The movement of Occupy Wall Street is now in its 8th week. Some people say they are completely against it, while some say they support the movement. The question isn't if you support it, but more simply, do you understand it?
Thousands of people across the world have all taken up the cause and protested using social media to engage others. Protestors in NYC are even getting free food and donations as they camp outside. They may be saving the world but no one actually knows what the heck they are protesting.
There has never been a clear agenda or concise messages to deliver to the people. There is no defense to pro-Wall Street because there is no narrative to tell the story.
One popular grassroots movement was Women's Rights in the 70's. The only difference between the two was people knew what the Women's Rights Movement wanted and OWS just confuses everyone looking in.
If OWS really wants the world's support, there needs to be a story and concise message for everyone to understand. Social Media may be a tool to gain support but soon the support will disappear if social media doesn't spread the message.
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I drive past Occupy Austin every day on my way home, and it's started to become a spot for the homeless to sleep, socialize and eat. There is a fair amount of protesting going on, too, however the signs and messages they're delivering are vague and unclear. Things like "Move your money" and "Wake up America." Well, we're awake and aware of the situation, we're just continuing to adapt and control what we can while staying productive and still going to work. I understand what the OSW movement is about, but I agree that it isn't all that effective.
I've been so confused about this whole thing. I'd really love someone to actually explain to me WHAT they are protesting. We all know there is a financial crisis. How is protesting helping?
I definitely agree. I have no idea what exactly they are protesting or how they expect it to help our financial situation.
Over the past two months pretty much everyone has been asking what are they actually protesting about? So you would think someone would have answered this question by now. Instead of raising awareness their just raising confusion. Honestly, I don't think they even know what there protesting about and I think a lot of people are just doing it because its trendy.
Idefinitely agree. I would like to know how protesting works if no one knows what your message is.
This makes a very good point. But at least people are forming openions and intern forming interest to potentially look into what's going on around them. I just hope this movement results in showing that there is still power among "we the people."
Has anyone seen the South Park episode on this? Occupy Red Robin? hahaha
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