Monthly Archives: October 2011

I was scared. sympathetic, tired, and a little confused about what was happening on Tuesday Night. Wednesday I went back out and filmed this. I produced it over the weekend. If your not in Oakland, I hope it gives you a better view of what happened on Wednesday night than the 4 to 8 minute snippets I’ve found on youtube. Clifford Brown III 2496

This article, by Michael Alpert, has some good ideas for how to maintain focus, take our movement to the next level, and keep the movement from getting stale.  He has travelled around Europe and Turkey and is reporting on conversations that he has had with activists there.  He also reports on ideas and discussions held in European Occupations (15-M, Greece, etc) specifically on the topic of how to move from occupying  to self-managing ie doing things.  Very interesting and relevant as we try to grow our movement:  http://www.zcommunications.org/occupy-to-self-manage-by-michael-albert     … Continued

In outrage at the suffering of the overwhelming majority and the government’s preferential treatment of a small elite of banks and corporations, protesters shout: “We are the 99%!” – meaning that the vast majority has no say, while a tiny minority sets the direction of the nation. That is certainly true, but what do the occupiers conclude from this? That it can’t possibly be true! They have published a thick catalog of grievances, and the official protest website chronicles hundreds of individual stories of misery and desperation. They assume all … Continued

First off, thank you so much to everyone who’s out there protesting. I completely support you and am grateful to you for representing us who those in power abuse and for exposing the widespread abuse of power of the system. There is a Qi Gong healer named Michael Mohoric who does free distant energy healings every month for whoever wants to participate and the next one is scheduled for Friday Nov. 4th 7-8 pm PDT.  He writes,”You can join this free distant energy healing session by using your intention to be … Continued

toledo police are using sniper rifles to terrorize protesters cal1-877-772 8765 and let them know to stop.   2462

If support and understanding is expected for the Nov. 2nd Blockade a well worded argument that is an airtight example of critical thinking is necessary as the main call to action.  Please revise the present post,  http://www.occupyoakland.org/strike/,  by elaborating on the reasons that EGT is being targeted.  Include specific details, and evidence identifying the company as a significant disruptive corporate conglomerate that is profiting from our corrupt political system at the expense of the working class. One must be mindful that the attention of the general populace is often split between … Continued

Hello Everyone, I live in San Jose, and work M-F 9-6. How can those of us from outside Oakland contribute and participate?  I’d love to participate and contribute, but I’m aware that local movements tend to be vulnerable to charges of “outside agitators”. 2436

How many student loans do you have?? http://occupystudentdebt.com/   2451