Slavoj Zizek in a recent piece on the riots and protests in Europe, very relevant for these marches as well:

http://www.lrb.co.uk/2011/08/19/slavoj-zizek/shoplifters-of-the-world-unite

“Today’s left faces the problem of ‘determinate negation’: what new order should replace the old one after the uprising, when the sublime enthusiasm of the first moment is over? In this context, the manifesto of the Spanish indignados, issued after their demonstrations in May, is revealing. The first thing that meets the eye is the pointedly apolitical tone: ‘Some of us consider ourselves progressive, others conservative. Some of us are believers, some not. Some of us have clearly defined ideologies, others are apolitical, but we are all concerned and angry about the political, economic and social outlook that we see around us: corruption among politicians, businessmen, bankers, leaving us helpless, without a voice.’ They make their protest on behalf of the ‘inalienable truths that we should abide by in our society: the right to housing, employment, culture, health, education, political participation, free personal development and consumer rights for a healthy and happy life.’ Rejecting violence, they call for an ‘ethical revolution. Instead of placing money above human beings, we shall put it back to our service. We are people, not products. I am not a product of what I buy, why I buy and who I buy from.’ Who will be the agents of this revolution? The indignados dismiss the entire political class, right and left, as corrupt and controlled by a lust for power, yet the manifesto nevertheless consists of a series of demands addressed at – whom? Not the people themselves: the indignados do not (yet) claim that no one else will do it for them, that they themselves have to be the change they want to see. And this is the fatal weakness of recent protests: they express an authentic rage which is not able to transform itself into a positive programme of sociopolitical change. They express a spirit of revolt without revolution.”

An Alternative to Capitalism (if the people knew about it, they would demand it)

Several decades ago, Margaret Thatcher claimed: “There is no alternative”. She was referring to capitalism. Today, this negative attitude still persists.

I would like to offer an alternative to capitalism for the American people to consider. Please click on the following link. It will take you to an essay titled: “Home of the Brave?” which was published by the Athenaeum Library of Philosophy:

http://evans-experientialism.freewebspace.com/steinsvold.htm

John Steinsvold

Perhaps in time the so-called dark ages will be thought of as including our own.
—Georg C. Lichtenberg

This is somewhat like what they did in Israel with very little to no coverage by our bought and paid for Mass Media. From what I understand small groups of people started a tent city and it grew into 300 thousand except the message was inconsistent. 

If I lived near New York, I would be supporting this, I believe it is very simple one person, one vote, one dollar!

There were supposed to be some protests in Los Angels and several other cities, though they may have fizzled,... Damn Foot Ball!

It may still be to early in the grand scheme of things for significant numbers to climb to attention getting levels,... we shall see.

Sadly there are people who do not believe in one person, one dollar and one vote and would most likely call it socialism.

Demanding fair treatment from our oppressors is like asking for another beating and petitioning a government that depends on corporate contributions for reelection is simply pointless.

They won’t change till they fear for their own lives.  Then look out.

This is growing
as we speak.

Not enough people can affoard the bus fare.

Everybody has enough money to buy a piece of paper, an envelope and a postage stamp, or make a phone call to the appropriate 1-202-... number.  Everybody can write two or three sentences summarizing their losses, their hopes, their distress.

Millions of postcards and brief letters might stand a better chance of being noticed, if everybody who couldn’t afford to go to NY or DC would use these other methods, not once, but frequently. Also, Senators and Reps have local offices within reach. 

People who don’t believe anything can be done, won’t do anything. Underwhelming street demonstrations are discouraging, and in fact may feed the opposition. Sad but true.

Just the beginning, of a long process. But once the people begin to feel political power
again it will grow…and grow…

Very positive development to see at least some Americans protest. BUT this protest is also weakened by the same postmodern attitude that keeps the European movements achieving anything, this idea of revolt without revolution, or political change without politics. You can’t ask the fatcats to change for you, you need to use the hammer of the people against the system, replace and build something new: REVOLUTION. If you don’t offer any concrete steps forward and simply ask the oligarchs to behave, they will happily let you vent in the street and continue doing business.