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In reply to the discussion: The immediate, radical changes that America needs in order to survive. Lots of them. [View all]lunatica
(53,410 posts)But even if Occupy became huge, do you really think the city Mayors and State Governors wouldn't bring out the drones and tanks? We have ample proof that they will and they do. Why do you think the police arm themselves with riot gear, tanks and stunners and more? Why do you think we're being surveilled both on outdoor locations as well as electronically? When was the last time our streets were so bloody and violent from the uprising of the people that they needed to quell it with violence? And Occupy has been peaceful and it's been met with violence.
I don't know what the solution is but I don't think it lies in citizens taking to the streets in huge numbers. Not unless they're ready for violence and for a protracted stay in the streets. Marching for a day or two in the millions won't even be covered by the media and it will soon be forgotten. And Occupy has been rendered pretty toothless. Mostly because no one even hears about them anymore.
Maybe the solution does lie in incremental steps. I don't know.