Feb 15
I’ve been holding off on this story for a while- wasn’t sure where it would lead, and thought I’d give it some time to percolate as more information became available. I’ve learned a few things since then- and, along with other stories I’ll publish over the next few days, it appears to have a some …
Feb 14
Each time a union pulls-out a video camera at an Occupy event it leaves me feeling used. Not a good kind of used either- more the kind of used a prisoner would feel after dropping the soap in Coalinga State Hospital. We had a similar incident in Vancouver during CUPE‘s national convention. There was a …
Feb 07
_____________________________________________________________ What’s the Link Between Kevin O’Leary, Chris Hedges & The Reverend Billy Talen? Please read this article by Chris Hedges– arguably the most prominent writer of the Occupy Movement. Chris has been with Occupy Wall Street since the start. I remember watching him on Livestream during the early days of OWS- his words were …
Feb 07
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LD8UohyYPWA Great video from Anonymous on the Black Bloc issue that details how Black Bloc tactics are hurting the movement. The video begins with images of the G8 in Montebello Quebec- where the Quebec Provincial Police infiltrated the demonstrators and tried to incite violence…. Related articles An Anonymous plea to BlackBloc… (www.genuinewitty.com) Are Black Bloc Tactics Terrorism? …
Feb 07
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeZJ2QpC8nQ I feel bad for all of the peaceful demonstrators at Occupy Oakland The OPD are known for their violence, but actions like this only add fuel to the fire. That said, this is the intention of the Black Bloc– their philosophy is to escalate the situation in hopes that it will motivate the 99% to …
Feb 05
I was in a discussion about my posting on the Council of Canadians today when someone made an interesting posting about Bob Ages’ contributions to the demise of Occupy Vancouver. He gave me his permission to share…
Feb 04
The Occupy Black Bloc issue continues to get traction in the media- slowly, the world is realizing that Diversity of Tactics is damaging our movement… A couple of days ago I tweeted a story by Jon Stewart warning Occupy Oakland that You will always be judged by your worst elements. And, it appears that Jon …
Feb 03
Garry, When we spoke a couple of weeks ago, I explained how I can understand your position that Bob Ages and other employees of the CoC are participating on their own time at Occupy Vancouver, and not as employees of the Council of Canadians. But, as we both agreed, there is some transference from the Olympic …
Feb 02
I think it is time to call-in the Crown Attorney… Related articles Occupy Vancouver is an unsafe place (Dare you walk down her path?) (www.genuinewitty.com) Occupy Vancouver camp unsafe, must end: mayor (ctv.ca)
Feb 02
Someone with Anonymous (who will probably stay anonymous, lol) wrote a short essay to the Occupy Oakland Black Bloc. Their sentiment is perfectly aligned with mine so thought I’d share. I posted this on the Occupy BC facebook page earlier today. It seems that Raincoaster found it- her comment is quite interesting…