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12 Reasons “It’s A Wonderful Life” is like Occupy Wall Street
Full story (with explanations and links) at Peace Couple: here. You have probably seen the movie, It’s A Wonderful Life, starring Jimmy Stewart. It is based on the 1943 short story “The Greatest Gift” by Philip Van Doren Stern. Though, it could all be happening right now… A dozen reasons the movie “It’s A Wonderful […]
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Does Goldman Sachs rule the world? (And, why was GS Mic-Checked by Occupy Princeton?)
Updates and links about Mon Dec 12th actions: here _______________________________________ Three pieces about Goldman Sachs: (excerpt from) Digital Journal/Op-Ed The Goldman Sachs project — New world government? November 18, 2011 “By leading the world’s economies into chaos, Goldman Sachs is creating a situation where they can replace key government leaders with their own people. It’s […]
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OWS & Brooklyn community reclaim a vacant Bank of America house
Some great photos of the event at someone’s Imgur: here. ________________________________ Follow on Livestream: Occupy NYC LiveStreaming Global Revolution TV Online updates & multimedia: http://occupyourhomes.org Location: East New York — Vermont Street, Brooklyn (3 train to Pennsylvania, L train to Livonia) Brooklyn, NY — In a bold new phase for the 99% movement, a vacant […]
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Foley Square: Occupy Wall Street tells Prez and Attorney General: No Immunity Deal for Crooks
Update, Saturday at 3:46pm: Police…are blocking sidewalks, shoving people, using netting. Please go support occupiers at Foley Square or at least observe on Live Stream. We must watch over our democracy! Occupy NYC Live Stream: http://www.livestream.com/occupynyc (Live comes in and out, in between, showing a meeting room scene) Global Revolution Live Stream for NYC: http://www.livestream.com/occupywallstnyc […]
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Celebrate Bank Transfer Day on Long Island
Bank Transfer Day, November 5th, is on a Saturday. So, if you can get yourself into the city, to gather with the masses at Occupy Wall Street who support this, please do. Though, if you want to stay closer to home, there are also Long Island events. My favorite one is the occupation in Patchogue. […]
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Goldman Sachs Sucks! – Chris Hedges and Reverend Billy arrested at protest
(excerpt from) The Gothamist Protesters Arrested Outside Goldman Sachs Include Author Chris Hedges, Reverend Billy Over a dozen Occupy Wall Street protesters were arrested today outside Goldman Sachs, where they had marched with 300 others after holding a mock trial of CEO Lloyd Blankfein. Among those arrested were performance artist gadfly Reverend Billy and author […]
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People’s Trial of Goldman Sachs: Brought to you by Occupy Wall Street and WBAI
Update: This trial and action happened. Protesters chanted “Goldman Sucks”. Chris Hedges and Reverend Billy were arrested as part of the anti-Goldman Sachs demonstration. Story at The Gothamist: here. Note that this event is just in time to get people thinking about Bank Transfer Day on Saturday, November 5th! WBAI 120 Wall Street 10th Floor: […]
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Today! Transfer your funds to a credit union! 10/20 is a special day for Occupy Wall Street
See our post at Peace Couple for information and links on how to celebrate International Credit Union Day with the folks at Occupy Wall Street. Today, October 20, 2011, move your money – savings account, checking account, etc. – to a credit union instead of a megabank. It’s easy! Moving your own money is a […]
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Former Governor may visit Occupy Wall Street
KW writes: I am not a Spitzer fan, but these comments sure are interesting and enlightening. (excerpt from) Capital New York Spitzer wants a petition to dump Geithner… Oct 12, 2011 [Former New York Governor] Eliot Spitzer told a crowded room he was a big supporter of the Occupy Wall Street protests taking place a […]
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