Occupy Oakland calls for a general strike -- November 2, 2011 -- to shut down the 1%.Liberal Politics News
Monday, October 31, 2011
Occupy Oakland Calls for a General Strike - Nov. 2, 2011
Occupy Oakland calls for a general strike -- November 2, 2011 -- to shut down the 1%.Liberal Politics News
Cain Evasive About Sexual Harassment Allegations
Cain's campaign has since invoked the "high-tech lynching" defense and issued the obligatory denial. Cain himself is still not talking: He was then asked, “Have you ever been accused, sir, in your life of harassment by a woman?”
He breathed audibly, glared at the reporter and stayed silent for several seconds. After the question was repeated three times, he responded by asking the reporter, “Have you ever been accused of sexual harassment?”
. . . In one case, POLITICO has seen documentation describing the allegations and showing that the restaurant association formally resolved the matter. Both women received separation packages that were in the five-figure range.
On the details of Cain’s allegedly inappropriate behavior with the two women, POLITICO has a half-dozen sources shedding light on different aspects of the complaints.
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Saturday, October 29, 2011
Occupy Protesters Call for Robin Hood Tax (Video)
In various parts of the world today, the 99% are calling for a Robin Hood tax (on fatcat financial transactions) which would be used to fund benefit programs for the 99%, without which the 1% would be destitute.
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Occupy Nashville: Vet Injured During 2nd Round of Arrests
The charges were dismissed after a whole lot of drama, time and money was wasted while the State of Tennessee violated the constitutional rights of its citizens and injured 2 of them: Two of the 26 Occupy Nashville protesters arrested early this morning were injured, says Karl Bolton of Franklin, who says he is part of the movement's legal team. One man, a veteran, was taken to the hospital. His condition is unknown. A woman also received minor injuries, and her camera was broken.
After the Night Court magistrate dismissed their warrants, the protesters were planning to march back to Legislative Plaza.
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Occupy Nashville: Cops Arrest Nashville Scene Reporter Along With 26 Protesters
For the second night in a row, eager beaver cops swarmed down on the peaceful Occupy Nashville protesters at the People's Plaza, this time 26 arrests were made. In case anyone was wondering what the hell there is to protest about, the not so great state of Tennessee is busily making the protesters case by perpetrating serious constitutional violations against its citizens.According to the repressive state of Tennessee, not only do we not have the right to peaceful assembly, we don't even have the First Amendment right to a free press at that peaceful assembly. The first arrests were carefully staged at 3am to avoid press coverage and now in what appears to be an effort to intimidate the press, a reporter has been arrested for the crime of covering the police state tactics of bully Governor Bill Haslam.
Keith Olbermann is gonna love this story.
The reporter works for the Nashville Scene:
Among those under arrest is evidently Scene reporter Jonathan Meador, who has been covering the protests. A fellow reporter asked the trooper arresting Meador if he really intended to lock up a journalist there to cover the events. According to the reporter, the trooper replied, "You want to be next?"
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Friday, October 28, 2011
Occupy Nashville: Released from Jail, Protesters Reclaim People's Plaza (Video)
You have no lawful basis to arrest and charge those people (Night Court Commissioner) Nelson said to state troopers.
The Live stream from last night was really bad. This from CNN is much better.
Nashville Scene:
A dozen Occupy Nashville protesters, undeterred by their arrests and five hours in detention, have marched back onto the Legislative Plaza this morning claiming victory in their cause.
“Whose plaza? Our plaza!” they yelled as they arrived in the rain.
Enforcing a new 10 p.m.-to-6 a.m. curfew on the Capitol grounds, state troopers arrested 29 demonstrators at 3 a.m. and hauled them away in buses to jail, ending the three-week occupation of the Plaza.
The magistrate of the court refused to hear the charges, saying the state didn't give the protesters enough notice of the curfew, which was announced only yesterday afternoon. The judge advised the Highway Patrol to free the protesters. But instead troopers detained them at the jail and began issuing citations for criminal trespass. They finally went free at around 8 a.m.
615-741-2001 - Governor Bill Haslam
615-862-6000 - Mayor Karl Dean
#OccupyNashville Press Release – Oct. 28th, 2011 @ 4AM CST
TN Gov. Bill Haslam signed off on plan to arrest Occupy Nashville protesters: Occupy Nashville released a statement this morning saying that the new state policy--under which 29 protesters were arrested soon after 3 a.m. Friday--is in direct violation of U.S. and state constitutional rights, and that as "free people of Tennessee" they intended to protect their constitutional right to assemble.
