I whole heartedly support your occupation, it's good to see people standing up for what they believe in. It's even better when it's those who won't be affected by the changes but still show such courage, commitment and will.
I'm still saddened by the number of people who believe that because this measure of austerity doesn't affect them directly they should not do anything. My message to them is who will be left when they come for you?
You have the full support of so many people from all walks of life. It is 40 years since I was a student but I am supporting your stance in every way I can. I'm proud of you all.
That one chic riped the US when she said, "i agree with the occupation because everyone should have the right to study, for a decent amount of money and we are not United States."
@GenBanks I understand what you're saying, but I want to make it clear that the overwhelming majority of US students don't/can't/would-never-in-a-million-years-be-able-to pay $50,000 a year for a college education. The sum you are quoting is for a very elite education which is well beyond the means of most students. A more realistic picture would be one that shows a range between $9000 to $35,000 a year. Still expensive. Still leaving the new graduate deep in debt. Still something to be avoided.
@LunarMovements What you're outlining still makes education an option only for the rich and elite. It should be means tested and in the case of the very poor fees should be waived altogether. EVERYONE should have a chance at higher education to improve their set of skills REGARDLESS of socio-economic background.
@smartverity I completely agree with the last 2 sentences in your comment. However, not the first. I know too many people who are NOT rich and NOT elite who have paid this kind of tuition. They go deep into debt. They work 2, sometimes 3 jobs, while still going to school full time. They do this hoping that the degree they are getting will enable them to both pay off school loans and improve their socio-economic status. They aren't elite at all. They are working class people trying to get ahead.
@LunarMovements Well then you may as well be describing me, because I did just that. During me degree I still had to have a student loan, worked part time and stayed on at uni till eight most evenings. So my statement remains the same. With a fee hike and the real cost of living in UK this is going to divide further who gets to have a higher education
@smartverity (continued) This strategy has paid off for some people in the past. However, with the economy in the condition it is in now, millions of well-educated Americans have only minimum wage jobs, or none at all, and no means of paying off their school loans. The situtation is insufferable and I do not hold it up as a model of how things should be, but as a warning of how bad they can get. Students in the UK who are protesting tuition hikes have my full support. The alternatives are bleak.
@GenBanks Yea, I live in the US and unless you get financial aid you're pretty much gona be in debt forever. I should should study abroad in Britain. Got a room for me? I'll help the Occupation.
This video is a pathetic representation of a group that has vandalised the UCL quad, been closed to new ideas from the word go, and failed to grasp even a rudimentary understanding of what the higher education proposals mean.
This is brilliant, I am aiming to come down next week and I am so excited. I'm with you all the way, and if I went to Uni in London I would be with you every day.
We rely on students to be the warders of freedom. While the working and middle classes are distracted by fear and ego, television shows and news reports with little relevance to what is going on . It makes me happy to see the world is in safe hands. Although the debt of years passivity fueled by the distraction opulence has yet to paid in order to get our world back. All political dogma comes to an end and I relish that I will be alive to see rampant capitalism implode and a new age begin.
their our future.do they look like hooligans or just articulate mature adults.they are our future.let them speak before we make a big mistake with their education.WHAT HAVE WE IN UK TO LOSE!!!
does this looked group of unarticulate individuals.looks like they want debate not CONfrontation.to me they just want to be heard.LISTEN TO OUR COUNRY'S FUTURE.what have we got to lose?
We support you & I believe most British people do & your courage & dignity show up the police as uniformed thugs.
Time for the British people to take the power back from the rent boy politicians & their bankster sugar daddies.
STOP PAYING TAXES THAT PAY FOR OUR ENSLAVEMENT.
Support the students because they are just the first to pay for the bank robbery, I mean bailouts.
Power to the people. Shame on the police.
pimpdarlin 1 year ago
I whole heartedly support your occupation, it's good to see people standing up for what they believe in. It's even better when it's those who won't be affected by the changes but still show such courage, commitment and will.
I'm still saddened by the number of people who believe that because this measure of austerity doesn't affect them directly they should not do anything. My message to them is who will be left when they come for you?
Much love to all of you wonderful people :)
conor2020 1 year ago 2
Excellent positive protest well done!
hellyngoo 1 year ago
You have the full support of so many people from all walks of life. It is 40 years since I was a student but I am supporting your stance in every way I can. I'm proud of you all.
meatpaste 1 year ago
loving the Florence and the Machine soundtrack on the vid.
