Occupy Portland - 10-08-2011 - Portland Has Been Occupied

"1% Won't Sleep Tonight! Portland Has Been Occupied! Now Join The Beat! Join The Beat!" This is a bit of footage I picked up today (10-08-2011) at the Occupy Portland encampment in downtown Portland, Oregon. There was a great vibe, a nice break in the rain, and quite a few people out to support the movement. I love this town, and it's great to see such support & solidarity towards our sisters and brothers all around the world. Occupy Everywhere!

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[vovlospd74]

You call this a protest. Looks like Saturday market. What a fucking joke

[Shivelybanetek]

LoL blame the auto correct on my Android. I am the 99% but I am working hard to be the 1% , these protesters need to occupy their lives and stop asking for more government which has caused a lot of cronie capitalism o businesses looking for loop holes to get around stupid laws government puts in place. Plus that 1% pays more taxes than the 99% and employs people like me.

[zendreamers]

Dancing helps spark the fire needed to sustain an occupation. What are we fighting for? The freedom to be happy and healthy, and dance in the streets in solidarity with our brothers and sisters. Also, consider how rainy it is in Oregon. These ppl are keeping things fun and lively! I suggest anyone who has something negative to say, go Occupy your local city :D Join in the fun!

[Burge97]

It looks like they're dancing... I fail to see what dancing does to better the situation about corporate greed, social inequality, or any of the other things they want to improve. Honestly, they might as well be playing mario kart in their parents' basement.

[chetjlfour]

It's so sad how ignorant these comments are. Yes, there will be hippies there. They fight for change because they have nothing to lose. I have a full time job, and I still go because I have everything to lose. There are single mothers here, small business owners, elderly activists, science majors, etc. This isn't just a get together, it's an expression of our right to protest. People call us un-American. This is the MOST American movement. Not participating is your problem.

[hikermanwa]

How does this help anything? I think we should all grab some trash bags and pick up all the litter on our streets. Even if it doesn't change anything, we would have a cleaner city when we are done.



[Reichukey]

Again, at least these people are doing something about the situation in our country.

[merryfourtwenty]

Thats cool you rreally do not get to see daning hippies any longer. I mean. Well professional dancers laz vegas style seems more common these days. But. er. yeah.

[spence8080]

My wife and I are cracking up! They seem to be very bother with what's going in America. Keep on chanting, that'll fix everything. We would watch more, but it's getting late and WE HAVE TO GO TOO WORK IN THE MORNING.

[LeoKillian]

What exactly are these hippies protesting again?