Author Archives: davidr222

We’re all angry about the way the system currently works.  There’s obviously a TREMENDOUS need for change!  What changes do we want to see?  What changes will lead to a new kind of society that just and healthy and positive for EVERYONE?  What should replace the current banking system?  The current political process?  The current food system?  The current employment system? Let’s develop a collaborative process to put forward real alternatives that are detailed and well thought out.  Let’s develop a plan to truly implement these alternatives. What thoughts do … Continued

Let’s create an organized and effective response to the City’s concerns and communicate this response clearly both to the City and to the public.  Then if an eviction occurs, we will look like the positive force that we truly are and the City will look unfair and unreasonable.  I will be glad to participate in this effort. Contact me at davidr222@sbcglobal.net or (510) 827-0086 David 5734

The inability to work together effectively has a great deal to do with the difficulties our society currently experiences.  The situation between Occupy Oakland and The City of Oakland is an expression of this.  Can a way forward be found? A proposal:  Occupy Oakland makes a commitment to creating a clean, beautiful and safe, vital and inclusive environment… A smoothly run city within a city that is so positive and so appealing that it draws people downtown rather than repelling them.  The City lends it support to create and maintain … Continued

The gathering and the march to the Port yesterday was so energetic and powerful!  Let’s do some form of mass gather once a month.  More and more energy!  Singing, dancing, poetry, speakers, food!  Let’s do some weekends and reach out to EVERYONE across our city.  By doing this we build an ongoing and growing feeling of community and connection.  This is a key part of what were after! 3606