Soft Regime Change in America
The #OCCUPY movement is entering an ominous new phase.
Police attacked #OCCUPYOAKLAND on Tuesday with tear gas, rubber bullets and flash grenades. Scott Olsen, a two time Iraq war veteran, was critically wounded in the assault. Graphic pictures of an unconscious Olsen, his skull fractured, being carried by fellow protestors to safety have reverberated from Zuccotti to Cairo and escalated the movement. On Wednesday, three thousand protestors reclaimed the square, reestablished their encampment and held a general assembly that called for a General Strike.
"We as fellow occupiers of Oscar Grant Plaza propose that on Wednesday November 2, 2011, we liberate Oakland and shut down the 1%... All banks and corporations should close down for the day or we will march on them."
There are signs of occupations in other cities taking up Oakland's call. A tantalizing possibility hangs in the air: Could a wildcat general strike spread across the nation? Are we witnessing the first clues of how a soft regime change might begin in America?
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Anonymous
One thing at a time, bro.
Anonymous
One thing at a time, bro.
Ariel B
One of the reasons why people along the Wall Street are continuously protesting is the additional charges on debit cards announced by specific banks. Last month Bank of America declared that it would begin billing $5 each month to customers who use their debit card. The announcement drew fire not only from the community, but from the White House also. But a little bank in Florida is lashing back by offering a $5 monthly reward to its debit card customers. Resource for this article: Regional bank pays debit card users $5 per month
Ariel B
One of the reasons why people along the Wall Street are continuously protesting is the additional charges on debit cards announced by specific banks. Last month Bank of America declared that it would begin billing $5 each month to customers who use their debit card. The announcement drew fire not only from the community, but from the White House also. But a little bank in Florida is lashing back by offering a $5 monthly reward to its debit card customers. Resource for this article: Regional bank pays debit card users $5 per month
Anonymous
Why on Earth would people flock to the streets all over the country to protest a five dollar charge on a debit card? You're paying them for the ability to use that debit card, so it's in their power to ask what they want for it. That's simple economics. Honestly, if you were that worried, you could take out a credit card and just pay back everything you owe. Then you wouldn't actually be paying any extra, you're just paying indirectly for whatever product you wanted.
Anonymous
Why on Earth would people flock to the streets all over the country to protest a five dollar charge on a debit card? You're paying them for the ability to use that debit card, so it's in their power to ask what they want for it. That's simple economics. Honestly, if you were that worried, you could take out a credit card and just pay back everything you owe. Then you wouldn't actually be paying any extra, you're just paying indirectly for whatever product you wanted.
Anonymous
I can't be there with you guys, but i truly give you all my support. It is past due for a time of change, and like we all know, most don't like change. Nor does anyone like to lose a seat of power, which is what the 1% are facing should change come about. Their actions now are the result of their fear and that can't or shouldn't stop the change.
Anonymous
I can't be there with you guys, but i truly give you all my support. It is past due for a time of change, and like we all know, most don't like change. Nor does anyone like to lose a seat of power, which is what the 1% are facing should change come about. Their actions now are the result of their fear and that can't or shouldn't stop the change.
Also a Marine.
I've fought in the wars. I'm a Marine. 1) I'm very sorry that my brother was injured. 2) I KNOW how our government works which is why I think the 99% is protesting in the wrong places. Who gave the banks the money in the first place. Remember the $800bn... also - as an American I find it troubling that the Occupy movement was started by Canadians.
Also a Marine.
I've fought in the wars. I'm a Marine. 1) I'm very sorry that my brother was injured. 2) I KNOW how our government works which is why I think the 99% is protesting in the wrong places. Who gave the banks the money in the first place. Remember the $800bn... also - as an American I find it troubling that the Occupy movement was started by Canadians.
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