The Occupy movement has been one of the largest civil movements of our generation - at least in the Western world.In the wake of the Global Financial Crisis, and the subsequent unconditional bailing-out of financial institutions with taxpayer money, a lot of people got quite angry. Especially since it was the greed of these very institutions which crippled the economy and caused widespread financial hardship.
These protests were held in almost every Western country around the world, with many still going.
Some of you might have seen the makeshift dwelling outside the RBA building in Sydney's Martin Place.
Today's Daily Quota takes a contrarian view towards the movement - instead of glorifying the hacktivism, it dismisses it as misdirected; instead of applauding what the protesters have done, it asks 'what could they have done?
They didn't make any demands, push for any particular legislation or amendments - instead, they went on a crusade against greed, income inequality and corporatism.
Despite its contrarianism, the article is fair, balanced and holds back every punch.
Have a read and decide for yourself.
READ IT HERE
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