David Linsky says it 's impressive that Occupy Wall Street has so many supporters . But he says it is n't likely to have a big impact unless it reaches consensus . Governing by consensus means agreement on watered - down , vague goals , he says . More recently -- and both sides hate this comparison -- in a remarkably short period of time , the tea party movement went from a rowdy group of people who felt disenfranchised in different ways to a nonviolent army with a sharply focused , clearly articulated agenda , and fierce commitment to infiltrate the system in order to change it . Note : Great acts of protest were narrowly focused , well organized and strategic .
David Linsky says it 's impressive that Occupy Wall Street has so many supporters . But he says it is n't likely to have a big impact unless it reaches consensus . Governing by consensus means agreement on watered - down , vague goals , he says . Note : Great acts of protest were narrowly focused , well organized and strategic .