I believe the greatest impact of Occupy was ...
a change of consciousness in the minds of many globally+ called attention 2 many issues
increased awareness of the inequities, as citizens we experience every day, and why.
people working together on many different issues, where all voices are heard and maintain leader
to awaken the spititual soul of the inhabitants on Planet Earth.
to open peoples eyes and show them that effective protests are still possible.
.. to distract television viewers from the misery of their own lives.
...in very few, isolated instances, people were able to create strong bonds within their communities
...that it politicized the youth, for the better or for the worse.
a wakeup call to people to realize the potential power they hold
Annoying people and making liberals look stupid
Antiglobal movement rules! Show to everyone the common human hope for a fair and sustainable world.
As a social experiment, unprecedented in modern history. Reminded us we can experiment politically
Awakened younger people to the prospect of a worse future than their parents experienced.
awakening the people to how little power they have and bringing the notion of how poor everyone is.
Awakening young minds to the power of their generation; the ability to change major mindsets
awareness. But I think it needed a central message or core of messages to stay strong and relevant.
Brief and unsubstantial. Weather did not help.
Bring a global awareness of the problems in our society to the forefront
bring awareness of the foundation of all the issues: money and monied power. Privatization.
bring to attention of Americans social and economic inequality and the need for change
Bringing a diverse group of people together for a common goal of understanding different viewpoints
bringing a lot of people to be more critical of capitalism
bringing about awareness of current issues, both national and global.
bringing attention to income inequality and corporate power
Bringing attention to the vast inequality within out country.
bringing attention to wealth distribution in the USA
Bringing awareness of economic and social inequality to the attention of the Anerican public
bringing back the political analysis of class (e.g. "the 1%")
bringing income inequality to the forefront of the American discourse.
Bringing light to issues overlooked in mainstream news and politics.
bringing people together to confront our corrupt government and economic system.
bringing people together to fight corruption and injustice. More people need to be made aware.
bringing people together to find they have community
Bringing the concept of a status quo overthrow to the average american
bringing the effects of economic inequality to more mainstream new outlets and conversations
Bringing the struggle to the masses, via the mainstream media.
bringing to light our exponentially growing GDP and that the "lost decade" was a lie. record profits
bringing to light the brutality of the police and how it's changed. It is no longer local.
Brought people together. Opened some folks eyes a bit. I've begun conversations using OCCUPY
changing dialogue, perception of corruption, empowerment of communities; networks among issue groups
changing the conversation about economic inequality in the USA.
changing the conversation to inequality.
Changing the conversation, impact on people's personal lives and activist biographies
Changing the dialog to income inequality
Changing the dialogue and showing ordinary ppl that they can and must change the world
Changing the image of who protests, why and how; and initiating change through new movements
Changing the national dialogue. I think its clear that before Occupy the idea of the 1% didn't exist
changing the political and economic discourse in the US.
Changing the political discourse in the US around inequality.
Changing the world conversation on income inequality
coining of a key phrase, building of connections, teaching protest tactics, teaching technology.
Connecting like-minded people with each other and with resources to go on and make change.
connecting THE PEOPLE to initiate change for The People.
Created an awareness. Put '1%' in the public vocabulary. Highlighted militarized police.
Creating a community for the unempowered (the 99%) and solidarity
creating awareness on economic inequality
Creating many effective splinter groups. And fostering a climate for political awareness and engagi
creating thousands of amateur activists who are now involved in economic and social justice.
creating widespread awareness of inequality and introducing it as a topic into the mainstream media
demonstrate that the masses and youth in particular are paying attention
demonstrating that people have the power, in mass, but not yet the conviction, to precipitate change
disappoint poor and uneducated people for whom there was little space in the movement.
Drawing attention to bankers, and 'too big' to fail type situations where we are being screwed.
Drawing attention to inequity, failed economic policies, lack of work.
drawing attention, shedding some light, raising questions
Drawing together an ideologically-fragmented populace who desired a more equitable world.
Emotionally, psychologically and technological connecting communities in resistance across the globe
empowering the desire for a non-capitalist life
empowering the politically and economically disenfranchised.
enabling people to experience direct democracy in practice.
exposing the brutality underlying capitalism and the state.
exposing the loss of some of our constitutional rights such as the right to protest.
Find a space in agenda setting for alternative info
focusing the political conversation on culpability for those responsible for the financial crisis.
For me it rekindled my hope that things might change for the better.
for the first time in my life I saw Americans coming together in solidarity to protest exploitation
Forcing issues of economic inequality into the mainstream discussion.
