People are largely constructed by capitalism. Their opinions are largely constructed by capitalist media, which will always denounce anything not in the economic interest of the owners, managers, and clients of the capitalist media!

A lot has happened since the beginning of the Occupy movement. With the anniversaries of Occupy Movements around the world now unfolding, the  mainstream media seems to downplay the overall effect the movement has played going as far as to say that the Occupy Movement is dead! Nothing could be further from the truth!  One only has to look back in recent time and to countries around the world to see what can become of mass demonstrations as we have witnessed with ‘The Arab Spring’ in Egypt and ‘The Indignants’ movement in Madrid.


The Occupy Movement is ALIVE and still very active across the globe. Perhaps not yet on a scale which will bring around immediate change, but as the movement continues to grow, people everywhere are starting to take notice, as seen with the recent student uprising in Montreal, Quebec. Now over it’s 100th day, what started out as a protest against student tuitions has morphed into a protest about more  than just the cost of education. It’s becoming more about the financial bailouts of the ruling class (the 1%), corrupt government and their policies,  suppression of the people,  and the passing of unfavourable laws like bill C-10 and C-78, SOPA,  CISPA, along with a host of other bills and policies recently enacted that go strictly against or very own Charter of Rights and Freedoms. As the movement continues to expand across the globe, governments are quick to react trying to suppress the movement which has led to further hostilities arising from police brutality and in some cases the strict use of force. In Quebec alone mass arrests (over 2,500 to date) have so far failed to quell the protests and have perhaps only strengthened their resolve.

Social media has played a big part in helping to unite various movements across the country and  in getting the peoples voices heard. It has given us a glimpse into the inequality around the world and here at home. Through social media we  have seen the images of violence and atrocity currently being committed in places like Egypt and Syria, and other third world countries. Even here at home In Ontario during the protest at the G20 Summit, it has been revealed that Police violated civil rights, detained people illegally, and used excessive force.  Who is to be held accountable? The peaceful protesters exercising their rights to free speech as guaranteed through the Charter of Rights?

Yet without a true following from the main stream of media, it may be hard to determine the exact toll (pro or con), the protests are having on the local economy and policies where these mass demonstrations play out. What is evident is that the movement is far from dead and in some cases may very well be growing momentum.  Solidarity with the 99% across the country will play a big part in determining what if any gain the occupy movement will have in the coming months. As the protests move forward, it may be wise for all to keep in mind that the Occupy Movement is about more than just dollars and cents! IT’S ABOUT CHANGE!  It’s about what kind of future we want to leave for our children. It’s not a movement about the rich or poor, black or white…. it’s a movement more about EQUALITY FOR EVERYONE and not just the 1% or a select few. To achieve these goals, we must ALL STAND TOGETHER! Those who sit on the sidelines only to heckle the movement deserve no better than those who are trying to suppress it!