Seeking Euros, I understand exactly what you are saying, I felt the same way. I was at Westlake every Sat. in Oct. and Nov., then I felt Occupy Seattle was going off the rails. I withdrew. A couple of weeks ago, I read that Occupiers were going to do a Q&A at the West Seattle Library; this would be my opportunity to speak my mind. I went to the meeting, stated “I felt the movement was off the rails” and why. OS agreed there were some issues, and suggested that I join a work group, that focused on specific issues. There was a woman in the group who said she felt the same as I did, and decided to join the work group “Get Money Out Of Politics” (FYI there were about 40 West Seattleites present). Since money in politics is my focus in the Occupy Movement, I went to the meeting last Sunday. To my surprise there were about 40 people, the vast majority was middle class baby boomers. It was very educational, these people are engaged!
Redblack, I agree that there should be a cap on all contributions, $100, $500, $1,000??
Kootchman, you asked, how is the movement going? (I think I heard a little sarcasm in your typing ; ) The movement is only 4 months old, it’s very fluid, but spring is around the corner, I think you will see it’s supporters and activity increase. Until there are serious changes in our country, I don’t think you will see OWS/OS stepping down. The movement doesn’t have all the answers, but it sure has a lot of questions that has most of us thinking, “how can we make things better”. Also, you have to give them credit for doing SOMETHING. Before Occupy, many of us (myself included, just sat back and thought/said “ ‘THEY’ better do something to fix this country.”
Job mentioned that the movement has started people talking, and you can’t deny that. People are pissed and demanding change. I don’t agree with some of OWS/OS’s idea’s, but I feel I have to look past some of the juvenile behavior/statements, and watch it evolve and support it.
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