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In reply to the discussion: Zuccotti Park has been re-occupied [View all]hack89
(39,171 posts)75. Everyone at DU are "people sitting on their butts posting on a message board."
Last edited Mon Jun 3, 2013, 10:48 AM - Edit history (2)
so I am not sure as to your point.
"condescending"? Really? These threads drip condescending insults if you dare to question OWS. The entire conversation is permeated with a defensive "if you are not for OWS you are not a true progressive" attitude that is simplistic, insulting and tiresome.
I have no real problem with OWS - while not particularly effective, they do no harm to those issues important to Democrats. That was my only concern with OWS going into last years election but it became clear that they had no effect whatsoever.
My better idea is to elect Democrats. If OWS is willing to do the same then I would welcome them.
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Keep checking, it is world wide and there will be plenty of photos and video from across the world
sabrina 1
Jun 2013
#27
I think he said something on another thread. He seemed supportive on this thread. That is why I
hrmjustin
Jun 2013
#40
Are all these folks "conservadems"? The date is 1/25/13. Go on, guess......
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2013
#65
Then Occupy should be occupying the halls of Congress, not Wall St. Wall St is a symptom, Congress
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2013
#115
Wall St can't pass a law, my dear. On the other hand, Congress can. Put the pressure where it...
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2013
#120
Of course not. Wall St has merely bought and paid for those who do pass legislation n/t
eridani
Jun 2013
#141
Precisely. I, seriously, don't get what they think "Wall St" will do for them? No one seems able..
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2013
#147
Good luck with that. How's that socialism working out in Tennessee? You can't shame Wall St.
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2013
#140
And good luck in Red State Hell, where you're even less effective than you are here.
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2013
#168
So you're another one who's ready to party in the park, just for funzies. I get it. Is there any..
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2013
#176
Tell me just how Obama plans to get anything done? The man can't lead his way out of a paper bag.
Erose999
Jun 2013
#179
Dems had a veto proof "majority" for all of 72 days, so you're as full of crap as I thought.
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2013
#180
This cant be happening. We are constantly being told here that OWS has no organization. So they just
rhett o rick
Jun 2013
#16
But, but I saw one holding a Ron Paul sign once. That nullifies the complete movement.
rhett o rick
Jun 2013
#20
Ron Paul took advantage of the movement. He got some of his supporters involved.
rhett o rick
Jun 2013
#59
Pres. Obama eventually saw the movement for what it truly was. He wasn't trying....
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2013
#63
Nothing against "middle class white kids", but where the hell were they before the housing crisis...
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2013
#99
I think the basic misconception is that they are now, or were ever "on our side". That's a....
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2013
#114
"OWS is fake" to those that desperately want the comfort of authoritarianism.
rhett o rick
Jun 2013
#73
If you believe that, why do you make such an effort to disparage them? If they werent a threat, why
rhett o rick
Jun 2013
#103
I'm so glad you learned a new word "authoritarianism". I'm gonna guess until a couple of days ago,
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2013
#105
You just cant help yourself can you. I have had enough of your ridicule and hatred.
rhett o rick
Jun 2013
#108
I showed that one information about Occupy's Medical Clinic here and asked what her
Bluenorthwest
Jun 2013
#163
Sadly too many conservatives have slithered under our tent. We must kick them out
rhett o rick
Jun 2013
#165
"Kick them out"? I bet you'll go before I will. The party's moved beyond you.
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2013
#169
50,000 people strong won't get shit from CorpMedia, but two teabaggers in lawnchairs gets 24/7 FAUX!
backscatter712
Jun 2013
#64
Another "world", another way of living, is most obviously desperately needed. OCCUPY!
Fire Walk With Me
Jun 2013
#17
You remind me of the nutjobs who listen to rightwing radio and go out and kill abortion providers,
Tarheel_Dem
Jun 2013
#181
If half the goal of struggle is to become stronger, what has Occupy learned in its fight?
Dignitarian
Jun 2013
#43
Really? Considering that most of the occupations around the world took place in winter,
sabrina 1
Jun 2013
#62
Indeed the "Powers" failed, perhaps because they didn't see the incentive...
Eleanors38
Jun 2013
#130
Image is always there. Build up your own or someone else will tear it down...
Eleanors38
Jun 2013
#139
Obama is more of a hindrance than a help at this point. He's not going to stand up to the T-baggers
Erose999
Jun 2013
#174
What has become painfully obvious over the course of the last 2 years, is that OWS has . . .
Major Hogwash
Jun 2013
#72
What is obvious is, much to the discomfort of the haters, OWS isnt going away.
rhett o rick
Jun 2013
#76
Yes, the rich did give a damn. They gave enough of a damn that one of their PR Contractors
sabrina 1
Jun 2013
#88
PR Contractors do not propose multi million dollar smear campaigns against a non existent
sabrina 1
Jun 2013
#90
The public was not ready to see them go. Right Wing Businesses, and if you had actually
sabrina 1
Jun 2013
#92
Read the article if you are able to. It's not a bloodmobile, we have those too.
Bluenorthwest
Jun 2013
#156
I think it's odd that as a democrat you know so little about a movement that the left has
sabrina 1
Jun 2013
#82
They have done far more already than any group identifiying as 'moderate centrists' has
Bluenorthwest
Jun 2013
#94
Maybe they had to break camp to line up to enter the Lottery to get into your free clinic
Bluenorthwest
Jun 2013
#158
It's a joke, kiddo, much like it is joke to brag about a clinic that has to have a lottery
Bluenorthwest
Jun 2013
#162
Rhode Island has had a free clinic since 1999 that is considered a model for the country
hack89
Jun 2013
#97
Yes, we have had one here as well for many decades. It is very busy now we have another.
Bluenorthwest
Jun 2013
#154
There is a monthly Lottery to get on the application list. It's right there at your link.
Bluenorthwest
Jun 2013
#157
Maybe it is a local culture thing? The clinic you guys were waving about as excellent
Bluenorthwest
Jun 2013
#161
Anybody still there? I asked a co-worker who walks through there on a call this morning..
snooper2
Jun 2013
#178