We are the change we want to see! This is what Democracy looks like!

[SammyWinstonJack]

http://www.ustream.tv/theother99

[tblue]

1. I am honestly scared for the people!!!

These cops look like they are primed to strike.

[SammyWinstonJack]

2. They will be fine! They are peaceful! This is history in the making!

[tblue]

3. No! They're getting beat in the head in some places.

I see some pictures where they're bloodied and/or look terrified in the hand of police. They're not fine.

[malaise]

4. We have a local proverb

Yuh waan good yuh nose haffi run!!

No change without tears!!

[Fire Walk With Me]

5. They're not fine, but they are willingly putting themselves in harms' way in order to

fight the 1%, and to awaken others that the 1% need to be fought.

They are true heros, they are fighting a war which MUST be fought. I honor them.

[SammyWinstonJack]

14. They are true heros and they are not backing down! I love them!

[JDPriestly]

8. Rare, and only those who try to kick the barriers or make some other

gesture of defiance.

The secret if the Occupy movement is their utter openness and wish to be nonviolent.

[SammyWinstonJack]

13. Oh yes I know that! I have watched that happen! It is shameful! But they are strong!

They will stay strong!

[hifiguy]

19. It certainly is.

They are as authentic a group of patriots as those who stood at Bunker Hill. They represent the real America.

[Sarah Ibarruri]

6. Don't be scared. This protest is not like the protests of the 60s, in which there were no cameras..

no videos, no recording of the cops' faces. These cops are well aware that their photos and videos are being watched by the entire planet. This is a very different time. If they dare to hurt someone, there will be lawsuits against the cities, towns, etc. We are not in the 60s. Cops don't have it as easy as they did back then.

[malaise]

7. 100% correct

And there will be accountability in the end

[Sarah Ibarruri]

10. Total accountability. nt

[tblue]

9. Scott Olsen

has brain damage.

[Sarah Ibarruri]

11. I have never, ever known of a revolution or a movement where at least 1 person has not been hurt

This is not a kindergarten play. It also is not the Iraq War.

[tblue]

12. These are not trained soldiers.

Most are just kids. Idealistic and fearless, but not trained to endure brutal attacks. I am worried. I can't help it I've got it streaming and there are sirens and lots of police all around.

[SammyWinstonJack]

16. They are doing what needs to be done! I honor them! What is wrong with being

idealistic and fearless? :shrug: The NYPD are more afraid of these "kids" than the "kids" are afraid of them!

[Sarah Ibarruri]

17. And does a movement require trained soldiers? I don't know what you're getting at...

I know you're getting at something, but I'm not sure yet what it is.

This is a movement, a protest. In the history of the planet, movements have included students. The OWS Movement does not include ONLY students. In fact, look closely at the protesters. If you do, you'll realize the ages are all different. I'm not entirely sure where you're getting the idea that this movement is exclusively limited to students??

Please explain what it is you're actually trying to say. Thanks.

[SammyWinstonJack]

22. plus+++++

[SammyWinstonJack]

15. Exactly! When I said they will be fine, I meant they will fight back! They are dedicated to this!

[Sarah Ibarruri]

18. See, this is exactly the sort of fear that got us decades of right wing violence and destruction

When a society gets so scared that they bend over for the right wing, that's when bad things happen.

I abhor fear. I was never fearful, not when I was younger, not now.

Anyone who thinks that fear will get them far, is very mistaken. It does the opposite.

[MedleyMisty]

20. + a million

I do have situational fear - I'm claustrophobic and also have some social anxiety. And I'm terrified of snakes.

But I have never felt existential fear. Bring on the change! And one day I will be out in the streets helping it along. When my city finally rises, I will rise with it.

[Sarah Ibarruri]

24. Oh I'm sorry. I know how anxiety can be. I had anxiety for a few years due to

deaths in my family, and it wasn't easy to handle. However, I admire your desire to be with the movement in your heart, if not yet in person. It's people like you change the world, you know.

[SammyWinstonJack]

21. I love you Sarah!

:yourock:

[Sarah Ibarruri]

25. Love you back! And I love Occupy!! nt

[SammyWinstonJack]

23. The SEIU is at this moment marching with #OWS in solidarity!

:thumbsup:

[Sarah Ibarruri]

27. Yeah! I actually get goosebumps when I see, hear or read anything about OWS

It is truly remarkable!

[alcibiades_mystery]

26. This Tim Pool cat is a fucking hero

This is 1,000 times more hard hitting than the reports from Baghdad that made Wolf Blitzer famous.

And he also seems to be a much nicer guy.

[WildNovember]

28. 'nice guy' is my impression too after hearing him try to get through the crowd in the park:

"Excuse me, could I get through please? Excuse me...pardon...excuse me...excuse me sir...."

About five minutes of that, so calmly...in the midst of that noisy crowd...I would have wanted to scream and run (don't like crowds)

[FirstLight]

29. He's a sweetie, fo shoo

not only do i think he's uber cute...but he is SO polite when he asks people to move or something... :loveya: