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Originally Posted by CaptainHaplo
For those that doubt this - there is a historical precedent. Richard Nixon was re-elected in a landslide while there was a fervent, vocal and very publicized anti-war and anti-government movement. Yet, the "silent majority" spoke clearly, 47 states went Nixon's way. While some of his actions as president are worthy of scorn and derision, the example in this regard stands.
The vast majority of the country is not willing to see the entire system torn down - violently or otherwise. Until real platforms for significant and REASONABLE change comes from the OWS movement, they will remain a fringe.
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I've long said that we need to replace the manufacturing jobs that we've lost with something comparable in benefits and pay. Not everyone can be a white collar worker and there is only so much need for service sector jobs but everyone needs to be able to support their family.
As long as we're not willing to let people starve in the streets our society needs to find a place for everyone regardless (within reason) of their education, intelligence and ability.