Forum Post: Protest Critics Miss The Point
Posted 13 years ago on Oct. 18, 2011, 7:04 a.m. EST by Magnum
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It's the people who criticize the protests that miss the point. PEOPLE ARE FRUSTRATED. They feel they and their tax dollars have been taken advantage of by a small group that reaped huge windfalls at their expense. I don't believe most people want handouts, they just want a fair chance to succeed if they work hard. The financial system is stacked against them, and that's what has to change.
If the point is that you're frustrated, then just go home. That's a waste of time, space and effort.
If your point is that you have realistic solutions to end your frustration, then by all means shout your solutions to the masses and be heard. Chanting "we are the 99%" and pointing out the numerous flaws of capitalism and the fact that corporate greed exists will get you nowhere. People know there are problems, what they need is solutions.
Decide what you want to achieve, map out a realistic plan of action to get it. Does it involve, for example:
Whatever you want, decide on it and come up with a viable plan of action. Then take your plan to the public and to the government.
You shout for change but offer no realistic mode for change. Or if you do, it's so lost in the shouting and ideology that people who aren't involved in the movement just can't find it. I support your plight, but not the way you are pursuing it.
People are frustrated. But frustration alone doesn't get you what you want. Nor does blaming bad guys . . . just tends to make you righteous and angry. If you've ever tried that with your partner you'll know how it works. :-)
We're learning here. We can do it!
Yes, they certainly miss the point. So at this time, they should just give it back....whatever they have received from our lax tax system and getting huge bonuses for just doing their job....just give it back! No, they really don't miss the point...they just don't want change.
I see how news comentators peg this movement and it sickens me... I support you guys one hundred percent. It seems like like the rich and greedy will never get it...I have said "WE WON"T EAT CAKE" for a long time and I am glad tha you guys feel that way too. Maybe you could adopt a slogan to make this a more peaceful expresion such as " I have a dream.....We won't eat Cake" That way they understand it's a peaceful political revolution. Peace out !!!!
I see how news comentators peg this movement and it sickens me... I support you guys one hundred percent. It seems like like the rich and greedy will never get it...I have said "WE WON"T EAT CAKE" for a long time and I am glad tha you guys feel that way too. Maybe you could adopt a slogan to make this a more peaceful expresion such as " I have a dream.....We won't eat Cake" That way they understand it's a peaceful political revolution. Peace out !!!!
It depends what you mean by critics. There are those who criticize the overall attitude of the protests and denies it any validity. But there are those who criticize specifically based on clear values hoping for a mutually constructive end. The Occupy Wall Street protesters have valid reasons to feel discontent and to communicate those criticisms upon the economic mechanisms which benefit the wealthy minority. That does not mean the protesters are beyond criticism which could make it more effective.
You got it.