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 …
Category: Media
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 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 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 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 …