California‘s ’Days Of Rage’ Draws 1000s…Okay, Hundreds…More Like…Dozens
- Posted on October 1, 2011 at 2:54pm by
Mike Opelka
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The West Coast’s version of “Occupy Wall Street” is off to an anemic start. Despite the support of ACORN’s offspring – ACCE, SEIU, and other unions, the planned anti-capitalist protests (Make The Banks Pay! & Mass Mobilization To Make Wall Street Pay) were not well attended, ending the week with a march of less than 1,000 people.
As you can see from this Facebook message thread, people seem to be confused about where and when the events are happening. (Content warning — we did not remove or edit any of the strong language in these posts.)
Perhaps the confusion within this movement stems from the fact that they have no actual goals/demands. At least that’s what Van Jones wrote in an op-ed piece on Huffington Post.
The young heroes on Wall Street today baffle the world because they have issued no demands.
The lack of organization and problems caused by a leaderless movement might also be part of dealing with a group that believes anarchy is the answer. If you do not want structure of any kind in your life, the creation a movement without a formal organization or structure to disseminate information will be difficult, if not impossible. #OccupySF — one of the websites trying to distribute information seems to be facing this reality.
Back to the actual protests and some of the coverage seen online via Livestream.
On the first night, it appeared that only a handful of protesters were camping out at the Herman Plaza – the protest’s “General Assembly.” The man speaking in this clip claims to be a lawyer who came out to help. At 2:00 into the video he makes a comment about Michael Moore sending his minions to see the protest, but deciding that there were not enough people to justify his attendance, so he went to New York.
There were some curious folks among those who did find their way to the protest. Take Anna Houston for example, a young Canadian who came to San Francisco to join the movement. (Isn‘t Canada’s economy doing a lot better than America’s?)
The culmination of a week’s worth of activities, education and protest ended with six people squatting inside of a Chase bank as a small gathering of chanting, sign-carrying protesters waited outside.
Following a less than dynamic start, the protests will move to Los Angeles next week, but not before the organizers do some training. Here is the schedule for the San Francisco group (as posted on one of their Facebook pages).
“Join the fun” and “Cheers?
Seriously? It all makes sense when you see the photo posted by the guy who is in charge of the schedule. Meet Robert Benson.
The Facebook page also included a clever, tongue-in-cheek post.
This weekend the protesters are camped out on the plaza in front of the Federal Reserve Building in San Francisco. Next week, the planned events move to Los Angeles and include two scheduled visits to the homes of Wall Street executives and a “trashing” of a bank.
The Blaze will update this story as information becomes available.
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Comments (145)
Bodine
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 4:10pmYouth being being led by the a silent group of old people who just can not let the 60′s go. They just don’t get it,, No one in America goes for this kinda of thing anymore. we have evolved from that era’s primitive methods. Heck, history has shown protests back in that era did not even matter, even though they thought they did at the time. Jones, Progs, Unions,, you have failed once more – take a hint, America is just not that INTO you.
Report Post »IntransigentMind
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 5:46pmJust because they seem impotent doesn’t make it so. These people are dangerous:
Report Post »http://markamerica.com/2011/10/01/revolution-by-suspended-elections/
mils
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 6:31pmWe need to look at “who” these people are. The whole thing is ridiculous.
Their parents need to take them home and change their diapers, teach them a few facts of life, what living and having job and a house note etc are all about..
and the old guys..man get a freakin life already…
Report Post »mad_hatter
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 6:40pmHave you seen Olbermann praising the protest and telling his viewers that the media won’t talk about it. He claims that there are more people there than is true. He is pushing the line for the protesters even though its false: http://www.americanparchment.com/video/2011/sep/olbermann_media_blackout.html
Report Post »A Doctors Labor Is Not My Right
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 6:53pmtest
Report Post »A Doctors Labor Is Not My Right
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 7:07pmtest after post
Report Post »A Doctors Labor Is Not My Right
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 7:15pmOk, what gives, TheBlaze?
Report Post »decendentof56
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 10:59pmYes, sweetheart from Winnipeg…… I have seen where my money is going, and how I live my life.
Report Post »My money is going to Socialist, redistributive causes….. and to how I’am living my life?
I worked my entire life to not only support my family, but, unfortunately, to support others who still hate me for it, and I’am tired of doing the latter.
Now, shut up and go the hell back to Winnipeg!
The10thAmendment
Posted on October 2, 2011 at 12:08amCommies will be commies. Worthless bitter dregs of a cesspool filled with their rotted filthy flesh. They swim around in their own little entitlement haze of LSD induced delusional curriculum’s peddled by socialist universities, and think they know what’s up. They are nothing more than bastardized ingrates.
