^^For the moment, they seem to be using the tactic of remaining "unfocused" as a way to dodge co-optation, attack and "spin" by conventional political forces. Occupy refuses to "play their game," as it were. Same with their leadership. If they named who their leader was (assuming they had one, which they don't), think how easy it would be for the media to smear and distract. For example, Herman Cain is
accused of sexually harassing women, and that accusation might be enough to derail his presidential candidacy. With smear tactics, you discredit and destroy the movement without ever addressing a substantive issue.
With regard to "hippies" and people doing drugs, etc., as depicted in the media, one has to be careful about media presentations and representations of Occupy. It is easy for outlets like Fox and CNN to highlight certain specifics, in order to portray Occupy as a bunch of clowns. But let's not forget that the so-called liberal media in the U.S. is, in fact, a set of major corporations with vested interests. Many Occupy-ers are (apparently) young, educated, serious people, with college and graduate degrees. In sum, I think we need more/better intel.
P.S. Why is everyone so down on hippies? What's so funny about peace, love and understanding?