Getting Americans off of their asses and into the streets.
getting more citizens to acknowledge inequality
Getting more people actively discussing politics
getting people inspired, realizing they CAN make a difference when we join together. Solidarity.
Getting people to see the evil of capitalism and fight it.
Getting people together for common interests.
getting the 1%/99% rhetoric into the mainstream.
getting the attention of people who didn't realize what was going on before.
getting the discussion on capitalism to public conciousness
Give a national and global voice to the frustration and anger among the economically disenfranchised
giving people a sense of solidarity against oppression.
Giving people the confidence to stop asking permission to lead and organize
GOP's violation people's rights, obstruction of people's economy was not significantly changed!
has given people a glimpse of what's possible when people come together to resist politics as usual.
Helping people understand how to better organize & start collective actions.
highlighted the problems of income inequality and capitalism helped connect the dots for folks.
I believe Occupy ensured Obama's second victory by making economic inequality the issue.
I believe that Occupy accomplished almost nothing. It was a failure. I'm saddened by that fact.
I believe the greatest impact of occupy was nothing.
I believe the greatest impact of the occupy movement was AWARENESS, awakening the public to truths.
I now see income inequality and wealth inequality coming into the mainstream sphere of discussion.
I think it's still to come and will be a total revolt.
illustrating that our millineals are politically powerful and deeply compassionate.
improving awareness of social and economical injustices.
In new zealand . It spawned an awakening and many other movements
Influcing political discourse in the USA in the 21st Century.
influencing the Democratic Party's rhetorical leftward shift and the rise of Socialist Alternative.
Inspiration that I am not alone in my convictions and can participate in bringing about change in a
Inspiring millennials to become more politically active and to vote.
inspiring people to get out in the streets and take action
Introducing and cementing the concept of the 99% into the mainstream consciousness
It brought a lot of awareness to the main source of the problem that the world faces
It brought awareness to many who were unaware of the serious problems, and gave(gives) hope
it created awareness in the public of issues plaguing our society.
it expressed the outrage we were all feeling !
It improved the world's perception and environment
it made economic inequality and plutocracy a part of the national conversation in the US.
It sent a shock that we CAN make change however slow it may be
It shifted the global conversation, mobilized & radicalized hundreds of thousands of people.
It showed us how scared the masses really are. Our fear is stronger than our sense of justice.
It showed you can work together and get their attention and if more and more people do....
it started to re-introduce discussion around social class in America (99% vs 1%).
It temporarily changed the national discourse to wealth inequality.
It ushered in a new generation of left-wing activists for the modern age
it woke the nation to the matter of capitalist failings.
it's impact on the imagination of People, it actually managed to parasite the statusquo in many ways
Just making people aware of its existence and that they do still exist.
kick-starting a hibernating global social movement.
letting everyone know that they are not alone in their urge to protest.
letting people understand our government is broken and that corporations are in charge
letting the public know that people are fed up and collective direct action can bring needed change.
made income inequality a major talking point for media and establishment politicians
magnifying the importance of organizing on homelessness, poverty & economic injustice issues
Make people aware of the destructive greed of the 1 percent
Making people aware that many of us are NOT okay with the way things are being run in this country.
making people believe they can make a difference but the movement was repressed by oppressive forces
Making the American public aware that not you don't have to be capitalist to be American
Making the mainstream dialog acknowledge inequality
Networking of like minded people in person and via social media
not yet made. Get back the cohesion of the early days.
Occupy changed the conversation worldwide and woke people up from a deep sleep
Occupy forced the mainstream to look at the real causes of the financial breakdown of 2008.
Occupy raised the issue of economic injustice.
On the erasure of medical and student loan debt.
Opening our eyes to government and Wall Street corruption.
opening the discussion about class "warfare" and inequality in our own country.
Opening the eyes of many to the true nature of politics and the economy, and who is truly in charge
opening the eyes of the Americans to the inequalities that are present in capitalism
Opening the minds of others. Getting more people aware. Making the %1 fear the people.
OWS raised profile of suppressed dissent& made it OK to protest again;raised issue of inequality 99%
People united in a common cause against the power elite
Perhaps in unintended result, it brought to light the coming American Police State.
personal relationships built [were happening anyway]. re: q 40 i would do all that regardless of occ
pointing out the 1 percent and identifying what corporations are getting away with
popularization of mass revolutionary activity in the US.
