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Novocastrian Nov 9th 2011 1:34 pm

I know we already have an occupy thread but...
 
I think this story merits it's own..

http://www.owsexposed.com/2011/11/08...-their-leader/

There we have a wonderful example of the pointlessness of trying to press this movement into a mold corresponding to the current norms.

Not only that, but in my experience, the border collie is likely a lot more intelligent than the mayor.

Alan2005 Nov 9th 2011 1:43 pm

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The irony is that the website is trying to make them look bad - but in fact the opposite is the case here. This is a brilliant move - I for one welcome our new dog overlords.

London Mike Nov 9th 2011 1:46 pm

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Originally Posted by Alan2005 (Post 9724173)
The irony is that the website is trying to make them look bad - but in fact the opposite is the case here. This is a brilliant move - I for one welcome our new dog overlords.

Says it all really about how rudderless and incoherent the entire movement has become. It's all gone to the dogs ...

Novocastrian Nov 9th 2011 1:50 pm

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Originally Posted by London Mike (Post 9724179)
Says it all really about how rudderless and incoherent the entire movement has become. It's all gone to the dogs ...

I wonder what the appropriate representative for the Toronto group would be if Rob Ford demands they elect a leader?

A passing hippopotamus perhaps?

dbd33 Nov 9th 2011 1:53 pm

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Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 9724184)
I wonder what the appropriate representative for the Toronto group would be if Rob Ford demands they elect a leader?

A passing hippopotamus perhaps?

I went past their camp this afternoon. Very smart, very comfortable, the homeless who got kicked for it must be right pissed. I hope the movement has security guards as they're at risk from squatters.

Novocastrian Nov 9th 2011 2:00 pm

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Originally Posted by dbd33 (Post 9724189)
I went past their camp this afternoon. Very smart, very comfortable, the homeless who got kicked for it must be right pissed. I hope the movement has security guards as they're at risk from squatters.

Oh, you already know that I think anything in Canada is irrelevant anyway.

I was down there last Saturday and all the tents were locked up (as it were).

Splitters! I thought. But it turns out they were all off on a search for a border collie.

London Mike Nov 9th 2011 2:09 pm

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Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 9724184)
I wonder what the appropriate representative for the Toronto group would be if Rob Ford demands they elect a leader?

A passing hippopotamus perhaps?

He'd probably get bossed about by the hippo

Tangram Nov 10th 2011 7:26 am

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Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 9724184)
I wonder what the appropriate representative for the Toronto group would be if Rob Ford demands they elect a leader?

A passing hippopotamus perhaps?

Perhaps a plate of lard

Oink Nov 10th 2011 7:35 am

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Originally Posted by dbd33 (Post 9724189)
I went past their camp this afternoon. Very smart, very comfortable, the homeless who got kicked for it must be right pissed. I hope the movement has security guards as they're at risk from squatters.

I went past the Vancouver one the other day. Very nice too. In fact it was a lot better than most Canadian campsites I've read about. At least there were a lot of cafes and pubs and if the kids get bored the Science World is only short bus ride away.

Simon Legree Nov 10th 2011 8:22 am

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Originally Posted by Novocastrian (Post 9724184)
I wonder what the appropriate representative for the Toronto group would be if Rob Ford demands they elect a leader?

A passing hippopotamus perhaps?

That would be too easy to confuse with Mayor Ford !;)

Novocastrian Nov 10th 2011 8:35 am

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Originally Posted by Simon Legree (Post 9726011)
That would be too easy to confuse with Mayor Ford !;)

I think that's rather what I had in mind. But since canines are the new overlords, perhaps a whippet to make a subtler point?


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