[Vision2020] Let's talk about OccupyWherever

[Paul Rumelhart]

On 11/06/2011 10:16 AM, Tom Hansen wrote:
> Paul Rumelhart stated:
>
> "However, there is a lot about this movement that I don't like, 
> either.  They are too unorganized.  They are showing a fine 
> demonstration of frustration, but they are not making use of their 
> current status to try to force any kind of change."
>
> The main reason (if not the ONLY reason), Mr. Rumelhart, that the 
> "Occupy" movement is unorganized is because it is a true grassroots 
> movement, much MUCH more grassroots than the Tea Party "origin".

I agree they are grassroots.  I'm not that familiar with the origins of 
the Tea Party movement.  How did they start, if not through grassroots?  
By the way, feel free to call me "Paul" if you wish.

>
> Paul Rumelhart goes on to suggest . . .
>
> "I would like them to change their targets a little bit.  Currently, 
> they are targeting the 1% blindly, solely on the fact that they are 
> doing better than everyone else."
>
> Huh?  That certainly is not my understanding.  It is my impression 
> that the 99-percenters are asking the question . . .
>
> Why should tax cuts/breaks be given to unimaginably filthy rich 
> Corporate America (especially those that were bailed out at the end of 
> the Bush administration) at the cost of programs that benefit 
> middle-income and low-income Americans?

Certainly, taxes is one topic that has come up.  It's one of many, 
though.  I just think they are squandering a grand opportunity to make 
use of their situation and come together on a handful of issues.  What 
they want should be crystal clear by now.

>
> Perhaps this will help explain . . .
>
> Idaho Public Television's "Dialogue" episode on "Occupy Idaho"
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6VGkRkJOYw

I've seen a little of this.  I'll try to get the time to watch the rest 
soon.

Paul

>
> Seeya round town, Moscow.
>
> Tom Hansen
> Moscow, Idaho
>
> "Honest and true,
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