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34. Newspapers in the UK and Belgium indicated yesterday that Occupy shaped the SOTU and the WEF

Wed Jan 25, 2012, 05:01 PM

Jan 2012

in Davos. The belgian paper also had an editorial indicating the (co-opted) union general strike that is planned here does a meager job of channeling the discontent, and has no positive message. They advised lecture of Stephane Hessel, author of "Indignez-vous".

Go, us!

Protesters from Occupy WEF, who have captured international attention by building igloos near the site of the global gathering in Davos, have pulled off another eye-catching stunt. Members of the Occupy movement released balloons carrying a protest banner at the Swiss resort of Davos, where the World Economic Forum summit is taking place. Photograph: Anja Niedringhaus/AP
from the Guardian http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/2012/jan/25/davos-summit-growth-gloom-live#block-20

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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