I am disgusted by the comments made about the article in New Scientist about the 147 most influential companies that "control everything": http://bit.ly/nJLKNz

These companies have created millions of great jobs, fed millions of families and are central part of every economy. Why are so many (investment) banks on the list? Every private citizen, government organization, and business needs a bank to work, function and flourish. 

The #OWS influenced commentary is sad and disgraceful. These banks "own" 40% of the economy because they are enableing it and are tightly knit into the business fabric that makes this world go around. Also beloved facebook and twitter which is enableling the global "protest". And, yes, also the bus company, airlines, and the public transportation system that transport protesters to and from their venue; the tent manufacturer, the sleeping bag company, and the local food market that feed protesters and that keep them warm at night, and yes, even the Japanese manufactuerer of the photo and video equipment that they use to record their occupation.