Here is what I know. They are protesting the war (duh, who isn't?) along other things. From what I have seen, I'll get to that in a minute, they seem to be a little more "peaceful" than other anti war protestors. They set up outside McPherson Square and Freedom Plaza for the most part. Bummer, bc I really enjoy Freedom Plaza protestor-less.
So...here is what I understand about them. They "represent" the 99% of americans. In otherwords, the less than millionaire type of people, the working class. Occupy DC is part of Occupy Together (don't quote me). Among the war, they urge for more power to the average person and less to the millionaires and that type.
The other day, I drove by Freedom Plaza and I saw them protesting the war. They laid out boots, I guess of fallen soldiers, in a row, but I swear I saw a pair of heels there too. Maybe I am seeing things lol.
They do not yell, at least that's what I saw. And besides just eye pollution, I really did not see them do much of anything besides stand there and talk about their cause. Maybe I am being biased, but I am not a giant fan of protestors. I'm glad we have the right to protest, but I honestly do not see how this will affect anything. Prove me wrong if you disagree. I would be happy to see how you feel on this topic in general :)
I am realizing that I do not know much about them and their cause so I will look it up more when I get a chance.
In the meantime, here you go:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=occupy+dc
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oh okay... i thought it was them wanting communism or for our country to be run more like that. i mean i guess that is kinda what you're saying? cuz there was occupy wall street and there was almost an occupy fort collins.
ReplyDeleteYea that's basically the idea, equality of power. They kind of complain about a lot of problems instead of focusing in on one specific issue. Seems kind of un focused right? You're absolutely right about the wall street one. What are they trying to protest in Fort Collins? Same issues?
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