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backscatter712 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 01:25 AM Original message |
GENERAL STRIKE!!! This is what the Occupy movement was born for! |
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lonestarnot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 01:27 AM Response to Original message |
1. Building building building! |
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Common Sense Party (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:40 AM Response to Reply #1 |
85. Building? You may want to try a few public opinion polls first... |
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Fuddnik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 01:49 PM Response to Reply #85 |
143. Heaven forbid we be inconvenienced or sacrifice for our survival. |
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UnrepentantLiberal (747 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 07:27 PM Response to Reply #85 |
202. Good thing you weren't around in 1776. |
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Common Sense Party (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:26 PM Response to Reply #202 |
220. No, you're right. |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:49 PM Response to Reply #220 |
223. Think the public learned something from Reagan and PATCO --- ???? |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:48 PM Response to Reply #202 |
222. +1000% |
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roguevalley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 10:37 PM Response to Reply #1 |
218. I CAN'T WAIT! |
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MedleyMisty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 01:30 AM Response to Original message |
2. Map of Twitter trends for general strike |
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backscatter712 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 01:33 AM Response to Original message |
3. Or to quote Mario Savio... |
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Bandit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 10:12 AM Response to Reply #3 |
25. He was my inspiration throughout the sixties.. |
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Odin2005 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:03 AM Response to Reply #3 |
57. I love that quote. |
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Mnemosyne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 05:59 PM Response to Reply #3 |
192. K&R! n/t |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:54 PM Response to Reply #3 |
227. Meanwhile, can we have some 99% buttons -- so we can all begin wearing them and showing support? |
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UnrepentantLiberal (747 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-28-11 12:42 AM Response to Reply #3 |
231. Right on. |
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hedgehog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 01:35 AM Response to Original message |
4. Hey, I'm supposed to be flying home from Korea that day, but go for it! |
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JustAnotherGen (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 09:56 AM Response to Reply #4 |
15. I'm supposed to be leaving |
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European Socialist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 01:41 AM Response to Original message |
5. K&R--and to the top of the heap ASAP. |
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Zorra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 02:47 AM Response to Original message |
6. Seems like we're heading toward consensus on this, but IMO |
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backscatter712 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 09:39 AM Response to Reply #6 |
10. The supposed theory is that it's Nov. 2 for Oakland... |
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Zorra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 12:22 PM Response to Reply #10 |
115. We need to make sure we have enough support to make it work. |
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MoonRiver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 03:44 PM Response to Reply #115 |
168. NO MORE KEEPING THE POWDER DRY! |
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white_wolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 04:20 PM Response to Reply #168 |
179. Zorra isn't saying never do anything, she is saying pick your battles. |
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Zorra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-28-11 03:17 AM Response to Reply #179 |
232. Exactly. Ferris Bueller's Day Off won't be an effective course of action. |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:51 PM Response to Reply #6 |
225. Should start with brief strikes/walk outs -- late afternoon walk out -- |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 02:57 AM Response to Original message |
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xchrom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 04:55 AM Response to Original message |
8. recommend |
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Laelth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 05:46 AM Response to Original message |
9. k&r for a general strike. |
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white_wolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 09:49 AM Response to Original message |
11. If they pull off a nation wide strike that would be huge. |
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sabrina 1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 06:43 PM Response to Reply #11 |
198. A Global strike would be even better. Which I hope is what |
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white_wolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 10:00 PM Response to Reply #198 |
216. A comrade once described Greece as the Vanguard of the world. |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:52 PM Response to Reply #198 |
226. kr -- |
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sabrina 1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-28-11 12:41 AM Response to Reply #226 |
229. Good idea. It's amazing really how many people have heard of |
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Puzzledtraveller (158 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 09:52 AM Response to Original message |
12. and how would that work? |
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ClassWarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 10:00 AM Response to Reply #12 |
19. (self-delete) |
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itsallhappening (578 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 09:55 AM Response to Original message |
13. Followed by a general firing, and hiring people who want/need jobs. |
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Modern_Matthew (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 09:58 AM Response to Reply #13 |
16. Then we picket and make them run us over to get to work. nt |
