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Thursday, October 06, 2011
If you have been watching the Occupy Wall Street protestors, and wishing that you could join them, I have good news.
If that video has inspired you, and really how could it not, then click here for more information.
Gryphen, thanks for your continued coverage of this unfolding movement, which I believe will only grow and expand in its inclusion of people from all political stripes. Maybe even a few Tea Partiers, who knows. I don't get the impression that they are all that thrilled with Wall Street, either.
They have no idea what they're talking about. Yes Wall Street is key, but people need to turn their attention to DC. Obama is sucking Wall Streets toes.
i am unable to view the video, and don't have t.v., so i'm limited to written stuff about the movement. i read today that the unions have swelled the ranks of the protest, and for me, this is a turn-off. i feel that the protesters may get co-opted by others, and then the media will sing whatever song gets the most reaction. sigh. i hope the protesters stay true to their message.
The protesters need to name examples of Corporate greed. Most of the wall street types aren't criminals. They're incredible businessmen who know how to keep a business going.
6:03AM. The only information needed is the record bonuses, continuing exotic investment schemes, lack of jobs while record profits are recorded, tax loopholes, etc. My money bailed out Wall Street, and I want answers.
Good businessmen? Really. Aren't they the same fools who brought this country to it's knees two years ago? If they were good businessmen, why did they need a bailout? They knew exactly what they were doing with the derivatives, bad loan bundling and schemes to earn record profits.
Lazy? Lazy is sitting on the sidelines and watching others fight the good fight for the American people.
The protesters need to name examples of Corporate greed. Most of the wall street types aren't criminals. They're incredible businessmen who know how to keep a business going.
In cases like this, examples are gravely needed.
Otherwise these people look lazy.
6:03 AM ------- Wow are you serious? You must not have been paying attention for the last three years. Here's a free tip: watch the movie 'Too Big To Fail' then maybe you'll have a clue. Until then its better to keep your mouth shut if you want to avoid sounding like a fool and being laughed at. Pathetic.
This could be "it", the it that brings all americans together and voicing our dismay that Wall St. just keeps on making profits off the backs of us. I think some of the people who like what the Tea Party did for them: express their frustrations, even though they were duped by the Koch Brothers and their ilk will be next to jump aboard. This is not just a youthful bunch of unemployed people, this is all of us who have seen our earnings go down for decades, opportunities diminished, jobs sent overseas, houses being foreclosed or threatened by.
It's 10 hours to NYC, 5 hours to Chicago, 1 hour to Detroit, 12 hours to DC for me, so hoping that it goes totally viral and I can spend any time off protesting locally if possible.
I watched Ed Schultz last night who covered it live, he seemed a little put off by the noise but I loved his last guest, he gave him full live coverage about what the message is. This is what democracy looks like!
I have heard people say the movement needs a new name. I think the name is perfect. OCCUPATION has one meaning of "a job or profession" and another meaning for "taking over a building or space". For a generation with no jobs and tenuous professions, taking over space on Wall Street to bring attention to the greed of the few is so appropriate and well-named.
What amazes me most is that celebrities have added their support, refusing to overshadow those real folks on the streets protesting. My sister lives in NYC and has seen Susan Sarandon, Bette Middler, and Matt Damon take to the mic for a short moment, then take their places with the crowd.
We're having protests all along the east coast, I've already seen the groundswell in Philadelphia and New Jersey.
I echo the sentiment of the poster who hopes they don't get their core purpose overtaken by some organization.
These people aren't "lazy", they want a fair chance for everyone at the American Dream. My nephew graduated with honors from Wharton Business School two years ago, and not for lack of trying, he's finding it impossible to get work, but has taken jobs that others feel are "beneath them" to feed his family and keep his wife in school. I'm sure many readers have examples in their families as well. This affects all of us and we need to join the fight to get our voices heard.
"The mayor does support Occupy L.A. and the right to peaceful assembly," Sanders said, adding that Villaraigosa's office provided the demonstrators with 100 ponchos...
Watching the montage of Fox channel putdowns of this movement, made me want to scream.
The network that gave voice to dimwits wearing silly hats and carrying misspelled signs, as if those people were to be highly revered as patriots, as they shouted their insults at Obama and pushed for more tax breaks for the rich--is now mocking what is a TRUE grass roots movement.
The hypocrisy of this approach by Fox is SO obvious, I would expect everyone to see it.
Sadly, that's a positive expectation which will never come to pass.
This is of huge significance -- it's the most promising political development in decades. Let's all nourish it to the best of our abilities.
There's a decent-sized movement going in San Jose: about 150 people came for a Sunday afternoon organizing meeting and march, and on Tuesday I saw an evening camp-out on city hall plaza that drew 35 people at the time I was there. Hopefully, it will grow.
The MSM and non-MS Fox are already afraid, trying to paint the movement as confused and irrelevant. And the mayor of NY is spouting utter nonsense indicating his deep fear of what this really means.
It is going on everywhere. We have it here in our little town. Go protesters!!
ReplyDeleteGryphen, thanks for your continued coverage of this unfolding movement, which I believe will only grow and expand in its inclusion of people from all political stripes. Maybe even a few Tea Partiers, who knows. I don't get the impression that they are all that thrilled with Wall Street, either.
ReplyDeletehttp://spectator.org/archives/2011/10/06/the-book-on-obama
ReplyDeleteThey have no idea what they're talking about. Yes Wall Street is key, but people need to turn their attention to DC. Obama is sucking Wall Streets toes.
i am unable to view the video, and don't have t.v., so i'm limited to written stuff about the movement.
