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<p>1 revision</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>__TOC__<br /> =About= <br /> [http://occupyboston.com/ Occupy Boston] Rises In Solidarity with [http://occupywallst.org/ Occupy Wall Street]. While the Moral Imperative addressed by the Occupation Movement is embedded in the living world, the 'historical' origination is largely inspired by the social movements of the Arab Spring, in turn ''literally sparked'' by Mohammed Bouazizi's self-immolation. The Occupation Movement employs a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_democracy direct democracy], in the aim of Equalizing the power of individual voices. This method of governance establishes Sovereignty within the ''People'' rather than an ''Invented'' authority. By the Refusal to wrench Sovereignty away from the People, the Movement effectively side-steps the potential for authoritative abuse.<br /> ----<br /> =Why We Occupy= <br /> * '''Whereas We Perceive''' that ''the Current Socioeconomic System is Unequal and Oppressive; systematically '''Awarding''' Power and Influence To the Rich</div>

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