OrionTheWolf -> RE: Boston PD Arrest Dangerous individual at Occupy Boston encampment (12/1/2011 9:00:24 AM)
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It has been shown that trying to follow nthe proper channels just causing political theatre, and everything being bogged down. The method was drastic because how things are require some drastic measures. If we were actually dealing with honest statesmen (generic and not just males), instead of the way our politicians currently are, then the people may trust the government to actually handle things properly. That is not in place though, so the attention of many people must be gained. Politicians work for their own interest, which is to be re-elected and keep the power they have. Corporations want to make the most money, so they want to persuade policy makers. The Extremely wealthy are the ones in charge of those corporations. You add this all together, with how things currently are, and there is no "proper" place to present these things but out in the open. I agree that there are some ridiculous items, in my opinion at least, that have been attached to OWS demands, but there are many that are not. It is those common ground elements where you will see the true mix of people, from different walks of life, different political philosophies, and many that work, not criminals, and really are the average person; they have come together to show their frustration and grievance against the current status quo. That really is the basis of a democracy, and if these people combine together as a voting block, it will be representative of what a republic will be. The founders of this country warned against the polarization that would happen when power elite can ignore being actual servants to the people. quote:
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ORIGINAL: OrionTheWolf Actually the point that the financial institutions combined with our politicians need to be held accountable for a few things is asking for accountability, and not just whining. When your method of asking and your "asking" the wrong people, it becomes whining.
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