"We intend to resist this illegal action by the state in a peaceful and dignified manner," the group said in its press release.
Occupy Nashville Arrested At 3 Freaking AM (Livestream Video)
Police Raid Occupations in Nashville and San Diego
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The Live stream from last night was really bad. This from CNN is much better.
Nashville Scene:
A dozen Occupy Nashville protesters, undeterred by their arrests and five hours in detention, have marched back onto the Legislative Plaza this morning claiming victory in their cause.
“Whose plaza? Our plaza!” they yelled as they arrived in the rain.
Enforcing a new 10 p.m.-to-6 a.m. curfew on the Capitol grounds, state troopers arrested 29 demonstrators at 3 a.m. and hauled them away in buses to jail, ending the three-week occupation of the Plaza.
The magistrate of the court refused to hear the charges, saying the state didn't give the protesters enough notice of the curfew, which was announced only yesterday afternoon. The judge advised the Highway Patrol to free the protesters. But instead troopers detained them at the jail and began issuing citations for criminal trespass. They finally went free at around 8 a.m.
615-741-2001 - Governor Bill Haslam
615-862-6000 - Mayor Karl Dean
#OccupyNashville Press Release – Oct. 28th, 2011 @ 4AM CST
TN Gov. Bill Haslam signed off on plan to arrest Occupy Nashville protesters: Occupy Nashville released a statement this morning saying that the new state policy--under which 29 protesters were arrested soon after 3 a.m. Friday--is in direct violation of U.S. and state constitutional rights, and that as "free people of Tennessee" they intended to protect their constitutional right to assemble.
"We intend to resist this illegal action by the state in a peaceful and dignified manner," the group said in its press release.
Occupy Nashville Arrested At 3 Freaking AM (Livestream Video)
Police Raid Occupations in Nashville and San Diego
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Occupy Nashville Arrested At 3 Freaking AM (Video)
One hundred plus State Troopers and SWAT and police dogs are currently evicting peaceful protesters from the People's Plaza here in Nashville. Protesters are being arrested and hauled onto buses headed for the city jail. It's 3:00am in the freaking morning. The old catch them when they're most vulnerable tactic. Watch It! Global Revolution has now picked up the livestream.
Nashville Mayor (615) 862-6000 mayor@nashville.gov / Gov (615) 741-2001 Fax: (615) 532-9711 bill.haslam@state.tn.us Demand 1st Amendment Rights.
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Nashville Mayor (615) 862-6000 mayor@nashville.gov / Gov (615) 741-2001 Fax: (615) 532-9711 bill.haslam@state.tn.us Demand 1st Amendment Rights.
Watch live streaming video from occupynashville2011 at livestream.com
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Thursday, October 27, 2011
Occupy Nashville Prepares for Arrests - Livestream
UPDATE: (7:16PM) More than Occupy Nashville protesters say they’ll be arrested rather than call off their 24/7 protest. They've been ordered to leave by 8 p.m. today.
Watch live streaming video from occupynashville2011 at livestream.com
http://www.nashvillescene.com/pitw/archives/2011/10/27/state-threatens-to-end-occupy-nashville-tonight
State Threatens to End Occupy Nashville Tonight
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Photo of Elizabeth Warren Volunteer Meeting Goes Viral
A few [sarcasm] volunteers turn out to help Elizabeth Warren take back Ted Kennedy's senate seat. Maybe Scott Brown should go ahead and quit now.Liberal Politics Feminist News Gender
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Occupy Oakland Gassed and Shot in the Face with Rubber Bullets by Rioting Police: The Video
This is not what democracy looks like.
I've just spoken to Keith Shannon, roommate of Scott Olsen, the Iraq veteran who is in hospital after apparently having been hit in the head by a police projectile. Shannon said doctors told him Olsen has a "skull fracture and swelling of the brain".
