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rhett o rick

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16. By 2008 most of the public decided we were in trouble.

Wed Apr 11, 2012, 12:29 AM

Apr 2012

Obama got elected by many that hoped, even expected things to change dramatically. However, very little change happened because either Pres Obama couldnt fix them do to Republican obstructionism, or because Pres Obama didnt want to fix them, like Patriot Act, domestic spying and indefinite detention.

By 2010, people realized that the dream of change from withing the "SYSTEM" was a fallacy. I think it is evident that Occupy is made up of progressives, but 76% classify themselves as Independents. IMO they recognize that the Democratic Party has been co-opted by the corporate oligarchs. Of course not near as bad as the Republicans but co-opted all the same.

Working within the system is always good but Spring is coming, time to Occupy something.

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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

I'd size it up that way... MrMickeysMom Apr 2012 #18

Then there's the JOBS Act Obama just signed Oilwellian Apr 2012 #19