Apr 25
Jon Allan talking from the back of the Al-Quds truck during a Robocall Rally
I just had the most bizarre interaction with Jon Allen on Facebook a few minutes ago. First, he came to me with a response to what I wrote about the rallies yesterday- this isn’t the unusual part, but it is rather telling. Here’s what he had to say: Continue reading
Apr 25
Naomi Klein speaking beside Harsha Walia at the rally
One of the more interesting events I attended in Vancouver was the Occupy Condos event led by Harsha Walia. I have, for months, been quite confused by this event. It was only recently what it has begun to make sense to me…
Apr 24
Jon Allen speaking from the bed of the ‘Palestine House’ truck..
I didn’t think much about it when Jon Allan mentioned he had a friend from the Palestinian community who would be helping us plan and marshal our parade route. Jon said he was an expert at setting-up rallies, and it was good to know we’d have someone experienced to help make the first rally possible.
When he came to our second planning meeting this man was, indeed, a wealth of knowledge. He was able to help us with the details- things like we shouldn’t plan a parade route that makes a left-turn, as that would block traffic and the city would be unlikely to give approval. We were on the right track, and things were looking good…
Apr 24
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxhmIauQexA?rel=0
When did we all stop talking about the banks?
Apr 23
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Just a little something I’ve been working on that I’d thought I would share with you all. Any input on changes and/or additions would be very welcome…
Apr 23
I’m writing this article to clear-up thoughts some people had that I’ve been on a McCarthyist bend these past couple of days. I’ve no problem with Socialism- in fact, I’m proud to live in a (somewhat) socialist country. There are even a number of industries I’d like to see nationalized! (Bell, Telus & Rogers watch out!) I do, however, have serious issues with Trotskyism– as should all occupiers…
Apr 22
Left or right, ideologies will be the death of us...
Occupy’s purpose was to bring the 99% together for a conversation about how we can build a better world for all. We were never meant to be a movement of the left or right. Nor was Occupy to be about the establishment on either side…
Apr 21
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sQzb_0VSHs?rel=0
I believe it is coming to the time when Occupy Toronto need to re-think their OccuPod strategy. Because, this incident did very little good for their image…
Apr 21
The Header From The International Socialist's MarxismConference.ca Website
The investigation into the relationship with the Occupy movement and the International Socialists (IS) continues- and, the deeper I look the more obvious are the connections. But, before I continue, I believe it is important to make something clear…