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The world needs to know that Oakland PD is tear gassing the elderly, the disabled, children, and the press. #PoliceState #OccupyOakland #OWS
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Note From Nashville, TN to Oakland, CA Mayor Jean Quan: The world is watching your strategy of attacking peaceful protestors, including women and children, with chemical weapons. I mourn your lack of empathy and statesmanship. You are committing a political suicide, as is any elected official siding with violence. Our mayor here in Nashville is considering providing us port-a-potties. Why not engage in benevolence instead of violence? These folks are advocating for restoring true democracy, and you are responding with fascist, violent action. Remember, the WORLD is watching. This is not a local event. You can call city of Oakland: 510-444-CITY
Oakland Mayor Takes Heat on Facebook After Police Fire Tear Gas at OWS Protesters
Occupy Oakland: Mayor Jean Quan in Big Trouble After Riot
Tension remains after "Occupy Oakland" clashes
Recall Jean Quan Effort Begins in Oakland
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I've just spoken to Keith Shannon, roommate of Scott Olsen, the Iraq veteran who is in hospital after apparently having been hit in the head by a police projectile. Shannon said doctors told him Olsen has a "skull fracture and swelling of the brain".
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The world needs to know that Oakland PD is tear gassing the elderly, the disabled, children, and the press. #PoliceState #OccupyOakland #OWS
Occupy Tennessee
Note From Nashville, TN to Oakland, CA Mayor Jean Quan: The world is watching your strategy of attacking peaceful protestors, including women and children, with chemical weapons. I mourn your lack of empathy and statesmanship. You are committing a political suicide, as is any elected official siding with violence. Our mayor here in Nashville is considering providing us port-a-potties. Why not engage in benevolence instead of violence? These folks are advocating for restoring true democracy, and you are responding with fascist, violent action. Remember, the WORLD is watching. This is not a local event. You can call city of Oakland: 510-444-CITY
Oakland Mayor Takes Heat on Facebook After Police Fire Tear Gas at OWS Protesters
Occupy Oakland: Mayor Jean Quan in Big Trouble After Riot
Tension remains after "Occupy Oakland" clashes
Recall Jean Quan Effort Begins in Oakland
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Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Laugh of the Day: Right-Wing Anti-Feminist Extremist Calls GOP Candidates "Extreme"
Right-wing anti-feminist extremist Pat Robertson is too funny:
Televangelist Pat Robertson Calls GOP Field Too ‘Extreme’ To Win General Election
The feminist agenda is not about equal rights for women. It is about a socialist, anti-family political movement that encourages women to leave their husbands, kill their children, practice witchcraft, destroy capitalism, and become lesbians. -- Pat Robertson
Feminism is hated because women are hated. Anti-feminism is a direct expression of misogyny; it is the political defense of women hating. -- Andrea Dworkin
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Televangelist Pat Robertson Calls GOP Field Too ‘Extreme’ To Win General Election
The feminist agenda is not about equal rights for women. It is about a socialist, anti-family political movement that encourages women to leave their husbands, kill their children, practice witchcraft, destroy capitalism, and become lesbians. -- Pat Robertson
Feminism is hated because women are hated. Anti-feminism is a direct expression of misogyny; it is the political defense of women hating. -- Andrea Dworkin
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Elizabeth Warren Embaces Occupy Wall Street Protest
Embracing the Occupy Wall Street protest is nothing more than Elizabeth Warren being Elizabeth Warren, something that drives the GOP tribe even more insane than it is on any given day:
Warren was asked by the Daily Beast for a comment on the protests. She said: “I created much of the intellectual foundation for what they do. I support what they do.”
Now the NRSC has opened fire on Warren for the comments, blasting out an email containing links to stories about protesters in Massachusetts battling with cops. Said NRSC spokesman Brian Walsh: “Warren’s decision to not only embrace, but take credit for this movement is notable considering the Boston Police Department was recently forced to arrest at least 141 of her Occupy acolytes in Boston the other day after they threatened to tie up traffic downtown and refused to abide by their protest permit limits.”
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Saturday, October 22, 2011
Occupy Philadelphia Scares Eric Cantor (R) Away
So this is how you make Republicans go away. For a while there, Occupy Philadelphia looked more like Occupy House Majority Leader Eric Cantor! Protesters Scare Eric Cantor Into Canceling His Income Inequality Speech
Protesters storm campus after Cantor cancels visit
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Paul Krugman On Occupy Wall Street (Countdown with K. Olbermann)
Paul Krugman reports on Occupy Wall Street and Keith O. has lots more Occupy movement news including Cornel West was arrested at Occupation Harlem.
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Friday, October 21, 2011
Sexism Watch: New York City Bus Makes Women Sit In Back
[Bump] Yep, you read that right. Not in Afghanistan, not in Saudi Arabia, but in New York City, women ride in the back of a sex-segregated city bus. In 2011, religion is used to treat women like sub-human second-class citizens on a city bus in New York City!On the morning of October 12, Melissa Franchy boarded the B110 bus in Brooklyn and sat down near the front…. as the bus began to fill up, the men told her that she had to get up. Move to the back, they insisted.
