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No it's not. You're talking about one person. The protesters themselves are not limited to one political party, they are Republicans and Democrats. So really, if your argument was "a guy who coined the term OWS wants to start a political party", it would be "dead on", but making the blanket statement that every single person involved in this movement isn't apolitical is far from reality.
My argument is dead on.
Originally posted by thejlxc
reply to post by 547000
I understand why you feel that way. Considering the state of things, give people options that can bring about a change, other than a universal "NO MORE!"? Please. We can't vote, we can't live without paying someone (property tax, something), we can't do anything. People are waking up to that.
I fear nothing more than the coming horror of a police state, and I know this only helps those plans, but somebody has to voice the Truth.
"We're Screwed"
Originally posted by TupacShakur
reply to post by radosta
You're talking about the Fed, I'm not talking about that. I'm simply talking about a loosening of regulations that began when Reagan was in office. The lack of regulations allowed risky, reckless business practices that clearly would fail in the long run and screw over millions. There is no conceivable way that regulating the big banks even less would have even remotely helped to prevent the financial collapse, in fact it would have done the exact opposite.
Learn your history. You are making the same argument that "the 99%" made in 1913 when they supported the creation of the Federal Reserve. The expansion of federal powers has only buttressed the apparatus of control for the banking/finance industry and created the infrastructure for the web of corporate power. All institutions based on central management feed and help each other. If you want to strike a blow against the banks (and corrupt politicians), support the shrinking of federal power.
Bankers used their money to get into positions of government. The puppet politicians appointed them to positions of power such as Secretary of Treasury, and from there they helped to craft the legislation that allowed them to legally do those irresponsible business practices. They rigged the system from within so that the government would loosen their grip, and they could make incredible amounts of profit through shady business practices. An even further lack of regulations would allow them to do what they want to to a higher degree. That is retarded.edit on 16-11-2011 by TupacShakur because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Snoopy1978
I have been to the ows and have seen, first hand, the variety of people from all walks of life that yearn for true change. I dont need an ats propagandist to see the truth. It's not about left or right, it's about going forward! Revolution is an excellent way to put this. Thank you, OP.
Originally posted by TupacShakur
reply to post by radosta
I don't know where you're getting the misconception that stricter regulations on behemoth banking industries correlates with a removal of American liberties. I just want stricter regulations on big banks, not an overall bigger, more controlling government in all sectors. I'm talking about this one sector, because a lack of regulations in this specific area causes big problems.