I have not heard Occupy being given due props for these huge wins around the country.

[big bird is risen.]

This was all about the 99% rising up. We need to continue to do so.

[SidDithers]

1. I thought Occupy was non-partisan...

Sid

[redqueen]

2. Maybe because a lot of them wouldn't shut up about how there's no difference between Dems and Reps

and were busy pushing libertarian bullcrap.

Just a guess.

[HooptieWagon]

3. The occupiers I know ended up supporting Johnson or Stein.

Not to discredit what Occupy contributed to the discourse, but when it comes down to it they viewed Obama as part of the Wall St establishment, and didn't support him in measurable amounts. And now you're trying to give credit to Occupy for Obama's victory? That's like jumping on the Giant's bandwagon the day AFTER they win the World Series.

[marions ghost]

4. I will give Occupy due props

for standing against the exploitation by the 1% -- and for being willing to put themselves on the line against economic/social tyranny. Inspirational to many.

I think they HAVE contributed to this win, especially in energizing the young but also in just being a voice for something OTHER than the insanity we find ourselves in. And even with Obama president, we are still polarized and in danger of being further exploited by the 1% wherever they CAN do it. And we know these forces will only be arming themselves for future political battles against us. Our system is shaky at best.

Occupy is community where there was none. It matters.