10-10-2011, 04:45 PM
What's interesting to note re $tevie's post above, is that I have seen and heard quite a few RON Paul supporters at the Occupy movements (this is not going to be on your cable news shows), so it's kind of ironic that his son would say something so boneheaded.
I do wish the #OWS participants had better "optics," however, and that more "real Americans" would show up (or be shown on TV more).
Many of the issues they bring up should really resonate with Americans of all political stripes. A lot of their grievances are the same as the Tea Parties: stagnant wages, taxes we pay that go for bailouts and bonuses instead of more productive uses, limited opportunity for those not born with silver spoons in their mouths.
But, as usual from establishment figures, it's the old "divide-and-conquer" strategy. You'll notice a good number of high-profile Dems condemning/dismissing the movement as well.
I do wish the #OWS participants had better "optics," however, and that more "real Americans" would show up (or be shown on TV more).
Many of the issues they bring up should really resonate with Americans of all political stripes. A lot of their grievances are the same as the Tea Parties: stagnant wages, taxes we pay that go for bailouts and bonuses instead of more productive uses, limited opportunity for those not born with silver spoons in their mouths.
But, as usual from establishment figures, it's the old "divide-and-conquer" strategy. You'll notice a good number of high-profile Dems condemning/dismissing the movement as well.