This was one of your best videos. It was one of the first where I thought something was actually happening and not just a bunch of hippies getting together to complain about "the man". I'm not for everything this protest represents, but I am for people having the right to protest in a peaceful manner. Good job to all those involved.
That makes two of us. I've seen a few signs calling for the end of capitalism, etc. I'm with Jesse LaGreca on this one: I want a government that works properly. If we had that, then we could find out what our collective will really is. Seems like getting the money out of our political system is the best way to start down that road.
The power of the people to change the course of history, coupled with open media, will succeed. Can we agree that it is a human right to have the housing, food, education, transportation, and health care we need to live. How about all five, free for all, provided by the cooperative whole; why not? Large resources like streets and buildings are the property of all, private property is how you fill your home, wear on your back, or carry in your hands. Then build smart city, grow food etc there
I hate to be a cynic, but isn't the "the whole world is watching" more for when the cops actually start beating people up? I mean, if you use it any time you think they just might, isn't that diluting it a bit? Plus, (this sounds bad, I know) it doesn't really have the same media value as when it's being screamed in the face of actual abuse. If the cops aren't beating people merely because they can't get away with it this time, how does that change anything? Callous, I know.
Quite possibly. I've made my share of complaints about the cereal-box nature of many of our chants. I think perhaps that "the whole world is watching" has become a reflex reaction for many of us, hoping to prevent the cops from bashing us around.
One problem with these people is that they are complaining about what's done with their tax money and yet it looks like not one f'n one of them have held a job to even pay any taxes! If you've had a job and paid taxes then join the T-party for WE ARE THE 99%; NOT YOU! You're just the brainwashed Obama squad.
@MsWanderer1 you are not paying attention, these are people who have tried to find work, but nobody offers jobs with benefits, no pensions for our old age, no health insurance for our kids; Wal Mart employees are on food stamps and Medicaid, that means Wal Mart is stealing by forcing the tax base to provide basic needs for its employees while keeping the profit. THIS IS WRONG! These rich fucks should be forced by law to provide jobs with full benefits or get the fuck out of the country.
@mikieginokc1 Though I sympathize with these people that have put sincere efforts into finding employment; your last line however, says it all. Those rich fucks have left our country and have taken their manufacturing with them thanks to the constant government regulatory agencies interference and mandates. Most of these regulatory rules were demanded by the liberal progressive fucks just like those that are now complaining there are no jobs. Hope you're all happy now!
I'm all in favor of showing that it is your intent to peacefully protest but brooms are for cleaning first and "might" be used to defend yourself second. I also understand that the cops are nervous but to think brooms are weapons, really?
"...the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed." - 2nd Amendment US Constitution.
The police might allow you to bring a shotgun to a political rally, but a broom is technically a problem?
@Majoofi "as many of the cops as possible to march/stand WITH you"
Right on. And there are quite a few who do stand with us, at least in spirit, while trying not to get into trouble with their superiors. Hopefully, as more and more people wake up, it will become more politically acceptable for cops and other public servants to stand for what's right.
Selfish on my part, still, I hope you stay awhile longer. Your vids are very important on this side of the ocean. With so much needing to be changed in the US, it's difficult to find much hope. This march should have been started the day Ford pardoned Nixon. Sincere thanks, GBB. Lookin' forward to the remainder of your adventures.
What does a police officer say around the dinner table after shift when the family says, "So Dad, how was your day?" What a thankless job. Add moral conflict to it in this situation and it must be almost unbearable to some of them.
ha, youtube throws me an error, i think i lost my text, and end up with a double post. that will teach me to comment from my phone after drinking too much tequila :-)
PS: I dig what you are doing, so please don't take my last comment the wrong way. I am just thinking about what it must be like for the cops. it reminds me of the protests in Egypt. I bet the cops there were not as well trained in handling stress, and every once in a while one of them would crack and kill some people.
PS: I dig what you are doing, so please don't take my last comment the wrong way. I'm just looking at it from the cops perspective. it makes me think of the protests in Egypt. I bet the cops there were not as well trained at handling stress, and every once in a while one would crack under the pressure and kill some people.
