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Old 11-17-2011, 09:15 AM
 
Location: Hoboken
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Yes a post by a blogger will derail an international movement. What will Rocketboy32 posts do for the libertarian movement?

Hey, in a void this will do. Or perhaps you can tell us what this crew of miscreants want?
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Old 11-17-2011, 09:16 AM
 
Location: Tampa Florida
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At least we know what they stand for now, even if it is nutty : Forum Post: Proposed list of OWS Demands | OccupyWallSt.org

I'll critique this piece of insanity and economic ignorance when I have more time. For now, I'll leave it to others. Let the games begin!!
Aren't you worried about the lying on the internet laws?
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Old 11-17-2011, 09:18 AM
 
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Hey, in a void this will do. Or perhaps you can tell us what this crew of miscreants want?
1. Pass a bill to reinstate Glass-Steagall, a safeguard separating banks' commercial lending and investment operations. "Its repeal in 1999 is considered the major cause of the global financial meltdown of 2008-09," the group states.
2. Repeal Bush-era tax cuts.
3. Prosecute "the Wall Street criminals who clearly broke the law and helped cause the 2008 financial crisis."
4. Overturn a 2010 Supreme Court decision that allows corporations "to contribute unlimited amounts of money to campaigns
5. Pass the Warren Buffett rule on fair taxation, close corporate tax loopholes, prohibit hiding funds offshore.
6. Give the Securities and Exchange Commission stricter regulatory power, strengthen the Consumer Protection Bureau and help victims of predatory lending whose home loans have been foreclosed.
7. Take steps to limit the influence of lobbyists and eliminate the practice of lobbyists writing legislation.
8. Eliminate (the) right of former government regulators to work for corporations or industries they once regulated.
9. Eliminate corporate personhood.
10. Insist the Federal Elections Commission "ensure that political candidates are given equal time for free at reasonable intervals during campaign season."
11. Pass the Fair Elections Now Act.
12. Forgive student debt.
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Old 11-17-2011, 09:22 AM
 
Location: Hoboken
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1. Pass a bill to reinstate Glass-Steagall, a safeguard separating banks' commercial lending and investment operations. "Its repeal in 1999 is considered the major cause of the global financial meltdown of 2008-09," the group states.
2. Repeal Bush-era tax cuts.
3. Prosecute "the Wall Street criminals who clearly broke the law and helped cause the 2008 financial crisis."
4. Overturn a 2010 Supreme Court decision that allows corporations "to contribute unlimited amounts of money to campaigns
5. Pass the Warren Buffett rule on fair taxation, close corporate tax loopholes, prohibit hiding funds offshore.
6. Give the Securities and Exchange Commission stricter regulatory power, strengthen the Consumer Protection Bureau and help victims of predatory lending whose home loans have been foreclosed.
7. Take steps to limit the influence of lobbyists and eliminate the practice of lobbyists writing legislation.
8. Eliminate (the) right of former government regulators to work for corporations or industries they once regulated.
9. Eliminate corporate personhood.
10. Insist the Federal Elections Commission "ensure that political candidates are given equal time for free at reasonable intervals during campaign season."
11. Pass the Fair Elections Now Act.
12. Forgive student debt.
Neat, so where is the link?
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Old 11-17-2011, 09:24 AM
 
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Neat, so where is the link?
google it. I found it in 5 seconds.
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Old 11-17-2011, 09:25 AM
 
Location: Hoboken
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google it. I found it in 5 seconds.
OK. so cut and paste for me, I did Google it and came up empty.
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Old 11-17-2011, 09:32 AM
 
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While i can agree on some of the points on that list ......
Which ones? I only see two that might have some merit and that would be the ones regarding death row inmates and the war on drugs. I support the death penalty under the condition it's 100% guranteed we are putting to death someone that is guilty and that cannot be guaranteed, the "War on Drugs" was lost cause since it's inception....
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Old 11-17-2011, 09:41 AM
 
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What makes these losers think that they have any standing to DEMAND anything?

They sound and act like 6 year olds.

"If you don't forgive my student loan - I'll hold my breath 'til I turn blue".

And you can't just DEMAND that laws be changed, and if not, we'll hold New York City hostage.


So they will live on the street for the rest of their lives. I don't care. It's their choice. They still will have to use the banks that they want to burn down. Their welfare checks get direct deposited.

Once again, these hippies are in no position to DEMAND anything. The very premise evokes violence. It's time to sweep them under the rug. They'll reappear from time to time - like herpes - but their lives will suck more than mine. Why, because I work and have a roof over my head and pay my bills.

Remember: These are the idiots that Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama support.
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Old 11-17-2011, 09:46 AM
 
Location: Charlotte, NC (in my mind)
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They can't fathom of having to make their own living since mommy and daddy gave them the world growing up and taught them no values like earning what you have. They compare whining about student loans and 8 hour work days to the heroes that founded this country? These people have lost their ****ing minds!
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Old 11-17-2011, 09:50 AM
 
Location: Hoboken
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What makes these losers think that they have any standing to DEMAND anything?

They sound and act like 6 year olds.

"If you don't forgive my student loan - I'll hold my breath 'til I turn blue".

And you can't just DEMAND that laws be changed, and if not, we'll hold New York City hostage.


So they will live on the street for the rest of their lives. I don't care. It's their choice. They still will have to use the banks that they want to burn down. Their welfare checks get direct deposited.

Once again, these hippies are in no position to DEMAND anything. The very premise evokes violence. It's time to sweep them under the rug. They'll reappear from time to time - like herpes - but their lives will suck more than mine. Why, because I work and have a roof over my head and pay my bills.

Remember: These are the idiots that Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama support.

Ya know, I'm not really cool with this 6 hour work day. It seems kinda long. Do I still get 2 hours for lunch?
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