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itsallhappening (578 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 09:58 AM Response to Reply #16 |
17. LOL |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 10:08 AM Response to Reply #17 |
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itsallhappening (578 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:06 AM Response to Reply #23 |
60. Oh, no. I'm on a note? |
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Common Sense Party (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:08 AM Response to Reply #60 |
62. Which is probably on an official-looking clipboard. |
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Le Taz Hot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 10:57 AM Response to Reply #17 |
53. Well, I need/want work desperately |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:07 AM Response to Reply #53 |
61. Deleted sub-thread |
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itsallhappening (578 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:11 AM Response to Reply #64 |
67. Oh, okay. I'll do that. |
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backscatter712 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 10:54 AM Response to Reply #16 |
47. Also, the general idea is to make it impossible to get to work even if you wanted to. |
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Common Sense Party (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:10 AM Response to Reply #47 |
66. And you're also physically prevented from getting to the hospital, or |
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pipi_k (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 12:02 PM Response to Reply #66 |
99. Oh, come now... |
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DisgustipatedinCA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-28-11 08:31 PM Response to Reply #99 |
242. You lack understanding and perspective on this issue. |
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ChadwickHenryWard (692 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 06:16 PM Response to Reply #66 |
194. Historically, when the labor movement called a general strike, |
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socialist_n_TN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-28-11 09:30 PM Response to Reply #194 |
247. Yep. Once again somebody knows a little history about |
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Jakes Progress (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 09:46 PM Response to Reply #66 |
210. Not a fan of unions, I see. Nor solidarity. Nor sacrifice. |
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Common Sense Party (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:32 PM Response to Reply #210 |
221. You're not a fan of sick people, I see. Or crime victims. Or children. |
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Jakes Progress (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-28-11 10:17 AM Response to Reply #221 |
233. Seems like your compassion |
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Common Sense Party (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-28-11 10:21 AM Response to Reply #233 |
235. You don't have to look farther than this thread to see people threatening |
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Jakes Progress (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-28-11 01:50 PM Response to Reply #235 |
238. Chill out. You can get your Starbucks the next day. |
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Common Sense Party (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-28-11 04:24 PM Response to Reply #238 |
239. BWAHAHAHAHA!!! YOU'RE ensuring MY freedom? |
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Jakes Progress (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-28-11 04:34 PM Response to Reply #239 |
240. Yes. And you are welcome. |
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itsallhappening (578 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:12 AM Response to Reply #47 |
69. Now THERE'S a great way to win converts! |
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Lionessa (842 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 03:48 PM Response to Reply #47 |
170. EXACTLY! It has to be nearly 80% of the 99% to work, but it could. |
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kctim (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 12:42 PM Response to Reply #16 |
123. Will do |
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ClassWarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 10:02 AM Response to Reply #13 |
20. Yes, let's just take our crumbs of cheese and scamper back to our comfy hidey holes, liberals. |
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backscatter712 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 10:15 AM Response to Reply #20 |
27. If they could do it in Egypt, we can do it. |
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itsallhappening (578 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:14 AM Response to Reply #27 |
74. Most of us want to live in a civilization. |
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Wait Wut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 01:48 PM Response to Reply #74 |
141. They'll care. |
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adigal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 01:51 PM Response to Reply #74 |
146. Malcontents?? You are kidding me, right? Anyone who is content |
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a simple pattern (426 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 04:01 PM Response to Reply #74 |
174. What makes a third world country? |
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Admiral Loinpresser (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 10:19 PM Response to Reply #74 |
217. That's the point of the strike. |
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valerief (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 04:56 PM Response to Reply #27 |
186. Texas textbooks have rewritten that history, so you have to excuse some people for not knowing it. |
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muriel_volestrangler (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 06:22 PM Response to Reply #27 |
196. However, remember that 'the government' in the USA right now is a Democratic one |
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socialist_n_TN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-28-11 09:34 PM Response to Reply #196 |
248. Yep a general strike is a revolutionary or at least |
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pipi_k (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 10:32 AM Response to Reply #20 |
39. No, people don't have to settle for just anything, but... |
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itsallhappening (578 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:08 AM Response to Reply #20 |
63. If that's your highest goal, go for it. |