I feel bad for the cops too. they are human beings. I'm not sure how well I would hold up in their situation. it would be extremely difficult to keep your cool with a huge crowd pushing into you, egging you on, sticking cameras in your face and chanting that the whole world is watching. those guys are demonstrating amazing restraint under massive stress.
"I feel bad for the cops too. they are human beings."
Na. They forewent the right to call themselves human once they joined an organization that is basically only out to protect the rights of the ones in power.
PLEASE CIRCULATE WIDELY: If you are arrested at an Occupy Event, call the National Lawyers Guild: New York City: (212) 679-6018 Be very sure to write the applicable phone number in PERMANENT marker somewhere concealed on your body, protected from the elements. Do NOT assume you will be able to retrieve the number from a phone or a notebook. It is very likely you will be stripped of all your belongings.
This is the first video I've seen where it was very obvious, at least to me, that most of the cops were quite frightened. They know that not only are they vastly outnumbered but, also, that the people are on the right moral side. The ONLY reason that the police are not overrun by the people is that there is still a societal desire for general law and order...there is still some respect for the uniform of the police. But, that respect can turn on a dime. The public will take only so much.
This is an awesome series! You're doing a great service keeping us couch-sitters informed! The movement is moving up here in Canada tomorrow! Shaping up to be an international phenomenon! :D
Im attending occupy Melbourne Australia today. The disscontent with the current situation is growing and spreading all over the world. Thanks for the inspiration GBB. :) Peace
The odd people that actually does something violent serves 2 good purposes. First its futile to deny the smug satisfaction of someone getting them back for all the police abuse. And the more important one is to serve as a reminder of what your not supposed to do.
The cool part is that you can go back over the vids of recent weeks and see that we're winning over many of them. Earlier, people were getting bashed around rather indiscriminately. I noticed today that a lot of these cops either didn't carry batons or didn't use them. Many of them said "please" and "thank you" all the time. One pushed me to the sidewalk, but he was really low-key and even polite about it. I feel hopeful. Something good might happen soon.
Actually, we were yelling that at the guy who threw the garbage bag, reminding each other to keep our emotions in check. As for it being at the top of one's lungs, there is just no other way to communicate with all the other noise going on.
This was one of your best videos. It was one of the first where I thought something was actually happening and not just a bunch of hippies getting together to complain about "the man". I'm not for everything this protest represents, but I am for people having the right to protest in a peaceful manner. Good job to all those involved.
RealityFoundNet 4 months ago
@RealityFoundNet "not for everything this protest represents"
That makes two of us. I've seen a few signs calling for the end of capitalism, etc. I'm with Jesse LaGreca on this one: I want a government that works properly. If we had that, then we could find out what our collective will really is. Seems like getting the money out of our political system is the best way to start down that road.
GreatBigBore 4 months ago
Much respect to you my friend for staying as long as you have... you must be exhausted!
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The power of the people to change the course of history, coupled with open media, will succeed. Can we agree that it is a human right to have the housing, food, education, transportation, and health care we need to live. How about all five, free for all, provided by the cooperative whole; why not? Large resources like streets and buildings are the property of all, private property is how you fill your home, wear on your back, or carry in your hands. Then build smart city, grow food etc there
mikieginokc1 4 months ago
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mikieginokc1 4 months ago
I hate to be a cynic, but isn't the "the whole world is watching" more for when the cops actually start beating people up? I mean, if you use it any time you think they just might, isn't that diluting it a bit? Plus, (this sounds bad, I know) it doesn't really have the same media value as when it's being screamed in the face of actual abuse. If the cops aren't beating people merely because they can't get away with it this time, how does that change anything? Callous, I know.
thebigJ1er 4 months ago
@thebigJ1er "isn't that diluting it a bit"
Quite possibly. I've made my share of complaints about the cereal-box nature of many of our chants. I think perhaps that "the whole world is watching" has become a reflex reaction for many of us, hoping to prevent the cops from bashing us around.
