Like the Mounties in Canada last week...?

You are probably right about the Canadian event...and Quebec politics is pretty crazy on a good day. I think you are absolutely right about where the real threat will originate.

With the cops (city and state) in Albany, NY refusing to arrest demonstrators there could well be a spike in the fear factor at 1% headquarters; and they have the dollars to hire some pretty sophisticated provocateurs, think Blackwater types...or just use your imagination.

That scenario is all the more real when you look how militarized urban police departments have become in the last decade especially in the area of urban warfare and sophisticated crowd control etc. What lies beyond a Blade Runneresque society of some sort? Don't answer, that was strictly rhetorical..

Sleep well tonight knowing you are being well looked after...

?? what ??

Oh-kay. I'd hate to see you strain your brain.

Too many cameras in NY so Maine would be easier to get away with it.

By that logic, there are are cities to go to that don't have many cameras as well.

Yes, and I expect things like that in areas that are not monitored. That is why it is crucial to keep vigilent watch when at the events.

I said it further down but yeah, I will bet the attacker listened to a lot of Glenn Beck.

Also wondering if the Police will be told to back off from investigating it.

I'm trying to refrain from accusing any one personality at this time.

I bet they will say the order came from Obama's administration. I don't put anything past those lying bastards.

Desperation tactics from a ruling class that is being seriously challenged by people they regard as less than nothing and are glad to see die so they are off the sidewalks! Which side will we be counted on?

Pwr 2 the peons!
I joined the protest here in Omaha last Saturday (15th) that marched from city hall to the local branch of the Federal Bank.

Wolfess, you are my idol/hero of the hour! ;-)
It's patriots like you that keep the pressure on the government and the thieving corps!

Or just some crazy lone wolf. You may never know.

*edit: Crazy people exist you know

Nick, I take the help I can get. Better a crazy, but verbal loon, than a chem bomb throwing thug hired by the corps to scare the people of OWS! Above ALL, non-violence must be the rule for all or the press will try to crucify the group even more than they already do.

I agree, non-violence is important but I'm surprised the immediate assumption is that "Oh, big corporate guy hires a thug to throw a crude chemical bomb on Maine OWS". I mean where is the logic of that? If I were a really rich guy who theoretically tried this, it would have made sense to target the one in New York. So the only logical conclusion was a lone wolf who probably listened to Glenn Beck too much.

Sure, and let's wonder why the cops were ordered to attack peaceful protesters too. Probably an accident and it certainly can't be that beating people was considered a deterrent, just good 'justice'? ;-) I'm open to proof that I am wrong, but until then, I think this act very much resembles the intimidation tactics the bosses have used on workers since the time workers began to strike for their rights!

I think this act very much resembles the intimidation tactics the bosses have used on workers since the time workers began to strike for their rights!
I'm right there with you on this -- remember how many were killed for trying to unionize; I think it's quite possible we will see this again b4 this movement wins.

Thnx Dan -- I am humbled by your compliment. But truthfully, you are no less a patriot b/c with your comments you are changing the tide of events -- keep up the good work!

I like to flatter myself that even if I can't be there in NY w/OWS, I am, in spirit, when I post my solidarity! ;-) I'm in SF tomorrow and there are at least three things I have to do: 1. protest XL pipeline and process; 2. March for medical marijuana; 3. demo w/Occupy SF (OK, not as dangerous as OWS in NY, but the Mayor is threatening arrests here too!;-)

Ok, what does that have to do with the topic? We're going off a tangent here. The cops attacked because as they said, protesters were moving into areas they were not supposed to be moving to. I still think that would be a load of BS though. Still, going back, what logic would there be in getting a guy with a crude handmade chemical weapon to attack a OWS in Maine of all places? Takes a bit of common sense to assume that this was the result of simply a lone wolf more than some big executive bothering themselves trying to attack a small group in Maine of all places....unless you're reading a Stephen King Novel.

Let me know when you have "facts" to back your "guesses" about what happened. As for me, I have filed it until further facts are available. I like to flap my gums, but not just on wild speculation. This act is sufficiently similar to others that have been done to protesting groups for me to presume this is similarly motivated. When we have "the facts" we can discuss their interpretation, until then, nice talking to you and good bye (on this topic)! Peas.

I don't think the supporters of the 1%er's or even many of the 1%er’s themselves would really stop to think about the repercussions and results of an action like that, all they are thinking is ATTACK!

Ah yes, that damned xl pipeline -- thank the Goddess our worthless Governor has come out against it, and I was protesting that b4 OWS started. I live in Nebraska and REALLY don't want to see this pipeline fukk up the aquifer, but I'm rather afraid that Obama will wait until everything quiets down and then sign off on it, saying it was for the jobs. I honestly think if he does that there is no way he will be re-elected even if he is better than any of the reptards running.

I'm thinkin' "agent provacateur", being a lone wolf trying to heat things up..probably some youngster not sophisticated in ways of effective resistance.

two thumbs up
for helping

may be the lone wolf had lost his badge or wanted to earn one

I only regret that i hav only two thumbs to give
so here is two thumbs up

Thank you for the kind words and I certainly hope I merit the honor of your continued approbation (sound like a pol, don't I! ;-)