I don't know if George Soros is funding Occupy Wall Street. I haven't heard anything to that effect. Why do the tea party people demonize Soros anyway? Doesn't he have as much right as the Koch brothers to spend his own money to support his beliefs?
Occupy Wall Street is a movement objecting to the way the country has been taken over by 1% of the population who are mainly responsible for the financial disaster of 2008 and who are literally buying the government. When corporations are declared to be people, something is wrong. This is what the protests are about.

And as to George Soros, never met him, he doesn't give me money, and honestly I believe he should be in jail for manipulating money markets. We want accountability. White collar criminals should be prosecuted as severely as everyone else.
I guess I will have to go visit the Bayshore Tea Party, I wonder if they will have to move location once I get my un-american, hippie, radical, violent, unorganized, highly funded stink in there.

It's funny that the tea party started out non partisan. Now they are just a mouth piece of the Republican party. The Occupy movement defends no politicians.

http://lwd.dol.state.nj.us/labor/lpa/pub/factbook/monfct.pdf

Funny how labels are tossed around. Hippies. They went out in the '70s. Socialist. Communist. When the next presidential election comes around, you will find these parties on the ballot. In many cases the members of these parties have defended this country.

The Tea Party claims to be against socialism and bailouts, I assume that includes personal bailouts. The vast majority as I see them are of retirement age. To quote Ms. Gonzalez “Let the economy works itself out. If it fails, it fails. If people fail, they fail.” How many Tea Partiers are getting Medicare and Social Security. Those are pseudo socialist programs. Are they refusing to accept them? I think not.

So why is Bill Ayers @ Occupy in Chicago? Something smells rotten!

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/radical-bill-ayers-speaks-to-occupy-chicago-protesters-about-revolution-the-tea-party/

Here r some people @ OWS protesting for Socialism. They are brainless & clueless!

http://mrctv.org/videos/former-soviet-citizen-confronts-socialists-occupy-wall-street-language-warning

True patriotic Americans need to take this movement as serious as a heart attack. What we are seeing are the
warning signs of another Civil War. Instead of slavery being the catalyst for insurrection, it will be a new slavery of entitlements and redistribution of wealth. Just like our first Civil War, a distinct line of demarcation is being drawn
between political camps and it appears that compromise is not an alternative.We have patriotic Americans who believe in the return of small government, individual freedom and an economy based on free market principles. On the other hand we have the new face of Americans who believe in a large nanny state government, freedom granted by the state through redistribution of wealth and an economy whose sole purpose is to provide entitlements to the "deserving masses." This is a potential civil war, pitting our founding principle of freedom through a competitive market against the world-wide held belief that government controlled markets (socialism) is the future of a fair and equitable society. We must take a strong stance and resurrect our founding principles that have been placed on life support by the majority of our politicians. America must remain the leader of the "free world" and not just a spoke in a large wheel of a future one-world government.

"people willing to trade their freedom for temporary security deserve neither and will lose
both"

Barbara Gonzalez....you have failed.

Do your research people: Look up Lisa Fithian....she is one of the organizers for OWS. She organized protests in Greece, was involved in the Gaza Flotilla & even acted as a human shield for the Palestinians. She is also involved with SDS (students for a democratic society). Her hero is Abby Hoffmann who was a radical who wrote "Steal this Book". She is recreating the 1968 riots with the help of Steven Lerner (SEIU) & Dave Swanson (Communicating Coordinator for Acorn).

Can you say Peaceful Protests?

http://www.laborunionreport.com/portal/2011/10/meet-ows-crisis-creator-lisa-fithian-the-radical-extremist-helping-to-occupyamerica/

The most enjoyable aspect of reading Barbara Gonzalez's confused interpretation of events is the reminder of the fading influence of tea parties. It's regretful they still receive so much media attention, but that will soon change. Once the Republican primary is over and Romney wins, they will keep quiet and vote Romney in November 2012. Some points to consider:

After the Bayshore Tea Party recently endorsed Herman Cain in a rushed vote without any substantial discussions, it now blocks members from posting anything critical of Herman Cain on its Facebook wall. Great job, Barbara!

Gonzalez previously wanted Palin, then Trump, then Palin, now Cain, etc. Do you see a pattern? She will follow whatever media hype that is provided to her, as thinking for herself is far too difficult. Add that to her attempts at goofball humor, and it's easy to understand why hearing her speak is beyond tedious.

The original Tea Party had people dressed in various costumes as they damaged property. Have no doubt that back then, there were people like today's Gonzalez, who were obedient to those in power and reactionary towards those that challenged it. They too would have commented on appearances and made incorrect generalizations in order to dismiss the actions of those involved.

So through this article and comments, I have been accused of wanting a bailout, un-american, socialist, commie, hippie, violent, misguided, innocent, wanted free college, funded by George Soros, helped out by Lisa Fithian and Bill Ayers and Acorn. This is hilarious. You guys what too much Glenn Beck, what's next the Muslim Brotherhood?

