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In reply to the discussion: Eight Occupy Wall Street members guilty of trespass [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)12. If you want a starting place as to what crimes were committed, you can read the results
of the two year Bi-Partisan Senate Committee's report on what caused the financial meltdown. They concluded that there was 'evidence of criminal activity' (putting it politely as the Senate often does) and referred it to the DOJ. So far, that is the last we've heard of it, in over a year or more.
As for your request, so long as War Criminals and Economic Criminals go free, as far as I'm concerned, we are a lawless country and that is the attitude that will prevail until the rule of law is restored. So to convict people who are doing their job as citizens is simply laughable considering the massive crimes that are being ignored. It makes a mockery of the judicial system and no one cares anymore about silly little charges like these.
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I agree. But after watching how the Senate treated Dimon last week, I lost all hope.
sabrina 1
Jun 2012
#11
You are correct. We should not use our time investigating fraud, deceit, and corruption on
jtuck004
Jun 2012
#7
If you want a starting place as to what crimes were committed, you can read the results
sabrina 1
Jun 2012
#12
I am like a majority of Americans extremely passionate about corruption on Wall Street
sabrina 1
Jun 2012
#15
Never said they shouldn't be prosecuted. Said they were small, and unimportant, where their
jtuck004
Jun 2012
#17
Being arrested for trespassing on an outdoor lot, with no intent other than peaceful protest,
Eric J in MN
Jun 2012
#22
So, what exactly are the offences that get a free pass since bankers were not prosecuted?
Freddie Stubbs
Jun 2012
#27
I remember the thread on that event when it happened. It exposed the connections of NYC wealth.
freshwest
Jun 2012
#4
Yes. Trinity is worth Billions of dollars. And Desmond Tutu asked them to allow Occupy
Fire Walk With Me
Jun 2012
#6
Trinity had plans to lease it to some business there and didn't want it being used.
freshwest
Jun 2012
#8