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ClassWarrior (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:50 PM Response to Reply #63 |
224. Just agreeing with you, Sparky. |
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pipi_k (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 10:29 AM Response to Reply #13 |
36. Or, in another scenario... |
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LanternWaste (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:14 AM Response to Reply #36 |
73. I imagine that many people believe our personal convictions are more important |
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digidigido (553 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 03:43 PM Response to Reply #36 |
167. and there will be a long list of Dr.s who will co sign that |
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Fuddnik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 10:51 AM Response to Reply #13 |
45. Then do it now, and let it spread. |
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socialist_n_TN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:54 AM Response to Reply #13 |
94. No problem. If THAT many people strike and are fired |
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kctim (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 12:42 PM Response to Reply #13 |
122. I hope so |
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kestrel91316 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 03:05 PM Response to Reply #13 |
159. Well, once again you show your support for liberal causes. (snort) |
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JVS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 05:36 PM Response to Reply #159 |
191. Really, after 30 minutes isn't the pizza supposed to be free? |
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RetroLounge (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 07:21 PM Response to Reply #13 |
201. Why don't you go fuck yourself, troll |
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AsahinaKimi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 09:55 AM Response to Original message |
14. I am all for it .. |
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firehorse (547 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 09:59 AM Response to Original message |
18. I don't like striking against government infrastructure that actually works, striking against banks |
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Puzzledtraveller (158 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 10:04 AM Response to Reply #18 |
21. that just it isn't it? |
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backscatter712 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 10:10 AM Response to Reply #18 |
24. Because shutting down the infrastructure shuts down everything else. |
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Puzzledtraveller (158 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 10:15 AM Response to Reply #24 |
26. the bus driver |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 10:16 AM Response to Reply #26 |
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SammyWinstonJack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 10:30 AM Response to Reply #26 |
38. Something gotta give or nothing will ever change, got it? |
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pipi_k (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 10:47 AM Response to Reply #38 |
42. Being willing to accept the consequences of one's actions |
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Occulus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 10:56 AM Response to Reply #42 |
50. And here you are again, spreading fear, uncertainty, and doubt |
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firehorse (547 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:10 AM Response to Reply #50 |
65. Agreed. Athoritarian force is not a strike. Having an idea that people want to join of their own |
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patrice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 02:27 PM Response to Reply #65 |
155. Strongly agree. Timing is so important. Wrong move at wrong time=major regressive effect onmovement |
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SammyWinstonJack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:01 AM Response to Reply #42 |
55. That guilt works both way, does it not? Trying to rain on someone's or lots of someones' parade |
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pipi_k (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 12:16 PM Response to Reply #55 |
108. You call it "raining on someone's parade"... |
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Common Sense Party (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 12:17 PM Response to Reply #108 |
109. You mean...actions have consequences???!!? |
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pipi_k (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 12:33 PM Response to Reply #109 |
120. I know... |
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DisgustipatedinCA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-28-11 08:36 PM Response to Reply #108 |
243. Awwwww.....get some rest |
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HappyMe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 10:56 AM Response to Reply #38 |
49. Out here in the real world |
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socialist_n_TN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:53 AM Response to Reply #49 |
92. Nah, you don't. All you have to do is have food, rent and |
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HappyMe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:56 AM Response to Reply #92 |
96. They won't prevent me from going to work. nt |
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socialist_n_TN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 12:13 PM Response to Reply #96 |
107. That's fine. I'm tired of arguing about that...... |
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HappyMe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 12:36 PM Response to Reply #107 |
121. Lol! |
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socialist_n_TN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 01:32 PM Response to Reply #121 |
131. But they're fine with the capitalists cramming "austerity" |
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patrice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 02:38 PM Response to Reply #131 |
158. So the question is how to get such a diverse lateral movement to identify/agree when "there comes a |
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socialist_n_TN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-28-11 08:26 PM Response to Reply #158 |
241. Not really. That's where the need for a vanguard party |
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pipi_k (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 12:22 PM Response to Reply #92 |
114. Most people do have other bills... |
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LanternWaste (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:12 AM Response to Reply #26 |
