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Peter Schiff at Occupy Wall Street: ‘I Am the 1%’

August 12, 2026January 1, 2011 by ManOnTheStreet

Economist Peter Schiff walks into Occupy Wall Street and debates protesters on capitalism, inequality, and the 1%, New York City, 2011. Featuring Peter Schiff and Occupy Wall Street protesters. 5.5M views — the most intellectually honest debate to come out of OWS, right there on the street.

Who: Peter Schiff and Occupy Wall Street protesters

What: Economist Peter Schiff walks into Occupy Wall Street and debates protesters on capitalism, inequality, and the 1%

Where: New York City

When: 2011

Why: 5.5M views — the most intellectually honest debate to come out of OWS, right there on the street

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY0R0NpIdQQ

Categories Economy Tags Economics, NYC, Politics, Street Interviews, Wealth Inequality

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