Quote by Colin Powell

What you're seeing with Occupy Wall Street and the others are people who are unhappy and they're directing their unhappiness now toward Wall Street and toward those they think are doing too well in our society.

What you're seeing with Occupy Wall Street and the others ar

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This quote suggests that movements like Occupy Wall Street stem from a sense of dissatisfaction among individuals who believe that certain groups or individuals, particularly those associated with Wall Street and those considered affluent, hold too much power and wealth in society. These individuals express their discontent by directing their anger and frustration towards these entities or individuals whom they perceive as benefitting excessively at the expense of the wider population.

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By Colin Powell

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