71. Less violence with better results than the Flint Sit-Strikes is one possible answer. |
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patrice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 02:33 PM Response to Reply #71 |
157. It could be self-interest on BOTH sides of the question. It is possible, also, to be against |
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ChadwickHenryWard (692 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 06:21 PM Response to Reply #26 |
195. That's how they do it. |
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HappyMe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 10:16 AM Response to Reply #24 |
28. If I get this job, I'll be able to walk to work. |
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firehorse (547 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 10:20 AM Response to Reply #24 |
31. I don't buy into the libertarian meme that all government is bad. Why punish the teachers, the |
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randome (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 10:26 AM Response to Reply #31 |
34. And why be angry at corporations at all? |
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firehorse (547 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:13 AM Response to Reply #34 |
72. Because hiding behind every corporation is a 1%er CEO. And corporations shouldn't enjoy the freedom |
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randome (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:23 AM Response to Reply #72 |
78. Corporations will ALWAYS be greedy. |
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a simple pattern (426 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 04:10 PM Response to Reply #72 |
176. Exactly, and those 1%er CEOs shouldn't enjoy |
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backscatter712 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 10:30 AM Response to Reply #31 |
37. Like I explained earlier. Shut down the infrastructure to shut down everything else. |
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Common Sense Party (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 10:54 AM Response to Reply #37 |
48. And screw free will. |
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HappyMe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:04 AM Response to Reply #48 |
58. Exactly. nt |
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patrice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:35 AM Response to Reply #48 |
82. "anarchists" are wearing several different labels these days & I do mean " ". nt |
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Common Sense Party (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:54 AM Response to Reply #82 |
93. Take the "anarchists" bowling, take them bowling. nt |
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patrice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:57 AM Response to Reply #93 |
97. ? |
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Common Sense Party (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 12:03 PM Response to Reply #97 |
100. I don't know why... |
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patrice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 02:00 PM Response to Reply #100 |
149. Well, CVB does make it sound like good advice. We all keep saying we NEED to have more fun, but . . |
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GreenStormCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 01:41 PM Response to Reply #37 |
137. Shut down the hospitals. Let a bunch of folks die. |
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christx30 (774 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 06:03 PM Response to Reply #37 |
193. If I don't go to work |
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patrice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:30 AM Response to Reply #31 |
80. Agree! |
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MH1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:38 AM Response to Reply #24 |
83. Won't it keep sick people from getting to doctors, too? |
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Common Sense Party (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:44 AM Response to Reply #83 |
88. You've gotta break a few eggs |
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pipi_k (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 12:27 PM Response to Reply #88 |
118. Yeah... |
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Lionessa (842 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 03:53 PM Response to Reply #18 |
173. Government infrastructure isn't working, or we'd be having infrastructure improvements instead |
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ChazII (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 10:05 AM Response to Original message |
22. How about shutting down the schools? |
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Motown_Johnny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 10:17 AM Response to Original message |
30. How about just having days where you don't spend any money? |
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socialist_n_TN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 10:23 AM Response to Original message |
32. Yep, this is the way to go, if you want to hurt |
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HappyMe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 10:29 AM Response to Reply #32 |
35. Really? |
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backscatter712 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 10:34 AM Response to Reply #35 |
40. Yes. I would. |
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HappyMe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 10:50 AM Response to Reply #40 |
43. I will be able to walk to work. |
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backscatter712 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 10:59 AM Response to Reply #43 |
54. But would you be able to work? |
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HappyMe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:11 AM Response to Reply #54 |
68. I might very well be able to work. |
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LanternWaste (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:16 AM Response to Reply #68 |
75. One step backwards and two steps forward is indeed a scary thought |
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itsallhappening (578 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:20 AM Response to Reply #68 |
76. This is what it's about. |
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randome (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:31 AM Response to Reply #76 |
81. Right. |
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LanternWaste (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:59 AM Response to Reply #76 |
98. Post hoc ergo prompter hoc is also rather transparent. |
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patrice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 02:05 PM Response to Reply #98 |
