The Biggest Needs Of The 'Occupy' Demonstrators [GRAPHIC]

The Occupy movement is in need. What that means, exactly, depends on where you look.

In cold weather encampments like Occupy Edmonton, Occupy Winnipeg and Occupy Fort Wayne, protesters are tweeting asking for supplies like winter equipment, firewood and hand warmers, according to an analysis by J.R. Baldwin of the tops needs unique to individual "Occupy" encampments, using tweets with the hash tag #needsoftheoccupiers from October to December (h/t The Awl).

In some occupations, the needs of the demonstrators are even more basic: Occupy Victoria and Occupy University of New Hampshire both asked for nothing more than people.

Though it's already lasted five months, the Occupy movement may be struggling to keep up its momentum, which could mean that the needs at the various encampments will only increase. The General Assembly of the Occupy Wall Street protest voted earlier this month to approve a partial spending freeze as donations to the group fell significantly, CNNMoney reports.

But some of the Occupy camps may be able to get what they want for free. Occupy Austin's greatest need, according to its Twitter feed? Sleep.

Check out the below graphic to see what the different Occupy camps are asking for:

 

Comments

[Mrpibb]

01:35 PM on 01/29/2012

A nice dose of purpose wouldn't hurt either

[pattyrenee]

10:58 PM on 01/24/2012

Remember Kent State?!

[Neither Side Wins]

04:07 PM on 01/27/2012

The only problem was the National guard stopped...

[Chester Erickson]

08:40 PM on 01/24/2012

I'm old, I'm Republican, and I'm just fine with the OWS doing their protest thing.

I don't think they need to quit complaining and get a job, there's precious few jobs to be had.

For all the negatives, these people are learning about the American way. That's the beauty of this country, if we believe (right or wrong) that we are being mistreated and our voices are not heard by our government, we have the absolute right to raise those voices in protest.

I don't have to agree with them, I don't even have to like them, but I will respect them for acting like Americans.

[Andrew Nutra]

09:44 PM on 01/24/2012

I too agree with their right to protest. But with their theatrics OWS will always be just another form of speech. For a movement to lead somewhere you'll need a leader, but they don't care to have one. Nor do they need a clear focus. The only thing they need is attention. We are after all in the age of reality TV, facebook and other social media where people think they are more interesting than they really are.
To express their opinion, some people speak, some blog, some write, some camp out in the cold and play in drum circles, each one trying to be louder than the other to see who would get the most attention.

[Chester Erickson]

10:20 PM on 01/24/2012

I guess maybe the OWS movement is just a product of its time?

That doesn't make it bad, just different from the products of other times.

They'll likely burn out if they don't start focusing on a few key issues, and they probably will have to develop a stronger leadership structure to continue, but that doesn't mean they are worthy of scorn.

[DanInLA]

11:15 AM on 01/27/2012

Jobs aren't something to be had. They are something that are created.

[Chester Erickson]

11:50 AM on 01/27/2012

True enough, but far too many of my fellow Republicans believe that jobs are created by the wealthy.

They aren't, and they never have been. Jobs are created by demand. Period.

Demand is created by the masses. Rich people will never be able to consume enough to support the job market. The 47% who pay no Federal income taxes are a much more stable source of demand than the top 1% could ever hope to be.

I have no idea why so many of us can't grasp this basic economic concept, but it will be our downfall. Common sense is all you need to figure this stuff out, but the majority of the party seems unable to pick up on it.

[shp]

05:09 PM on 01/24/2012

That must be one heckuva movement in Seattle if they need Maalox.

[ahwhythehellnot]

01:00 AM on 01/25/2012

Antacids dissolved in water are used to treat pepper spray.

[shp]

09:01 AM on 01/25/2012

LOL

And I thought they had some massive constipation issues.

[Rooster Coburn]

02:03 PM on 01/24/2012

Ayn Rand, Ludwig von Mises, Milton Friedman, the list could go on forever!

[oilfield]

01:52 PM on 01/24/2012

occupy houston had 5 people there on a beautiful day....i dont think they need anything other than occupiers.

[intolleft]

01:49 PM on 01/24/2012

An attitude adjustment?

[mordoplz]

01:33 PM on 01/24/2012

I would have expected deodorant to be high on the list.

[Neither Side Wins]

04:08 PM on 01/27/2012

Or soap...

[bigjakeIII]

01:28 PM on 01/24/2012

their biggest need is to figure out how to support themselves without stealing from others.

[NotImpressed]

11:54 AM on 01/25/2012

Actually that's what the 1% need.

[Mrpibb]

01:31 PM on 01/29/2012

I consider Romney's 15% effective tax rate stealing from the rest of us who pay 2x more

[samking73]

12:32 PM on 01/24/2012

Maybe they should ask some businesses for donations. Companies are usually quite generous when it comes to that, like it or not.

[Andrew Nutra]

12:58 PM on 01/24/2012

First OWS decided to represent the 99% without our consent, now they're going to compete with the homeless and the poor for donations!?!?

[bigjakeIII]

01:16 PM on 01/24/2012

i wonder where the donations and profits from ows merchandise on e-bay is going?

[samking73]

02:03 PM on 01/24/2012

By their own definition, Im one of the so called 99 percenters and I take offence at them saying they are speaking for me. They have no right speaking for me and Im not the only one who feels that way, obviously. We do not have the same views. And youre correct about the homeless and poor, I remember the OWS becoming angry because homeless people were lining up in their food lines. So whats that make them? on top of being lazy.
Sorry! I shouldnt have gotten started.

[Ropes1944]

12:22 PM on 01/24/2012

http://kleinonline.wnd.com/2012/01/23/soros-occupy-to-turn-violent-billionaire-warns-u-s-financial-system-faces-collapse/

[FromMarineToCop]

11:00 AM on 01/24/2012

They need to stop bad mouthing their fellow Americans. They need to get a job and support themselves and families. They need to stop accepting donations (freebies) so that those families that really need the donations get them. They need to stop bashing the cops that are trying to keep the peace in their cities.

They need to grow up.

[Jimbo23]

05:56 PM on 01/24/2012

You need to remember that you live in America. Dissent is an American value and you can't force everyone to agree with you. So take your own advice eh? Quit badmouthing Americans fighting to make America a better place.

[signgrrl]

06:16 PM on 01/24/2012

F/F

[FromMarineToCop]

06:48 PM on 01/24/2012

I do every night Jimbo.

[kostamagas]

12:34 AM on 01/25/2012

I'm pretty sure if there were jobs, they would be working.

[FromMarineToCop]

07:27 AM on 01/25/2012

Rumor has it ... a lot of them quit their jobs to join the protests.

[Andrew Nutra]

10:45 AM on 01/24/2012

You think OWS is procrastinating until Spring? Just you wait!

[Ropes1944]

12:23 PM on 01/24/2012

Soros is using you liberals for his own interests.
http://kleinonline.wnd.com/2012/01/23/soros-occupy-to-turn-violent-billionaire-warns-u-s-financial-system-faces-collapse/

[Andrew Nutra]

01:00 PM on 01/24/2012

It was a joke, get it? Procrastinating? Waiting? Come spring their battle cry will be "Just wait until Summer" and so on and so on...

[b328]

09:39 AM on 01/24/2012

WHAT THEY NEED MOST ARE PEOPLE WITH A PURPOSE

[Katiekit]

09:04 AM on 01/24/2012

What do occupy people need most? They need to get off their lazy butts and contribute to society. They need to quit whining! These people are disgusting!