42 Days With Occupy Dallas - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

RichC · #1 11-20-2011, 10:26 AM

I just spent the last 42 days with the Occupy Dallas movement.

Wow what an experience !

A bit of my belief in humanity has been restored.

And I have a small amount of hope that the future may be better.

Medmech · #2 11-20-2011, 10:36 AM

We both win on this Rich since it proves my theory about who the people were that were occupying. I've been working my ass off to support my family and pay taxes for 37 of the last 42 days.

elchivito · #3 11-20-2011, 11:17 AM

One person out of tens of thousands proves what theory exactly?

Medmech · #4 11-20-2011, 11:27 AM

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One person out of tens of thousands proves what theory exactly?

If thousands of people spend 30+ days together not working what do you think the common denominator is?

PaulC · #5 11-20-2011, 11:36 AM

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If thousands of people spend 30+ days together not working what do you think the common denominator is?

Someone else picking up the tab?

chasinthesun · #6 11-20-2011, 02:49 PM

Rich ,what was some of the highlights ? I was always wondering what I could do for the cause . Im glad for your commitment to what may become one of the biggest turning points on the way Govt and the business sector conducts business on our behalf.It shows money is the center point of Govt and people who are standing up now have a first hand account of how these changes in policy and regulations effect peoples lives.The people who understand what is at stake can see the corrupt system for what it is and to do nothing about it would be only worse for the future .

Botnst · #7 11-20-2011, 03:04 PM

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Rich ,what was some of the highlights ? I was always wondering what I could do for the cause . Im glad for your commitment to what may become one of the biggest turning points on the way Govt and the business sector conducts business on our behalf.It shows money is the center point of Govt and people who are standing up now have a first hand account of how these changes in policy and regulations effect peoples lives.The people who understand what is at stake can see the corrupt system for what it is and to do nothing about it would be only worse for the future .

Best thing you could do for the cause is get a job and pay taxes. That way lazy mofos can life off of you while they sleaze around in public parks and whine about 'sticking it to the man.'

Botnst · #8 11-20-2011, 03:03 PM

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If thousands of people spend 30+ days together not working what do you think the common denominator is?

Either the taxpayer or Mommy and Daddy are supporting them.

PaulC · #9 11-20-2011, 11:24 AM

LOL! Rich, buckle your seatbelt!

PaulC · #10 11-20-2011, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by RichC

I just spent the last 42 days with the Occupy Dallas movement.

Wow what an experience !

A bit of my belief in humanity has been restored.

And I have a small amount of hope that the future may be better.

How were you able to get all of that time off from work?

PaulC · #11 11-20-2011, 11:35 AM

I'm trying to make a presence at OWS, but can't seem to squeeze it in around my 55-hour workweek. Any scheduling advice, Rich?

Botnst · #12 11-20-2011, 07:08 PM

I provided you my theory.

You don't like it? That's fine.

Let's hear your theory about how these folks are able to support themselves whilst living in a park beating rums and making ugly faces at evil bankers.

Medmech · #13 11-20-2011, 07:12 PM

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I provided you my theory.

You don't like it? That's fine.

Let's hear your theory about how these folks are able to support themselves whilst living in a park beating rums and making ugly faces at evil bankers.

I wonder how people holding down two jobs to support their family feel about a bunch of whining drum beaters.

Chas H · #14 11-20-2011, 07:17 PM

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I wonder how people holding down two jobs to support their family feel about a bunch of whining drum beaters.

They might feel they are part of the 99% and support the occupiers.
I wonder why others in the 99% whine about those which decided to do something about their plight.

Botnst · #15 11-20-2011, 07:20 PM

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They might feel they are part of the 99% and support the occupiers.
I wonder why others in the 99% whine about those which decided to do something about their plight.

Speaking only for myself: I resent people unelected to that position claiming they speak for me. If you speak for me I either voted for you or I pay your wages.

But that's just me.