A few people showed up for the Wednesday “Occupy Wall Street” event

by David Safier

I haven't seen anything like official numbers on yesterday's "Occupy Wall Street" event. I know the number was in the thousands and the loose coalition is getting broader, including teachers, union members and other "establishment" types, so the "dirty hippies" label is getting harder to use. Lots of young people. Lots and lots of young people. That's a welcome sight for these old eyes.

Here's a pic that gives some idea of the size of the crowd. Find more on the Talking Points Memo slide show.