Mercedes-Benz Convertible Rocks 'OCCUPY' License Plate

[kpete]

Owner of the Occupy-Branded Mercedes Speaks, and He's a Supporter



I got the tags as a show of solidarity with the movement. Of course, I realized that putting those tags on a Mercedes would be a huge contradiction, but I thought that it might attract attention (voila!) to the fact that there are actually 1-percent sympathizers for the 99 percent.

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I am a left-of-left liberal who has understood for a long time that money has perverted our system—the Democrats are no better than the Republicans in that regard. It seems impossible, but we need to get money out of politics. I'd choose Obama any day over the GOP turkeys—but to stay in power he sadly needs to drink from the trough. There's the contradiction—not those plates on my car.

I worked hard all my life to make the money I have—nothing was given to me, except a good, middle class education (which is a lot). And I've learned over the years that the best way for me to contribute to making social change happen is by contributing money to the causes I believe in.

http://dcist.com/2012/02/owner_of_the_occupy-branded_mercede.php
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/28/mercedes-benz-occupy_n_1305747.html

[Bozita]

1. Congrats on both counts!

On his/her success and the selection of personalized license plate.

Good stuff!

[steve2470]

2. k&r nt

[FogerRox]

3. Looks like an honorary member of the 99%

[Lochloosa]

4. This is what the "Conservatives" don't get.

Liberals and Progressives don't care if anyone becomes rich as long as it's done ethically and honestly.

[JNelson6563]

5. Would be more impressive on an American car.

As a self-proclaimed liberal I should think this person believes in good, American jobs. Complete with organized labor.

Why this person thinks the only way they can help is by donating to causes is beyond me.

Julie

[Spider Jerusalem]

6. A German-made car is more likely to be built by union workers...

than an American one. (Mercedes' German workers are members of the IG Metall union).