Here’s two examples of positive media responses; positive in the sense that they promote an intelligent discussion of these issues outside the boundaries established by the mainstream media. Prior to the Occupy Wall Street protest, very little attention was devoted by the media to what are essentially scandals within the banking industry. Now we see more scrutiny of the financial institutions that caused the 2008 meltdown, and continue to control not only the economic security of 99% of the population, but sometimes even their local governments.
“Communities from California to New York are considering demands to halt doing business with some of the biggest U.S. banks, or at least to focus attention on their local investment activity. The Los Angeles City Council on Oct. 12 accelerated plans to issue report cards on lenders that may lead the nation’s second-most populous city to withdraw funds from those that score poorly on criteria such as home-loan modifications.”
There was this rather straightforward assessment:
“While the current tactical play for them is to protect the cabal by taking on postures about the dire implications of social change, they'll likely be the first to adapt rather than risk losing the fees from their revenue streams with the City. They are as able to adapt as any other competitor in the market, indeed probably even more so.
“So why the waffle? So far no guts, no glory for La La Land.”
http://www.citywatchla.com/lead-stories/2390-la-waffles-on-responsible-banking-
This commentary from our friends at the California Nurses Association:
“’This unwarranted attack on peaceful protesters places Oakland Mayor Jean Quan in shameful company with mayors like Chicago’s Rahm Emanuel and other cities whose response to public expression of protest is repression rather than respect for the rights of free speech and assembly,’ said CNA Treasurer Martha Kuhl, an Oakland RN.”
And the latest polling data show that 43% "agree with the views" of Occupy Wall Street protesters.
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20125515-503544/poll-43-percent-a...
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Submitted by Yvonne de la Vega on
Great collection of info. Thank you.
"The Revolution will not be televised, it will be on Youtube." -Yvonne de la Vega
For every bad cop, there is a very amazingly good one
Submitted by Yvonne de la Vega on
Police in Albany refused an order from the mayor to arrest the protesters!!! Do we love them??!!!
Here is what David Soares who is Albany County District Attorney said:
Read more: http://www.economicvoice.com/police-disobey-orders-to-arrest-occupy-albany-protesters/50025024#ixzz1bqTp186I
Over the past few months I have spoken to many Police Officers (Mainly in the UK) who are thinking of leaving the Police force not just because of funding cuts (i.e. In the UK the cuts in Police pensions) but also because the orders they are being told to enforce fall short of their own personal moral outlays.
Read more: http://www.economicvoice.com/police-disobey-orders-to-arrest-occupy-albany-protesters/50025024#ixzz1bqTTsgbK
"The Revolution will not be televised, it will be on Youtube." -Yvonne de la Vega
Do we love them??!!!
Submitted by alhs06 on
The Police are a part of us The 99%, yet as some of us have a difficult time in understanding the concept of our movement, individual member's of the PD are no different.
They have a job to perform, agreed the manner in which some individuals choose to provide these services our more than just "Questionable", it is not the attitude of all.
My brother-in-law is Anaheim PD, he is a sympathizer to The 99% & considers himself a member. But qualifies his statement with, he still is sworn to uphold the law, & would protect himself by any means necessary if his or another's personal safety is threatened. An action any of us would take if confronted.
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