This will be short. Didn't see this diaried here, but found it interesting and amusing. Without much ado and with some nagging thoughts as to whether I should pad this intro out more, I give you:Thirteen Observations made by Lemony Snicket while watching Occupy Wall Street from a Discreet Distance
Like I said, it's just something that looked like it would spark some discussion or at least a little amusement. To avoid the wrath of the Fair Use Fairies, just a taste here:
6. Nobody wants to fall into a safety net, because it means the structure in which they’ve been living is in a state of collapse and they have no choice but to tumble downwards. However, it beats the alternative.
7. Someone feeling wronged is like someone feeling thirsty. Don’t tell them they aren’t. Sit with them and have a drink.