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'Occupy' Movement Lacks Clear Objectives

Occupy Wall Street wants more government in business, Tea Party wants government to get out of business

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The current problem IS that government IS entangled with business. The laws of our country ensure that the wealthiest continue to wield political power and concentrate wealth.

Joan Linney of CA 1:18PM October 22, 2011

Your premise is no longer true:

www.the99declaration.org

Melissa Stevens of AK 4:41PM October 19, 2011

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