Properly framing the debate about income inequality as it pertains to our political system
Propping-up the democratic party and misinforming the public.
provide awareness to people who may not have previously known about injustices
proving that the quality of life in the US is high enough that most people wont work to change it.
Public awareness of government, corporate, and social issues.
Put income inequality on the radar within society, the media and politics
Putting economic inequality as a major issue in the US.
Putting economic inequality back into the public conversation in the U.S.
putting economic inequality back on the mainstream media and political agendas in the USA.
Putting the issue of income inequality in the media.
radicalizing thousands of people and changing the popular discourse on capitalism and the state.
raise mass consciousness. A Clarion call. animate the values of the American revolution.
Raised awareness of the general public about social and economic injustice.
raising awareness about the injustices inherent in Capitalism.
raising awareness of inequality, particularly in the United States
raising awareness of the economic divide that exists in this country fagility of democracy
Raising awareness of the negative effects of money in politics
raising awareness of the power of the very wealthy to control American politics and economics
Raising awareness that there is strength in numbers if we actually unite...
raising general public's awareness of the social/economic inequality existing in our society
raising social awareness for millennials.
Raising the awareness of the idea of the 99 percent vs. the elite 1 percent who rule over us.
raising the class consciousness of Americans and bringing economic inequality into the press.
refocuing on reality and the priorities of humanity. This is difficult and sounds inadequate to me.
refocusing public discourse to the ill effects of economic and political inequality, 99% meme
Refocusing the conversation onto inequality and personal debt and away from federal debt.
Reminding the people not that they have a voice, but that they are the voice
restarting the engines of political activism.
Revealing public support for economic justice
Revealing that the 1% have no interest in offering any concessions at all to the rest of society.
revealing the true nature of Capitalism, political system, the police, ergo ^class consciousness.
revival of participatory democracy, recognition of economic inequality
Saying to a largely right-wing nation: People still believe in a truly socialist society.
seeing the possibilities that can happen when we band together anduse our individual talents for all
shaking the foul nests of plutocrats to let them know their days are numbered.
shaking the government politicos and bureaucrats to the core; they're still deeply worried.
Shed a small sliver of awareness on what is for 70+% of the population some thing they have no contr
Show that it's possible to resist, to show that there are alternate views, draw attention to the 1%
Show the power of collective mobilization. Apathy's the worst.
showing people that it is possible to bring that many people together under a common cause.
Showing people they are not alone, and finally sounding the call to action.
Showing people what kind system they've been duped into accepting as "normal".
Showing that there are people out there who care and are willing to do something about it.
showing that there is still an ability to gather enough people to form an opposition movement
Showing the 1% we won't stand ideally by while they destroy the world
showing the economic injustice/disparity felt by the majority and desire to change the status quo
Showing the resolve average people coming together have and their ability to create a community.
Showing those in power that the people are willing to come together
spin-offs like Occupy Homes and Strike debt that are more focused and have more tangible results
Spreading the word to larger more diverse audience.
Starting the conversation. Waking people up to the facts: income inequality, money in politics...
teaching Americans to get mad at governments & structures instead of blaming themselves for failure
that it actualized the potential of young people, who previously felt isolated and marginalized.
that it gave hope that people can work together to change the world.
that it got most of us to realize how bad income inequality is
that it showed global discontent with the current status of capitalism in the western world.
that it temporarily frightened the Wolves of Wall Street, and the politicians who are fed by them.
that it was the first time when a protest occurred at the same time (both West and East)
that it will run candidates eventually! <3
that the media attention it received brought attention to economic disparity and populist outrage.
the amount of radical women who have been raped/abused by men they met during occupy. Greatest=large
the change in discourse towards one of economic inequality
the change it is making globally to shift the power, the hope that it gave us to free all the slaves
The change of perception on how our governments are lobbied, who really holds all the money.
the clear identification of the economical elites (1%) that rule, impoverish and massacre the world.
the creation of (inter)national networks of solidarity
the creation of a meme behind which people can readily rally.
The economic discrepancies between rich/ poor; how elites use people/unethical methods to get rich.
the enlightenment it provided my generation. It set a fire in our soul's, told us we mattered.
The genesis of numerous related awarenesses and movements.
The genuine experiences of political dissense.
The greatest impact has been to start to awaken the masses to rise up and act.
