Funny, back in the 80’s we hacker kids used this name as an insult. And, now, I keep hearing it spoken like a badge of honor…
Dec 18
Breaking News! Kevin Stevenson Is Important Enough to be On My Blog!
In a heated Facebook discussion with a concern troll, the person throwing ad-hominem attacks (who will remain unnamed) I told this person “Give it up, you’re not important enough to get space on my blog!”
Kevin Stevenson, who previously was a nobody, sentenced to life not being discussed on my blog, has now been elevated to the esteemed position of “important enough to be mentioned on my blog!”
Kevin joins such local celebrities as Harsha Walia, David Eby, Quatchi, Ruth Meta and Prime Minister Harper. Congratulations Kevin! But, watch out, soon there may be an “OccupyKevin”!
Dec 17
Vancouver (DTES,Unionist,CoC,Etc) Black Bloc, You are Useful Idiots!
Do you actually believe your pseudo Waffen SS tactics could do anything but hurt a movement that is founded in love and peace? And, do you actually believe you have the foundation to make this a reality?
Perhaps it’s just the reverberations of yesterday’s meditational yoga experience- but, this appears to be a somewhat deluded perception…
Please read through these questions and think deeply. Pay special attention when things start feeling uncomfortable:
Dec 16
Paparazzi Shots of my Twitter Followers!
I have a great collection of people beginning to follow me on Twitter! Thanks people, you encourage me to fight the good fight! Let me share some of my more interesting (and some puzzling) followers:
I'd love to talk with you and get some advice! Your influence could have a big impact on fixing Occupy Vancouver!
If you're a 'real' Kennedy, could you help a revolutionary writer out with some WordPress enhancements?
Dec 16
What do you think about this idea?
I think I once told Sarah Beuhler this was "Consent through silence"
Dec 16
David Suzuki is Buying Ads Using the Keyword “Occupy Vancouver”…
#WhatHaveYouDoneForMeLately?
David Suzuki came to OV, it was inspiring to have such a big name TV star come speak to us at OV! Later, he sent a couple very excellent PR gurus to teach us a thing or two about how to make and communicate with media.
Dec 16
Why Would Any Occupation Trust These People to March Beside Them? (Money?)
This is what happens when you drink the Kool-Aid Kids!
Dec 16
Occupations Gone Bad… (Denver & Vancouver got hit by a boulder…)
Linked from the DenverPost- can we be more sensational guys!
An article was shared with me today about the goings-on in Denver. They are apparently experiencing some hard times. Here’s a quote from it: (click for link)
“Our decision is based on festering frustrations with a small sector of OD who continue to marginalize, silence, and threaten our communities and ally communities. Despite the hard work of many involved in OD, its political platform continues to be framed by and for economically privileged, hyper-nationalist white heterosexual males. Experiences of race, gender, class, nationality, immigration status, and a multitude of other identities continue to be buried underneath the dominant “We are the 99%” narrative.
Dec 16
News Alert! Bob Ages Promoted to Arbiter of OV’s Digital Domain!
The Council of Canadians will fight for our freedom! (Right?)
Unconfirmed sources have indicated that Occupy Vancouver has made changes in their moderation of the OV Facebook Page Occupy Vancouver (Moderated). This page has become a hotbed of controversy after a number of previous administrators though themselves to be Il Duche.
The infighting on this page got so excited, one member created a page called “Occupy Your Banned!”. Unfortunately, everyone got banned, and someone reenacted the Occupy Vancouver Reichstag fire. It was a perfect re-enactment of life under the new regime– only, it appeared to be theater by those very people…