A Call for Reinforcements
Hey jammers,
#OCCUPYWALLSTREET is happening right now at Liberty Plaza!
It started last Saturday, when 5,000 Americans descended on to the financial district of Lower Manhattan, waved signs, unfurled banners, beat drums, chanted slogans and proceeded to walk towards the "financial Gomorrah" of the nation. They vowed to "occupy Wall Street" and to "bring justice to the bankers", but the New York police thwarted their efforts, locking down the symbolic street with barricades and checkpoints. Undeterred, protesters walked laps around the area before holding a people's assembly and setting up a semi-permanent protest encampment in a park on Liberty Street, a stone's throw from Wall Street and a block from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
Three hundred spent the night, several hundred reinforcements arrived the next day and as we write this, the encampment is digging in for a long-term stay. #OCCUPYWALLSTREET has been established in Zuccotti Park, which has now been renamed Liberty Plaza. With Liberty Plaza liberated, and acting as a base in the financial district, the indignados have been sending out raiding parties to nearby Wall Street and beyond.
Bravo to those courageous souls in the encampment on New York's Liberty Street. Every night that #OCCUPYWALLSTREET continues will escalate the possibility of a full-fledged global uprising against business as usual.
Now, it is crucial for everyone from all over the world to flock to the encampment. Call in to work sick, invite your friends and hop on a bus or plane to New York City.
We need you at Liberty Plaza!
for the wild,
Culture Jammers HQ
occupywallstreet.org / occupywallst.org / nycga.net / Reddit
PS. The media is finally buzzing about #OCCUPYWALLSTREET. There have been reports at Democracy Now!, MSNBC, CNN, WSJ, NYT, El Pais and elsewhere.
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Debra Paulsen
HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT OCCUPY WALL ST.?
PEOPLE HAVE QUESTIONS and WANT to KNOW,
Publish Date: 09/20/2011 (SUBMITTED LINK NOT AVAILABLE YET)
WHAT IS OCCUPY WALL ST.
Occupy Wall St. has been called a "pointless sleepover" by some, a "Non Event" by others. Many are impatiently waiting for "something" to "happen"> disappointed, and easily distracted because they "see" no excitement and feel no clear "purpose" to relate to. We The People need to stand firm and be patient, and continue working together to promote awareness and encourage others to "get on board". Become a Board Member for a Better America.
PEOPLE HAVE QUESTIONS AND WANT TO KNOW,
Many people are saying that they are not hearing much on the news and don't understand what Occupy Wall St. stands for, they would like clarification:
"What am I getting on "board" for?"
"Every good protest has a specific cause and clear set of demands outlining what is required to end the protest, what are the demands of the Occupy Wall St. movement?"
THIS GENERAL STATEMENT MAY HELP EXPLAIN THAT FOR THOSE INTERESTED BUT UNSURE
"Organizing immense masses of individuals does take time. We are divided not only by physical miles, but by cultural and historical, ethical and ethnic space as well. We have many differences of opinion, but we do agree there is "something wrong", and fueled by a sense of compassion and frustration we are coming together, and for the moment that is enough."
Continued unity with open and intelligent discussion and information sharing will determine the most pressing Needs and Concerns of The People. It will be the NEEDS of the people that will determine the demands; until this very complex process is completed specific "demands" will not be presented.
We must first gather and process all of the input and information, only then can a clear, concise presentable list of implementable demands for real change and justice be prepared and presented.".
IS THIS REALLY A BIG MOVEMENT?
YES! It is not at all uncommon for media in any country to downplay protests. Occupy Wall St. IS right at the stage it should be right now. Staying calm, and preparing to hunker down for the long haul and hold LIBERTY PARK. The "PURPOSE" at the moment is to create unity, identify resources and locate our most effective leaders. We need individuals at logistics levels, as well as those with communication skills; especially eloquent intelligent spokespeople that can come from the heart and not a page.
FOR NOW, WHAT CAN PEOPLE DO?
SUPPORT THOSE HOLDING LIBERTY PARK>
DEMAND MEDIA COVERAGE>
No matter what small town you live in you can help. Roaming pickets in front of small town media offices can be a very important initiative at the individual level. You only need 2 or more people to be effective. Choose a location and stroll with your support signs, speaking to pedestrians when possible. If you raise awareness with a few people you have succeeded, if you are asked to leave by authorities, comply, you have succeeded, you got attention. Take pictures, post story anywhere online you can. Use all social utility networks at your disposal to promote promote promote.