The idea that people can come together to create something that benefits us all
The ideas, the issues. They are part of the political conversation now.
the initial shock that has marked a start of a process of social revolution in the US
the opportunity for millions of people to experience a real democratic process for the first time.
the popular understanindg the possibilities of social movements
the so called "change in the conversation". Not enough, but important given the role of US media.
the term, "the 1%" to describe the very rich; also a deeper understanding of the grip of corporatism
The truth is there and we will not be silent nor will lies be believed
the way it brought class issues to the forefront of international conversation.
the word of mouth buzz it generated - a change in hearts and minds
to begin a discussion on economic inequality in the US.
To bring attention to economic inequality and political corruption.
to bring attention to economic terms/inequality, & highlight alternative methods of protest
To bring attention to the flaws in our system and engage people in communities
To bring awareness of issues to a large number of people.
to bring inequality - the 1% / 99% divide - into the national discussion.
to bring issues of economic inequality- the destructive forces of present day capitalism to the fore
To bring to the forefront the impact of the 1% and the corruption in democracy and the Government.
To change most people's understanding about capitalism
to change the conversation and enhance understanding of "inequality". Never mentioned before Occupy
To change the conversation from victim blaming, to holding the true culprits accountable.
To change the conversation in this country: the 99% v. the 1% is a concept which is now used everywh
to change the conversation. The concept of the 1% has fully entered the lexicon.
to change the national and global discussion.
To change the national conversation from national debt to inequality
to change the public perception that there is a 1 % and a 99% and the need for economic change.
to change the way people talk about economic injustice and the advance of oligarchy.
to create a sense of hope that average people could mobilize in a way other than voting.
To create awareness of problems most people are just not aware of
To draw attention to the financial crisis.
To draw necessary attention to the state of affairs in our country for people who didn't care.
To educate the masses of non violent disobedience. Educate the masses of the income inequality.
to expose how many people are in solidarity with the declaration of the occupation.
to force ongoing change in corporate media and politics
to force the national press and politicians to talk about income inequality as a problem
to galvanise people and get them to think outside the box.
to give a loud shout out that something is wrong with the system, it was a media event more than any
to give people a direction & hope & reveal to all of us how much the corporate elite fear the 99%
to let wallstreet know we're on to them!!
To make a statement that the very wealthy of the world can only push the rest of us so far.
to make economic inequality a part (however tangential) of the national agenda.
to make more people aware of class struggle
To make people aware of income disparity and money in politics.
to open the political and economic horizon, allowing for alternate forms of democratic organization.
to open venues for common agenda for diverse discontent groups in USA
To point out the frustration with the financial system in America following the crash
to prove that, despite its supposed political indifference, youth are the best force for change
to put economic injustice back onto the national agenda; incrs participation in mass movements.
to put income inequality on the US political table by giving us a language to talk about it.
To put new issues on the agenda, activate more people, build power
To put the spotlight on inequality and its effects.
to raise awareness in the US of social and economic injustice.
To raise awareness of inequality and the control of the political system by economic elites
to raise the level of awareness to the deficiencies of American capitalism
to remind the people, they have the power. But, they have to act. They have to demand change.
to reveal the role of capitalism in destruction community, democracy, and environment
to scare the hell out of the Establishment.
To show America that we're allowed to be UPSET and RADICAL about things that hurt us.
to show people their own power simply by gathering them in public spaces
to show people they are feeling the same thing.
To show people they could organize themselves and use their own power.
to show that even at the local level the government exists to serve the "1%".
to show that grassroots efforts can still make a difference.
To show that occupying areas is possible
To show young people that they can effect change and that they have a choice.
To start the process of helping better educate the public to effect world change.
to turn apolitical people to political people.
to undeniably express the dissatisfaction of the citizenry with the status quo.
to wake many people up to the pillaging of the U.S. and the world by the economic elite
to wake people up so that more would speak out
training and networking a massive number of activists
understanding that we are not just a few people who feel in conflict with an unfair system
Uniting many social justice causes, challenging capitalism, inspiring hope for radical change.
Unnoticeable by the majority of Americans.
using art, video, and catchy phrases to educate people about economic injustice.
Waking people up on a larger scale to the degree of social inequality in the world.
waking people up to the police state and economic divide
Waking the sleeping masses, at least for awhile
Waking up people, showing the power of groups.
waking up the people & bringing issues of corruption across the board into a nat'l conversation
Waking up the people on current crisis of all kind.
Was striking a blow in eliminating 4 million in student debt.
Was the PEOPLE COMING TOGETHER! Changing the discussion of what is important. Standing up to the 1%
was to show the movement it could be done differently and to highlight capitalism = bad.
We can have conversations about class in the US in a way that was difficult before Occupy.
working in consensus, showing what real equality and non judgement is