If the OWS want a result like in Libya or India (I don't mean deposing the leader or putting the corrupt in Jail but get whatever good change that they need), they have to realize that they are not going to get help from the media like the internet, telecom or satellites because these are controlled by those who don't want the change. They also have to realize one more thing.
The time they spend protesting isn't productive time. They can also be crippled financially by those in power. It might be a small issue to sell a car or a poperty initially, but soon there will be nothing more to sell except oneself, which is something best avoided.
I think it would be a good idea if the OWS protesters rope in and collaborate with the NGOs. The problem today is job creation and proper wages. If the government isn't capable of doing it, OWS protesters can do it with the help of NGOs. NGOs are well organised in the western world and OWS has got some base by now. While a NGO is thought of as a well-off person helping out the not so well-off, the OWS protesters can create something that is in-between the corporate greed and the NGO philanthropy and thus make their lives viable while they are bringing about the change. The Government will then give them the serious attention that they deserve.
I want to reiterate that protesting, while useful, has its' limitations since it is bordering on hate. Better than pulling down the rich, corrupt or otherwise, is to rise up to them and make them take note of oneself.
The time they spend protesting isn't productive time. They can also be crippled financially by those in power. It might be a small issue to sell a car or a poperty initially, but soon there will be nothing more to sell except oneself, which is something best avoided.
I think it would be a good idea if the OWS protesters rope in and collaborate with the NGOs. The problem today is job creation and proper wages. If the government isn't capable of doing it, OWS protesters can do it with the help of NGOs. NGOs are well organised in the western world and OWS has got some base by now. While a NGO is thought of as a well-off person helping out the not so well-off, the OWS protesters can create something that is in-between the corporate greed and the NGO philanthropy and thus make their lives viable while they are bringing about the change. The Government will then give them the serious attention that they deserve.
I want to reiterate that protesting, while useful, has its' limitations since it is bordering on hate. Better than pulling down the rich, corrupt or otherwise, is to rise up to them and make them take note of oneself.
