Source: Port of Oakland "Effectively Shut Down" in Solidarity With Occupy Oakland General Strike
source: http://www.truth-out.org/source-port-oakland-effectively-shut-down-solidarity-occupy-oakland...
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Source: Port of Oakland "Effectively Shut Down" in Solidarity With Occupy Oakland General Strike
Jack Heyman, a recently retired business agent for the International Longshore and Warehouse Union local 10, drove through the Port of Oakland and called in the following statement to Truthout at 9:25 AM Pacific time:
"The port of Oakland is effectively shut down. None of the ships are being worked. There is limited trucking activity by non-union workers but the port is effectively shut down. Trucks waiting to pick up containers are backed up over a mile," Heyman said. The truck backup was confirmed by the Oakland Tribune.
http://www.truth-out.org/source-port-oakland-effectively-shut-down-solidarity-oc...
"Nice to see Folks are looking after one another!!!!"
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PressCore
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Bravo ! Occupy the future. You can start at www.occupytogether.org
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PressCore
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KB723
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PressCore:
Cool, Please share the link you posted at my Boulder page here as well... =)
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KB723
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PressCore
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KB723:
Done deal, bro. Peace. Viva Colorado !
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PressCore
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KB723
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PressCore:
Indeed, let me know when you are in town, but I have changed the venue... I will never drink another beer made by Wynkoop Brewery, I am very let down with Hickenlooper's actions as of late...
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KB723
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PressCore
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KB723:
You can always make your own, you know. An old college buddy showed
me how to homebrew great beer on my first try. It takes about $50-60 to
buy a homebrew kit. The most arduous part of the process is to properly
sterilize all the environmental surfaces, & utensils. We use an oxidative
type B Brite et al to burn things cleaner than any detergent can, only w/o
heat per se. It's necessary to use laboratory liquid yeast in the packs in
stead of dried brewers/bakers yeast because the millions of wild yeasts
& bacteria in the air which settle into cheaper dry yeast are more prolific,
and will contaminate the brew with a sour aftertaste if you let them settle
into the batch you're brewing. The key is a degree of cleanliness that
would make a surgeon astonished, as the wild yeasts/bacteria will cause
infections of a different nature.. It always helps too, to buy a stainless steel
draft brewing keg, place it in a frig used only to lager the brew, because
fewer things can upset the yeasts if they're taking their time. Speaking of
slow motion, it'll be a quite a while yet before I can attend to all my legal
affairs in New York to move out West again. I'll let you know KB723. - 7 months ago
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PressCore
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KB723
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PressCore:
Very Cool I think I will give it a try when I move into my new House, Thanks and Best Wishes, please keep in touch... =)
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KB723
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ras_menelik
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ask a OPD officer why he had his name badge is covered....
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ras_menelik
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KB723
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ras_menelik:
Great Idea...
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KB723
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PressCore
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ras_menelik:
It sure isn't for the reason the narrator of Jack Webb's TV series Dragnet gave.
( The story you are about to see is TRUE. Only the names & faces have been
changed to protect the innocent ) The pigs are the villians in the Oakland story. - 7 months ago
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PressCore
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ilikeike
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Where can i get a ballcap that says 99%?
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ilikeike
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ilikeike
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ilikeike:
nm a quick search was all it took. Dont TASE me bro.
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ilikeike
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NiceN
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So funny that Yahoo posted a story that the port didn't shut down hours ago, then buries the story and now is posting the opposite outcome. Silly Yahoo, too many people will post the truth on the comments. :P Occupy won this battle, but the war is far from over.
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NiceN
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artemis6
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NiceN:
Does yahoo do news ?
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artemis6
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cabinettags
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NiceN:
truth. Round 1 - OCCUPY
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cabinettags
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ilikeike
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artemis6:
It's more like thinly veiled advertising smothered with social engineering propaganda and peppered with celebrity bullshit. But the way they present it is kind of eye catching sometimes.
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ilikeike
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artemis6
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ilikeike:
Ah . Thank you , i suspected as much .... Like it here better .
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artemis6
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artemis6
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Man , i love this country !
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artemis6
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artemis6
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THIS , THIS , is gonna get some attention . This is what strikes fear into their hearts .... Oh yeah !
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artemis6
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ThirdSection
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Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!!!
Anyway, the thing that makes this even better is that the Port of Oakland is/was one of the busiest ports on the West Coast.
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ThirdSection
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KB723
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Best Wishes and Good Night folks... Glad you all dropped by to check out this article... =)
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KB723
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JanforGore
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http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/11/occupy-oakland-thousands-of-protes...
So far no arrests. Love this picture too.
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JanforGore
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KB723
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JanforGore:
Cool, I like this picture as well and Thanks for the Link... =)
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KB723
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cabinettags
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I've been following this on Twitter. Apparently there was a protestor that was hit by a frustrated driver. Reports say the cops let the driver go. They also say the protestor died. This isn't confirmed.
Correction - 2 protestors were hit.
