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Nov 12
Is The Pope Catholic?
Globe & Mail: “Vancouver fire officials say Occupy site isn’t safe” Vancouver Sun: “We are co-operating,’ Occupy protesters say – and fire chief agrees” CBC: “Occupy Vancouver complies with fire chief’s demands” ___________________________________________________________ Dear MSM, Are you F#$%ING kidding me? Of course, camping is a risky business for the unprepared. We all understand that. This is …
Nov 11
Why Does Media Coop Keep Releasing Agitation?
Why does the Media Coop keep publishing videos that allude to police violence or violence towards the police? Is this sort of subversion not illegal? What is their connection to Harsha Walia? And what is the connection with W2?
Nov 11
Say What?
Folks, I’m scared. I’ve unwittingly stumbled onto something about Occupy Vancouver that may just be the most important story about this movement yet. If you read my article Titled Yellow Card you’ll know the story. Harsha Walia is the person who injected the term “Uunceded coast salish territory” into our statement of unity- possibly the most …
Nov 10
A Media Tip From the CBC
I ran over to the VAG on Monday afternoon, ran to the bus about 5 minutes after I saw the video from Sunday night’s kerfuffle over a certain ‘sacred’ fire- more about that on my next post… Ian Hanomansing was there interviewing people for the CBC’s evening news show ‘The National’. He spent some time …
Nov 10
Eye of the Hurricane
I’ve been taking late night visits to Occupy Vancouver 1.0’s camp at the Vancouver Art Gallery(VAG). People have more time to talk at night, so it is a good time to get into more substantial conversations. Each time I go to the VAG I find something to be different- and today was no exception. Most of the tarps …
Nov 09
YELLOW CARD: Undemocratic Behaviour?
A serious problem has been resonating in my head since yesterday. I’ve tried to ignore, but it is affecting my ability to sleep… First, a disclaimer. I have nothing but respect for the people I’m about to criticise – agreeing to facilitate this meeting was a heroic act. We began our meeting with the agreement …
Nov 07
Activists & Buggy Whips
After spending time watching their antics, defense of violence and other criminal activity, racial/gender based hate, and level of immaturity- spending time amongst ‘professional protesters’ has made one thing clear to me. Many in this community could be dangerous to our cause. I’ve heard leaders of this community complain that we are not more ‘grateful’ …
Nov 07
Letter to MP’s for Get Money Out Initiative
Dear Political Leader, I am writing to you as a member of the 99%, and as someone who is participating in the organization of #OCCUPYVANCOUVER (www.occupyvancouver.com). We are in the early stages of organizing, and not all voices have been heard- so, until we have ratified our ideas, please understand I am not writing for …
Nov 07
The Battle is Our’s to Lose!
I understand the history and complexities of the relationship between traditional activists and the police. And, I can in many cases, understand why these methods are important. If you are protecting a virgin forest from a fleet of chainsaws, a simple hug may not be the answer. However, this protest is different: 1.) The general public …
Nov 07
My Grandmother Hated Abbie Hoffman
I had what most people believe to be a rather unusual childhood hero- if it wasn’t for Abbie Hoffman, I’d probably not be here writing to you today. His pranks and outspokenness inspired me, his writing helped structure how I see the world. My American grandmother was outraged by this. I brought a copy of …