What stance is the 99 percent taking?

Lately, a Canadian-based group has been "occupying" Wall Street, calling themselves the 99 percent, in representation of the wealth distribution in America.

Being that one percent of citizens are holding all the wealth, they are representing the low and middle class America, the 99 percent that are left.

The Occupy Wall Street movement has been going strong and receiving national attention since they landed in New York on September 17th, and many believe that they are wearing out their welcome.

However, the governor of New York, Michael Bloomberg, said in a press conference, "People have a right to protest, and if they want to protest, we'll be happy to make sure they have locations to do it."

We know what the problem is—they stated that clearly—but what is it they want exactly?

Well, Bloomberg Business Week magazine knows better than most of us what their terms are, and they record it as: better jobs, more equal wealth distribution, low or no bank compensation, reducing corporate lobbing, bail outs for student debts and mortgage holders, not just for banks and auto companies.

How do the protesters plan on fixing these issues? What are the ramifications? How do we do this? How does standing in the rain and snow in a park help these issues?

Most of America is not even aware of the people claiming to represent them, and quite a few of our representatives have been dressed for Halloween since they arrived in September.

The Occupy Wall Street movement now has financial support. Although they want no actions through lobbying, the money will be going towards stunts in their front line or possibly more picket signs.

It seems this movement is a stunt. If they are searching for no political stance to make a real difference and only plan on standing in the rain, then these protesters won't see a real change in America, just a Wikipedia page in their honor that they can look back on.

Sure, they have some corporate backing, the good ol' boys of Ben and Jerry's Ice cream and some original hippies and philanthropists. With flavors such as Phish Food and Cherry Garcia, there is no denying their true 70s spirit.  

So, while the 100 to 200 protesters are camping out in Zuccotti Park, they do it without tents, in blankets because sleeping bags are not allowed. This protest is almost over if this is how they keep their ranks.

Winter is coming, and frostbite is unpleasant.