Report Post »A Doctors Labor Is Not My Right
Posted on October 2, 2011 at 1:28am(Repost. Please delete the prior one.)
To the protesters: Corporatism is NOT part of a free market.
The free market did not cause the Great Depression; Rather, a massive expansion of credit by the Fed during the 1920s misled businesses into engaging in unsustainable long-term projects. This also led to overvaluation of these companies’ stocks. This was the Roaring 20s … Caused by the Fed … not by the free market.
When this false boom busted, as all false booms do, we had the stock market crash of 1929.
This is the Austrian Business Cycle Theory, basically (as applied to the Big Crash); And because Ron Paul knew Austrian Economics, he knew, way back in 2001, that the housing bubble would crash.
See here.
Sept . 2001 Ron Paul Predicts Housing Bubble and Crash
http :// www . dailypaul . com /170703/sept2001-ron-paul-predicts-housing-buble-and-crash
And here.
Ron Paul Calls the Housing Collapse in 2003
http :// www . youtube . com /watch?v=9S3lXDOQ7ec
And after the Crash, Keynesian Economics didn’t allow the economy to recover. This was our Great Depression.
See here.
Why You’ve Never Heard of the Great Depression of 1920 | Thomas E. Woods, Jr.
http :// www . youtube . com /watch?v=czcU*****mnsprQI
(NOTE: DELETE THE FIVE ASTERISKS IN THIS URL! I HAD TO GO THROUGH ALL THIS?!)
PLEASE CHANGE THE FILTER!
Report Post »handsmcml
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 4:05pmActually, the protests in the 60′s did accomplish a lot. They prolonged the war in Viet Nam costing us thousands of lives. They encouraged North Viet Nam to continue the fight even though they were on the verge of collapse after the Tet Offensive. I would say that was an accomplishment. (Not a good one, though.)
Report Post »toto
Posted on October 3, 2011 at 8:59pmHow can anyone think the schools at every level deserve any more money when this if the offal they produce. Protestors have no idea what they are talking about/protesting against. They are the epitome of “useful idiots” and are beyond dumb.
Report Post »hersey10
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 4:00pmWait a tick , is that Allen from The Hangover ?
Report Post »This_Individual
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 3:53pmDays of ingorance. I can’t wait to see the one in L.A.
Report Post »The Divided States of America
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 3:53pmLock n Load…Traitors need a wake up call !!!
Report Post »Favored93
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 4:09pmNo!!!! THAT IS WHAT THEY WANT YOU TO DO!!!!
Report Post »Only fire if there is no choice!! SELF defense ONLY!
Mil Mom
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 10:03pm@Favored93
Report Post »Posted on October 1, 2011 at 4:09pm
No!!!! THAT IS WHAT THEY WANT YOU TO DO!!!!
Only fire if there is no choice!! SELF defense ONLY!
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Their counting on you seeing the “Whites of their eyes” , Now “Ole Hickory says go to step 2- Get your cannon balls & ‘gators ready, When you set the powder off, it won‘t just be the ’gator who loses his mind! COME ON PEOPLE, THIS ISN’T 1814, AND WE DON’T WANT MARTIAL LAW BEFORE THE 2012 ELECTIONS! PRAY BEFORE YOU ACT, OUR COUNTRY DEPENDS ON IT!!!
pyeatte
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 3:44pmIt’s the blue haze of massive amounts of pot being burned in the Bay Area that tamps down the attendance..of…stuff…?
Report Post »Cymry
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 3:38pmTruly, ne‘er a phrase so accurate in it’s intent than “useful idiots”. The soviets would send troops into battle with wooden rifles against SS troops.
Van Jones like his counterpart in Al-queda tells the young idealistic recruit it’s for the “cause”. They have the blood of both the attacker and the victim(s) on their heads and no appreciable understanding of the eternal consequences of thier actions.
Every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus is Lord!
Report Post »jeffile
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 3:36pmI think I’ll go down to their sleep area at about 11 PM and play loud opera, repititious renditions of the Star Spangled Banner or Kate Smith’s rendition of God Bless America all night. I bet that will give them something to protest about.
Report Post »truthseekerusa
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 4:00pmJiffile
What a great idea. Use music all night starting at 10: 00. p.m. Start off with The Star Spangled Banner, then America the Beautiful, then a nice church choir with Hallelujahs and a drum, then bagpipes for the next few hours. :- )
Report Post »MidWestMom
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 4:14pmExcellent idea but you would get arrested for disturbing the peace. But, I’m betting you could wander around during the day putting itching powder in their tents and sleeping bags. Just an idea :D
Report Post »MidWestMom
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 4:18pmI wonder if you would get into trouble if you annointed them with Silly String?