150. Good analysis! but - propter = because, hence: after this, therefore, because of this. |
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randome (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 10:41 AM Response to Reply #32 |
41. You're fighting the wrong enemy. |
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backscatter712 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 10:50 AM Response to Reply #41 |
44. Because the people who refuse to regulate are bought by the people with money. |
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randome (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 10:56 AM Response to Reply #44 |
51. 'Tell the corporations'? |
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socialist_n_TN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:46 AM Response to Reply #44 |
89. Another thing is that a one month |
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crazyjoe (921 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 03:34 PM Response to Reply #89 |
162. ya, that's gonna happen. |
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a simple pattern (426 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 04:11 PM Response to Reply #41 |
177. Ever heard of regulatory capture |
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kctim (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 12:58 PM Response to Reply #32 |
128. Are you in TN? |
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socialist_n_TN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 01:38 PM Response to Reply #128 |
134. Yes I am. Which is exactly why I said it's more practical |
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TBF (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 10:24 AM Response to Original message |
33. Recommend - now we're talking. K&R nt |
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spinbaby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 10:51 AM Response to Original message |
46. It would be great if it worked |
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tama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 10:56 AM Response to Original message |
52. All Power to Councils |
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socialist_n_TN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 12:05 PM Response to Reply #52 |
101. Sometimes years go by without much happening. |
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tama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 04:45 PM Response to Reply #101 |
183. I'm anarchist |
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socialist_n_TN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-28-11 08:38 PM Response to Reply #183 |
244. I've been ACTUAL working class all of my life |
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GliderGuider (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:02 AM Response to Original message |
56. It has my complete support. |
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GreenStormCloud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 01:49 PM Response to Reply #56 |
142. The driver of the lead tank also had great courage. |
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randome (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 01:50 PM Response to Reply #142 |
145. Good point. |
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tama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 04:47 PM Response to Reply #56 |
184. As you told me |
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Common Sense Party (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:06 AM Response to Original message |
59. If you REALLY want to make a statement, take down the porn sites. |
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riderinthestorm (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:12 AM Response to Original message |
70. I've heard May is the target date but how about we brainstorm some other things to do before that |
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a simple pattern (426 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 04:17 PM Response to Reply #70 |
178. Oh man I want 99% glasses with glitter on them |
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and-justice-for-all (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:23 AM Response to Original message |
77. Next May?? How about Janruary or February instead..nt |
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Common Sense Party (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:47 AM Response to Reply #77 |
90. Why not November? Shut down Black Friday. And all of the Christmas shopping |
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and-justice-for-all (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 05:09 PM Response to Reply #90 |
188. I do not understand the waiting either...nt |
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DRoseDARs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 08:09 PM Response to Reply #188 |
204. Because it's hard to maintain a General Strike while trying not to freeze to death. |
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Desertrose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:28 AM Response to Original message |
79. I hate it but I love it.... |
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lynne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:38 AM Response to Original message |
84. Seems to me a general strike would be more hurtful to the 99% - |
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randome (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:42 AM Response to Reply #84 |
86. Anyone have an idea how many people are actively in an OWS group? |
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lynne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:56 AM Response to Reply #86 |
95. Haven't seen any numbers on actual participants nationwide. You see poll - |
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Common Sense Party (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 12:07 PM Response to Reply #95 |
103. Does that mean that 57% DON'T agree with OWS views? |
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randome (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 12:17 PM Response to Reply #95 |
110. Yeah, I'm just trying to extrapolate. |
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tcaudilllg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 03:28 PM Response to Reply #95 |
160. I keep telling you guys, you have to hit the grassroots |
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Common Sense Party (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:43 AM Response to Reply #84 |
87. Why let facts and common sense get in the way of outraged activism? |
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HappyMe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 11:49 AM Response to Reply #87 |
91. lol! |
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Zorra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 12:49 PM Response to Reply #87 |
124. Wait, didn't that loony outraged activist hippie looking guy pictured in your avatar |
