Occupy Birmingham

Occupy Wall Street: "Panic of the Plutocrats" Shows Just How Rigged the System Is - Against the 99%

October 10, 2011 by Left in Alabama

Paul Krugman's column in today's New York Times is a must-read. The Panic of the Plutocrats is growing. Perhaps they sense that their gravy train may soon be derailed.

The G.O.P. presidential candidates have weighed in, with Mitt Romney accusing the protesters of waging “class warfare,” while Herman Cain calls them “anti-American.” My favorite, however, is Senator Rand Paul, who for some reason worries that the protesters will start seizing iPads, because they believe rich people don’t deserve to have them. 
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The way to understand all of this is to realize that it’s part of a broader syndrome, in which wealthy Americans who benefit hugely from a system rigged in their favor react with hysteria to anyone who points out just how rigged the system is.

Occupy Huntsville Coming Online

October 8, 2011 by Left in Alabama

 

Occupy Huntsville is coming online now.

There is a fantastic group there, and they will do us all proud. Sign up to be a part of it and catch the latest updates for meetings and rallies!  Everybody (that's every. body.) IS important. You DO count, and you CAN make a difference.

We are the 99%. We are tired of The Best Government Money Can Buy. We will NOT be silent :)

REMINDER: Potluck in Brother Bryan (formerly Magnolia) Park in BIRMINGHAM tomorrow. 

Sunday, 9 Oct. 1:00 pm. Hope to see you there! :)

 

Occupy Birmingham Growing

October 7, 2011 by Left in Alabama

The movement to Occupy Birmingham is growing exponentially. Last night's meeting was attended by 300 people as well as at least five media organizations.

If you have missed the first meetings don't despair - there will be another one this weekend. Please plan to attend. This is what Democracy looks like. We are the 99%. We will not be silent. Every voice is important and every person counts. You CAN make a difference.

Join us on:

 Sunday, 09 October 2011 at Brother Bryan Park/Magnolia Park at 1pm.  This is a pot luck - you are encouraged to bring food.  More specifics to follow.

"Wall Street" Is A Symbol - & It's Even LESS Popular Than Congress!

October 5, 2011 by Left in Alabama

A new Rasmussen Reports poll shows that 33% of Americans view the Occupy Wall Street protesters favorably.  In contrast, an ABC poll found that only 14% of Americans view Congress favorably.  Looks like the public is far ahead of the media and pundits: we know who's screwing us over - and it's not the folks camping out in NYC.

Yet still, the traditional media is having a difficult time - perhaps on purpose - articulating the issue.  Douglas Rushkoff discusses their dilemma on the CNN Web site:

Occupy Birmingham!

October 3, 2011 by Left in Alabama

The protests are spreading!  You don't have to travel to New York to make your voice heard; an effort is underway to make this a nationwide movement.  Even in Alabama....

October 2nd, 2011 · 

 

Mission Statement, Occupy Birmingham

 

We stand to support human need, instead of corporate greed. We are partnered with no political party. We will not fit in political boxes. We will not be silent. We are the 99% of America whose future has been gambled away for the sake of corporate greed. Join us.