Report Post »georgiavietvet
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 8:11pmjeffile…………………… right on, go for it. i love the idea. if i was in the area, i would help you with it. sadly i’m on the eat coast. do it. you will drive them mad……………………………
Report Post »whywonder
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 3:36pmBest remember what the british were saying about the colonists, they were calling us the samething…revolutionaries. Do you think the american revolution happened out of thin air? That people sat on their hands? Nope they took to the streets just like these people, agree w them or not what they are doing is the american way.
Report Post »NHwinter
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 3:46pmWow, you just love your opposing opinions even tho they stink. You need to read some history books by David Barton. I think he could help you a lot.
Report Post »beverlee
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 4:01pmYou are young and naive…I forgive you.
Report Post »whywonder
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 4:18pmOh yeah everyone should think like you. You must have all the answers to every problem if only these pesky liberals weren’t around. All that hate you carry is eating you alive.
Report Post »tifosa
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 4:47pmAppears the Brooklyn Bridge is packed! #OccupyWallStreet #OccupyDenver #OccupyLA #globalrevolution
Report Post »tifosa
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 5:11pmDavid Barton the Dominionist??? (cocopuffs :^)
Report Post »whywonder
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 5:23pmWhat did i say that was wrong?
Report Post »michael48
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 5:29pmsit on your hands, clueless as to why, waiting for a par-ta to start, get ripped and panhandle…San Fran PHd. in Stupidology …ground hog day…over and over..He!! of future…don’t confuse them with facts and NEVER mention the 4 letter word…WORK…
Report Post »MidWestMom
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 5:56pmtifosa,
So? By the way, have they managed to let anyone know exactly what they’re protesting yet? Or are they still just spouting the same old empty rhetoric?
As far as your “global revolution” – I assume you’re planning to be on the front lines. Excellent! You’ll be the first to run.
Now let‘s make sure you’re ready…..
Report Post »Got you backpack? Remember, don‘t load it up too heavy or you’ll have to abandon it somewhere along the way
Got your tent? Don’t forget the rain flap
Got your little banner painted? Or are you still deciding on just what you’re revolting against?
Got your stock of glitter?
Got your yoga mat?
Got all your money out of the bank so you can hand it out? Remember, you have participate in that Spread the Wealth concept you love to preach.
whywonder
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 7:13pmBeverlee
Report Post »I don’t need your forgiveness. You just say i‘m young and naive so i’ll put it to you what in my comment was wrong? Do you think the british approved our revolution and just sent the redcoats to bake us pies? Are you aware that america has been seperated from england for 236 years or are you “naive”
Mil Mom
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 10:12pm@tifosa
Report Post »Posted on October 1, 2011 at 4:47pm
Appears the Brooklyn Bridge is packed! #OccupyWallStreet #OccupyDenver #OccupyLA #globalrevolution
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Know whats missing? Why no #Occupy Congress#OccupyPennsylvaniaAvenue?
Maybe we could drum up an #Occupy the Alamo and somebody shut them in!
KickinBack
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 3:35pm“Perhaps the confusion within this movement stems from the fact that they have no actual goals/demands.”
Peace, love, and RAGE man! That‘s what it’s all about! Oh, and that I want some rich dude‘s money because they’re greedy and I’m not.——the typical rager.
Report Post »YepImaConservative
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 5:24pmYeah they actually need someone with the experience to organize them. I heard Bill Ayers is available. Obama has his number…
Report Post »NHwinter
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 3:34pmIf only they knew that there are things they could be doing to better America in positive ways. What sad, sad people they are and at a young age. Will they all turn out like the hippies of the 60s – Dangerous, America hating old folks all the while never realizing they lived in the greatest country in the world. Missing a gift God gave us through our Founding Fathers. Have pity on them Lord, for the know not what they do.
Report Post »valricoslash
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 3:29pmIt reminds me of the TV commercial where the dude gets the time wring for the flash dance in Grand Cental Station. LOL
Report Post »Logic77
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 3:50pmLoL!! Yes this seems to have happened here.
Report Post »MidWestMom
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 4:04pmI thought the exact same thing!
Report Post »Dustyluv
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 3:28pmThey are too full of free Government food and Government coddling they can’t even protest! We have made the angry mobs to lazy to even raise a hand. What a pitiful bunch of buffoons.
Report Post »Jenny Lind
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 3:28pmDo not discount these fools, they will drag more and more in and then the true creeps will arrive to help them focus their “anger”. This is not going to end well if the real leaders show up and help these foools. None of this is good.
