The 'GlobalMay manifesto' of the Occupy movement

[Valin]

The Guardian :

 

5/11/12

 

 

The global Occupy movement wants a better world. Such a world is possible, and here's how …

 

Anonymous protester gives flowers to commuters in London saying Love, breathe, hope, create, occupy. Photograph: Heard Inlondon/ Heard InLondon/Demotix/Corbis

 

We are living in a world controlled by forces incapable of giving freedom and dignity to the world's population. A world where we are told "there is no alternative" to the loss of rights gained through the long, hard struggles of our ancestors, and where success is defined in opposition to the most fundamental values of humanity, such as solidarity and mutual support. Moreover, anything that does not promote competitiveness, selfishness and greed is seen as dysfunctional.

 

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We condemn the current distribution of economic resources whereby only a tiny minority escape poverty and insecurity, and future generations are condemned to a poisoned legacy thanks to the environmental crimes of the rich and powerful. "Democratic" political systems, where they exist, have been emptied of meaning, put to the service of those few interested in increasing the power of corporations and financial institutions.

 

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We have awakened, and not just to complain! We aim to pinpoint the true causes of the crisis, and to propose alternatives.

 

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Believe it or not it gets worse!

[clearvision]

"only a tiny minority escape poverty and insecurity" So have they not looked at what dictatorships, socialism, communism offer thru history? Seems a few live really nice and everyone else suffers.

[RandyM]

"only a tiny minority escape poverty and insecurity" So have they not looked at what dictatorships, socialism, communism offer thru history? Seems a few live really nice and everyone else suffers.

 

Unfortunately, no, they have not looked. Education systems don't teach real history any more.