and in fact that format of protest has had significant results in Spain where it originated i.e. coming out of the occupation & related media activity came the formation of Podemos - n youth-led, alternative, left-leaning party, which has now become the main opposition to the current government, and has managed to galvanize support from the previously apathetic/unsatisfied/disillusioned electorate.

i don't know the specifics of OWS but I think that there is political potential for a loose, rhizomatic network, even if OWS appears to be unsuccesful (although how is this measured?)

>no structure, no leadership, no lobbying, no agenda,
>longevity no results