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white_wolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 01:23 PM Response to Reply #124 |
130. I wouldn't waste your time debating him. |
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Common Sense Party (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 01:33 PM Response to Reply #130 |
132. Wow. You can Google! Not very effectively, but still... |
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randome (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 01:39 PM Response to Reply #132 |
135. Now, boys, play nicely together. |
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socialist_n_TN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 01:41 PM Response to Reply #132 |
136. Hey YOU'RE the one who chose the name of a |
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white_wolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 01:42 PM Response to Reply #132 |
138. Well when you put the party's name as your username and use an avatar very similar to the |
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Zorra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 01:43 PM Response to Reply #130 |
139. Got it. Thanks! nt |
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tama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 04:55 PM Response to Reply #84 |
185. Then you understand the main issue |
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jtuck004 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 12:06 PM Response to Original message |
102. There's already 25 million people sitting down. How will a few more help? |
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socialist_n_TN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 01:46 PM Response to Reply #102 |
140. The largest rise in labor actions was during the |
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jtuck004 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 10:57 PM Response to Reply #140 |
219. Yes. And that's a useful historical fact. |
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socialist_n_TN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-28-11 08:46 PM Response to Reply #219 |
245. Well one of my LEFT wing critiques about the Occupy |
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Hutzpa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 12:10 PM Response to Original message |
104. It's looking more likely |
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Common Sense Party (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 12:13 PM Response to Reply #104 |
105. How would that go over? |
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Hutzpa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 12:20 PM Response to Reply #105 |
113. They are sick of Obama because they think he has not done enough |
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Common Sense Party (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 12:24 PM Response to Reply #113 |
116. They also know he filled his cabinet with many Wall Street Goldman Sachs |
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Hutzpa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 12:30 PM Response to Reply #116 |
119. I've always believed that in any major problem |
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randome (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 12:56 PM Response to Reply #119 |
127. Interesting perspective. |
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patrice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 02:12 PM Response to Reply #119 |
152. That's what I'd do, because it is PRIVATE information about the problem, but it looks as though PO |
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tama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 05:08 PM Response to Reply #113 |
187. Obama and any POTUS nowadays |
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RegieRocker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 12:13 PM Response to Original message |
106. The Day The Earth Stood Still |
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Dover (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 12:19 PM Response to Original message |
111. Now that we are all working as a unit there really are no limits to what we can do. |
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Shagbark Hickory (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 12:20 PM Response to Original message |
112. Can we have a general strike a couple of weeks before Christmas? The 1% would shit bricks. n/t |
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backscatter712 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 12:54 PM Response to Reply #112 |
126. I like the idea of a Black Friday general strike... n/t |
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Shagbark Hickory (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 01:12 PM Response to Reply #126 |
129. Oh Fuckyeah! Now that's what I'm talkin' bout. |
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patrice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 02:16 PM Response to Reply #126 |
153. Boycott tomorrow, Friday, October 28 |
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Better Believe It (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 12:27 PM Response to Original message |
117. A General Strike now???!!! First let's see if OWS can achieve and win a much more modest goal. |
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randome (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 12:50 PM Response to Reply #117 |
125. Taking back the park encampments. |
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socialist_n_TN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 01:50 PM Response to Reply #117 |
144. I agree in general with the thrust of your post, BUT |
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SusanaMontana41 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 01:34 PM Response to Original message |
133. I'm in. nt |
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WI_DEM (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 01:54 PM Response to Original message |
147. I doubt there will be a general strike. |
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adigal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 01:57 PM Response to Original message |
148. A boycott would be more effective |
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patrice (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 02:18 PM Response to Reply #148 |
154. OccupyKC is boycotting tomorrow, Friday, Oct 28, also appears to be a special day |
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FailureToCommunicate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 03:30 PM Response to Reply #148 |
161. +1 |
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Hosnon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 02:09 PM Response to Original message |
151. Secessio plebis! |
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Freddie Stubbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 02:28 PM Response to Original message |
