OWS now twice as popular as Tea Party.

[simi]

Or so this poll says.

http://www.businessinsider.com/occup...-party-2011-10

I have to say that I've talked to a LOT of people about OWS, and although some don't want to get involved, most I have talked to say they are glad it's happening many have said they hope it gets so big that our lives change for the better..

I talked a lot to people about the Tea party too, and most the people thought it was cool people were doing something, but they weren't happy that it was more of the same.

[Oerets]

Makes sense to me.

More people hate Wall Street, Big Corporations and mistrust the ultra wealthy then our dysfunctional Government would be my guess.

One may argue the the two are interconnected. Especially now after the Citizens United decision pretty much open the flood gates for corporations to buy a Government to their liking.




Barney

[Twodogs]

I've been to several Tea Party rallies, and always had a good time. I must admit that I felt a little funny carrying a protest sign for the first time in my life at 50. It seems like the OWS protesters need some better organization. While there was no "leader" at any of the TEA rallies I went to, there was organization. They always had some speakers, either radio/TV personalities or politicians, and there were always "facilities" (port-o-potties). There were also plenty of cops, but no riot gear at all, and all the ones I met were very polite and respectful. I think any time Americans get up and make an effort to be heard, it's fantastic. I don't have to agree with someone to applaud them for taking advantage of our freedoms and standing up for what they believe in. The people that drive me insane are the ones that just sit on the couch and wait for the government to rescue them.

[Oerets]

Originally Posted by Twodogs

While there was no "leader" at any of the TEA rallies I went to, there was organization. They always had some speakers, either radio/TV personalities or politicians, and there were always "facilities" (port-o-potties). There were also plenty of cops, but no riot gear at all, and all the ones I met were very polite and respectful. I think any time Americans get up and make an effort to be heard, it's fantastic. I don't have to agree with someone to applaud them for taking advantage of our freedoms and standing up for what they believe in. The people that drive me insane are the ones that just sit on the couch and wait for the government to rescue them.

Any organization at the TP events were supplied by Dick Armey and the Koch brothers.




Barney

[BlueStreak]

Originally Posted by Twodogs

I've been to several Tea Party rallies, and always had a good time. I must admit that I felt a little funny carrying a protest sign for the first time in my life at 50. It seems like the OWS protesters need some better organization. While there was no "leader" at any of the TEA rallies I went to, there was organization. They always had some speakers, either radio/TV personalities or politicians, and there were always "facilities" (port-o-potties). There were also plenty of cops, but no riot gear at all, and all the ones I met were very polite and respectful. I think any time Americans get up and make an effort to be heard, it's fantastic. I don't have to agree with someone to applaud them for taking advantage of our freedoms and standing up for what they believe in. The people that drive me insane are the ones that just sit on the couch and wait for the government to rescue them.

+1!

Easily your finest post, Sir.

Dave

[noonereal]

Originally Posted by Twodogs

I've been to several Tea Party rallies, and always had a good time. I must admit that I felt a little funny carrying a protest sign for the first time in my life at 50. It seems like the OWS protesters need some better organization. While there was no "leader" at any of the TEA rallies I went to, there was organization. They always had some speakers, either radio/TV personalities or politicians, and there were always "facilities" (port-o-potties)..

Exactly. The tea bag movement was professionally set up by Fox and the GOP.

The main stream media does not take a political stance, they simply report what happens. Big difference hence no organization.

[BlueStreak]

Originally Posted by noonereal

Exactly. The tea bag movement was professionally set up by Fox and the GOP.

The main stream media does not take a political stance, they simply report what happens. Big difference hence no organization.

Hoo Boy......................

Dave

[Dondilion]

The Tea Party like "Contract With America" gave the house to the repubs, thus hobbling a dem president. The tea baggers with all their noise are really about mid term strategy....a small dedicated band of repubs can effect political change at mid term because at such time the dems usually do not turn out.

[Twodogs]

Do the OWS folks have any candidates in mind that would help to make the changes they desire?

[Charles]

Originally Posted by Twodogs

Do the OWS folks have any candidates in mind that would help to make the changes they desire?

Make a suggestion Dogman, you're part of the 99%.

I know, how about Herman Cain???

Chas