GreatBigBore 4 months ago
One problem with these people is that they are complaining about what's done with their tax money and yet it looks like not one f'n one of them have held a job to even pay any taxes! If you've had a job and paid taxes then join the T-party for WE ARE THE 99%; NOT YOU! You're just the brainwashed Obama squad.
MsWanderer1 4 months ago
@MsWanderer1 you are not paying attention, these are people who have tried to find work, but nobody offers jobs with benefits, no pensions for our old age, no health insurance for our kids; Wal Mart employees are on food stamps and Medicaid, that means Wal Mart is stealing by forcing the tax base to provide basic needs for its employees while keeping the profit. THIS IS WRONG! These rich fucks should be forced by law to provide jobs with full benefits or get the fuck out of the country.
mikieginokc1 4 months ago
@mikieginokc1 Though I sympathize with these people that have put sincere efforts into finding employment; your last line however, says it all. Those rich fucks have left our country and have taken their manufacturing with them thanks to the constant government regulatory agencies interference and mandates. Most of these regulatory rules were demanded by the liberal progressive fucks just like those that are now complaining there are no jobs. Hope you're all happy now!
MsWanderer1 4 months ago
I'm all in favor of showing that it is your intent to peacefully protest but brooms are for cleaning first and "might" be used to defend yourself second. I also understand that the cops are nervous but to think brooms are weapons, really?
"...the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed." - 2nd Amendment US Constitution.
The police might allow you to bring a shotgun to a political rally, but a broom is technically a problem?
drfoxcourt 4 months ago
@drfoxcourt "2nd Amendment"
Unfortunately, our "leaders" have been gutting our rights for a while. The 4th amendment is now a hollow shell of what it used to be, for example.
"shotgun"
Yeah, I've heard about the Tea Party rallies where people made it a point to bring their guns.
GreatBigBore 4 months ago
you have to get as many of the cops as possible to march/stand WITH you.
Majoofi 4 months ago
@Majoofi "as many of the cops as possible to march/stand WITH you"
Right on. And there are quite a few who do stand with us, at least in spirit, while trying not to get into trouble with their superiors. Hopefully, as more and more people wake up, it will become more politically acceptable for cops and other public servants to stand for what's right.
GreatBigBore 4 months ago
I like "The Hole World is Watching" and "Your Family is Watching" chant.
Disthron 4 months ago
Selfish on my part, still, I hope you stay awhile longer. Your vids are very important on this side of the ocean. With so much needing to be changed in the US, it's difficult to find much hope. This march should have been started the day Ford pardoned Nixon. Sincere thanks, GBB. Lookin' forward to the remainder of your adventures.
mahdatonta 4 months ago
Thank you for sticking there and uploading these diary's. It's better than any news agency.
And very exciting!
AafkeArt 4 months ago
What does a police officer say around the dinner table after shift when the family says, "So Dad, how was your day?" What a thankless job. Add moral conflict to it in this situation and it must be almost unbearable to some of them.
ChipArgyle 4 months ago
Thanks for the look from the inside.
zarkoff45 4 months ago
ha, youtube throws me an error, i think i lost my text, and end up with a double post. that will teach me to comment from my phone after drinking too much tequila :-)
TheFaithCheck 4 months ago
PS: I dig what you are doing, so please don't take my last comment the wrong way. I am just thinking about what it must be like for the cops. it reminds me of the protests in Egypt. I bet the cops there were not as well trained in handling stress, and every once in a while one of them would crack and kill some people.
TheFaithCheck 4 months ago
PS: I dig what you are doing, so please don't take my last comment the wrong way. I'm just looking at it from the cops perspective. it makes me think of the protests in Egypt. I bet the cops there were not as well trained at handling stress, and every once in a while one would crack under the pressure and kill some people.
TheFaithCheck 4 months ago
I feel bad for the cops too. they are human beings. I'm not sure how well I would hold up in their situation. it would be extremely difficult to keep your cool with a huge crowd pushing into you, egging you on, sticking cameras in your face and chanting that the whole world is watching. those guys are demonstrating amazing restraint under massive stress.
TheFaithCheck 4 months ago
@TheFaithCheck
"I feel bad for the cops too. they are human beings."
