The Future of #OCCUPY
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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
Are you people so ignorant that you don't even know what your own movement is doing? Occupiers have thrown rocks, M80 fireworks, pots and pans, paint, etc. at police! Where the F do you think this idea came from? It's the violence you have committed, including knocking an old lady down the stairs in DC. She is 78 and suffered a bloody nose due to your thuggery. Another guy couldn't drive his wife and 2-YEAR-OLD home b/c some Occupy thug stood in front of his car. You don't want violence? THEN STOP COMMITTING IT!!!
Anonymous
Are you people so ignorant that you don't even know what your own movement is doing? Occupiers have thrown rocks, M80 fireworks, pots and pans, paint, etc. at police! Where the F do you think this idea came from? It's the violence you have committed, including knocking an old lady down the stairs in DC. She is 78 and suffered a bloody nose due to your thuggery. Another guy couldn't drive his wife and 2-YEAR-OLD home b/c some Occupy thug stood in front of his car. You don't want violence? THEN STOP COMMITTING IT!!!
LONG LIVE 99%
YES I UNDERSTAND WERE YOUR COMING FROM, AND I SAY TO YOU THAT YOU ARE RIGHT BOUTH
SIDES ARE COMMETING ACTS OF VIOLENCE, YES I AM AWARE OF THIS, BUT WHAT YOU SIAD BEFORE ABOUT OCCUPYING THE PROTEST IN THE WAY YOU WERE SAYING IT IS WROUNG, BUT I SAY TO YOU IF THIS MOVEMENT DOES NOT UNDERSTAND NONVIOLENCE THEN IT IS NOT READY TO UNDERTAKE SUCH THINGS, AND IN THE END IT WILL FAIL, AND PLEASE IF YOU ARE A MAN OF NONVIOLENCE THEN PLEACE DONT TALK TO ME IN SUCH WORDS!
I BELIVE YOU I UNDERSTAND WHAT YOUR SAYING AND IM SURE MANY PEOPLE FELT THE SAME WAY YOU DID, SO PLEASE I SAY TO YOU THAT BOUTH SIDES ARE COMMENTING ACTS OF VIOLENCE AND THAT WE SHOULD WORK TOGETHER AND STOP THIS MATTER BEFORE IT GETS OUT OF HAND.
LONG LIVE THE 99%!
LONG LIVE 99%
YES I UNDERSTAND WERE YOUR COMING FROM, AND I SAY TO YOU THAT YOU ARE RIGHT BOUTH
SIDES ARE COMMETING ACTS OF VIOLENCE, YES I AM AWARE OF THIS, BUT WHAT YOU SIAD BEFORE ABOUT OCCUPYING THE PROTEST IN THE WAY YOU WERE SAYING IT IS WROUNG, BUT I SAY TO YOU IF THIS MOVEMENT DOES NOT UNDERSTAND NONVIOLENCE THEN IT IS NOT READY TO UNDERTAKE SUCH THINGS, AND IN THE END IT WILL FAIL, AND PLEASE IF YOU ARE A MAN OF NONVIOLENCE THEN PLEACE DONT TALK TO ME IN SUCH WORDS!
I BELIVE YOU I UNDERSTAND WHAT YOUR SAYING AND IM SURE MANY PEOPLE FELT THE SAME WAY YOU DID, SO PLEASE I SAY TO YOU THAT BOUTH SIDES ARE COMMENTING ACTS OF VIOLENCE AND THAT WE SHOULD WORK TOGETHER AND STOP THIS MATTER BEFORE IT GETS OUT OF HAND.
LONG LIVE THE 99%!
Anonymous
Wow--observe this severely fearfilled "occupy the occupiers" reaction above--look at this guy, he even threatens violence! Here's what that is all about...it's about KUDOS to the great-spirited OWS ones! You have engendered fear and loathing in the hearts of the 1% and their minions. Complete success follows!
Anonymous
Wow--observe this severely fearfilled "occupy the occupiers" reaction above--look at this guy, he even threatens violence! Here's what that is all about...it's about KUDOS to the great-spirited OWS ones! You have engendered fear and loathing in the hearts of the 1% and their minions. Complete success follows!
Anonymous
You ignorant fool. Try reading a newspaper (not the NY Slimes) and recognize that it is the occupy movement that is violent; hence the idea above. Stop texting and start learning. These punks/thugs are a bunch of anarchistic, violent animals. Look it up. Oakland, DC, etc.
Anonymous
You ignorant fool. Try reading a newspaper (not the NY Slimes) and recognize that it is the occupy movement that is violent; hence the idea above. Stop texting and start learning. These punks/thugs are a bunch of anarchistic, violent animals. Look it up. Oakland, DC, etc.
Anonymous
People I realize the need for change in this country and across the globe. I realize that we cannot continue on this path of self destruction through corruption and greed. I am also an Idealist and dream of a world in which we have no money, no greed, no hatred, a place where people helped others because it was the right thing to do. When some one needs a house the town comes and builds them a house when some one needs some food the people come together and bring food. That would be an idealistic world where everyone was truly on the same level and equal. However, being an idealist, I also see the realism in it all. People are greedy people sin and people will not change just because the "99%" of the population gets a free handout. What happens after this movement has "changed the world" you are still going to have 99% of the population unsatisfied looking for something more. The problem is not Wall-Street the problem is not our government the problem is us and until we change our moral integrity and understand the meaning of being a "good" person we will never escape our self-destruction. If you want to do something useful and truly change this country then occupy our streets with a helping hand for people and kindness. Occupy our homes with messages of good will and positive moral character. Teach our children to not be self-entitled and to find happiness not in materials or wealth but find it through helping others and putting others before their own personal wants and desires. If you really want to have a movement occupy the hearts of Americans and the world and show them a world of selflessness.
Anonymous
People I realize the need for change in this country and across the globe. I realize that we cannot continue on this path of self destruction through corruption and greed. I am also an Idealist and dream of a world in which we have no money, no greed, no hatred, a place where people helped others because it was the right thing to do. When some one needs a house the town comes and builds them a house when some one needs some food the people come together and bring food. That would be an idealistic world where everyone was truly on the same level and equal. However, being an idealist, I also see the realism in it all. People are greedy people sin and people will not change just because the "99%" of the population gets a free handout. What happens after this movement has "changed the world" you are still going to have 99% of the population unsatisfied looking for something more. The problem is not Wall-Street the problem is not our government the problem is us and until we change our moral integrity and understand the meaning of being a "good" person we will never escape our self-destruction. If you want to do something useful and truly change this country then occupy our streets with a helping hand for people and kindness. Occupy our homes with messages of good will and positive moral character. Teach our children to not be self-entitled and to find happiness not in materials or wealth but find it through helping others and putting others before their own personal wants and desires. If you really want to have a movement occupy the hearts of Americans and the world and show them a world of selflessness.
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