Reply #42: I'm not saying give up specific goals.

[GliderGuider]

One can have both short and long-range objectives at the same time, right?

I'm just cautioning us not to mistakenly think that our pet short-term goals define the deeper message of movement. The message of this movement is far greater than any of the goals it may or may not achieve. OWS is part of the maturing process of humanity. To grow up we have to accomplish a lot of specific things, like overcoming obstacles and enemies with the help of friends and the occasional sorcerer. Just like Joseph Campbell described the Hero's Journey, but on a planet-wide, species-wide scale.

Yes, I really think OWS has the potential to be that big. But it will only become that big if we think of it that way and nurture that potential through all our actions, whether their objectives are short, medium or long term.