The movement is leaderless centered upon the statement: "the one thing we all have in common is that We Are The 99% that will no longer tolerate the greed and corruption of the 1%." It is most fascinating to note that the protests have brought together people of different political and economical positions across the spectrum; political independents, conservatives, moderates, libertarians, anarchists, socialists, communists, social-democrats, and liberals.This is a quote from Zac Goldsteins blog, or "The Other Zac". To be honest, i dont really understand these movements that have been going on every where. I understand that they want to end the influence that money has over representatives in Washington. I understand they want to end government corruption and the influence big buisness has on laws and policies. However i dont understand how these protests will reach these demands.
I believe a revolution is necessary and i encourage one but when the revolters aren't yet sure what they want it makes the task of revolution difficult. I think the first thing the protesters should do is get organized. A big body of protesters can be effective but not when one side focuses on demands to help the unequal distribution of wealth and the other is just there to be there and isnt really sure whats going on. I think a reason these protests arent as effective as they can be is because half of the people there are just attracted by the loud sounds and the big masses of people. If people where more educated on the problem they would be more useful in fighting the problem.
While I agree that the demonstrations and protests of the Occupy Movement need to become centralized and organized, the movement should still remain leaderless. This is key in representing all people across the United States.
ReplyDeleteYou should come down and check it out...I don't see too many people who appear to be there just for the crowds. Obviously I'm no mind-reader, but it appears pretty clearly to me that folks are there having conversations and teaching one another about the (many, many) issues at stake.
ReplyDeleteHere's a pretty good rundown:
http://www.businessinsider.com/what-wall-street-protesters-are-so-angry-about-2011-10?op=1