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In reply to the discussion: Let's Not Forget OWS... [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)expected. The vast majority of members of the movement never camped out. Most could not, they have kids, elderly parents to take care of, jobs etc. The plan was to have a public physical 'presence' not to have the entire movement camped out. It was meant to be symbolic, 'we are not leaving until we get your attention'.
The smallest part of the membership were camped out, but they were supported with food, donations, constant contact by thousands who were not physically there. When they needed to have crowds, such as when Bloomberg was going to raid the camp in the early morning hours, thousands showed up to prevent it at short notice.
Iow, the camps were just the visible reminder that a movement was emerging and growing and not going away.