It appears that progressive political parties are holding back from overt support for the Occupy protests around the world in general and Ireland in particular.
Perhaps it is because they see the occupiers lacking in political sophistication or any clear program for change. If so, this misses the point. The chips have been thrown in the air, who knows where they will land. Issues are being aired and progressives should run with them.
We all came into to politics to make real change, didn't we? Surely, this is the most interesting political phenomenon of recent years. Where are the statements from the Trades Unions? Whatever else the Occupiers are saying, it is a rejection of the failed capitalist system and on that general principal, we should be shouting very loud support. Come on SF, SP, ULA, Labour Left et al. Loose the ego and give the oxygen of publicity that may help tip the balance
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