GA Proposals

Proposal to rephrase “Pros/Cons” to “Constructive Criticism” [Pulled. Straw-polled instead]

Simple Proposal for a Less Divisive GA The current Occupy Oakland GA system is based around a pro/con debate.  However, pros and cons are inherently confrontational, creating strife, and are against the entire spirit of “consensus” which should be about working and feeling “together”. As such, this proposal calls for the “pro/con” section of GAs to be replaced with a “constructive suggestions” section.  Instead of being asked to speak out in favor or against a proposal, people will be asked to give constructive suggestions on how the proposal can be … Continued

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[Passed at the 12.28.11 GA] Proposal to support the January 20th financial district Occupation in SF [#1 for 12-28 GA]

Proposal: Proposal to support the January 20th financial district Occupation in SF 1)      In solidarity with Occupy SF, we will support and join in efforts to occupy the financial district in SF on January 20th 2012. 2)      A working group will be created to facilitate actions for that day. 3)      Affinity groups are encouraged to form and participate independently. 13309

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Proposal Queue for the December 26, 2011 General Assembly

1.        Proposal to support the January 20th financial district Occupation in SF [Held until 12-28-11 GA] 2.        Buy Local Proposal [Held until 12-28-11 GA]  3.        Rent Strike Proposal 4.        Proposal to rephrase “Pros/Cons” to “Constructive Suggestion” December 25th at the Plaza, 6:40PM 14089

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Proposal Queue for December 21, 2011 GA

Proposals 1.        Emergency Proposal to support the EGT Grain Ship Action 2.        Emergency Proposal to sign on to a statement of solidarity with Egypt and support related future actions 3.        Buy Local Proposal [Held until 12-28-11] 4.        Proposal for the taking of a large social center for Occupy Oakland 5.        Rent Strike Proposal 6.        Proposal to support the January 20th financial district Occupation in SF 7.        Proposal to rephrase “Pros/Cons” to “Constructive Criticism 13623

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[Passed at the 12-21-11 GA] Emergency Proposal to support the EGT Grain Ship Action

Proposal: Proposal to support the EGT Grain Ship arrival Action ***EGT Grain Ship Arrival – Call to Action by Occupy Longview Washington*** Occupy Longview (Washington) has put out a call to action to block the EGT grain ship expected to arrive in Longview mid-January. There has already been discussion between occupies in various cities to caravan here to Longview, WA for the purpose of blocking this ship. We, Occupy Oakland, endorse this call and stand ready to help with the planning and coordinating to make this action successful. Occupy Oakland’s … Continued

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[Passed at the 12-21-11 GA] Emergency Proposal to sign on to a statement of solidarity with Egypt and support related future actions

Urgent Appeal to Occupy and All Social Justice Movements: Mobilize to Defend the Egyptian RevolutionStop Impending Massacre in Egypt! 12/21/2011 In recent days, protesters demanding civilian rule in Egypt have again been murdered, maimed and tortured by the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) and the Interior Security Forces (ISF). The conspiracy, being brutally implemented in Egypt, is part of a global conspiracy to suffocate mass movements for socio-economic justice and is being done with direct assistance of the American government and the private interests which direct that government. … Continued

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[Passed at the 12-21-11 GA] Proposal: for the taking of a large social center for Occupy Oakland

Proposal for the establishment of a large social center for Occupy Oakland    We propose to occupy and hold a large building that will serve the purpose of becoming a social center, convergence center and headquarters of the Occupy Oakland movement on Saturday, January 28th, 2012. The building will have sufficient office space for all of the Occupy Oakland committees and an auditorium large enough to hold Occupy Oakland general assemblies and adequate sleeping space.  It will be a vacant building owned either by a bank, a large corporation of the … Continued

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Proposal Queue For December 19, 2011 GA

VII.       Proposals 1.        Emergency Proposal to support the EGT Grain Ship Action [Held til Wednesday] 2.        Buy Local Proposal [Held] 3.        Proposal for the taking of a large social center for Occupy Oakland [Held until Wednesday] 4.        Rent Strike Proposal 5.        Straw Poll for whether to use people’s mic vs amplified sound at the beginning of GA 6.        Finance Proposal for $1825 towards January 1st March 7.        Proposal to support the January 20th financial district Occupation in SF 13291

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