‘Back of bus’ furor
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"Miss Representation" - Official Trailer: 'Media (Men) Create Consciousness' (Video)
These are the young women we meet in Miss Representation—a haunting new documentary, from first-time filmmaker Jennifer Siebel Newsom, about girls’ body image, self-confidence and leadership aspirations, and how they are intertwined with the way women are portrayed on television and in media. Making its debut on the Oprah Winfrey Network this Thursday, the film tackles Hollywood, TV news, advertising, politics—all against a backdrop of the young women who consume all of it.
Juxtaposing images of cat-fighting reality television stars with women’s-rights leaders; lip-plumped Housewives with “in” political leaders—and peppered with powerful interviews with Condoleezza Rice, Katie Couric, Nancy Pelosi, Jane Fonda, Gloria Steinem, and a dozen other women—Miss Representation makes the case clear: “We are teaching young women that their worth lies in their youth, their beauty and their sexuality,” says Newsom. “Not in their capacity to lead.” Ultimately, she says, the gap between women in media and women in real life is huge, and growing.
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Sunday, October 16, 2011
Herman Cain Proposes Killing Mexicans With Electric Border Fence
So now the leader of the GOP pack proposes killing women, children and men for the misdemeanor of entering the country without documentation. Why is this thug allowed on the debate stage? Oh, but now Herman Cain is back-pedaling by claiming that he was only joking about killing women, children and men. (!)Clearly the bizarre man is too sick to lead the not-so-free world:
Speaking to a rally sponsored by the Roane County Tea Party, Mr. Cain said that part of his plan would be to “secure the border for real” with a fence.
“It’s going to be 20 feet high. It’s going to have barbed wire on the top. It’s going to be electrified. And there’s going to be a sign on the other side saying, ‘It will kill you — Warning.’” At an earlier rally, on the campus of Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, Tenn., he added that the sign would be written “in English and in Spanish.”
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Saturday, October 15, 2011
Citibank Customers Arrested for Closing Accounts in Protest
Citibank customers were arrested moments ago at Citibank, 555 LaGuardia, NYC. This is via the Occupy Wall Street NYC live feed.Some 20 protesters were locked inside the bank after attempting to leave the bank per Citibank officials' request. A number of the protesters, or all, (this is a developing story) attempted to close their Citibank accounts. At least 2 of the Citibank customers who closed (or attempted to close) their accounts managed to leave the bank but were forced back inside by Citibank security. They were then locked inside and subsequently arrested. Welcome to America folks.
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Occupy Wall Street Global Revolution Day Livestream
At long last. I hate to admit how long I've been waiting for this.
#OCCUPYWALLSTREET is a people powered movement for democracy that began in America on September 17 with an encampment in the financial district of New York City. Inspired by the Egyptian Tahrir Square uprising and the Spanish acampadas, we vow to end the monied corruption of our democracy … join us! We're now in DAY 29.
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#OCCUPYWALLSTREET is a people powered movement for democracy that began in America on September 17 with an encampment in the financial district of New York City. Inspired by the Egyptian Tahrir Square uprising and the Spanish acampadas, we vow to end the monied corruption of our democracy … join us! We're now in DAY 29.
Watch live streaming video from globalrevolution at livestream.com
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Friday, October 14, 2011
Occupy Wall Street's Plans For A National Convention That Could Change The Face Of America
The money-grubbing corporate tools that pose as our GOP and Democratic leaders should be very afraid. Real change is coming, and it's coming from the people:It's in the works. A massive Occupy Wall Street gathering with delegates from all over the country. And if these plans are carried out, Occupy Wall Street will be a major force to be reckoned with on Election Day 2012.
The date? July 4, 2012.
Discussions on how to proceed will begin tomorrow at a massive General Assembly at 7 PM. Here's how they describe what they're about to do:
....the election of delegates and holding of a national general assembly or convention on July 4, 2012 must be organized. No calls for violence. No calls for the violent overthrow of the government.
...Once organized and the delegates have been elected by direct ballot in all 435 districts. They must demand that our elected leaders take action. If they do not take action within one year of the demand, we will demand their mass resignations and that new elections be held so we can take back our democracy from the corporations and those who BUY power and influence with MONEY. Yes this includes unions and lobbyists.
The Citizens United case must be reversed... .... Read more .....
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