[nailer]

To be honest, I don't think they were focused on anything at all: people inside the movement will tell you that.

"We're the 99%" fantastic, we knew that already.

"We want equality" what specifically do you think you're entitled to?

[collyw]

I think it is fairly obvious that they all wanted a fairer more just system. That there are so many so many elements of the current system that they complained about is not a reason to ignore them.

[nailer]

They didn't do a good job of explaining why the difference in wealth is a matter that should be addressed.

Yes, some people have more than others. That doesn't mean people are entitled to more things.

[1457389]

That's the perception that was heavily pushed by the media, yes. From personal experience with three separate Occupy encampments in different parts of the country, I saw dedicated efforts in all of them to set up things like food distribution to the homeless, shelters, free legal advice and other amenities. Of course no one ever hears about that because it's easier and more enjoyable to trash subcultures instead.

This is not to mention the larger scale efforts to provide debt relief and outreach.