re: #100 Simply Sarah

Well, the conditions that helped trigger OWS and that led to it gaining support haven’t really changed. As long as that remains the case, it is very likely that some level of sympathy and support for Occupy will remain.

I think we will probably differ on the conditions which created OWS. As the economy improves the economic purpose of OWS will become less important. They pretty much abandoned their economic cause anyways. What I think is driving the momentum is that OWS is willing to partner with pretty much anyone else on the “left”. Unions, Immigration activists, anti-war, anti-globalization groups, anarchists, etc. That’s why I think May Day was a good choice for relaunch. It’s a generic expression of leftiness with lots of groups participating. The NATO summit will attract lots of anti-globalization moonbats so that will be a good opportunity too.
I think the increasing violent nature of Occupy and tacit support for the resulting terrorism will prevent OWS from becoming widely popular but the left doesn’t seem bothered and will continue to support it.