tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374777641274881419.post5902246677090012191..comments2023-06-07T11:12:06.760-04:00Comments on .: Occupy CubicleSsejicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07555754699992063077noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374777641274881419.post-22470190310702448152011-11-07T18:24:50.882-05:002011-11-07T18:24:50.882-05:00@Argent�e (Oh Jolie Laide)
Thank you so much for ...@<a href="#c4225769627335261993" rel="nofollow">Argent�e (Oh Jolie Laide)</a><br /><br />Thank you so much for that link! I really enjoyed this letter, and I really feel like this person is closer to what I want to for America. Maybe we could all move to Wisconsin and start a Utopian society. heh. I only say Wisconsin because I like lots of snow. heh.<br /><br />You're right about the news sensationalizing these movements negative points, but alas...that is another industry that could use a serious re-structuring. <br /><br />As for hijacking my blog...I'm totally excited about it! I'm really flattered that anyone reads and I feel so fortunate to have readers that want to discuss and respect each other!Ssejicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07555754699992063077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374777641274881419.post-42257696273352619932011-11-07T18:09:55.494-05:002011-11-07T18:09:55.494-05:00And I hit Send before I added this, in reference t...And I hit Send before I added this, in reference to the 53% folks. I found it very moving.<br /><br />http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/10/12/1025555/-Open-Letter-to-that-53-GuyArgentée (Oh Jolie Laide)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13736176952904513457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374777641274881419.post-64457902274080997302011-11-07T18:05:39.796-05:002011-11-07T18:05:39.796-05:00I'm a huge NPR fan and supporter but up until ...I'm a huge NPR fan and supporter but up until recently they have were making it policy to not even been report on the Occupy movement. And as far as mainstream media go, I'm really saddened but not surprised that they have chosen to focus on the very small (and very unwelcome) percentage of people who hurl bricks at windows, but we know that doesn't sell papers. I can say having been out there frequently for two months and in two different cities now that this is not the majority or even a significant minority of the people occupying. My 3 year old comes with me. It has been safe, productive, positive - and very large.<br /><br />I think that huge changes with the way America does business have begun and could continue to build - have you seen this? http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/03/new-credit-union-account-openings_n_1074550.html <br /><br />More than 650,000 people joined credit unions last month. That's more than in all of 2010 combined- and this was written before the major Bank Transfer Day that occured this past Saturday, November 5. <br /><br />Anyway, I don't want to hijack your comments. I love your blog and wanted to add my thoughts, with respect.Argentée (Oh Jolie Laide)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13736176952904513457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374777641274881419.post-86912897041542688102011-11-07T12:15:41.564-05:002011-11-07T12:15:41.564-05:00@Argentée (Oh Jolie Laide)
I understand your poin...@<a href="#c768612714924986618" rel="nofollow">Argentée (Oh Jolie Laide)</a><br /><br />I understand your point, too, Argentée, and I definitely would not think ill of anyone that chose to support this movement. As "mine," said, it's refreshing to see that people are willing to fight for something that's slightly admirable, but I fail to see how this movement has really changed the minds of anyone that it was targeted toward, and rather, has proved that 1%'s point...as now the movement becomes chaotic and destructive. <br /><br />There are plenty of people that don't break windows in legitimate businesses and destory parks that need food and clean clothes and I'm willing to bet they're not far from any of our homes. <br /><br />It is my fondest wish to be part of a movement that will change the way that America does business and the way that American looks at wealthy vs. poor, but this isn't it.Ssejicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07555754699992063077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374777641274881419.post-7686127149249866182011-11-07T11:55:07.895-05:002011-11-07T11:55:07.895-05:00Frou Frou, I appreciate your point but I don't...Frou Frou, I appreciate your point but I don't see it the same way. My feeling is, I have a child and I am lucky to be self-employed with a job that keeps me too busy to commit to long-term (or even medium-term) demonstration. So I am thrilled to be able to do something to support those people who are committed for the long haul. Groceries, hot food, clean socks and underwear, toiletries and coffee? Sure. It's my pleasure. Thank you for sticking it out in the rain and cold while I go home to my nice apartment and warm bed every night.<br /><br />@mine, I agree that it's great that people are out there standing up for what they believe in. As far as getting a job? Well,that's kind of the point, isn't it? The unemployment rate continues to be high as jobs are outsourced overseas to be fulfilled by people making a pittance, while the corporations doing the outsourcing neglect their fair share of taxes.Argentée (Oh Jolie Laide)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13736176952904513457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6374777641274881419.post-9067920375374101172011-11-04T18:23:21.698-04:002011-11-04T18:23:21.698-04:00Have you seen the "54%" movement? This w...Have you seen the "54%" movement? This whole 99% thing has me torn as well. Part of me loves the fact that our generation and younger are finally growing a set and protesting SOMETHING; but come on- get a job. That's one of the things I like about the 53% thing- or maybe it is 54% I cannot remember. Basically, it's the group of individuals who pay taxes (meaning, they have jobs) and are tired of the BS going on in the country right now.minehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06660031050687251948noreply@blogger.com