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Fri Nov-04-11 10:16 AM
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| 56. So, what has changed? |
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You got a bunch of people roaming around with no direction or leader or goal! And winter is a comin! Just sayin.
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| -Uh Oh... The Sleeping Giant Has Woken Up |
BeFree |
Nov-03-11 06:46 PM |
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Yep |
EC |
Nov-03-11 06:49 PM |
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We the People have to take matters into our own hands |
fascisthunter |
Nov-03-11 06:52 PM |
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Yep, that's how this country was founded, none asked pretty please and got |
RKP5637 |
Nov-03-11 06:56 PM |
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In very large part, it was the message of one single man that |
humblebum |
Nov-03-11 07:07 PM |
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We need that period of history again. I'm wondering if a singular leader will |
RKP5637 |
Nov-03-11 07:17 PM |
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Paine was certainly not considered a leader before Common Sense, |
humblebum |
Nov-03-11 07:29 PM |
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It always intrigues me how in time one says/writes the right thing at the right time and it |
RKP5637 |
Nov-03-11 07:38 PM |
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OWS is deliberately leaderless |
MedleyMisty |
Nov-03-11 07:42 PM |
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I hope so, I really do. I don't like a hierarchal environment because often it's |
RKP5637 |
Nov-03-11 08:06 PM |
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Perhaps you're thinking of the quote from Pres. Eisenhower, a republican of the old school. |
bigmonkey |
Nov-05-11 03:09 PM |
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Yes, that is it!!! Thanks!!! n/t |
RKP5637 |
Nov-05-11 07:42 PM |
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This would make a good OP, because you make a major point |
bleever |
Nov-03-11 08:26 PM |
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True - OWS is deliberately non-hierarchical and anti-authoritarian, |
Raksha |
Nov-03-11 11:24 PM |
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Brilliant post! |
Fantastic Anarchist |
Nov-04-11 08:58 AM |
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It is a pointless demonstration of the expression of the self interests of those involved. |
Major Hogwash |
Nov-04-11 09:14 AM |
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Huh? |
The Doctor. |
Nov-04-11 05:37 PM |
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Vague? Seems crystal clear |
Autumn |
Nov-05-11 03:20 PM |
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leaderless is harder to attack-OWS as it is is one of the few political forces/entities the last 20 |
certainot |
Nov-04-11 10:22 AM |
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My high school English teacher quoted McLuhan at length. |
RedCloud |
Nov-04-11 10:47 AM |
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Well Said MedleyMisty ! |
RainbowSuperfund |
Nov-04-11 11:15 AM |
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This would make a great OP Medley Misty! |
BrendaBrick |
Nov-04-11 12:55 PM |
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Excellent post, you should make it an OP. |
sabrina 1 |
Nov-04-11 01:07 PM |
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Excellent post. If you haven't already, please make this an OP. |
myrna minx |
Nov-04-11 01:31 PM |
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Great observations. nt |
Gin Blossom |
Nov-04-11 04:03 PM |
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Great post! nt |
flying rabbit |
Nov-04-11 07:54 PM |
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ANd I am inthe middle of the Generation............... |
rucognizant |
Nov-07-11 07:07 PM |
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It is that period of history again. There will be many leaders, not just one. |
Raksha |
Nov-03-11 11:14 PM |
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and all three were gunned down by fascists |
reggie the dog |
Nov-04-11 03:08 AM |
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I think we're better off if we need leaders less. |
bigmonkey |
Nov-04-11 09:07 PM |
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Yep, Plz see my reply #23. Thx. n/t |
RKP5637 |
Nov-05-11 09:41 AM |
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I luve me some myth. (not blaming you, foundational myths...) |
nadinbrzezinski |
Nov-03-11 11:23 PM |
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I did not say that Paine was the only one. I said his contribution was |
humblebum |
Nov-04-11 09:35 AM |
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Happy Hunting!! |
BeFree |
Nov-03-11 06:59 PM |
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Thank You.. |
fascisthunter |
Nov-03-11 07:17 PM |
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I am afraid we are outmanned and outgunned |
Pigheaded |
Nov-03-11 07:30 PM |
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I and Many Others Know Different |
fascisthunter |
Nov-03-11 07:36 PM |
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No...but thanks for your concern. |
RagAss |
Nov-03-11 08:13 PM |
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I'm not clear what you mean. |
kenfrequed |
Nov-04-11 09:05 AM |
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The power of governance means exercising the powers of law and the administration of justice |
leveymg |
Nov-04-11 12:17 PM |
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TPTB are beginning to realize that they're pushing the limits of "The consent of the governed" n/t |
lumberjack_jeff |
Nov-04-11 06:25 PM |
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The Sleeper Has Awaken! |
Exultant Democracy |
Nov-03-11 06:55 PM |
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dammit! |
SixthSense |
Nov-04-11 06:51 AM |
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The people had to see the results |
sabrina 1 |
Nov-03-11 07:05 PM |
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You really hit the nail on the head for me. During the Bush years I survived |
RKP5637 |
Nov-03-11 07:23 PM |
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Solution to the Corp $$? |
BeFree |
Nov-03-11 07:38 PM |
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Yep, what we always have to keep in mind is there are millions and millions |
RKP5637 |
Nov-03-11 07:43 PM |
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It's the people VS the corporation. The people have started to rise up |
sarcasmo |
Nov-03-11 08:36 PM |
