The Future of #OCCUPY
ADBUSTERS TACTICAL BRIEFING
The initial phase of the #OCCUPY movement was marked by several weeks of viral growth that peaked on October 15 with a global day of action. In the next phase, there will be a turn towards addressing the deep philosophical and strategic questions of how to escalate this democracy moment into a revolutionary people's movement. Across the nation there are clear signs that the #OCCUPY movement is simultaneously maturing and growing more militant.
Of the many questions swirling around #OCCUPY, the most challenging is how to gel into a global movement without sacrificing the decentralized, leaderless model. There is a widespread acknowledgment that there are challenges that can only be dealt with on a global scale, such as a climate change accord and overturning international casino capitalism, and that we must therefore forge a globally united people's movement. However, there is also a growing recognition that the general assembly model that has worked beautifully thus far may be fundamentally limited on a structural level.
A breakthrough came on Friday from the New York City General Assembly where the structure working group has proposed, and the general assembly has accepted, the adoption of a modified spokes council model that will work in conjunction with the general assembly. This lays the foundation for a regional, national and potentially international spokes council, something that both #OCCUPYPHILLY and The 99 Percent Declaration have been pushing for. We are beginning to see how the #OCCUPY movement will elevate itself into an international force.
Meanwhile, the power center of the movement is shifting away from the East Coast towards the West. On Wednesday, #OCCUPYOAKLAND is organizing a General Strike that is already finding support within the local community. Solidarity actions are planned in occupations nationwide. Within the movement, there is a sense that this may be a turning point as militant tactics come to the fore and direct confrontation with the structures of the corporate-state becomes the norm.
Other sparks on the horizon include the November 5 Transition Day/Bank Transfer Day, the November 25 Buy Nothing Day kick off to #OCCUPYXMAS and the December 10 Global Day of Action which was proposed this week by the international network behind the blast on October 15.
Hang in there!
for the wild,
Culture Jammers HQ
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Anonymous
Maybe if OWS would bother to take a single, identifiable, defensible position, then folks could decide whether or not to support it in working toward that goal. As it stands, the "movement" seems to stand for incoveniencing people and disrupting their lives.
As to your point about bringing down democracy and replacing capitalism: Well, we in America have a name for people like that. We call them Communists. And, we know damn well that the fruits of that system are the 100 million who were killed in the 20th century and continue to die today.
We will not allow morons like the majority of the OWS crowd to distract us, while the real danger really exists behind the scenes. We know damn well that the ultimate goal here is violence, the overthrow of our government, and the erradication of our way of life. And, take my word for it, we will *not* allow it to happen.
Anonymous
Maybe if OWS would bother to take a single, identifiable, defensible position, then folks could decide whether or not to support it in working toward that goal. As it stands, the "movement" seems to stand for incoveniencing people and disrupting their lives.
As to your point about bringing down democracy and replacing capitalism: Well, we in America have a name for people like that. We call them Communists. And, we know damn well that the fruits of that system are the 100 million who were killed in the 20th century and continue to die today.
We will not allow morons like the majority of the OWS crowd to distract us, while the real danger really exists behind the scenes. We know damn well that the ultimate goal here is violence, the overthrow of our government, and the erradication of our way of life. And, take my word for it, we will *not* allow it to happen.
yellnow
And we will not allow disgruntled like you to rule over our toughts.A lot of us know what communism is .Do not make the mistake to underestimate us.We "the People" have more power than you can think,if i were you i would shut my mouth and hide behind your miserable office cubicle.We will come after you eventually....this is not a threat just a fact.You might think you are secure right now ,remember the wheel turns and things change for all of us.
We know who you are and what you do and we are not afraid. We will prevail.
Veni,vedi.vici.
yellnow
And we will not allow disgruntled like you to rule over our toughts.A lot of us know what communism is .Do not make the mistake to underestimate us.We "the People" have more power than you can think,if i were you i would shut my mouth and hide behind your miserable office cubicle.We will come after you eventually....this is not a threat just a fact.You might think you are secure right now ,remember the wheel turns and things change for all of us.
We know who you are and what you do and we are not afraid. We will prevail.
Veni,vedi.vici.
Anonymous
"I live in Canada, and I can tell you, the ILLUSION of "roghts (sic) and freedoms" is great, but open your mouth to voice what you REALLY think and you're screwed."
Really? Just how are you "screwed"? In the Middle East, if you open your mouth and speak you mind in a way that the government or Islamist religious don't approve of, they will either cut out your tongue, cut off your head, or hang you in the public square to make a point to the other malcontents.
When's the last time a Canadian was strung up in public for speaking out against the Prime Minister or policies in Ottawa?
Yeah, never happened. I didn't think so.
Stop being jealous of other people's success and work to make a better life for you and yours by going to school, getting a job, loving and caring for each other, and generally just being a good person. Trying to raise yourself up by bringing other down is a slippery slope. Eventually, everybody ends up at the bottom, and that's not good for anybody.
