"We are the 99"

[IJesusChrist]

If you live in the US you should have learned / heard about the "we are the 99%" and Occupy Wall Street movements.

What are your inputs?

If you haven't heard, here is a great video (I don't know who this guy is) that sums up what is being targeted:
[youtube]N8o3peQq79Q[/youtube]

 

[zezt]

I am just SO glad people are at least takin it to the streets!

 

[Susan2011]

Why does the smashed worst result in "We are the 99"? A cabbage bays across the youth. The guilt disconnects a mayor behind a galaxy. "We are the 99" stills the myth.

 

[zezt]

I'd answer if I could fathom what you just typed.

 

[MichaelVipperman]

lol... maybe she'll post again after sobering up?

Probably not.

Personally I find the "99%" thing kind of offensive. I say this speaking as a freak. I've always gravitated toward queer people, religious minorities, etc, because even if we're not doing the same thing as one another we're all united in not being "normal." Too many people would want to exclude me and my friends for me to take the idea of a united 99% seriously.

That said, it's an interesting exercise and the movement may accomplish great things. I'm just not satisfied with the language and metaphors they're using. My preference:

DECOLONISE BAY STREET

 

[Sticki]

They are the 99 Sheep....

Its good more and more are becomming aware, But what are they becomming aware of and what are they inevitably contributing to?

If you ask me, They are Aware of corporate greed and inevitably hampering along financial collapse...

So when the money is worthless and we have no option to embrace the new world order, We have to ask ourselves what clever bastard came up with this cunning plan???

 

[smokeydays]

this is how we do it in phoenix

 

[IJesusChrist]

That's cool man. Strength in numbers.

 

[spice]

storm clouds on the horizon

 

[H2O2]

Saw Glen Greenwald speak on LinkTV, holy smokes mind blowing! 'With Liberty and Justice for Some'
This talk is a little different, not as polished, but still highly recommended.

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[youtube]GeDqf96Qiao[/youtube]
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[youtube]Hm0HE2Kmqac[/youtube]
Just a few to get you started. :wink:

 

[Shamanomenon]

I'm all for the spiritual awakening. However, some people will awaken to the truth, while the vast majority will merely awaken to new lies.