this is so stupid. if all of you are against corporations then you should wear burlap sacks. the OWS movement is dead. it was stupid to begin with. Nobody cares about it because you guys do stupid shit like this. be smart and make changes from within. it's a game. everyone has to play. idiots...
I witnessed the whole debacle. The factory they were protesting about no longer has any Apple contracts as Apple moved after they found out what was happening over a year ago. Check the facts. I agree that there is injustice in the world and the Occupy Movement can do lots of good, but attacking a company like Apple that treats employees like human beings, customers like they deserve to be treated, and does so much for the handi-capable and society in general is very counter productive.
Stunts like this besmirch the name of the occupy movement and make the public think the movement is full of nut bags.This didn't raise awareness to anything, it just made every one involved look like crazy idiots and children.
I'm fully supportive of OWS and all priest against rising income inequality, corporate greed and irresponsibility. But this protest against Apple is really misguided. Really really misguided.
Some of you need to watch the news more if you are "perplexed" as to why Occupy Tampa, would do this. Maybe you should turn off CSI Miami and pay attention to REAL life....
@xjonberg I agree. I support the Occupy Movement but am not sure where this is coming from. People complain that the agenda is scattered and too broad. I used to just feel like the Movement was a group of people gathering and speaking out about injustices in our country, however, I don't understand this. I think you're right, the movement has issues that it has been raising awareness about that are far more important and pressing than whatever grief these people have with Apple. Just my opinion.
@MeganTyler7 - Maybe you should watch the news more. In seperate incidents, Chinese laborers threatened mass suicide over their working conditions and pay at Microsoft Xbox manufacturing, Apple, and Sony. Their demonstration, is raising awareness. And so you realize the connection,...these issues facing Chinese laborers, stem from the same CORPORATE greed that is corrupting our society and government.
@ergonominous I'm not familiar with any contracts Apple has or their practices. I said I wasn't sure where this is coming from so maybe you could exercise some people skills and just give me the info and less of the condescending remarks. Thanks.
Funny how they choose to "protest" in one of the most open minded and charitable companies in the world. Apple hires constantly, leads the technology companies in preserving the enivorment, as well as rebuilding communities and helping families throughout the world. I never opposed the Occupy movement, but this seriously does not make sense and unfortunately things like this have been killing the issues that SHOULD be protested.
So when Florida is without education, health care and the like will you laugh too? I guess Rick Scott, who went to a secret meeting of the Koch brothers to get his marching orders, isn't funny.
Dear Ryder, The real Assholes are corporate fascists who use obscene amounts of money to buy laws that allow them to make billions of dollars in profits, while not paying taxes. They pollute our environment, lower the standard of living of ordinary people and work to eliminate social programs such as social security and medicare. The Koch Brothers get criminals like Rick Scott elected to do their bidding. Rick Scott should be in jail, not Occupy Wall Street.
What a bunch of fuking ASSHOLES ! Noisy and disruptive , and they think this will get them positive responses? Of course not crap like this just makes the general public HATE occuTARDS even more . F'ing FREAKS
These people need to be abused and thrown in jail , nothing a good old fashioned ass whooping might not help , SOMETHING has to get through their thick & stupid skulls.
@rydermike02 - Chinese laborers threatened mass suicide, because their commufascist government allows corporations to treat them like cattle...so that you and your snot nosed little brats can download apps and music on i-tunes and keep yourselves entertained apathetic and ignorant with video games on the idiot box.
@ergonominous Did you guys take a trip down to the Sony store as well then? I don't think so. There is no need to disrupt peaceful people with non-peaceful protest.
this is so stupid. if all of you are against corporations then you should wear burlap sacks. the OWS movement is dead. it was stupid to begin with. Nobody cares about it because you guys do stupid shit like this. be smart and make changes from within. it's a game. everyone has to play. idiots...
khsdrummerboy06 1 month ago
I witnessed the whole debacle. The factory they were protesting about no longer has any Apple contracts as Apple moved after they found out what was happening over a year ago. Check the facts. I agree that there is injustice in the world and the Occupy Movement can do lots of good, but attacking a company like Apple that treats employees like human beings, customers like they deserve to be treated, and does so much for the handi-capable and society in general is very counter productive.
