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In reply to the discussion: So, what are your plans since the glorious revolution is not coming? [View all]socialist_n_TN
(11,481 posts)I agree with TBF upthread in her critique of Occupy as a bourgeoisie left populist movement. That's a critique and nobody seems to mind because the critique is based on OUR OPINIONS on what will make the movement stronger, NOT just tearing it down. See? It's the difference between constructive criticism and destructive. Your OP snarkily implied that because the "revolution" hasn't happened in 8 months (since Sep. '11), that we might as well give it up.
Occupy is CERTAINLY NOT revolutionary. Some elements might be revolutionary (myself for example) and some Occupy groups might be more militant than others (Occupy Oakland comes to mind), but the movement as a whole is NOT revolutionary. It IS however, the only basis we have for a needed revolution at this time because it's the ONLY coalition type of group that's actually attempting to challenge the system itself. NOT just disparate parts of the system, but the whole fucking enchilada. THAT'S why I'm working to influence it in the direction I want it to go rather than throwing up my hands about what I think is wrong with it and giving up.
So maybe instead of sniping at people, come up with some suggestions to make it better. Maybe even check it out a little bit. Occupy IS morphing and it's changing because of the people who are involved in it. IF you were involved, you might be able to influence changes in Occupy.