You forgot to mention Van Jones. Him too, right?

It is clear that Frank and Jenna are working for the Right wing smear Machine in posting links created by the Neo-Cons and their T-Party affiliates , these are all funded by the right and Jenna and Frank are clearly working for their 1% masters and not rallying with the people the 99% of us who have been effected by what the Bank, Corporates and corrupt politicians (left and right) have created and wrought upon the American public. It is easy to point fingers and attempt to lay blame especially when your 1% masters are pulling the strings and funding your "Tea Party" Organization - in 2009 the Tea Party marched on Broad Street their were 7 to 9 of them, last week 40 Occupy Wall Streeter's met peacefully at marine park (and people like myself were not even there) what if we all decided to head out and occupy Red Bank? here are some real video's unedited decide for yourselves were our Country is going.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moD2JnGTToA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-_LlXnKhSw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_1bYVMwg8k

here is a story of an Iraq War vet wounded the other night in Oakland by the Tea-Party and their supporters the 1%
http://front.moveon.org/war-veteran-wounded-by-police-at-occupy-oakland-stun-grenade-thrown-at-folks-helping-him/?rc=daily.share&id=32370-19683660-2OFlJbx

you must be so Proud! of yourselves

Remember Enron?? Check this out sweet Michelle is raking in some $$$ No matter, she knows you will all obediently fall in line behind her hubby. He can do no wrong in the eyes of his "useful idiots":
http://www.politico.com/politico44/perm/1011/houston_fundraiser_drama_6cccc297-f2cd-4cc6-a869-28e72d10b851.html

Why would you "assume" that we (the 99%) are "Obama" supporters, when we have already stated that the corrupt politicians are both "Right & Left" but you simply read only what you want to. and again quote a source "www.politico.com"; that is partisan politically, why don't you get in line with the other "Tea Partyers" Helen it should be one very short parade. !!!!

Gov't allowed this to happen on Bush's watch and than Obama bailed them out and hired some of them to his staff. Any issues people still have with what is going on should go to DC and protest there not on Wall St, where the majority of the people down there have nothing to do with what happened and cannot vote on legislation that will bring about change. Protest in Washington DC!!!

Let's start at the beginning; Did Barbara Gonzalez really say that the Tea Party grew out of dissatisfaction with corporate greed? I think not. The willingness of the Elected Officials in throwing bags of money to bail out their contributors is what she disagrees with. Is there greed on Wall street? Yep! Is there greed in Corporate America? Yep! Is there greed world wide? Yep! Does greed only apply to the "Rich?" Nope!
Is what has been reported about OWS correct? Did someone state they wanted a $20.00 per hour minimum wage? Did someone state they wanted their tuition loans forgiven? Were there acts of violence, civil disobedience, theft, rape, antisemitism, unprintable comments about what they thought of America? Are these reports true or false? Were there similar reports during tea party Demonstrations?

Nicely framed....."At a recent rally at Marine Park called Occupy Red Bank, a mostly thoughtful crowd of more than 40 people of all ages and ethnicities gathered to express their dissatisfaction with the job market and economic disparity between the country’s richest 1 percent and everyone else. Discussion also broached other societal issues, like the responsibility of all people to help those most in need." Let's take it at face value! What was the bottom line on the discussion of the dissatisfaction with the job market? Did we decide who creates jobs or how jobs are created or who has the responsibility to create jobs or where jobs come from?
More to follow!

Nicely framed....."At a recent rally at Marine Park called Occupy Red Bank, a mostly thoughtful crowd of more than 40 people of all ages and ethnicities gathered to express their dissatisfaction with the job market and economic disparity between the country’s richest 1 percent and everyone else. Discussion also broached other societal issues, like the responsibility of all people to help those most in need." Let's take it at face value!
With respect to income disparity... please tell me what the outcome of that discussion was? Is income disparity bad? Why? If it is bad what should be done about it? Will eliminating income disparity solve our economic problems? Please point me to the economic system that demonstrates the brilliance of this tactic!
Let's discuss the societal issue of "the responsibility of all people to help those most in need....." Where does this responsibility come from? Who should this responsibility be acted on? Who decides how much responsibility I have for those most in need? Who decides for you? Government is the least efficient deliverer of services... do we really think government is the answer? Please frame this out for me so that I may become enlightened on my responsibility and who makes that determination.
"Gonzalez’s concerns about the “hippies and homeless” ?? I saw concerns about Communists and socialists, not hippies and homeless! Was there a point to this quote or the rest of this paragraph?

Most Ironic in in from Boston: "We have compassion toward everyone. However, we have certain rules and guidelines," said Lauren Digioia, 26, a member of the sanitation committee. "If you're going to come here and get our food, bedding and clothing, have books and medical supplies for no charge, they need to give back," Digioia said. "There's a lot of takers here and they feel entitled."
This OWS/Boston gal is shocked by those who feel entitled........well DUH, yeah, me too!

