General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: So tell me, ...what did this guy do to deserve it? [View all]sabrina 1
(62,325 posts)OWS in various parts of the country, HAVE organized cleaning crews, provided community services to people in some of the poorest areas in the country, even worked with officials and the police in some cities, where they were actually welcomed.
They have saved people's homes from foreclosure, fed the poor, organized treatment for addicts cities have no provisions for, held education seminars for people to which they have invited such well-known Economists as Stiglitz eg, so that people understand how this government's economy works.
They have fed and cared for stray animals at the various encampments, can't believe you never saw the photos of all these actions.
And that is why they have been among the most popular Social Justice movements because as you must know, most Social Justice movements have NOT been popular while they were in existence.
They have participated in one of the most successful 'Move Your Money' actions after BOA announced even more fees causing that huge Corporation to withdraw those plans.
They were arrested when they went to withdraw their money, a stupid move on behalf of whoever made that decision, as people were outraged that an American citizen would be arrested for withdrawing their own money from a bank, getting them even more support, rather than what was intended.
The actions they have taken across the country are so numerous, it is impossible to list them all here.
If you have ideas for other actions, then rather than sitting here criticizing them for not taking those actions, all you have to do is go to a General Assembly meeting and raise the issue. That is the beauty of the movement. There is virtually no excuse for people to whine about what is NOT being done since it is so simple to actually get it done now.