If someone in the WH doesn't say anything about what's been going

[sad sally]

on in NYC since September 17, does it mean: They don't know? They don't care? They wish all the people protesting wall street would (a) be locked up; (b) go home - if they have one; (c) accept their fate; (d) continue?

Searched the WH website, including daily briefings and while there's mention of protests from Egypt, Syria, Libya and Greece - nothing on the 14-days in the US.

Just wondering on a rainy Saturday...

[arcane1]

1. I read here earlier that there is a petition on the WH petition site

and that it has reached the required number of signatures.

[Frosty1]

7. Here it is.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x2036488

[sad sally]

10. Thanks for the correct petition. n/t

[sad sally]

8. Okay, thanks. Is it the one titled "Protect Our First Amendment Rights

and Protect Peaceful protestors from being unjustiably prosecuted?" Has 552 signatures, which is good.

Since this is "we the people" not the other way around, it doesn't count for a mention by the President or any WH official, however.

[MisterP]

2. ask the Egyptians, Bahrainis, and Yemenis what Obama thinks about popular movements

[Puregonzo1188]

4. And then ask Obama what he thinks of Wall Street.

[roguevalley]

26. he needs their money to win. can't bite the hand that feeds you.

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[ixion]

3. (e) part of the problem

[Frosty1]

9. Also part of the solution

Why do you think he has been telling us to "Get involved" "Make your voices heard?"

[ixion]

12. because it's an election year next year.

It's lip service, nothing more.

[Frosty1]

18. He's been saying it from the beginning.

but...nice try.
:hide:

[ixion]

20. actions speak louder than words

nice try, yourself.

[Lorien]

34. +1,000.nt

[rainy]

39. He really has. From the start he said I didn't win this election

you did. And it's up to YOU.......... You are right he has said it from the start.

[Frosty1]

42. Obama didn't say Yes I can

He said Yes WE can.

[progressoid]

27. +1

[chill_wind]

5. Interesting, no?

[dhill926]

6. I wouldn't expect any administration.....

Republican or Democratic to support this kind of movement. They are part and parcel of the power structure.

[sad sally]

13. Only in some other country...as for here: see nothing, hear nothing, do nothing.

[truedelphi]

11. It's clear to some of us that those in the WH

Can only address the issues that their employers let them discuss. And that the Big Financial Firms are among their employers.

So if the WH does comment on these protesters, I doubt it will be words of encouragement. (Though I hope I am wrong.)

[NightWatcher]

14. The White House answers to WallSt. The People are taking their beef to the top.

I hope the Movement grows and they shut the fucker down.

All we've got are numbers. I hope they clog WallSt. Everyone's watching this. If Occupy WallSt works, it'll spread to Occupy DC, Occupy _______.

SHUT THEM DOWN

[loyalsister]

15. Offer a solution?

:shrug:
Should they point to protestors as an impetus to pass the Buffet tax policy? Is there anything obvious that they could say that would please the occupiers?

[sad sally]

16. Maybe acknowledging what's happening would be a start.

Since the Administration was supportive of wall street reform just seems a mention by some spokesperson would be appropriate. After all, wall street is the center of America's financial system and it's being occupied by non-financiers.

[hootinholler]

17. Perhaps remaining quiet is the best they can do? n/t

[gkhouston]

35. The best they can do for whom? n/t

[cyberpj]

19. kicked and recommended. nt

[lunatica]

21. What do you want the White House to say?

And why do you want the White House to say it? This is the people speaking. It's our right and there's no need to hear from the government.

[sad sally]

25. The WH has spoken many times about wall street reform - how it's needed, etc.

Perhaps the treasury dept might acknowledge there are masses of people who aren't buying the so-called reform?

It's your right not to want to hear anything from the WH about this revolution spreading across the country; it's my right to ask why not.

[county worker]

32. The reason people are speaking is because there is no leadership from Washington.

We voted for change and got status quo.

[Lorien]

33. Exactly!

Now the WH is going to ignore occupy Wall St. the same way they ignored Wisconsin...but OWS will grow to a size that they CAN'T ignore! So far, they refuse to lead or follow, so they're just getting out of the way-which sure as hell is NOT a platform that Obama can run on!

[femrap]

22. Obama better get

on the right side of this....the 99% side. He continues to disappoint and embarrass himself.

[jwirr]

23. And if they will not acknowledge them imagine what they are going

to do on Oct. 6. Watch for us because we will either be there in body or in spirit as we are with the protesters in NYC and other areas. I don't think any of these so called leaders have any idea how many of us would be there if it were not for the limitations of distance and economics. This is our world they are destroying and we want it stopped.

[malaise]

24. I disagree

Obama already said what he had to say about the one percent.
Let the youth demand their change - Wisconsin was successful because it was bottom up.

[Bryn]

28. I imagine that they want to protect the status quo

There are a very few politicians who are trustworthy like Bernie Sanders...

We shall see who will come out to acknowledge the Wall Street Occupy and say something.

[Skittles]

29. LOL

that would take DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP

[county worker]

31. The White House is not leading, they are going to follow or fail!

[CoffeeCat]

36. WELL...................

Obama did say, "Change happens from the bottom up".

Uh huh. You got that right buddy.

And here it is!

[BlueIris]

37. Impossible to tell unless they want to make their position clear.

But my guess is all of the reasons you mention in your OP.

I have ceased to have any hope for demonstrable compassion from this president regarding public protestors.

[tavalon]

38. They want no attention paid to it and they hope it disappears

I've been to million plus marches that have been disappeared. This one, thanks to YouTube and the internet, might just reach the public, even without the "I see nothing" attitude" from the administration.

[justiceischeap]

40. I think they're waiting to see where it goes and how far it goes

before saying anything. I would imagine the current administration is pleased with the events because if played correctly it will be helpful to the campaign.

And for those naive enough to think OWS doesn't have political implications to the Obama administration, well, that's sad.

[sad sally]

41. This post of 11 days ago speaks to your imo correct implication to the Administration

President Obama and The Occupy Wall St. Protesters: Common Ground in Liberty Park?
Posted 11 days ago by Paaatriot101

It is actually amazing to me that no one is trying to bring these two together.
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The people are speaking out against these corporations, and here we have a President echoing some of these same sentiments, and we do not discuss? Are we missing a golden opportunity?

Yes there is definitely some common ground to be found between the energized Occupy Wall St. crowd and President Obama, namely; calling these Big Corporations out onto the carpet, and flushing all the rotten lobbyist out and purging the system while we are at it.

CORPORATIONS NEED TO PAY JUST LIKE THE COMMON CITIZEN DOES< AND THEY NEED TO BE HELD RESPONSIBLE AND ACCOUNTABLE NOT ONLY FOR THEIR ACTIONS, but for the consequences of their actions as well. Am I the only one who feels that there is a great opportunity being missed here? Let's get active and interested and include President Obama and the White House in our online occupy Wall St. email and comments campaign. Let the President know that yes we are interested in seeing corporations pay up... get conversation begun, a foot in the door, and maybe we can broaden concerns to include many of the other issues we would like to address.

https://occupywallst.org/forum/president-obama-and-the-occupy-wall-st-protesters-/?du

[Mr Deltoid]

43. That would be in keeping with the established pattern

Wait til the outcome is obvious then step in, 'on the side of history.'

[nadinbrzezinski]

44. Political elites rarely speak

until them are cornered... sad but truth... it will take constant pressure.

It is not about democratic over republican, it is a political class... period.