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In reply to the discussion: Prediction: The May 1st "general strike" is going to be an enormous flop. [View all]WinniSkipper
(363 posts)People on DU seem to thing the rest of the world has the same critical thinking abilities that seem to be displayed here. I read here, a lot, and it is usually by people who I disagree with. I enjoy seeing other sides, and possibly changing my opinions on some issues.
That's not the rest of the world. That is not your average voter. That's not "Joe Average". Let me ask you this - who is Occupy trying to reach? Who are they trying to convince?
Horizontal organizations work when qualified people are empowered in the right way. That's not Occupy.
And you sort of make my point for me. If the media is an issue - be prepared to deal with it. Occupy is not prepared, has not been prepared, and does't look like they will ever be prepared for that. That in my mind is very unfortunate. They have a good message, they have passion, and they have/had backing. They just don't know what to do with it.