156. It worked so well in Greece that they went ahead and held another one |
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The Wizard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 03:34 PM Response to Original message |
163. How about a national shop lifting day |
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libodem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 03:37 PM Response to Original message |
164. I love the idea |
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MedicalAdmin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 03:41 PM Response to Original message |
165. And lets' lot limit it to the US. |
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Maineman (411 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 03:42 PM Response to Original message |
166. Boycott vs Strike |
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Lionessa (842 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 03:47 PM Response to Original message |
169. Yep, I suggested this nationwide, just for an hour, everyone sit the hell |
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bobthedrummer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 03:51 PM Response to Original message |
171. Combine selective economic inequality actions with RECALL of elected officials like WISCONSIN |
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DaveJ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 03:53 PM Response to Original message |
172. backscatter, how will your employer react when you stop going to work? |
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RoccoR5955 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 04:03 PM Response to Original message |
175. How about a massive turnout for "Buy Nothing Day?" |
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pipi_k (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-28-11 10:39 AM Response to Reply #175 |
237. Maybe not |
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mistertrickster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 04:32 PM Response to Original message |
180. I'm IN. I'm totally in. This isn't a tea party . . . this is a power struggle. nt |
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Mr_Jefferson_24 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 04:36 PM Response to Original message |
181. Non-violent non-cooperation is the right medicine. |
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LiberalEsto (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 04:42 PM Response to Original message |
182. Fawke with their money |
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Warren Stupidity (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 05:28 PM Response to Original message |
189. We have two weapons they fear. |
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SnakeEyes (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 05:33 PM Response to Original message |
190. General strikes have the risk of |
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sabrina 1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 06:46 PM Response to Reply #190 |
200. You're forgetting the millions who are out of work, or working |
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PatrynXX (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 06:32 PM Response to Original message |
197. go for it |
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a2liberal (381 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 06:45 PM Response to Original message |
199. K&R (n/t) |
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FairWinds (14 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 07:47 PM Response to Original message |
203. I'd Support a General Strike |
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UrbScotty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 08:31 PM Response to Original message |
205. "Grind the economy to a halt?" NO. I'm looking for full-time work. |
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elocs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 08:52 PM Response to Original message |
206. I won't be striking--I work for a homeless shelter & one that helps hungry people. |
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randome (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-28-11 10:23 AM Response to Reply #206 |
236. Whoa. What you said. |
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apocalypsehow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-28-11 09:02 PM Response to Reply #206 |
246. 100% Correctomundo. I remember the "Leave a cart" silliness a few years back. The folks who would've |
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zentrum (125 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 08:55 PM Response to Original message |
207. Only the BIg Guys should be struck |
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crunch60 (85 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 09:26 PM Response to Original message |
208. Fantastic interview with Glen Greenwald- listen / read this |
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Oldboldandresolved (1 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 09:40 PM Response to Original message |
209. Respectfully disagree |
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louslobbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 09:46 PM Response to Original message |
211. K&R |
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louslobbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 09:46 PM Response to Original message |
212. K&R |
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louslobbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 09:47 PM Response to Original message |
213. K&R |
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Fire Walk With Me (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 09:47 PM Response to Original message |
214. The power always has been, and always will be, in the hands of the People. |
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Jakes Progress (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Oct-27-11 09:54 PM Response to Original message |
215. Which side are you on, boys? Which side are you on? |
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sabrina 1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-28-11 12:42 AM Response to Reply #215 |
230. Great song, they should make it the OWS song now. |
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Jakes Progress (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-28-11 10:20 AM Response to Reply #230 |
234. Pete Seeger to Natalie Merchant. From the 30's to now. |
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sheldon (197 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Oct-28-11 12:30 AM Response to Original message |
228. I would support SELECTIVE strikes... |
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jtuck004 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Oct-30-11 12:14 AM Response to Original message |
249. Oh, goodie. 25 million people out of work and you want a few thousand |
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