Many mainstream news stations are making a joke of the Occupy Wall Street movement that has spread like fire from New York City across the nation and even the globe.
A protester in Boise, Idaho carried a sign that said, "The only trickle down we're going to get is this rain," as they braved the downpour in October. They cry that they are the 99%. They claim to be protesting corruption on Wall Street and the power the banks hold over the government.
The stereotypical protestors are hippie's who haven't done anything with their lives to begin with. They're causing rackets with their drum circles and supposedly increasing violence in the surrounding areas.Which is somewhat ironic in light of all the accusations of police brutality.
marine hit in the head by police
police throw grenade into crowd trying to help injured protester
Their approach is certainly debatable as their demands all over the board. It's easy to see why they're not being taken seriously. They are the unemployed. They are seen as being extremists and or hippies.
But at the same time at least they are trying to make a difference. So many people believe our government has fallen into a state of disrepair due to corruption and debt and yet nothing is being done. These people at least want change bad enough they are willing to take action.
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