street is not a quote-unquote white thing. It is a white thing that the 1 percent and the bankers are representing white oligarchy and white plutocrats for the most part," Bailey said. "But this is an organic movement from the bottom up. Now we have to take advantage, seize the time and the moment ... and it is time that we become part of this landscape so we can begin to highlight our issues."

amanda6035 · #7 11-02-2011, 01:26 PM

I did a thread search to see if someone already mentioned this, but I didn't find anything.....

http://www.daveramsey.com/newsletter...cnl_13#feature

"A lot of people on Twitter are saying I totally agree with the Occupy Wall Street (OWS) demands and goals. The only problem is that I have no idea what their demands and goals are. And neither does anyone else. If all you ever do is stomp around, yell and hold up signs protesting a million different things, sure you'll get some attention, but over time, you'll just look foolish. You end up coming across like a three-year-old having a temper tantrum.

This is what's happening to the OWS movement. They're being discredited because no one has stepped forward and really stated what it is they're after. The whole group is coming across like a bunch of jacked-up, jobless, wannabe hippies. That's not going to change anything in this country. You've got to state your goals clearly if you want to accomplish something."

Yeah, spot on. The article continues with 4 goals worth mentioning.

PiKA2001 · #8 11-02-2011, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by amanda6035

I did a thread search to see if someone already mentioned this, but I didn't find anything.....

http://www.daveramsey.com/newsletter...cnl_13#feature

"A lot of people on Twitter are saying I totally agree with the Occupy Wall Street (OWS) demands and goals. The only problem is that I have no idea what their demands and goals are. And neither does anyone else. If all you ever do is stomp around, yell and hold up signs protesting a million different things, sure you'll get some attention, but over time, you'll just look foolish. You end up coming across like a three-year-old having a temper tantrum.

This is what's happening to the OWS movement. They're being discredited because no one has stepped forward and really stated what it is they're after. The whole group is coming across like a bunch of jacked-up, jobless, wannabe hippies. That's not going to change anything in this country. You've got to state your goals clearly if you want to accomplish something."

Yeah, spot on. The article continues with 4 goals worth mentioning.

I just want to say that Dave Ramsey is awesome.

amanda6035 · #9 11-02-2011, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by PiKA2001

I just want to say that Dave Ramsey is awesome.

Uh, Yeeeah. I just wish I had known about him 10 years ago before I did stupid with $0s on the end.....

PSKsilver · #10 11-10-2011, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by amanda6035

I did a thread search to see if someone already mentioned this, but I didn't find anything.....

http://www.daveramsey.com/newsletter...cnl_13#feature

"A lot of people on Twitter are saying I totally agree with the Occupy Wall Street (OWS) demands and goals. The only problem is that I have no idea what their demands and goals are. And neither does anyone else. If all you ever do is stomp around, yell and hold up signs protesting a million different things, sure you'll get some attention, but over time, you'll just look foolish. You end up coming across like a three-year-old having a temper tantrum.

This is what's happening to the OWS movement. They're being discredited because no one has stepped forward and really stated what it is they're after. The whole group is coming across like a bunch of jacked-up, jobless, wannabe hippies. That's not going to change anything in this country. You've got to state your goals clearly if you want to accomplish something."

Yeah, spot on. The article continues with 4 goals worth mentioning.

Thanks for sharing this amanda6035.

I really enjoyed the last two goals that Dave mentioned, the "Wall Street is Evil" and "Wealth Redistribution."

I'm not too sure what the Occupy movement is all about (especially here in Milwaukee where it now is happening). What I think it is all about is that the 99% wants some share of what the 1% has. Is that it? I feel ignorant, or confused, or I really don't know what to think. Too much is going into this.