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morningfog

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15. OWS gave that discontent a face, a message and a frame.

Wed Jan 25, 2012, 12:59 PM

Jan 2012

It most certainly has had an impact on the mainstream political debate. Republicans have been forced to use words such as inequality. Campaign speeches have been disrupted and altered. Romney, especially, has been reactive to OWS. OWS played a significant role in bringing him down in SC.

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MAKE NO MISTAKE-Without OWS-We Would've Heard A VERY Different State Of The Union Speech Last Night! [View all] kpete Jan 2012 OP

No question about it. The dialogue has changed profoundly. annabanana Jan 2012 #1

You are correct. bvar22 Jan 2012 #29

the people in Wisconsin and overseas ignited the spark of OWS and they roguevalley Jan 2012 #39

Like FDR (?) said about liberal acts "Make me do them". SharonAnn Jan 2012 #48

You are not correct. This is the real Obama. And it will only get better. nanabugg Jan 2012 #53

So we used to have the fake Obama? tblue Jan 2012 #78

AMEN!!! And he is taking a stand against regulation and government programs and for the free market! Douglas Carpenter Jan 2012 #80

Thanks, kpete. russspeakeasy Jan 2012 #2

Absolutely No Doubt FreakinDJ Jan 2012 #3

And I wonder where OWS started. tabatha Jan 2012 #4

In Canada... redqueen Jan 2012 #7

yes this is where OWS started 2pooped2pop Jan 2012 #46

The original idea was inspired by Spain's Indignados. The GA, the occupying of public places etc. sabrina 1 Jan 2012 #20

And the Egyptian protests, yes... redqueen Jan 2012 #23

The Egytian protests were inspired by several other factors and revolutionaries, also used by the sabrina 1 Jan 2012 #24

a young man in tunis who set himself on fire and changed the world. roguevalley Jan 2012 #40

Yes, I am well aware of that and was writing about it when the rest of the media sabrina 1 Jan 2012 #52

I wonder where OWS started bvar22 Jan 2012 #30

An EXCELLENT question, tabatha Number23 Jan 2012 #51

Alice Paul and the NWP Occupied the White House for quite awhile, Zorra Jan 2012 #58

Indeed. redqueen Jan 2012 #5

It ProSense Jan 2012 #6

OWS is an independent movement created out of the knowledge that the political system sabrina 1 Jan 2012 #22

I don't think you would've like -- Hell Hath No Fury Jan 2012 #44

Nope. Way too satisfied Jakes Progress Jan 2012 #85

OWS will not be coopted MinervaX Jan 2012 #8

Le Poster bottom line Jan 2012 #26

bottom line kpete Jan 2012 #28

It should also be clear that OWS might not be technically partisan, but its goals are PROGRESSIVE tridim Jan 2012 #9

Really? There are a lot of Ron Paul suporters at OWS MinervaX Jan 2012 #10

That's because they are idiots. tridim Jan 2012 #12

No more callers, we have a winner donheld Jan 2012 #70

Hmmm, well THAT explains all the "Vote Democratic" and Obama 2012" signs at the OWS. bvar22 Jan 2012 #31

That's why I said they're are not technically partisan. tridim Jan 2012 #33

they are global too. OWS is all around the world. Tea bagging? Not so much. roguevalley Jan 2012 #41

OWS's goals are anti-neoliberal. girl gone mad Jan 2012 #59

What you said ggm........... socialist_n_TN Jan 2012 #63

K&R SammyWinstonJack Jan 2012 #11

That's why we call it "of, by & for the people" annabanana Jan 2012 #13

I'm afraid I think that's wishful thinking. At best it's speculation. Donald Ian Rankin Jan 2012 #14

OWS gave that discontent a face, a message and a frame. morningfog Jan 2012 #15

Not to mention Newt peeled Romney apart using Occupy rhetoric. backscatter712 Jan 2012 #17

+1 krawhitham Jan 2012 #21

Newspapers in the UK and Belgium indicated yesterday that Occupy shaped the SOTU and the WEF BelgianMadCow Jan 2012 #34

It's possible to read Obama's previous SOTUs and convince one's self that he's making a nod at OWS, Brickbat Jan 2012 #37

did you hear the speech? 2pooped2pop Jan 2012 #47

Really? Then what is your explanation for the fact-- eridani Jan 2012 #62

Any number of possibilities. Donald Ian Rankin Jan 2012 #65

So it's a very low priority for him unless the 99% are paying more attention? n/t eridani Jan 2012 #71

Absolutely! They have made a difference and I feel things will change dramatically in the future. Lint Head Jan 2012 #16

Heck, even Newt is trying to ride the wave. raouldukelives Jan 2012 #18

I completely agree. OWS is just the right thing to appear when it is the most needed. I am sure Cal33 Jan 2012 #19

a guy inside wall street tweets comments the asshats say: 'I see poor people roguevalley Jan 2012 #42

he will probably lose his job soon too 2pooped2pop Jan 2012 #75

awesome response, my dear one. roguevalley Jan 2012 #83

They have had a significant influence in redirecting the national conversation PA Democrat Jan 2012 #25

I'm glad that folks decided to stand up..... FrenchieCat Jan 2012 #27

Damn right. The 1 percent phrase is part of the dialogue. nt mistertrickster Jan 2012 #32

I agree. Uncle Joe Jan 2012 #35

No doubt slay Jan 2012 #36

Balderdash! Major Hogwash Jan 2012 #38

Obama is just another guy surfing behind the curve. roguevalley Jan 2012 #43

Quietly you don't want to interrupt a group delusion while whistler162 Jan 2012 #45

Did you hear the speech? 2pooped2pop Jan 2012 #49

The Tea Party is an extreme RW group. OWS is an extremely progressive phenomenon. Zorra Jan 2012 #60

Totally agree. OWS has made a huge impact already and there is more to come. DCBob Jan 2012 #50

TOTALLY Agree, You're completely on point! nt Raine Jan 2012 #54

Yes and let us hope that Action lovuian Jan 2012 #55

i am in total agreement before ows income inequality was rarely if ever mentioned in the press arely staircase Jan 2012 #56

Well, yeah, and one thing about "The Speech" last night, bemildred Jan 2012 #57

yes, I am curious 2pooped2pop Jan 2012 #76

I watched Carter's Presidency. bemildred Jan 2012 #84

yep Zorra Jan 2012 #61

And it's still hard to believe that there are some people who think socialist_n_TN Jan 2012 #64

It confuses me 2pooped2pop Jan 2012 #77

Well I work it out this way.......... socialist_n_TN Jan 2012 #81

thank you, that helps 2pooped2pop Jan 2012 #82

Absolutely! pmorlan1 Jan 2012 #66

Some freak pigliCON on Lawrence tried to credit Mr. President with OWS and class warfare bullshit. lonestarnot Jan 2012 #67

K&R Absolutely. The most important lesson for the faithful Jakes Progress Jan 2012 #68

The Prez is listening to fellow Americans and the world goldengyrl Jan 2012 #69

possibly. still, merely rhetorical bread crumbs. KG Jan 2012 #72

k & r n/t ejbr Jan 2012 #73

talk,talk,TALK! DiverDave Jan 2012 #74

Did I hear correctly after the SOTUS that the gop was floating a wiggs Jan 2012 #79