ReplyDeletei read today that the unions have swelled the ranks of the protest, and for me, this is a turn-off. i feel that the protesters may get co-opted by others, and then the media will sing whatever song gets the most reaction.
sigh. i hope the protesters stay true to their message.
The protesters need to name examples of Corporate greed. Most of the wall street types aren't criminals. They're incredible businessmen who know how to keep a business going.
ReplyDeleteIn cases like this, examples are gravely needed.
Otherwise these people look lazy.
I have been waiting for the young people in this country to find their voice. They found it!
ReplyDelete6:03AM. The only information needed is the record bonuses, continuing exotic investment schemes, lack of jobs while record profits are recorded, tax loopholes, etc. My money bailed out Wall Street, and I want answers.
ReplyDeleteGood businessmen? Really. Aren't they the same fools who brought this country to it's knees two years ago? If they were good businessmen, why did they need a bailout? They knew exactly what they were doing with the derivatives, bad loan bundling and schemes to earn record profits.
Lazy? Lazy is sitting on the sidelines and watching others fight the good fight for the American people.
The protesters need to name examples of Corporate greed. Most of the wall street types aren't criminals. They're incredible businessmen who know how to keep a business going.
ReplyDeleteIn cases like this, examples are gravely needed.
Otherwise these people look lazy.
6:03 AM
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Wow are you serious? You must not have been paying attention for the last three years. Here's a free tip: watch the movie 'Too Big To Fail' then maybe you'll have a clue. Until then its better to keep your mouth shut if you want to avoid sounding like a fool and being laughed at. Pathetic.
This could be "it", the it that brings all americans together and voicing our dismay that Wall St. just keeps on making profits off the backs of us. I think some of the people who like what the Tea Party did for them: express their frustrations, even though they were duped by the Koch Brothers and their ilk will be next to jump aboard. This is not just a youthful bunch of unemployed people, this is all of us who have seen our earnings go down for decades, opportunities diminished, jobs sent overseas, houses being foreclosed or threatened by.
ReplyDeleteIt's 10 hours to NYC, 5 hours to Chicago, 1 hour to Detroit, 12 hours to DC for me, so hoping that it goes totally viral and I can spend any time off protesting locally if possible.
I watched Ed Schultz last night who covered it live, he seemed a little put off by the noise but I loved his last guest, he gave him full live coverage about what the message is. This is what democracy looks like!
Everyone in Minnesota:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.minnpost.com/dailyglean/2011/10/06/32187/sheriff_police_are_ok_with_wall_street_protest_camp-in
I have heard people say the movement needs a new name. I think the name is perfect. OCCUPATION has one meaning of "a job or profession" and another meaning for "taking over a building or space". For a generation with no jobs and tenuous professions, taking over space on Wall Street to bring attention to the greed of the few is so appropriate and well-named.
ReplyDeleteWhat amazes me most is that celebrities have added their support, refusing to overshadow those real folks on the streets protesting. My sister lives in NYC and has seen Susan Sarandon, Bette Middler, and Matt Damon take to the mic for a short moment, then take their places with the crowd.
ReplyDeleteWe're having protests all along the east coast, I've already seen the groundswell in Philadelphia and New Jersey.
I echo the sentiment of the poster who hopes they don't get their core purpose overtaken by some organization.
These people aren't "lazy", they want a fair chance for everyone at the American Dream. My nephew graduated with honors from Wharton Business School two years ago, and not for lack of trying, he's finding it impossible to get work, but has taken jobs that others feel are "beneath them" to feed his family and keep his wife in school. I'm sure many readers have examples in their families as well. This affects all of us and we need to join the fight to get our voices heard.
good news in los angeles
ReplyDelete"The mayor does support Occupy L.A. and the right to peaceful assembly," Sanders said, adding that Villaraigosa's office provided the demonstrators with 100 ponchos...
Read more: http://www.myfoxla.com/dpp/news/local/city-council-to-officially-support-occupy-la-20111005#ixzz1a1EtPBIm
The World vs Wall Street petition
ReplyDeletehttp://www.avaaz.org/en/the_world_vs_wall_st/?cl=1307860337&v=10603
Watching the montage of Fox channel putdowns of this movement, made me want to scream.
ReplyDeleteThe network that gave voice to dimwits wearing silly hats and carrying misspelled signs, as if those people were to be highly revered as patriots, as they shouted their insults at Obama and pushed for more tax breaks for the rich--is now mocking what is a TRUE grass roots movement.
The hypocrisy of this approach by Fox is SO obvious, I would expect everyone to see it.
Sadly, that's a positive expectation which will never come to pass.
Totally off topic, I know and apologize. Over at C4P they're talking about an interview Palin did on the Bob & Mark show this morning.
ReplyDeleteShe blamed Track and Willow for destroying all of their dreams.
This is of huge significance -- it's the most promising political development in decades. Let's all nourish it to the best of our abilities.
ReplyDeleteThere's a decent-sized movement going in San Jose: about 150 people came for a Sunday afternoon organizing meeting and march, and on Tuesday I saw an evening camp-out on city hall plaza that drew 35 people at the time I was there. Hopefully, it will grow.
The MSM and non-MS Fox are already afraid, trying to paint the movement as confused and irrelevant. And the mayor of NY is spouting utter nonsense indicating his deep fear of what this really means.