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It's the second week of what's expected to be a brutal season for job cuts as big banks have already announced that there will roughly 75,000 fewer people working at their firms.
For your weekend reading I offer a longer essay, about why spending on the military is no good way to stimulate your economy. It plunges into the history of the left debate about Military Keynesianism and also discusses the arms contractors' newest schemes for exempting defense budgets from conservative vows to cut everything. I hope you enjoy it.
Labor unions, students, the 99 percent...
A weekly 30 minute review of international news and opinion, recorded from a shortwave radio and the internet. With times, frequencies, and websites for listening at home. 3 files- HIGHEST QUALITY BROADCAST, regular broadcast, and slow-modem streaming. Free to rebroadcast. NHK World Radio Japan,China Radio International, Radio Havana Cuba, Spanish National Radio, and Radio Deutsche-Welle.
Downtown corporate banks have been shut down by Occupy Eugene. Police targeting individuals for arrest.
Reported from downtown @ N17 Day of Action.
4:54pm - people locked down at Chase Bank. SW 6th and Yamhill St. Riot cops pushed people into traffic. Pepper sprayed crowd. Medics needed.
Just received a mailer from Chase Bank that offers a "$125 gift card when you open a Chase Total Checking account," whatever that kind of account is. So I looked at the fine print....
Occupy Eugene still serving 800 meals daily and visiting banks too!
Unions join students and unemployed in massive turnout...
As of 4:15 Eastern time size of march still growing...
Sign on door says shut because of Occupy Portland...
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Mayor of New York and billionaire Mr. Bloomberg has said occupy movement must have free speech "without warm weather gear." This is his pipe dream. Any protest has free speech 24 hours a day 7 days a week, and also has the right to protect the body from the elements and to engage in activity known as "sleep".
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Truth is inwardness and must well up in everyone. Soren Kierkegaard spoke of thoughts that wound from behind. Life is full of super nova explosions, a universe of possibilities where stars remain invisible until they find their partner star. "We keep the madness going that we call the economy, not bankers or even politicians, when we do nothing against business as usual."
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights is the world's premier human rights instrument.
Dear Portland Police Bureau,
Seattle, Wa: Bank of America Attacked
Homeland Security coordinated an 18 city occupy bust. The following attached five reposts report on the coordinated Corporate Police State actions against peaceful assembly.
America's majority who supported the Occupy Wall Street movement (OWS), within the 99% of all Americans, are being smeared by agent propagandists within the punditry of mainstream media (MSM). For example, Michael Gerson's black demagoguery, of the closet-right-wing Washington Post, is a good example. In one of his recent columns he declared the OWS movement seems little more than a "... confused set of grievances... " and paints the movement to have little ideological coherence save Marxist socialism and anarchy. Equally he attempts to blame the Democratic Party (that he claims is their "desperate" political calculation) for this phenomenon of the Occupy Wall Street (OWS) movement.
These haven't been circulated much yet.
"Egypt, Insights Into a Revolution"
A documentary about the Egyptian revolution ![]()
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Portland Copwatch asks City Council to improve oversight and policies of the Portland Police
Hearing today at 2pm at City Hall
The proposals and Bureau policy issues will be discussed at City Council on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. The meeting takes place at City Hall (1221 SW Fourth Ave.). People of this community who have been mistreated by the police -- and who do not partake of the civilian oversight system because of its weaknesses -- have a rare chance to make a difference. PCW hopes to see a renewal of the enthusiasm for police accountability as was saw at Council in March, 2010, after the death of Aaron Campbell.
Presidential Candidate Alexander says "Remember well who is behind these assaults on you; these are the men and women who are bought and sold like commodities by corporations. These are not just Republican officials, but also the Democratic Party that are assaulting your rights to free speech. Your calls for social and economic justice do not sit well with their owners. When the Democrats try to sweet talk you into believing they support the 99%: forget their words and remember their actions."
Dependence on funders instead of people is dangerous. The problem is the system, not the republicans. We've become incapable of addressing global warming, health care etc. Crisis is an opportunity to do something, getting a government that is responsible. We have a democracy that is corrupted compared to the founder's ideas, a system that is distorted by money.
Designed on the principle of 'Free Currencies - Free Markets - Free People - Free Planet', on 13 November 2011, the long-awaited Crom Alternative Currency System has finally been opened - in many ways a unique combination of a social network and payment system.
There is a meeting Saturday December 3rd, 2011, from 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm at the Capitol Hill library branch at 425 Harvard Ave. E., in Seattle. This meeting is for the demonstration being planned January 20th, 2012; at the Federal Courthouse at 700 Stewart street in Seattle. ( People and organizations involved, permits, porta potties, promotion, organizing, staging, sound, event speakers, entertainment, first aid, water, and stuff.)..(This event is not sponsored by the Seattle public Library. The meeting room holds 50 people and I would love to fill it up! Please inform interested people and organizations!) RSVP to
![]() I have done this before and want to progress this demonstration, - and the reform of our government. (I have done the permits, porta potties and stuff before, but will be looking for someone who lives in Seattle to do this one. It will make more sense to elected officials that a "constituent" Seattle citizen is doing this. I will help pay for things but probably cannot afford to do it all.). Please help distribute this information to interested groups and people. I feel the unions, democratic party, republican party, churches, student groups, and "others" need to be informed this is happening. Please help communicate this meeting and demonstration in Seattle! If you can get this event posted to any community events calendars - that would help! This post explains my feelings more: ![]() Thank YOU, Kenn Dzaman (Kenn Space) (I have also let as many Washington State lawmakers, the President, and many "others", and the Seattle Police and Washington State Patrol know; That a demonstration is happening January 20th, 2012 at 700 Stewart Street in downtown Seattle. As much as I can make it, it will be peaceful.). Capitol Hill Branch 425 Harvard Ave. E.