Anonymous
"I live in Canada, and I can tell you, the ILLUSION of "roghts (sic) and freedoms" is great, but open your mouth to voice what you REALLY think and you're screwed."
Really? Just how are you "screwed"? In the Middle East, if you open your mouth and speak you mind in a way that the government or Islamist religious don't approve of, they will either cut out your tongue, cut off your head, or hang you in the public square to make a point to the other malcontents.
When's the last time a Canadian was strung up in public for speaking out against the Prime Minister or policies in Ottawa?
Yeah, never happened. I didn't think so.
Stop being jealous of other people's success and work to make a better life for you and yours by going to school, getting a job, loving and caring for each other, and generally just being a good person. Trying to raise yourself up by bringing other down is a slippery slope. Eventually, everybody ends up at the bottom, and that's not good for anybody.
Anonymous
"Stop being jealous of other people's success and work to make a better life for you and yours by going to school, getting a job, loving and caring for each other, and generally just being a good person. Trying to raise yourself up by bringing other down is a slippery slope."
I'm not jelous. I am not Canadian, I was born in Europe and that enables me to see what is wrong form a different spectrum. But having said that I am not "Trying to raise myself up by bringing others down a slippery slope."
Im saying, Canada might not "cut out your tongue, cut off your head, or hang you in the public square to make a point to the other malcontents." so openly, but there are other ways to ruin a persons's life.
My own mother, in a super-"democratic, free and equal" society such as Canada's cannot, for the past 15 YEARS, with a Master's from another country, a FUCKING PhD from this one, where she learned English fluently as her fourth language, GET A FUCKING JOB becsue she spoke out against the government one too many times! Sure, she's alive, and sure you can blame it on the current economy, but that's not the TRUTH. She's not the only one that's gone through this, Canadian born citiznes face the same issue.
Then how can you say that "Canada or country X" is better than Country Y" when you just told me "Trying to raise yourself up by bringing other down is a slippery slope?" You're right, they should be treated equally and so they are: they are both ruining their citizen's lives!
Anonymous
"Stop being jealous of other people's success and work to make a better life for you and yours by going to school, getting a job, loving and caring for each other, and generally just being a good person. Trying to raise yourself up by bringing other down is a slippery slope."
I'm not jelous. I am not Canadian, I was born in Europe and that enables me to see what is wrong form a different spectrum. But having said that I am not "Trying to raise myself up by bringing others down a slippery slope."
Im saying, Canada might not "cut out your tongue, cut off your head, or hang you in the public square to make a point to the other malcontents." so openly, but there are other ways to ruin a persons's life.
My own mother, in a super-"democratic, free and equal" society such as Canada's cannot, for the past 15 YEARS, with a Master's from another country, a FUCKING PhD from this one, where she learned English fluently as her fourth language, GET A FUCKING JOB becsue she spoke out against the government one too many times! Sure, she's alive, and sure you can blame it on the current economy, but that's not the TRUTH. She's not the only one that's gone through this, Canadian born citiznes face the same issue.
Then how can you say that "Canada or country X" is better than Country Y" when you just told me "Trying to raise yourself up by bringing other down is a slippery slope?" You're right, they should be treated equally and so they are: they are both ruining their citizen's lives!
Anonymous
You are wrong to think that red necks like you would have free reign to incite violence. You will be put down by the very police and military you seem to think is on your side.
The people at OWS are real Americans fighting the fight many of us cannot or will not fight. They are the cultural/political marines of our time doing a service for our country. I for one hail them as heroes in the same way I see our men and women in uniform as heroes.
Your resorting to such a violent stance shows the true deficit of intelligence and you inability to understand what is really going on with OWS further shows your lack of brain activity.
Go ahead and bring your gun and see how fast the very agencies of OUR government come to take you down.
OWS is a non-violent movement precisely because it understands that showing people the way is better than forcing their compliance. When people are allowed to accept something and believe in it they are willing to live and die for that which they believe. Forceful coercion can never replicate the power of belief.
I'll take the drums over your guns any day of the week.
Man up coward.
Anonymous
You are wrong to think that red necks like you would have free reign to incite violence. You will be put down by the very police and military you seem to think is on your side.
The people at OWS are real Americans fighting the fight many of us cannot or will not fight. They are the cultural/political marines of our time doing a service for our country. I for one hail them as heroes in the same way I see our men and women in uniform as heroes.
Your resorting to such a violent stance shows the true deficit of intelligence and you inability to understand what is really going on with OWS further shows your lack of brain activity.
Go ahead and bring your gun and see how fast the very agencies of OUR government come to take you down.
OWS is a non-violent movement precisely because it understands that showing people the way is better than forcing their compliance. When people are allowed to accept something and believe in it they are willing to live and die for that which they believe. Forceful coercion can never replicate the power of belief.
I'll take the drums over your guns any day of the week.
Man up coward.
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