TheDanielnobody 1 year ago
watching everything you guys do and wishing you all the luck with your occupation. Ignore the trolls, you are the future
lollylou22 1 year ago
That one chic riped the US when she said, "i agree with the occupation because everyone should have the right to study, for a decent amount of money and we are not United States."
TomBardacky 1 year ago
@TomBardacky not a rip exactly, more 'they pay $50,000/year but that doesn't mean we should ever have to'
GenBanks 1 year ago
@GenBanks I understand what you're saying, but I want to make it clear that the overwhelming majority of US students don't/can't/would-never-in-a-million-years-be-able-to pay $50,000 a year for a college education. The sum you are quoting is for a very elite education which is well beyond the means of most students. A more realistic picture would be one that shows a range between $9000 to $35,000 a year. Still expensive. Still leaving the new graduate deep in debt. Still something to be avoided.
LunarMovements 1 year ago
@LunarMovements What you're outlining still makes education an option only for the rich and elite. It should be means tested and in the case of the very poor fees should be waived altogether. EVERYONE should have a chance at higher education to improve their set of skills REGARDLESS of socio-economic background.
smartverity 1 year ago
@smartverity I completely agree with the last 2 sentences in your comment. However, not the first. I know too many people who are NOT rich and NOT elite who have paid this kind of tuition. They go deep into debt. They work 2, sometimes 3 jobs, while still going to school full time. They do this hoping that the degree they are getting will enable them to both pay off school loans and improve their socio-economic status. They aren't elite at all. They are working class people trying to get ahead.
LunarMovements 1 year ago
@LunarMovements Well then you may as well be describing me, because I did just that. During me degree I still had to have a student loan, worked part time and stayed on at uni till eight most evenings. So my statement remains the same. With a fee hike and the real cost of living in UK this is going to divide further who gets to have a higher education
smartverity 1 year ago
@smartverity (continued) This strategy has paid off for some people in the past. However, with the economy in the condition it is in now, millions of well-educated Americans have only minimum wage jobs, or none at all, and no means of paying off their school loans. The situtation is insufferable and I do not hold it up as a model of how things should be, but as a warning of how bad they can get. Students in the UK who are protesting tuition hikes have my full support. The alternatives are bleak.
LunarMovements 1 year ago
@GenBanks Yea, I live in the US and unless you get financial aid you're pretty much gona be in debt forever. I should should study abroad in Britain. Got a room for me? I'll help the Occupation.
TomBardacky 1 year ago
This video is a pathetic representation of a group that has vandalised the UCL quad, been closed to new ideas from the word go, and failed to grasp even a rudimentary understanding of what the higher education proposals mean.
89jjb 1 year ago
@89jjb troll
GenBanks 1 year ago
@89jjb and you clearly do not grasp the meaning of the occupations or the protests do you?
TheDanielnobody 1 year ago
This is brilliant, I am aiming to come down next week and I am so excited. I'm with you all the way, and if I went to Uni in London I would be with you every day.
Love & support x
tomandsoph1 1 year ago
We rely on students to be the warders of freedom. While the working and middle classes are distracted by fear and ego, television shows and news reports with little relevance to what is going on . It makes me happy to see the world is in safe hands. Although the debt of years passivity fueled by the distraction opulence has yet to paid in order to get our world back. All political dogma comes to an end and I relish that I will be alive to see rampant capitalism implode and a new age begin.
CanonCrazyCameraman 1 year ago
Love it, once again you've set the bar in a fantastic occupation! Keep up the struggle, solidarity!
Usayd 1 year ago
Love it! The 'reverse panopticon' in action :-)
fredg136 1 year ago
Great video everyone, love the atmosphere
fredg136 1 year ago
well done guys
knealebrown 1 year ago
their our future.do they look like hooligans or just articulate mature adults.they are our future.let them speak before we make a big mistake with their education.WHAT HAVE WE IN UK TO LOSE!!!
9xzulug 1 year ago
does this looked group of unarticulate individuals.looks like they want debate not CONfrontation.to me they just want to be heard.LISTEN TO OUR COUNRY'S FUTURE.what have we got to lose?
9xzulug 1 year ago
Fantastic guys. Really fantastic!
Althalus212 1 year ago