Na. They forewent the right to call themselves human once they joined an organization that is basically only out to protect the rights of the ones in power.
MomoTheBellyDancer 4 months ago
@MomoTheBellyDancer How do you figure that the police are protecting the parents of the participants in this ongoing crimefest?
evensgrey 4 months ago
PLEASE CIRCULATE WIDELY: If you are arrested at an Occupy Event, call the National Lawyers Guild: New York City: (212) 679-6018 Be very sure to write the applicable phone number in PERMANENT marker somewhere concealed on your body, protected from the elements. Do NOT assume you will be able to retrieve the number from a phone or a notebook. It is very likely you will be stripped of all your belongings.
rriverstone1 4 months ago
This is the first video I've seen where it was very obvious, at least to me, that most of the cops were quite frightened. They know that not only are they vastly outnumbered but, also, that the people are on the right moral side. The ONLY reason that the police are not overrun by the people is that there is still a societal desire for general law and order...there is still some respect for the uniform of the police. But, that respect can turn on a dime. The public will take only so much.
1140Cecile 4 months ago 10
get out of 天安門 while you got a chance GBB
anoldcrow 4 months ago
Dam dude. My hat is off to you.
Well done GBB!
TalladegaTom 4 months ago
This is an awesome series! You're doing a great service keeping us couch-sitters informed! The movement is moving up here in Canada tomorrow! Shaping up to be an international phenomenon! :D
TimothyStuartRiches 4 months ago 9
Im attending occupy Melbourne Australia today. The disscontent with the current situation is growing and spreading all over the world. Thanks for the inspiration GBB. :) Peace
Baldmother 4 months ago
SHUT UR TRAP AND OVERTHROW CAPITALISM ALREADY GODDAMNIT WE GOT THINGS TO DO
mahyarmohaghegh 4 months ago
The odd people that actually does something violent serves 2 good purposes. First its futile to deny the smug satisfaction of someone getting them back for all the police abuse. And the more important one is to serve as a reminder of what your not supposed to do.
Dasmaster1 4 months ago
Twisted Sister....awesome!
jay81rd 4 months ago
Never feel sad for the cops. They don't feel bad for you and they don't feel anything is wrong in the system apparently.
rich2rock 4 months ago
Are you still planning on leaving and heading to DC soon?
wrenyosh 4 months ago
@wrenyosh "leaving and heading to DC soon"
Yeah. Saturday, Oct 15 looks like it will be a sort of "Occupy the World" day. I'll stay here in NYC for that, and then leave probably Sunday morning.
GreatBigBore 4 months ago
Record those cops every move. I love the digital age.
MalchikBlue 4 months ago
@MalchikBlue "Record those cops"
The cool part is that you can go back over the vids of recent weeks and see that we're winning over many of them. Earlier, people were getting bashed around rather indiscriminately. I noticed today that a lot of these cops either didn't carry batons or didn't use them. Many of them said "please" and "thank you" all the time. One pushed me to the sidewalk, but he was really low-key and even polite about it. I feel hopeful. Something good might happen soon.
GreatBigBore 4 months ago 3
We can actually feel the tension in that one... My heart is pounding ;-)
Great job, you're our eyes GBB!!!
DeistByDefinition 4 months ago
@DeistByDefinition "heart is pounding"
There were a couple of moments where I started to feel light-headed. I think I was forgetting to breathe.
GreatBigBore 4 months ago
@DeistByDefinition you took the words right outa my mouth.
MpowerdAPE 4 months ago
Must be a funny feeling having someone yell "we're peaceful" at the top of their lungs at you
badcalculon 4 months ago
@badcalculon "we're peaceful"
Actually, we were yelling that at the guy who threw the garbage bag, reminding each other to keep our emotions in check. As for it being at the top of one's lungs, there is just no other way to communicate with all the other noise going on.
GreatBigBore 4 months ago
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what is going on under there? 6:49
5pecular 4 months ago
THE hole world IS watching,
Greetz from Belgium
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2:34 i would never in a million years have the guts to do that. I love their chant tho: "The whole worlds watching".
lambchopxoxo 4 months ago