There is a protest gaining momentum across the United States of America. What once began in New York City in Zuccotti Park, which is privately owned, has spread to nearly 150 cities across the nation. This magnificent protest gives me goose bumps! Social media has appeared to level the playing field when it comes to a voice. No longer does a person have to have money and political power in order to be heard! This is the evolution of history. This is the wheel being invented!
Occupy Wall Street has already been added to Wikipedia, an online encyclopedia that anyone can contribute to. Even though Wikipedia is not considered a reliable research source, it still lists great information that I will discuss through this post.
I scrolled to the section where the demands of the protesters were discussed. Here is where I learned about the website set up for the group; this site takes a moment to understand, but it is so different than most sites that it is striking to the reader. I appreciate the videos and pictures posted, also.
On the website a protestor had posted a proposed or suggested list of demands which the media mistakenly reported as the actual, official list. Once this goof was pointed out, even more criticism was shot at the protestors. In fact, the New York Times' Ginia Bellafante spit at the groups a scolding of their choice and way of organization, passively suggesting that these people are not experienced or smart. She grinds the stiletto in further by throwing in their faces the difficulty of finding work and finishing school.
I have to laugh, though, at her naivety, for this is exactly what the group is protesting. The "old" way of doing things. The "old" way of thinking and organizing. The young adults involved listened to their elders, went to school choosing to spend money instead of making money because this is what we have all been told. Education is the key. I do become saddened, though, that sometimes it seems like most people think there is only one way to get educated. The piece of paper that the entire society believes in. Aren't the rules of organization and experience that Ms. Bellafante eludes to similar to the general view of an education? Are these not the same set of rules of Wall Street?
I admire the response to Ms. Bellafante, the group stood strong against her snittiness, only stating the following from Glenn Greenwald, "Does anyone really not know what the basic message is of this protest: that Wall Street is oozing corruption and criminality and its unrestrained political power—in the form of crony capitalism and ownership of political institutions—is destroying financial security for everyone else?". This was taken directly from Wikipedia; so again, it is not always considered reliable information.
Again, I admire this response. It reiterates the fact that she, and many others, still doesn’t get it. Mulling this over I have to wonder, is she so brainwashed by her life throughout the society she has lived in to realize that she is the person who could, perhaps, be clueless?
Occupy Wall Street has already been added to Wikipedia, an online encyclopedia that anyone can contribute to. Even though Wikipedia is not considered a reliable research source, it still lists great information that I will discuss through this post.
I scrolled to the section where the demands of the protesters were discussed. Here is where I learned about the website set up for the group; this site takes a moment to understand, but it is so different than most sites that it is striking to the reader. I appreciate the videos and pictures posted, also.
On the website a protestor had posted a proposed or suggested list of demands which the media mistakenly reported as the actual, official list. Once this goof was pointed out, even more criticism was shot at the protestors. In fact, the New York Times' Ginia Bellafante spit at the groups a scolding of their choice and way of organization, passively suggesting that these people are not experienced or smart. She grinds the stiletto in further by throwing in their faces the difficulty of finding work and finishing school.
I have to laugh, though, at her naivety, for this is exactly what the group is protesting. The "old" way of doing things. The "old" way of thinking and organizing. The young adults involved listened to their elders, went to school choosing to spend money instead of making money because this is what we have all been told. Education is the key. I do become saddened, though, that sometimes it seems like most people think there is only one way to get educated. The piece of paper that the entire society believes in. Aren't the rules of organization and experience that Ms. Bellafante eludes to similar to the general view of an education? Are these not the same set of rules of Wall Street?
I admire the response to Ms. Bellafante, the group stood strong against her snittiness, only stating the following from Glenn Greenwald, "Does anyone really not know what the basic message is of this protest: that Wall Street is oozing corruption and criminality and its unrestrained political power—in the form of crony capitalism and ownership of political institutions—is destroying financial security for everyone else?". This was taken directly from Wikipedia; so again, it is not always considered reliable information.
Again, I admire this response. It reiterates the fact that she, and many others, still doesn’t get it. Mulling this over I have to wonder, is she so brainwashed by her life throughout the society she has lived in to realize that she is the person who could, perhaps, be clueless?
Wow, talk about controversy, this is probably one of the best blogs that has been written in this class so far. You clearly make your opinion known. I will admit that I do not fully understand the OWS movement. I click on the links and read about it and I didn't quite fully understand what it is. I think that I just need someone to tell me first hand what it is and then I can fully form my opinion. Here is my opinion at the moment. When it comes to companies, corporate greed, the economy, etc,... I am not going to spend any time worrying about things that I cannot control. I am not the traditionalist when I say that I am getting and education and hope to get a "good job." I started a company with some friends and it is doing very well. If it takes off I do not want to be publicly traded and I do not want to invest in wall street. I want to start businesses and be a career entrepreneur. I believe that this will give me the economic freedom down the road to be able to travel the world and give back in many ways. So, at this stage in my life I am not going to listen to what the media says about the economy. I am going to prepare adequately for my future and go on with life.
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