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That's what the catalyst was for me. |
Raksha |
Nov-03-11 11:31 PM |
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I am a bit worried about the trash and violence |
Pigheaded |
Nov-03-11 07:25 PM |
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Yeah |
BeFree |
Nov-03-11 07:34 PM |
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!!! |
Ron Green |
Nov-03-11 07:55 PM |
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Your 'concern' is duly noted |
lunatica |
Nov-03-11 07:35 PM |
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One always has to be aware of highly paid provocateurs. Looking at Oakland last night I |
RKP5637 |
Nov-03-11 07:47 PM |
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Prawns are underwater (like the houses of millions of US citizens). |
Kaleko |
Nov-03-11 08:11 PM |
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No need to be worried. There is no violence, until the cops get |
sabrina 1 |
Nov-03-11 11:33 PM |
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Just a quick clarification: |
MilesColtrane |
Nov-05-11 04:07 PM |
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Throughout the campaign ... |
butterfly77 |
Nov-03-11 08:37 PM |
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Sorry, Obama himself is responsible for his own actions. |
sabrina 1 |
Nov-03-11 11:51 PM |
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Evan Bayh |
kenfrequed |
Nov-04-11 09:09 AM |
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Did Obama ever once shoot over the bow of the Blue Dogs or take his case to the people? |
leveymg |
Nov-04-11 12:21 PM |
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No... |
kenfrequed |
Nov-04-11 12:54 PM |
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It spoke volumes when Obama appointed Rahm Emanuel to be |
truedelphi |
Nov-04-11 07:22 PM |
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DIdn't Obama say something once about making him do the right thing? |
saras |
Nov-03-11 08:39 PM |
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exactly |
SemperEadem |
Nov-04-11 08:13 AM |
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We are the ones we've been waiting for. |
Firebrand Gary |
Nov-03-11 10:56 PM |
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''....the abuse of power was continuing unabated...'' |
DeSwiss |
Nov-03-11 10:57 PM |
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Ok that is a nice mini. |
nadinbrzezinski |
Nov-03-11 11:24 PM |
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Franklin D. Roosevelt 1938, message to Congress |
Jim_Shorts |
Nov-03-11 11:56 PM |
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And it's not just one nation ... |
Fantastic Anarchist |
Nov-04-11 09:26 AM |
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good point - money moves. |
xxqqqzme |
Nov-04-11 11:33 AM |
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If there were a Hell, there would be a special place |
socialist_n_TN |
Nov-04-11 06:32 PM |
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Excellent explanation for this phenomenon. |
Enthusiast |
Nov-04-11 02:19 AM |
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To be fair, Obama always said WE are the change--not HE |
catbyte |
Nov-04-11 07:56 AM |
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Exactly! |
peace13 |
Nov-04-11 08:27 AM |
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You mean we actually have to do something? |
JTFrog |
Nov-04-11 08:35 AM |
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He's right - he's in a position where he works for the powerful |
TBF |
Nov-04-11 09:16 AM |
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TRUE!! And we ARE!! n/t |
Duval |
Nov-04-11 10:53 AM |
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Indeed. He himself has said he can't do it alone. |
UrbScotty |
Nov-04-11 06:23 PM |
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K&R |
closeupready |
Nov-04-11 09:20 AM |
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Speaking Of Abuse Of Power |
DallasNE |
Nov-04-11 10:03 AM |
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So, what has changed? |
Butch350 |
Nov-04-11 10:16 AM |
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it's annoyed, informed and scared the shit out of people like you |
fascisthunter |
Nov-04-11 10:55 AM |
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The Occupy Movement gives new meaning to the phrase "Be the |
coalition_unwilling |
Nov-04-11 11:00 AM |
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I think you got it, there. Paradigm shift. |
stubtoe |
Nov-04-11 11:07 AM |
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In spite of the rhetoric, it remains to be seen whether or not this president will... |
polichick |
Nov-04-11 11:16 AM |
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I think we've seen who this President, indeed, stands with. |
leveymg |
Nov-04-11 12:23 PM |
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Yes, I suspect that those are his true colors - and *hope* they're not. |
polichick |
Nov-05-11 12:34 PM |
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Obama's benefiting the 1% certainly woke up the 99% -- !!! |
defendandprotect |
Nov-04-11 01:23 PM |
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Kicked and recommended. |
Uncle Joe |
Nov-04-11 01:35 PM |
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EXACTLY! |
WiffenPoof |
Nov-04-11 01:47 PM |
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Good Rant |
concord |
Nov-04-11 03:24 PM |
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"Fired up and ready to go!" |
WheelWalker |
Nov-04-11 02:25 PM |
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"Fired up and ready to glow"? |
MilesColtrane |
Nov-05-11 04:17 PM |
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Key word ON HIS OWN. saddle up unlock and load... |
PatrynXX |
Nov-04-11 03:15 PM |
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Just heard about our local occupy movement on the radio. When the |
Cleita |
Nov-04-11 03:23 PM |
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If the "giant" doesn't become a viable political and media force, it will be slain. Marching won't |
RBInMaine |
Nov-04-11 04:19 PM |
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The 1% / 99% meme or frame is being taken up and used in many places |
Ghost Dog |
Nov-04-11 05:52 PM |
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uh, what? |
Skittles |
Nov-04-11 06:13 PM |
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No, not THE people - SOME people decided to get up... |
Imajika |
Nov-04-11 07:35 PM |
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Kick |
Bryn |
Nov-09-11 06:11 PM |
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Turned out pretty good |
BeFree |
Nov-09-11 06:23 PM |
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