Ive been protesting in Zuccotti Park. Its about so much more than the bailouts. & WRONG- education either becomes a RIGHT or youll just have a country full of future stupids. What the hell does that Barbara know? Has she BEEN there? People should feel ashamed about being Capitalist. By its very definition means most people have to be poor. The poor had accepted being poor until Wall Street foreclosed on over EIGHT million homes due to its own illegal behavior. Creating a homeless problem and laying off over 700 teachers in NYC. While Wall Street remains totally unaffected- using YOUR money during a depressed economy. Holding onto to 40% of America's money INSTEAD of putting it back into the economy to save this country. The only programs that have ethically worked in this country have in fact, been the socialized programs- medicare, social security, (All the rich on Wall Street are using socialism for each other- they just call it "Capitalism" as it suits their agenda to take YOUR money. They lend imaginary money but charge you REAL money in the form of interest (and thats only ONE example of how corrupt Wall Street is). Occupy Wall Street. I am the 99%

Wow Rita - where are you from? first off there are many millionaires and corporations that pay no taxes (like GE) , there was never a significant mobilization of the "T-party" or any significant protests, the T-Party has always been and remains today a predominately white fringe sub-group of the Far Right Republican Party and yes "Wall Street" is downsizing eliminating the lower management and entry level jobs (as they always do in a Down Market) to ensure their bottom line profit margins, Bruce Springsteen lives in Colts Neck and has a 75 acre Organic Farm on his property (he does not live in Rumson) and he is originally from Freehold and not Long Branch.and John Bon Jovi just opened a Food Kitchen on the Westside of Red Bank (at his own cost) and what have you or Barbara done. the simple fact is the Republican Party would rather see the President of the United States FAIL then pass a Infrastructure Jobs Bill to help American get back to work, and as a Member of the Republican Party You and Barbara simply want to see America and Americans Fail. . we are the 99%

Yes Robert there are many millionaires and corporations that pay no income taxes. Did they just decide not to pay taxes or are there reasons why they pay no income taxes. Please tell us. Please define "fringe sub group". Would that be organized by the "Far Right Republican Party?" Pleas cite your source! Wall Street are not the only businesses that downsize at the lower end, most companies do that. It is less expensive to remove this workforce and then replace them when business improves. Businesses exist to generate profit. Ensuring profit is the nature of business. Does Bon Jovi enjoy any tax deductions for this operation? Cite your sources! Pass an infrastructure Jobs Bill? Teachers, Firemen, Policemen! Some bridge and road repairs. Do you expect this to have an impact? What about next year when this money is gone and these people are on the public payrolls? How will that be dealt with. How many jobs will be created? How, Where? This president does not need the Republican party to fail, he's doing fine all on his own! America will fail if this is the best that can be done to restore our economy. Oh, you mentioned GE. I missed your comment on this Presidents Jobs Tsar, CEO of GE, shipping jobs to China! How convenient.

Robert Bruce you need to grow up and relax with the insults. People have different beliefs than you deal with it.

Well Robert this is what we expected. Lots of allegations and nothing but an insulting diatribe in response to reasonable questions. This is what you people are all about factless crap and HATE! You show us what the left is really all about.

"Reasonable Questions?" what you wrote made little to no sense and simply showed that you didn't even bother to read what had been previously written, and I have the right to my own point of view, just as you would have the right to yours, except at least I would allow you your freedom of speech and you would attempt to muzzle anyone else s, as far as "insults" where is the insult? you simply did not read any previous posts, other wise you would not have written some so inaccurate (and rambling nonsense), the Right is simply always Wrong. This is getting a little old the simply FACT is the "Tea Party" is an Anti-American movement and a dying one that sides with Republican Right, The Koch Brothers, Norvel Norquist and those who would suppress and remove Civil Liberties, Block the ability for some to vote and the Right of others for "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness" and as they become less and less reliant they will be come more violent , so I would not be surprised if there was not random acts of violence for the far radical Right wing Republican party in the future know as the the "Tea Party"

According to Saul Alinsky's Rules For Radicals, Robert Bruce is following the guideline to a tee, when someone disagrees with his view....just go & attack the other side. Be careful what you wish for.

He is making accusations about the Tea PArty & does not have a clue, I bet he is making his opinion from a lousy leftist youtube video. Attend a Tea Party Rally & educate yourself & find out what they truly stand for (The Constitution & fiscal responsibility, which is lacking from our current President & cronies.) The Tea Party is against bailouts, unlike OWS (chanting "Where's my bailout") Do you want to be owned by the government Robert Bruce? I should hope not!

Robert you questioned if a person could read and called them a meat puppet. I am guessing you are a sophmore in college.