people. Here on DU eg, threads about them dropped pretty quickly a few weeks ago.
What made it a success was, as you pointed out, the broad number of organizations who came together and the action they took to demonstrate what it would mean if they passed.
Regarding Wall Street. I think polls show that the bailouts were extremely unpopular also, and if you recall, there was a huge effort to stop the last one, which worked initially. Congress voted against it. We thought we won.
But, it was brought back for another vote and that time, it passed. We found out later why, Congress was threatened, according to Rep. Miller I believe, they were told that if they did not pass it there would be 'martial law'. When asked who made that threat, he said it was Henry Paulsen.
I think 'Wall Street Corruption' works for most people now. Then a huge campaign to pressure the US Attorneys, and it does seem to be working as at least 13 of them have now refused to make deals with the banks, to go ahead and start investigations.
The other action now in progress is to get an amendment to end Corporate Personhood. It is gathering support. Members of Congress are on board also. So imo, it is during election season when these issues need to be raised, once they are elected they seem to relax for a while.
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