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In reply to the discussion: OWS isn't a Relevant Movement to Change Society and May Hurt Us More then It Helps Us [View all]Bonobo
(29,257 posts)But it's really just speculation -albeit on the mark I think.
"What I can't figure out, is why anyone would seek to diminish and belittle OWS's incredible accomplishments, much less ignore it all together. "
I think the reason is that if you accept the truth of what this movement is pointing out, then you must also question a lot of assumptions about one's own life, comfort level and actions in a scary way.
Simple answer is that it "rocks people's worlds" too much. It shakes too much faith. Removing the blinders sounds good unless you have sensitive eyes that water easily. Some truths are too unsettling and threatening --such as that you live in a country that is equivalent to the Titanic and the 1% are not just taking the lifeboats, they are shoving your bodies into the ocean to use as floatation devices.