Santa Claus will be arriving at Pioneer Courthouse Square on Saturday, November 19, at 9:00 a.m. According to the Pioneer Courthouse Square website, there will be a "procession" to Pioneer Place Mall.
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Within 5 minutes of park's opening a new Occupy Wall Street Library is set up...
While the group gathered I walked around looking at new faces saying, "Welcome to Occupy. It's not a location, it's a state of mind. December 21st 2012, money, time and space are going away, so start preparing."
I told folks that "this Christmas wouldn't be so good, but next Christmas all the stores will be unlocked, and everyone will be able to go in and get what they need, but they won't take too much, because it would be silly to take more than you need to use."
Call the mayor to call off police who are illegally preventing thousands of New Yorkers from re-occupying the park.
Dan Savage has released a response to his being glitterbombed here: <
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I compare the situation of Soviet Jews in former USSR with sex offenders in 21st century America, based on my own experience. Here what I found
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A reportback from the Nov. 12 Anarchist General Assembly.
Capitalism is at an end and the whole world is drawn into the mess. Preventing this is an ethical imperative and a political duty. Losses are nationalized; profits are privatized. The multiple crisis has dragged on for years. The political class allows this to happen. Political answers to the debacle can only be found when there is clarity about the causes of thecrisis.
Right now, history could be made in Palestine. A small number of brave Palestinians will risk attack and arrest to commit a forbidden act -- they will board a public bus.
The 1% strikes back because they are afraid of peoplefinding out the truth. The truth about the depth of corruption of the system and the scale of the opposition.
Liberty Square is cleared
y building a progressive police organization, created by rank-and-file officers, "civilian" employees and community representatives. Such an effort would include plans to flatten hierarchies; create a true citizen review board with investigative and subpoena powers; and ensure community participation in all operations, including policy-making, program development, priority-setting and crisis management. In short, cops and citizens would forge an authentic partnership in policing the city. And because partners do not act unilaterally, they would be compelled to keep each other informed, and to build trust and mutual respect—qualities sorely missing from the current equation.
November 15, 2011
March & Rally - Salem, Oregon Come Out & Help Us Raise Awareness & Protect Crime Victims' Rights in Oregon!!! Let's send a strong message to our Elected Officials and Government Agencies... Crime Victims' Rights Laws, Must Be Enforced!!!
Breaking News archive From the Past Couple Days
Progressive Voices speaks with world-renowned author, political scientist and activist Dr. Michael Parenti. Imperialism from the classical and modern context, as well as its relation to war and poverty, is discussed. Dr. Parenti also speaks to the importance of the Occupy movement in combating imperialism today.
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A neighbor said 160 people there this morning
What is this? Someone disagrees with tactics and is labled an agent provoceteur? Anarchists are being unfairly targeted as part of the problem,along with homeless,drug addicts,and the mentally ill. Im not very good with words or spelling but
In solidarity with the brave and inspiring stand made by our brother and sister occupiers in Portland, Oregon throughout the day and evening on Sunday, November 13, Occupy Eugene, which has the full support of our progressive democratically minded mayor Kitty Piercy, as well as majority of support on the Eugene city council (except for a couple of open Rush Limbaugh figures like Mr. Farr), pledges material aid to Occupy Portland in its fight against the cowardly turncoat Mayor Adams.
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At 4:30 a.m. on November 14th, a group of anarchists broke out the windows of the Umpqua Bank at NE 18th and Alberta. Umpqua Bank tries to sell itself as "green" and a "community" bank, and we wanted to shatter that illusion.
Good leaders and clear agendas must, indeed, emerge, but the best things that Portlanders did on Saturday night were that a) they found the courage to turn out in great numbers and b) they refused to be baited into giving critics an excuse to point accusing fingers at the protesters, but not at their predators.
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Let's expedite the process for voting and immediately enacting a new city ordinance and police policy that holds police accountable and thereby reduces tax dollars wasted, citizens injured or killed, and escalates protests and costs and damage to City funds and property.
Make it the law that if you wear or use riot gear within the City of Portland, you must have your name and ID number clearly legible to the human eye from all directions 20 feet away-- and if you don't you will be arrested, denied pay or vacation or benefits for that time period, denied legal defense for being on duty, and be denied deployment and/or employment in law enforcement for work directly or indirectly as employee, contractor, or volunteer from any governmental agency or body or military working within Portland, regardless of jurisdiction or purpose. Legitimate use of trained workers to serve and protect citizens and uphold and defend our Constitutionally-recognized inalienable rights do not need riot gear or weapons. In any conceivable riot situation, if the officers are obeying the law and acting ethically, they have no reason to fear being identified, and should feel proud to be photographed and videotaped with their identity clear. This proposed law and practice would prevent criminally-minded officers from committing crimes and abusing their trust; it helps well-meaning officers be safe and trusted, with better social and job security; it helps keep citizens hopeful and peaceful; and it saves tax dollars and helps us focus on more important and urgent problem-solving for the greater good that can thereby prevent future riots or martial law. There is no rational or conceivable situation in which these name and ID number Velcro or hook and loop badges could fall off or be torn off in the line of duty, or that having this identification would endanger or distract legitimate police work. No excuse.
I am looking for help. I have found this website that claims to monitor and gauge pollution. You enter your zip code and can then see who the biggest polluters are along with statistics
Mike Rivero of WhatReallyHappened.com explains how bankers get rich by starting wars.
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