Occupy Wall Street.
Oct 10th 2011, 2:48 am
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Occupy Wall Street.
The movement seems to be broadly about getting money out of politics and ending corruption and fraud of a bought government in the US. Those protesting seem to be a mixed bunch from left to right, although you wouldn't know it from the coverage as the media seem to like to give air time to the wackos. Even the local canadian media thinks it's about ending corporate greed rather than anything specific.
Apparently it's coming to Vancouver and Toronto. Although why Canadians are complaining about fraud and corruption in the US I don't know.
So, what are peoples thoughts? Personally I agree with their main aims even though some of them are probably nuts and their solutions would screw things up even more. At the very least, they are stating the problem in a way that hopefully can't be ignored by those in charge.
Apparently it's coming to Vancouver and Toronto. Although why Canadians are complaining about fraud and corruption in the US I don't know.
So, what are peoples thoughts? Personally I agree with their main aims even though some of them are probably nuts and their solutions would screw things up even more. At the very least, they are stating the problem in a way that hopefully can't be ignored by those in charge.
Oct 10th 2011, 2:57 am
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Re: Occupy Wall Street.
The movement seems to be broadly about getting money out of politics and ending corruption and fraud of a bought government in the US. Those protesting seem to be a mixed bunch from left to right, although you wouldn't know it from the coverage as the media seem to like to give air time to the wackos. Even the local canadian media thinks it's about ending corporate greed rather than anything specific.
Apparently it's coming to Vancouver and Toronto. Although why Canadians are complaining about fraud and corruption in the US I don't know.
So, what are peoples thoughts? Personally I agree with their main aims even though some of them are probably nuts and their solutions would screw things up even more. At the very least, they are stating the problem in a way that hopefully can't be ignored by those in charge.
Apparently it's coming to Vancouver and Toronto. Although why Canadians are complaining about fraud and corruption in the US I don't know.
So, what are peoples thoughts? Personally I agree with their main aims even though some of them are probably nuts and their solutions would screw things up even more. At the very least, they are stating the problem in a way that hopefully can't be ignored by those in charge.
I'm really hoping it's an elaborate joke at their expense. A social experiment where the actual protest will be in favour of corporations and the wealthy.
****ing hippies!!!
Oct 10th 2011, 3:00 am
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Re: Occupy Wall Street.
The art gallery? That evil bastion of capitalism that needs bringing down. Idiots.
Oct 10th 2011, 3:28 am
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Born again atheist
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Re: Occupy Wall Street.
A demain mes amis. (hic).
Oct 10th 2011, 3:35 am
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Re: Occupy Wall Street.
Although, I have to say unless it's heads on stakes I've seen it all before.
Mai 68, La Lutte Continue.
Oct 10th 2011, 4:21 am
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Re: Occupy Wall Street.
And now it's time for La Booze Continue.
Oct 10th 2011, 5:23 am
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Re: Occupy Wall Street.
We went with woo woos (vodka, peach schnapps and cranberry juice) shooters which were very popular in my undergraduate days. Jolly tasty if not a little tacky, but very old skool.
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Oct 10th 2011, 4:05 pm
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Re: Occupy Wall Street.
They are going to try and Occupy Calgary next weekend - all carrying their Starbucks and Second Cup coffees .... 
Oct 10th 2011, 9:18 pm
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half a century
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Re: Occupy Wall Street.
Hmm I thought Vans was on Sat _ hubby was gonna take kids for a socials n politics lesson - and so he can sing Billy Bragg songs!