Reports that the vehicle was a Benz & the driver ran over them on purpose
http://twitter.com/#!/search/realtime/%23occupyoaklandphoto of incident
https://twitter.com/#!/chrisfilippi/status/131924098581409792Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQ5KxA-dRJAExpressway exit blocked by mass of protesgtors
http://twitpic.com/7a1salABC News live aerial video
http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/livenow?id=8416255#&cmp=twi-kgo-video-8416255Oakland live blog - 88 great photos
http://www.insidebayarea.com/ci_19247017Unions provided food for protestors
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2011/11/occupy-oakland-unions-provide-food... - 7 months ago
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cabinettags
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KB723
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cabinettags:
Thanks for sharing cabinettags... Very UnCool, I will keep my eye open for more news on this protestor...
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KB723
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JanforGore
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cabinettags:
http://www.mercurynews.com/occupy-oakland/ci_19247016
Didn't find that one had died. Hope it isn't true.
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JanforGore
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JanforGore
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Thank you people of Oakland. This is how it's done.
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KB723
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JanforGore:
That's for sure JanforGore... =)
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KB723
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Ambill94
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After Countdown I switched to see what Rachel was talking about...and she talked it up big too. This is major. Can a nationwide general strike be far away? Thanks again for an excellent post KB723! And yes Kudos to KO..
I think I am ready to hear his August 1 rant again. For me that was the beginning, perhaps the most stirring and heartfelt call to march I have ever heard.
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Ambill94
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KB723
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Ambill94:
Cool, you are quite welcome Ambill94... If you find that Clip, Please feel free to post it here I am sure I and others would really appreciate the video... =)
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KB723
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Ambill94
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KB723:
Just watched on youtube. It is 9 minutes plus but worth the time spent...KO at his best.
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Ambill94
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KB723
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Ambill94:
Very Coool, Thanks Ambill94... =)
"SMOKIN" what a great Special Comment... =) - 7 months ago
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KB723
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Ambill94
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KB723:
You are very welcome. Hope others find it a source of inspiration also.
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Ambill94
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KB723
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Ambill94:
Well I sure did... =)
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KB723
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Ambill94
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KB723:
I have a US History class to teach in the morning...Sleep well my friend =)
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Ambill94
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KB723
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Ambill94:
You do the same, Good Night and Best Wishes... =)
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KB723
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ThirdSection
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Ambill94:
You'll also have some interesting current events to contextualize for the students... ;-)
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ThirdSection
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artemis6
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Ambill94:
Wow , that clip almost makes me want to get TV reception ..... brilliant !
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artemis6
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Ambill94
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ThirdSection:
As a matter of fact I did in my early class this am and will in the rest today. :)
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Ambill94
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artemis6:
Considering it was from August 1, before OWS etc. it is even more meaningful for those of us who belong to the 99 club.
You may want to consider that reception thing:-)
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Ambill94
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artemis6
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Ambill94:
It is quite beyond my means .
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artemis6
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Ambill94
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artemis6:
I do understand that.
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Ambill94
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Leen61
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Here's part 2 of Keith's interview about Oakland.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=efxUnhAHh-o
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Leen61:
Kudos to KO, he looks better here than there... Thanks Leen... =)
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KB723
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Leen61
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KB723:
You're welcome, KB :)
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Leen61
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Leen61:
Very Cool... =)
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KB723
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Leen61
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The general strike in Oakland today was a success! Here's Part 1 of Keith's interview about this story. Excellent reporting!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=YM3sGf9sof4
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Leen61
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KB723
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Leen61:
Hooray!!! Please pass the PopCorn Leen... =)
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KB723
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Leen61
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KB723:
OK, KB!!! The footage Keith has of Oakland is outstanding and inspiring! You just want to join the folks in Oakland. :)
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Leen61
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KB723
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Leen61:
Yes I am watching it now... =)
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KB723
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Leen61
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KB723:
Cool! :)
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Leen61
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KB723
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Leen61:
They seem to be making ground Leen... =)
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KB723
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Leen61
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KB723:
They certainly are, KB. My heart soared watching that footage. That is what Democracy looks like!
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Leen61
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Leen61:
It is also the last thing the 1% wants to see... I am Pleased this is growing out of their control... =)
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KB723
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Leen61
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KB723:
Me too! :)
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Leen61
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SFirman
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Leen61:
As always Keith gave a great interview Leen.
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SFirman
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Leen61
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SFirman:
That's correct, SFirman. :)
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Leen61
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tlsmith63
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Can't wait until the nationwide strike!
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KB723
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tlsmith63:
Maybe coming sooner than you think, and that makes me Happy... =)
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KB723
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bailey78
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I say all that have jobs should take a couple of days off in Solidarity With Occupy The nation. I would if I had a job.
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bailey78:
Heh, I would lose my Job bailey78... Think I will just post articles for now... =)
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KB723
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bailey78
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KB723:
Hey man by no means should you do anything to put your livelyhood on the line. That would be foolish and from what I can tell so far your no fool.
