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Nov 18
A Twitter Conversation About Violence…
So, I’m on Twitter, trying to catch-up with what is going on in the world, and I am accosted by a tweet from Harsha Walia- this time, she was trying to include a reporter from the Globe & Mail: Oh no, I think I need a lawyer! Harsha is going to sue me for asking …
Nov 17
Vancouver’s Election Funding is a Disappointment (To say the least!)
I’ve met four of the mayoral candidates now. This may blow your mind, but Darrell Zimmerman is the best conversationalist. Yes, I am talking about the ‘guy with the lobster’! My first interaction with the Saxman was one of annoyance. It was the 15th, I was up on stage talking about taking Corporate Money out of …
Nov 17
Does Anyone in Vancouver Have One of These? (Can we play with it together?)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vOor1xmVDs I love Poland, and not only because I’m half Polak- but because of the people. Warm, gentle, determined, intimidatingly brilliant- all qualities I admire… Here’s a guy in Warsaw who used his DIY drone to film clashes between the police and the people. This is quite a brave act! I once met a VPD from …
Nov 17
A Video About Ninja’s: From a guy at OV who supports the Black Bloc…
This is the attitude we are facing at OV. This video is recent, and by the same person who made a threatening message about October 31st. We know who you are…
Nov 17
@VancouverPD: We need some answers!
Dear Chief Chu, Your officers know me; I’m the one who has been fighting to ensure Occupy Vancouver live up to our anti-violent commitment. I’m the one who stood up on Oct 8th and yelled out: “Are the police not members of the 99%?” We’ve coexisted at OV for over a month now, and the relationship …
Nov 16
Occupy Vancouver: A modern Agora…
http://www.vancouverobserver.com/politics/2011/11/15/occupy-vancouver-geography-modern-agora I’ve been keeping a collection of great things to say about Occupy Vancouver since it began- just waiting for the right reporter to share them with. This opportunity came last week when David P. Ball showed-up at the food tent. He was explaining to someone next to me that he was writing a “good news” story …
Nov 16
Forget the Past, Look to the Future!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eI83Qxwp8DI I feel the need to apologize to Mi Jung Lee about this incident. Despite the fact I find most of CTV’s news coverage abhorrent, and I’m sure deep inside she agrees, it was incredibly impolite for this man to treat her this way. I’ve met the man in the video- he runs a business selling things about the …
Nov 16
What’s Wrong With This Picture?
Perhaps I am just naive but, when I joined Occupy Vancouver, I truly never thought people there would believe stuff like this. Nor did I believe that 15 of them would re-tweet it! Can someone please explain to me how one could imagine such a statement as being valid?
Nov 15
Occupy Vancouver is About Benefits, Not Risks
by #OccupyVancouver Official Media Releases on Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at 12:09pm Occupy Vancouver, Unceded Coast Salish Territory, November 11, 2011 – Vancouver Fire Chief John McKearney said after a site inspection Thursday that Occupy Vancouver is close to conforming to Wednesday’s court directive to improve fire safety. VFRS officials visited the site again Friday afternoon to …
Nov 15
Something Good Occupy Vancouver stands for!
Beyond all of the silliness of the Tent Council, and people who like to dress-up like ninja’s, Occupy Vancouver has real meaning. It is a shame the above mentioned people have to destroy that… Here’s a Media Release just out from OV, that I stand behind 110%! ———————————- For Immediate Release ———————————- MEDIA COMMUNICATION — …