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mxsuicide 1 month ago
personally i love they used iphones and most were wearing nikes. Lets fight for quality in working environments while we support them. Well played.
volvoboiclw 1 month ago
Stunts like this besmirch the name of the occupy movement and make the public think the movement is full of nut bags.This didn't raise awareness to anything, it just made every one involved look like crazy idiots and children.
Spade1350 1 month ago 2
I'm fully supportive of OWS and all priest against rising income inequality, corporate greed and irresponsibility. But this protest against Apple is really misguided. Really really misguided.
asumpton 1 month ago
Some of you need to watch the news more if you are "perplexed" as to why Occupy Tampa, would do this. Maybe you should turn off CSI Miami and pay attention to REAL life....
ergonominous 1 month ago
@xjonberg I agree. I support the Occupy Movement but am not sure where this is coming from. People complain that the agenda is scattered and too broad. I used to just feel like the Movement was a group of people gathering and speaking out about injustices in our country, however, I don't understand this. I think you're right, the movement has issues that it has been raising awareness about that are far more important and pressing than whatever grief these people have with Apple. Just my opinion.
MeganTyler7 1 month ago
@MeganTyler7 - Maybe you should watch the news more. In seperate incidents, Chinese laborers threatened mass suicide over their working conditions and pay at Microsoft Xbox manufacturing, Apple, and Sony. Their demonstration, is raising awareness. And so you realize the connection,...these issues facing Chinese laborers, stem from the same CORPORATE greed that is corrupting our society and government.
ergonominous 1 month ago
@ergonominous I'm not familiar with any contracts Apple has or their practices. I said I wasn't sure where this is coming from so maybe you could exercise some people skills and just give me the info and less of the condescending remarks. Thanks.
MeganTyler7 1 month ago
awesome......xjonberg couldn't have said it much better at all!!!!!!
DaveTheRave1011 1 month ago
Also is interesting most of them have iPhones.
xjonberg 1 month ago
Funny how they choose to "protest" in one of the most open minded and charitable companies in the world. Apple hires constantly, leads the technology companies in preserving the enivorment, as well as rebuilding communities and helping families throughout the world. I never opposed the Occupy movement, but this seriously does not make sense and unfortunately things like this have been killing the issues that SHOULD be protested.
xjonberg 1 month ago
@rydermike02 One sure proof way of having a grown-up, thoughtful, and meaningful discussion is to threaten people and do some name calling. Bravo. ;)
MeganTyler7 1 month ago
So when Florida is without education, health care and the like will you laugh too? I guess Rick Scott, who went to a secret meeting of the Koch brothers to get his marching orders, isn't funny.
tomananda44 1 month ago
I lol'd at the end when you hear people start cheering and saying "get out!" after the manager kicks them out.
DrillofHate 1 month ago
Dear Ryder, The real Assholes are corporate fascists who use obscene amounts of money to buy laws that allow them to make billions of dollars in profits, while not paying taxes. They pollute our environment, lower the standard of living of ordinary people and work to eliminate social programs such as social security and medicare. The Koch Brothers get criminals like Rick Scott elected to do their bidding. Rick Scott should be in jail, not Occupy Wall Street.
tomananda44 1 month ago
What a bunch of fuking ASSHOLES ! Noisy and disruptive , and they think this will get them positive responses? Of course not crap like this just makes the general public HATE occuTARDS even more . F'ing FREAKS
These people need to be abused and thrown in jail , nothing a good old fashioned ass whooping might not help , SOMETHING has to get through their thick & stupid skulls.
rydermike02 1 month ago
@rydermike02 - Chinese laborers threatened mass suicide, because their commufascist government allows corporations to treat them like cattle...so that you and your snot nosed little brats can download apps and music on i-tunes and keep yourselves entertained apathetic and ignorant with video games on the idiot box.
\ enjoy...
ergonominous 1 month ago
@ergonominous Did you guys take a trip down to the Sony store as well then? I don't think so. There is no need to disrupt peaceful people with non-peaceful protest.
joshsize89 1 month ago
This is great, but I wish I could understand what they were saying.
Jonathanjbarnes 1 month ago
@Jonathanjbarnes If you go to our U stream page, there is a better vid
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free2flycari 1 month ago