Call and be heard, ask why this is not on the news. ABC 147 Columbus Ave., Ny, NY Phone: 212-456-7777 BBC America 747 Third Avenue, 6th Floor, NY, NY 10017 Phone: 212-705-9300 CBS News 524 W. 57 St., NY NY, Phone: 212-975-4321
Many Individuals are USING THE MACHINE TO BEAT THE MACHINE> TWITTER CELEBS> TWITTER NEWS AGENCIES> FLOOD FACEBOOK WALLS> DEMAND COVERAGE.
Hopefully very soon websites will organize and begin offering pdf. files for literature handouts. Start a webpageJ For example start a SOWS Page, Support Occupation Wall St., providing important links and information such as:
http://www.livestream.com/globalrevolution
http://www.adbusters.org/
Legal help through National Lawyers Guild 212 679 6016
WITNESS FOR THEIR CONTINUED SAFETY> Follow Livestream and UStream video coverage and comment often.
IF AT ALL POSSIBLE GO TO LIBERTY PARK>
If you live in the area offer water, food, or batteries, cell phone time, if nothing else encouragement.
If you can get to New York< reinforcements are and will always be needed.
This will not end next week> the people intend to peacefully occupy Wall st. and hold Liberty Park for months, and they need support so that TPTB know this> speak up for Occupy Wall St.> Let the TPTB and main stream media know this will not end by using the regular response> which is ignoring the people>
When the time is ripe demands will be clarified and presented in the meantime PEACE.
Debra Paulsen
HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT OCCUPY WALL ST.?
PEOPLE HAVE QUESTIONS and WANT to KNOW,
Publish Date: 09/20/2011 (SUBMITTED LINK NOT AVAILABLE YET)
WHAT IS OCCUPY WALL ST.
Occupy Wall St. has been called a "pointless sleepover" by some, a "Non Event" by others. Many are impatiently waiting for "something" to "happen"> disappointed, and easily distracted because they "see" no excitement and feel no clear "purpose" to relate to. We The People need to stand firm and be patient, and continue working together to promote awareness and encourage others to "get on board". Become a Board Member for a Better America.
PEOPLE HAVE QUESTIONS AND WANT TO KNOW,
Many people are saying that they are not hearing much on the news and don't understand what Occupy Wall St. stands for, they would like clarification:
"What am I getting on "board" for?"
"Every good protest has a specific cause and clear set of demands outlining what is required to end the protest, what are the demands of the Occupy Wall St. movement?"
THIS GENERAL STATEMENT MAY HELP EXPLAIN THAT FOR THOSE INTERESTED BUT UNSURE
"Organizing immense masses of individuals does take time. We are divided not only by physical miles, but by cultural and historical, ethical and ethnic space as well. We have many differences of opinion, but we do agree there is "something wrong", and fueled by a sense of compassion and frustration we are coming together, and for the moment that is enough."
Continued unity with open and intelligent discussion and information sharing will determine the most pressing Needs and Concerns of The People. It will be the NEEDS of the people that will determine the demands; until this very complex process is completed specific "demands" will not be presented.
We must first gather and process all of the input and information, only then can a clear, concise presentable list of implementable demands for real change and justice be prepared and presented.".
IS THIS REALLY A BIG MOVEMENT?
YES! It is not at all uncommon for media in any country to downplay protests. Occupy Wall St. IS right at the stage it should be right now. Staying calm, and preparing to hunker down for the long haul and hold LIBERTY PARK. The "PURPOSE" at the moment is to create unity, identify resources and locate our most effective leaders. We need individuals at logistics levels, as well as those with communication skills; especially eloquent intelligent spokespeople that can come from the heart and not a page.
FOR NOW, WHAT CAN PEOPLE DO?
SUPPORT THOSE HOLDING LIBERTY PARK>
DEMAND MEDIA COVERAGE>
No matter what small town you live in you can help. Roaming pickets in front of small town media offices can be a very important initiative at the individual level. You only need 2 or more people to be effective. Choose a location and stroll with your support signs, speaking to pedestrians when possible. If you raise awareness with a few people you have succeeded, if you are asked to leave by authorities, comply, you have succeeded, you got attention. Take pictures, post story anywhere online you can. Use all social utility networks at your disposal to promote promote promote.
