http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occupy_Wall_Streethttps://occupywallst.org/Quote:
Occupy Wall Street is an ongoing demonstration[3] opposing corruptive corporate influence over U.S. politics, the monied corruption of democracy[4] and a lack of legal repercussions over the global financial crisis.
The aim of the demonstration is to begin a sustained occupation of Wall Street, the financial district of New York City, to protest perceived corporate greed and social inequality. Organizers intend for the occupation to last "as long as it takes to meet our demands." Demands are in the process of being negotiated and developed.
By October 1, similar demonstrations were held in Washington, Los Angeles, Boston and Portland, Maine.
I like some of the ideas behind it, but the agenda/demands aren't very clearly defined.
Quote:
The protest has been criticized for its lack of focus and actionable agenda. In an article that was critical of the protesters, Ginia Bellafante wrote in The New York Times: "The group’s lack of cohesion and its apparent wish to pantomime progressivism rather than practice it knowledgably is unsettling in the face of the challenges so many of its generation face — finding work, repaying student loans, figuring out ways to finish college when money has run out."
Perhaps I'm too skeptical, but I doubt this protest will turn into any meaningful change, though it spreading to other cities is interesting. Corruption in a the upper class / government is impossible to root out at this point (yeah yeah, "see sig" I know, Aestu).
Thoughts?
