Occupy Oakland protects Whole Foods from Vandals

[unapatriciated]

Run time: 04:52 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqoFR1MPSH0   Posted on YouTube: November 07, 2011 By YouTube Member: andrewstelzer Views on YouTube: 98   Posted on DU: November 07, 2011 By DU Member: unapatriciated Views on DU: 5588

 
This video documents how Occupy Oakland stopped vandals from destroying property.
The media needs to report on this and not attribute the violence to Occupy Oakland.

[Sarah Ibarruri]

1. If they're going to report it, it will be only if we insist. The American media is useless

Whom should we write/e-mail?

[PETRUS]

2. You might spread it around via Facebook, Twitter, whatever.

And include an exhortation to contact the major television networks (PBS, ABC, CBS, NBC).

[unapatriciated]

3. Thanks, spreading the message is what we all need to do.

[unionworks]

4. just awesome

Rip the little bastards black hoods off, photo them and crosscheck for known rw instigators.

[AtheistCrusader]

5. Should probably just immediately send anyone wearing a bandanna over their face packing.

50/50 they're just a cop looking to start shit anyway.

[chervilant]

6. Notice

that the destructive individuals are all dressed in black, with distinctive head coverings. Are these individuals TRULY members of the Occupy movement, or are they paid to infiltrate the movement? Are these individuals being PAID to destroy public property, to give Occupy a bad reputation?!

I've noticed they always run away when they're confronted...

[AtheistCrusader]

7. Cops hate getting unmasked.

Check your local laws regarding citizens arrest.

It is possible to build good will with the local police. Washington State Patrol is helping protestors set up tents. In Oakland, some good will can possibly be built up by handing over the violent assholes that are undermining OWS.

[MsPithy]

8. OWS should pull their masks down and immediately send the video

to Youtube, and the District Attorney, and the FBI.

[kestrel91316]

10. + 1 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 000

[unionworks]

12. outstanding idea. n/t

[peacetalksforall]

9. A serious question - why do all the many videos show the police all over the protesters or, why

ready to be all over them in Oakland. And this Whole Foods is in Oakland? Where are they?

I boycott Whole Foods by not shopping there because of their political and environmental positions - I would never consider damaging their property.

People learn by being educated, not by watching these dressed in black destroyers. Or are they police planted provocaterus?

Again, where are the police - these are the people they need to arrest.

[Raksha]

27. That's one of the foolproof ways real protesters recognize provocateurs.

The cops leave the violent and destructive ones alone and go after the peaceful ones. Or else (as here) the cops are nowhere to be found.

Re "Again, where are the police - these are the people they need to arrest."

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

11. Notice the guy twirling the stick. Suddenly those other "tough guys" don't seem that tough. nt

[unionworks]

13. can't blame him

From what I gather, the black bloc idiots were carrying 5 pound sledges and otther nasties. He was protecting these unarmed people with what he found at hand.

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

14. I'm not blaming him. I'm pointing out the fact that those masked douchebags got

all scared as soon as the saw him. From his moves. One can tell he's had some training. I'm glad he did what he did and didn't even have to hit anyone.

[unionworks]

20. I know you weren't blaming him my freind!

It is just a "figure of speech". :) he obviously had some training, and the black hood guys goys didn't see to want any of that bostaff. I enjoy and appreciate your comments! :toast:

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

22. My mistake I did get the "can't blame him part" but misread the rest of your post. You

were just making an observation but I took it as if you thought I found fault with his actions. :toast: right back at ya'. I would advise against enjoying my posts though. :P

[unionworks]

23. OWS bostaff kata

(HUMOROUS SATIRE - DO NOT DO THIS!!!) 1. Thrust tip of staff between black hoods legs to point 2 feet behind troublemakers leg. 2. Lift rear end of staff up and toward the right shoulder of plant rat fink. 3. Laugh as they fall backward to pavement 4 spin staff end over end making cool whoosh! sound, and plant tip of staff into notch of collarbone just below adams apple. Plant foot into groin of disruptive bastard who got people like Scott Olsen maimed, effectively pinning him, andd call for help. 5. Laugh when yellow bellied fink says "call me an ambulance"! 6. Look down. Laugh, and say"you're an ambulance"! :)

[peacetalksforall]

15. Where were the police with their tear gas and cannisters and tasers and rubber bullets?

And there plastic wrist ties. And their night sticks? And wagons?

[Politicalboi]

16. They were probably

The ones in the black hoods undercover.

[Plucketeer]

17. These folks need to be identified

and exposed. There ARE groups advocating anarchy - these could be parasiting on the OCCUPY movements as cover to instigate their BS. That said, I'd tend to believe they're either Rightie plants OR cops trying to validate cracking down.

Either way, I hope these troublemakers are brought into the spotlight and identified.

[unionworks]

21. correct on all counts

...and that looks like the Vietnam service ribbon. Thanks for protecting me when I was learning how to shave and roll a joint. :)

[Plucketeer]

25. It is a Vietnam ribbon, and I

volunteered to go there and fight the evil communists. Now I'm reduced to wearing denim shorts made in that country. This thanks to the offshoring of jobs that used to support American families.

Thanks for noticing, BTW!

[Hulk]

18. We need to yank the masks and hoods off these thugs.

Anarchists are DYING to start something ugly. They care less about a movement, or about change. They are simply thugs who want an excuse to riot and destroy. We have them here, they have them in Europe, they are everywhere.

Tear off their masks and chase them the hell away...ON CAMERA. The police need to know who these types are. We are for peace and peaceful change...they are for destruction and anarchy.

[MisterGamut]

28. Agreed

Cowards dressed as monkey minions from Kim Possible have no place in this movement.

[pam4water]

19. Wow those hooded guys are messed up. K&R Wonder if they work for the GOP

or another food chain.

[CHOCOLATMIMOSA]

29. k&r

[unionworks]

24. Semper Fi, Scott Olsen

"' I wept, like some Grandmother". - Col. Kurtz. ;(

[KansDem]

26. The person spraying graffiti in the opening seconds has a rather impressive paint sprayer...

It looks to be a professional piece of equipment capable of covering large surfaces from a distance.

Wonder if that is "standard issue" with anarchists...