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In reply to the discussion: To those who dislike #Occupy, or consider disliking it due to anything you may call impolite [View all]i_sometimes
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And no, what happened then will not happen now. Third parties, fourth, even fifth, transformations, conventions, etc that took place then? We can't do that now, if so how?
Look at the shit you get if you even mention third party here at DU.
I have to disagree with you, OWS is something I liken to the Rainbow Family (who will be actively involved come spring), in that forgiveness is better than asking for permission.
And frankly, I don't have 25 years to see change, nor does my 8 year old.
It was enlightening to know about the violence these abolitionist groups met with at their gatherings and conventions. The shutting down of free speech, the hangings, the burning and looting.
No, not much has changed but the ability to change.
Thanks for taking the time, I did learn a few things. :hugs:
Oh, not to say I will not bother in getting better people into office locally, I will, it is a start. But at a National level, no.