In a small Texas community north of Waco, Occupy Elm Mott takes up its position at the epicenter of power and privilege in the town– the curb outside the Dollar General store.
Sid Mahoney, proprietor of the Dollar General and interim mayor, approaches the protest.
“Bob, what do you think you’re doin’?”
“It’s a revolution! We’re occupying your capitalist reactionary storefront, Mr. Mahoney. It’s a symbol of the Wall Street barons and fat cats who are smothering direct democracy and stealing power from the people.” Protester Bob Graham, a part-time student at McClennan County Community College, is active in the theater program there.
Mr. Mahoney stopped and cocked his head. “Now what makes you say that, Bob?”
“Look at your store sign,” Bob said. “It’s got the almighty ‘Dollar’ right there for all to see. Plus the fact that your taxes support the fossil fuel interests that poison our air and water. And, you’re probably putting your profits in a bank, which supports the morally bankrupt financial system. Corporations are not people! Human Need, Not Greed!”
“Bob, you know I don’t make a profit. I break even, and my wife has to work as the greeter at the Antiquibles Mall and Dog Museum for us to get by.”
“No, Mr. Mahoney. We are the roused rabble. We are the 99%. You are the 1%. ”
“Bob, there’s only one of ya out here. And there are about 200 people in this town total. We are the 99 per cent and you are somethin’ less than one percent. Break’s over. Now get back to work.”
Reluctantly Bob picked up his broom and started sweeping the sidewalk where he left off. Occupy Elm Mott would have to wait.
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