Call and be heard, ask why this is not on the news. ABC 147 Columbus Ave., Ny, NY Phone: 212-456-7777 BBC America 747 Third Avenue, 6th Floor, NY, NY 10017 Phone: 212-705-9300 CBS News 524 W. 57 St., NY NY, Phone: 212-975-4321
Many Individuals are USING THE MACHINE TO BEAT THE MACHINE> TWITTER CELEBS> TWITTER NEWS AGENCIES> FLOOD FACEBOOK WALLS> DEMAND COVERAGE.
Hopefully very soon websites will organize and begin offering pdf. files for literature handouts. Start a webpageJ For example start a SOWS Page, Support Occupation Wall St., providing important links and information such as:
http://www.livestream.com/globalrevolution
http://www.adbusters.org/
Legal help through National Lawyers Guild 212 679 6016
WITNESS FOR THEIR CONTINUED SAFETY> Follow Livestream and UStream video coverage and comment often.
IF AT ALL POSSIBLE GO TO LIBERTY PARK>
If you live in the area offer water, food, or batteries, cell phone time, if nothing else encouragement.
If you can get to New York< reinforcements are and will always be needed.
This will not end next week> the people intend to peacefully occupy Wall st. and hold Liberty Park for months, and they need support so that TPTB know this> speak up for Occupy Wall St.> Let the TPTB and main stream media know this will not end by using the regular response> which is ignoring the people>
When the time is ripe demands will be clarified and presented in the meantime PEACE.
Debra Paulsen
One last point I would like to make, I do have reservations and prefer NOT to connect with Anonymous> I Believe in standing up for what I believe in> And I am not afraid > I have a name.
Debra Paulsen
One last point I would like to make, I do have reservations and prefer NOT to connect with Anonymous> I Believe in standing up for what I believe in> And I am not afraid > I have a name.
Will Morgan
I am happy this protest is taking place. I support it, and also think larger better organized protests will be necessary. However, may I say that you cannot have a "Tahir Square" in an area as confined as lower Manhattan. It is not necessary to be on Wall Street to effectively protest Wall Street. A larger locale should have been selected, one with city approval, one which would allow the arrival of the largest number of people. Perhaps Central Park? As it is this protest is going to be soon confined to a corner and then will remain small until it runs out of steam. The USA is a huge country, and demonstrations should not be focused in only one city. We need not so much a "Tahir Square" as Movement.Best wishes to all the protesters. Wish I were with you.
Will Morgan
I am happy this protest is taking place. I support it, and also think larger better organized protests will be necessary. However, may I say that you cannot have a "Tahir Square" in an area as confined as lower Manhattan. It is not necessary to be on Wall Street to effectively protest Wall Street. A larger locale should have been selected, one with city approval, one which would allow the arrival of the largest number of people. Perhaps Central Park? As it is this protest is going to be soon confined to a corner and then will remain small until it runs out of steam. The USA is a huge country, and demonstrations should not be focused in only one city. We need not so much a "Tahir Square" as Movement.Best wishes to all the protesters. Wish I were with you.
Anonymous
Anybody else find it somewhat disrespectful to invoke the name "Tahir Square"? Two completely different movements. The people in Tahir square weren't chalking sidewalks and worrying about "aggressive arrests", they were taking part in a life or death political movement. Pls, don't compare this middle class social gathering with something like Tahir Square. Peace to all of you, I dig your passion. Go easy on the cops out there, they are just people like you (only less enlightened).
Anonymous
Anybody else find it somewhat disrespectful to invoke the name "Tahir Square"? Two completely different movements. The people in Tahir square weren't chalking sidewalks and worrying about "aggressive arrests", they were taking part in a life or death political movement. Pls, don't compare this middle class social gathering with something like Tahir Square. Peace to all of you, I dig your passion. Go easy on the cops out there, they are just people like you (only less enlightened).
Anonymous
we cannot use the past to act in the present or plan for the future. we are a new breed. we cannot be found in the past. science has changed us. we have abilities that are newly discovered and which afford opportunities previously denied to us. our leaders rule not by force, but through psychology. our citizens are communicating globally en masse - nothing is hidden, yet nothing is seen. no one looks to see what is happening beyond the neon lights.
Anonymous
we cannot use the past to act in the present or plan for the future. we are a new breed. we cannot be found in the past. science has changed us. we have abilities that are newly discovered and which afford opportunities previously denied to us. our leaders rule not by force, but through psychology. our citizens are communicating globally en masse - nothing is hidden, yet nothing is seen. no one looks to see what is happening beyond the neon lights.
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