Report Post »Countrygirl1362
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 3:35pmSo true. There are some in society that are just looking for a reason or no reason at all to riot and destroy.
Report Post »MidWestMom
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 4:10pmAgreed.
Report Post »We need to keep in mind this is just the prelude to something bigger and very dangerous. The real troops haven’t arrived yet. But dang, it’s hard not to laugh at these idiots.
Mil Mom
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 10:27pm@MidWestMom
Report Post »Posted on October 1, 2011 at 4:10pm
Agreed.
We need to keep in mind this is just the prelude to something bigger and very dangerous. The real troops haven’t arrived yet. But dang, it’s hard not to laugh at these idiots
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The true thing to be concerned with is WHAT ARE THE REAL TROOPS DOING while everyone’s watching the useful idiots!
capecodsully
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 3:20pmYou commies are a disgrace, what would your brothers in the middle east say about you? Revolution sounds like a good idea until you run out of mommy and daddy’s money and you get hungry, or as the case may be for you older loosers, you run out of government money.
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 3:27pmThey should have had a cookies and milk time. Then they could roll out their hemp mats and have nap time.
Report Post »Mil Mom
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 10:34pm@capecodsully
Report Post »Posted on October 1, 2011 at 3:20pm
You commies are a disgrace, what would your brothers in the middle east say about you? Revolution sounds like a good idea until you run out of mommy and daddy’s money and you get hungry, or as the case may be for you older loosers, you run out of government money
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At least if they get a hangnail, or splinter their still on Mommy & Daddyl’s insurance and can go to the ER. No one looks over 27 do they?
CatB
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 3:19pmLOL .. dozens? .. … yet when the TEA Party gets thousands it is reported as dozens. We did better than this on less than 6 hours notice in Florida for a sign waving. ROFL
TEA!
Report Post »tifosa
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 5:00pmWith few exceptions, the “liberal” media also (and I’d bet Fox) didn’t show this when it happened in Wisconsin in March either. http://ecosquared.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/massive-crowd-at-wisconsin-captial-d-hauck-reuters.jpg
Report Post »MidWestMom
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 5:46pmIs that the group of over-payed union members, progressive liberal idiots who had to bus in 1000′s of people to fill their ranks? Who unlawfully entered buildings, committed vandalism, left piles of garbage everywhere, encouraged children to take part in the violent actions, terrorized local small business and generally behaved like criminals & thugs? The group that cost the state hundreds of thousands to clean up the mess they left behind?
Report Post »kennebec
Posted on October 2, 2011 at 12:56amnothing like his fahrenheit 911 no footage!!
Report Post »MeteoricLimbo
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 3:19pmspeaks volumes
Report Post »TH30PH1LUS
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 3:15pm“Dude, like – I’m hella enraged -n- stuff. There’s rich people with totally more money, bro. So, like, where’s the protest, man? Bummer, I couldn’t find it with my GPS. Can’t we, like, do it after work -n- stuff?”
AMERICA, behold the unwashed vapid alternative to the Tea Party.
Report Post »Huguenot Descendant
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 3:19pmLOL, this pretty much sums it up clearly.
Report Post »missymomus
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 3:36pmHilarious, and spot-on!
Report Post »LadyLibertykicksASS
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 3:15pmWhat bunch of STONERS.!!!!! They really don’t have any idea what the heck they even want…..
Report Post »I’d give them a D- for a grade in Anarchy…..
SREGN
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 3:14pmIt‘s about what you’d expect from a movement whose constituents have never had a job and sit arount smoking pot in their mother’s basement all day. A day, I might add, which doesn’t start until they wake up at the crack of noon.
Report Post »Rightsofman
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 3:13pmThese yahoos don’t even make sense to each other!
Report Post »Brents Torts
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 3:07pmWow if these people were not so pathetic, this would be funny.
Report Post »Rightsofman
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 3:23pmAmen! The NYC goup Fox interviewed just seemed like they were lost and homeless. Pathetic.
Report Post »kindling
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 3:07pmFrauds!
Report Post »TSUNAMI-22
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 3:04pmThrow a net over the whole lot of them.
Report Post »Hickory
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 3:03pmPieces of human feces cluttering the street. They have no respect for anything or anyone. Wanna bet they were getting paid to do it?
Report Post »tifosa
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 4:52pmYou talk respect? I haven’t seen one single sign there that referred to another person as “human feces.” Let me guess, Christian?
Report Post »paulusmaximus
Posted on October 1, 2011 at 3:03pmYouthful idiots in action!
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