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WiffenPoof

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12. Thank you...

Tue Apr 10, 2012, 11:58 PM

Apr 2012

I accept and partially agree with the notion that Occupy would have come about regardless of President Obama's campaign promises. But let me add this...

I think that you will agree that making promises with regard to Wall Street raised expectation. Raising expectations (IMO) can bring about impatience when those expectations are not met. While I agree with you that it would have happened anyway, I also believe that it came about when it did at least partially because expectations were rtaised.

Thanks for your thoughtful answer. I appreciate it.

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Simple, Quick Question - RE: Occupy Movement [View all] WiffenPoof Apr 2012 OP

Yes elleng Apr 2012 #1

Thanks for expanding my thinking n/t WiffenPoof Apr 2012 #2

I agree with NYC SKP, elleng Apr 2012 #4

Wow... WiffenPoof Apr 2012 #6

MY opinion, not necessarily that of 'this board.' elleng Apr 2012 #8

"result of the President's failure "? Um, no, not really. NYC_SKP Apr 2012 #3

Good Point... WiffenPoof Apr 2012 #5

If he had never made any promises of any sort, there would still be an Occupy. NYC_SKP Apr 2012 #9

Thank you... WiffenPoof Apr 2012 #12

I can agree that Obama's raising expectations was had an impact... NYC_SKP Apr 2012 #20

By 2008 most of the public decided we were in trouble. rhett o rick Apr 2012 #16

Pretty Much... WiffenPoof Apr 2012 #17

In response to your simple quick question... Raine1967 Apr 2012 #7

Yes and no. Selatius Apr 2012 #10

Excellent Response WiffenPoof Apr 2012 #14

The truth is there is no one reason for the Occupy movement. Lex Apr 2012 #11

It could easily be said that Obama really didn't go after the banksters think Apr 2012 #13

Thanks! Excellent Article N/T WiffenPoof Apr 2012 #15

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