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What youre seeing with Occupy Wall Street and the others are people who are unhappy and theyre directing their unhappine
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"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"

- Colin Powell

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This quote by Colin Powell speaks to the present state of the world, where people are feeling increasingly disappointed and helpless. The Occupy Wall Street motion is a manifestation of this disappointment, as individuals are directing their distress towards Wall Street and those they view as having too much wealth and power. This quote suggests that people are feeling unheard and are using this motion to make their voices heard. It likewise suggests that individuals are feeling that the current economic system is unfair and that those at the top are not being held liable for their actions. This quote speaks to the need for higher financial equality and a more fair circulation of wealth. It likewise speaks with the requirement for higher openness and responsibility in the monetary sector.

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Colin Powell This quote is written / told by Colin Powell somewhere between April 5, 1937 and today. He was a famous Statesman from USA. The author also have 48 other quotes.

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