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bailey78
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bailey78:
Thanks bailey78... =)
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KB723
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theoutcrop
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This is a good start, but, we have a long way to go. The Republicans and their collaborators are still in a position to severly hurt the 99% of us and untill they are out of office they will continue to serve their 1% masters.
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theoutcrop
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bailey78
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theoutcrop:
well lets Vote them out.
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bailey78
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Kelly_Balthrop
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Together we stand. We're not blacks or whites, we're not liberal or conservative, We are one people, unified in solidarity to rid the world of corruption and oppression. We all share a love for life, and just wish that life would love us back. The good people of Oakland can hold their heads up high today, they have reason to be proud.
Viva La Revolution.
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Kelly_Balthrop:
Together Indeed and we are growing closer... =)
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VoyagerFilms
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Let's see Oakland's mayor and police chief off load some cargo ships! These idiots think they are there to RULE the people rather than to SERVE The People! Idiots!
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VoyagerFilms:
http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/8725/adrmbujceaeuqeu.jpg
It's not just the docks, it's striking the bankers where they live
1:26 PM PT: PROTESTERS SHUT DOWN BANK OF AMERICA.
The building is completely barricaded by protesters now.2:00 PM PT: Many banks shut down in anticipation of the marchers. At this point, most of the major banks in downtown Oakland have been shut down.
2:21 PM PT: Downtown Oakland is completely shut down
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Argon18
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VoyagerFilms:
Damn Straight!
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VoyagerFilms:
I doubt physical labor is their thing, but it would be cool to watch...
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Leen61
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Way to go Port of Oakland! This is how it's done. We need more of these general strikes. I love Truth Out. They are such a honorable, truth telling source.
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Leen61:
Right On Leen... =)
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KB723:
Thanks, KB :)
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Leen61:
Cool, Thank You too Leen... =)
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MotherForTruth
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Now we are talking :)
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MotherForTruth:
That for sure MotherforTruth... =)
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Scott_Pert:
I Too felt the same way!!!! =)
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Scott_Pert:
Great picture, and so true. It's time for accountability.
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Argon18
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The marching is continuing. The Oakland Tribune has a great quote:
"I haven't seen a single cop and I've seen all protesters acting safely and respectfully," he said. "It's been incredible. My hope is that everything stays de-escalated."
That's good news. We hope the Oakland police wont respond in the same manner that they did the other day.
What's exciting is this: they marched on a Wells Fargo that appeared to have been closed before they got there. The general strike is reaching far and wide.
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/11/01/1032338/-The-Final-Call-from-Occupy-Oak...!
“Politicians & Bankers, Liars & Thieves, We’re taking it back! We’re not saying please!
Occupy Oakland is calling for no work and no school on November 2 as part of the general strike. We are asking that all workers go on strike, call in sick, take a vacation day or simply walk off the job with their co-workers. We are also asking that all students walk out of school and join workers and community members in downtown Oakland. All banks and large corporations must close down for the day or demonstrators will march on them."
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Argon18:
Hey Cool!!! That's Today, I have not heard any news about this yet but will keep my eyes open...
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KB723:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8lyadY_WQY
These videos are clearly showing that the marchers in Oakland come from every age, race, and socio-economic They also have a liveblog to keep people up to date on the strike.
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/11/02/1032465/-UPDATE:-Port-of-Oakland-slowdo...?
"We're now opening up our Oakland liveblog to cover the day's events there. We're staying tuned to a number of information streams, and are expecting some excellent citizen journalism
11:27 AM PT: We have protesters scaling lights in an attempt to hang a banner across the street.
12:48 PM PT: We're getting reports that many of the businesses that stayed open in Oakland today are accepting cash only to honor the strike: they can't afford to shut down, but they wont let the bankers profit today."
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Argon18:
Very Cool Argon18, Thanks for posting this video here... =)
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Scott_Pert:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPYe9iFfyng
I like this video a bit better since it follows the CSNY motto of "teach your children well"
"1:26 PM PT: PROTESTERS SHUT DOWN BANK OF AMERICA.
The building is completely barricaded by protesters now.1:28 PM PT: Marchers have given an "Eviction Notice" to the OUSD School District Officials, telling them they'll be evicted from office next year for "doing the dirty work of the 1%."
1:38 PM PT: Bank of America is STILL shut down!
2:00 PM PT: Many banks shut down in anticipation of the marchers. At this point, most of the major banks in downtown Oakland have been shut down.
2:21 PM PT: Downtown Oakland is completely shut down:
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Argon18:
Very good, and appropriate since the children are the ones that will bear the impact of the mess the corporations have created.
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KB723:
If I were working KB, I would go on strike for a day or two but..........
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SFirman:
I will just keep posting the news, and Keep my Day Job SFirman... =)
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Argon18:
Magnificent !
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Source: Port of Oakland "Effectively Shut Down" in Solidarity With Occupy Oakland General Strike
"Nice to see Folks are looking after one another!!!!"
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