Prediction: The May 1st "general strike" is going to be an enormous flop.

[WinniSkipper]

301. No, not the OPD

I am not sure they are trying to impress the OPD

Chron, Merc, TV - all of the press focuses on the negative. And the impression that is left is negative. Whether the vandals are part of Occupy or not - that is the impression that is left.

And it is left there because of the organization of Occupy. Not the ideals of Occupy.

If you want to play on the big stage, you need to have control of your message. Control of your message also means that a spokesman for Occupy is front and center - saying "this is not what we are about".

I think what pro-Occupy people fail to realize is that those of us who are critical of Occupy are not against the message. I am not opposed to a linear structure like Occupy has, if that is what they want. I would't want it for a group I was part of, because it is ineffectual. But if you have it - you live with the consequences.

But it can't be both ways. If you have a linear structure, and no public leaders, don't be surprised when you message is lost (due to Black Bloc) or a rival organization pops up (99% Spring)

And I always love the "some say" line. How about this - it is my opinion that the coverage of Occupy has been anything less than flattering, even here in the Bay Area. "Joe Average" is not going to be jumping on their bandwagon