I found this video, filmed at the Occupy Bristol encampment in the UK, to be very well done. It provides clarification of our common purpose and bond to both beginners and to original occupiers who may be getting tired and cold and sometimes disheartened. I hope for renewed strength to be sent your way through the focus of our collective energy! We APPRECIATE THE HECK OUTTA YOU!!!!! Peace -Indigo 4855
I have been comparing the occupy Oakland movement to other movements around the country. There is just something about the Oakland movement that is missing. For example, take this 90 second piece on occupy SF: This is happening just across the bay!! Occupy Oakland needs a more global outlet. We need to get the word out through youtube and other social media outlets that what is going on here in Oakland will effect the occupy movements nationwide. 4834
Hi everyone, A LOT of us want an “official” endorsement of non-violence and peaceful tactics. But that’s not going to happen. I’ll explain why in a minute. Right now, we’re basically playing into the divide-and-conquer strategy. Violence or non-violence? Pacifism or Black Bloc? This is textbook stuff and we’re letting our differences get the better of us. But at the same time, the reason the divide and conquer strategy is working is because we don’t have a clear picture of who we are or what this movement is. This has … Continued
At a time When the media’s coverage seems aimed to splinter and discredit: I offer one person’s ideas that NOW is the time to galvanize our solidarity and Ignore the spectre of Main Stream Media propaganda The Iron is HOT; This is the time to Strike! A few words of rabble rousing to counter some bullshit media coverage and opinion: If you are here to resist this class warfare: DO NOT RUN! Step forward! These are not your family! These ARe your occupiers! By their very presence reinforcing your slavery … Continued
I do not speak for the movement, i do not speak for zeitgeist. I speak for myself alone when i say if you wish to understand the occupation and why it is happening, watch this, http://youtu.be/4Z9WVZddH9w 4786
A Facebook page has been created for what will hopefully become a nationwide boycott of big box retail stores on 12/17/11. Big Box Boycott- find it, like it, share it, do it!! Flyer jpegs soon to come. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Big-Box-Boycott/281595775214325?sk=wall 4784
Good morning Oakland, I’ve been watching events in Oakland for the past several weeks and am becoming more incensed at the police/DHS brutality by the day. So, I took ACTION this morning by creating the following statement on Congree.org’s SoapBox (available to all citizens, presumably read by someone in D. C.), as well as writing my Senators and Representative about the Police State that is passing for America these days. If you are in agreement with this statement of solidarity among U.S. Citizens in demanding their constitutionally-protected rights amid terrorism … Continued
KALW public radio is collecting the sights and sounds of the Occupy movement as it unfolds in the Bay Area – and we need your help!! Contribute your story to our digital map and help us document this moment in history! Tell us what’s happening in your area and what you think of it. <iframe frameborder=”no” scroll=”no” width=”100%” height=”400″ src=”http://widget.soundcloudlabs.com/widget?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%3Fq%3doccupybayarea&pagination=false&limit=100&offset=0&width=100%25&style=map&lat=37.804901&lon=-122.333450&zoom=13&track=&height=“></iframe> Here’s what you need to do: 1. Sign up for a SoundCloud account at www.soundcloud.com/signup. 2. Download the iPad, iPhone or Android app: iTunes or Android. 3. Record your message! … Continued
Oakland News – Mayor’s Office Plans To Move Occupy Oakland first half of the text: This is an Oakland News entry based on information given to this blogger over the weekend from various sources that do not wish to be named. The first most recent one was this morning. Oakland Mayor Jean Quan held a meeting at 7:30 AM today (Monday) to consider various sites to relocate Occupy Oakland. Currently the giant encampment is at Oakland Frank Ogawa Plaza, which is also called Oscar Grant Plaza or Grant Ogawa Plaza. … Continued
I have ben having good email conversations with people about the money. I am gong to be sitting in the plaza for lunch on Thursday. I will arrive between 11 and 11:30 and I will stay for a few hours. That is a great time to come talk to me about this. If you want to call, I will also have my phone on during that time period. Thank you. Krissy Gibbs 4428