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With One Sweeping Move Dane County DA Violates Rights And Turns Jail Into An Internment Camp | Addicting Info

With One Sweeping Move Dane County DA Violates Rights And Turns Jail Into An Internment Camp | Addicting Info

WI against Governor Scott Walker Wisconsin State Workers against Scott Walker Recall Scott Walker A United Wisconsin to recall Scott Walker Boycott Scott Walker Contributors Recall Scott Walker Recall Florida Governor Rick Scott #OCCUPYDC Oct. 6, 2011 OccupyDC K St Occupy Together

Please spread EVERYWHERE!! People need to see this and know what it has come to!! I cannot wait to get to Madison and spend some time in jail for justice!!!

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The day was August 25, 2011. There were hundreds of people in the Wisconsin State Capitol Rotunda, most left. Thirteen, including myself, refused to leave. We were booked into jail under charges of Unlawful Assembly and Disorderly Conduct then released.

John Nichols: The politics of ‘Occupy Wall Street’: Sanders and progressives endorse, Ron Paul sympathetic, Obama silent

John Nichols: The politics of ‘Occupy Wall Street’: Sanders and progressives endorse, Ron Paul sympathetic, Obama silent

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Hundreds participating in the Occupy Wall Street protest continue to camp in lower Manhattan's Zuccotti Park on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011, in New York. The protests started on Sept. 17.

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The “Occupy Wall Street” movement’s political breakthrough came Wednesday as leaders of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and the Congressional Black Caucus joined Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., in endorsing the burgeoning national challenge to corporate greed and corrupt politics.

On a day that saw thousands of union members, community activists and supporters of New York’s Working Families Party rally in solidarity with the New York protests, Congressman John Larson, the Connecticut Democrat who is the fourth-ranking member of the party’s House Caucus, announced, “The silent masses aren’t so silent anymore.”

Of the demonstrators, Larson said, “They are fighting to give voice to the struggles that everyday Americans are going through.”

Not surprisingly, it was Sanders who offered the most full-throated support of the movement. At the Campaign for America’s Future “Take Back America” conference, he declared: “We have the ‘crooks’ on Wall Street, and I use that word advisedly — don’t misquote me, the word is ‘crooks’ — whose greed, whose recklessness, whose illegal behavior caused this terrible recession with so much suffering. We believe in this country; we love this country; and we will be damned if we’re going to see a handful of robber barons control the future of this country.”


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John Nichols: Walker seeks to set rules for recalls

John Nichols: Walker seeks to set rules for recalls
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Gov. Scott Walker

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John Nichols, associate editor of The Capital Times, is the author of seven books on politics and the media. He writes about electoral politics and public policy for The Nation magazine, and is a contributing writer for The Progressive and In These Times.

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Joseph Stalin is reputed to have suggested that it did not matter who cast the votes. What matters is who counts the votes. I don’t have a taste for comparing Gov. Scott Walker with the Soviet strongman. But when it comes to managing elections, Walker is giving his harshest critics ample encouragement to make the comparison.

How so? While Stalin wanted to game the system after the voting was finished, Walker wants to game it before the voting begins.

Specifically, Walker and his legislative allies have moved in recent days to have the state’s Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules cede authority over the state Government Accountability Board — which oversees Wisconsin elections — to the governor.

Walker’s scheme is a dictator’s dream. With the prospect that the scandal-plagued governor could face a recall threat in short order, what could be better for Walker than gaining control of the rule-making process regarding recalls?


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With One Sweeping Move Dane County DA Violates Rights and Turns Jail Into Concentration Camp « segwayjeremy

With One Sweeping Move Dane County DA Violates Rights and Turns Jail Into Concentration Camp « segwayjeremy

Peaceful Protesters Pepper Sprayed At The Smithsonian In D.C. - YouTube

Peaceful Protesters Pepper Sprayed At The Smithsonian In D.C. - YouTube

Peaceful Protesters Pepper Sprayed At The Smithsonian In D.C. - YouTube

Peaceful Protesters Pepper Sprayed At The Smithsonian In D.C. - YouTube
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A group of people from the Stop The Machine, October 6th D.C. Occupation were marching to the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum to protest their glorification...

Urgent: Occupy Madison -- General Assembly

Urgent: Occupy Madison -- General Assembly
Urgent Notice: The police have told us we have to leave tonight at 7pm. Tonight's General Assembly will be a discussion of what we're going to do. Whether we're going to stay or leave.

Please come out to this GA if you care about the occupation and it's future. Assembly will be called to order at 5:30pm.
(Our sincere apologies to workers who may not be out of work yet.)

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With One Sweeping Move Dane County DA Violates Rights And Turns Jail Into An Internment Camp | Addicting Info

With One Sweeping Move Dane County DA Violates Rights And Turns Jail Into An Internment Camp | Addicting Info

The day was August 25, 2011. There were hundreds of people in the Wisconsin State Capitol Rotunda, most left. Thirteen, including myself, refused to leave. We were booked into jail under charges of Unlawful Assembly and Disorderly Conduct then released. Two days later, Robin Vos gets beer poured on his head allegedly by Miles Kristan, one of our brothers in solidarity. The GOP in Wisconsin goes crazy demanding that everyone be sent to jail. Well today, they got their wish and with it we lost the one department that has actually upheld justice. Today in court CJ and Damon Terrell as well as Thi Le went to court, an attorney appeared on behalf of Jenna Pope and myself. I am not sure whether or not the sixth person showed up. In court the District Attorneys office asked that a signature bond be set, standard procedure.

What wasn’t standard was that they also requested we sign that we will not break any administrative codes. Over ninety percent of all arrests by this group were for violations of the constitution. They arrest us under administrative codes for doing things like silently filming our legislature or holding a sign on the first floor of the rotunda. Many of these battles we have won. If we were to sign off to that we would be signing away our First Amendment rights. So the three that showed up refused. They were taken to jail immediately for a period upwards of ten days. This is not justice. The Dane County District Attorney’s Office has shown clearly that they now want to follow the GOP and turn the jail into a concentration camp for political activists. I am currently in Washington DC. I have ten days to turn myself in. Then I, as well, will sit with the rest of them.

What does it mean to have freedom? To me it means that you do not follow societal rules and you realize that your personal freedom is located in your rights and upholding them. If I were to follow unconstitutional orders I would not be free. I would be enslaved to the very system in which the Government uses to suppress the very rights that our troops die for. The District Attorneys office has, in one swoop, spit on the face of freedom, democracy, and the Constitution. I would rather sit in jail knowing I still have my rights then be out of jail following orders that violate them. Chris Freeman, the District Attorney handling these cases, should be ashamed of himself. Locking up peaceful protesters for days to months is only done to control us. It is done because we are viewed as a threat to the system as it stands now. I will not stand for it and neither should you. I am putting out two calls to action. The first, flood the Dane County Jail with bodies. Surround the building and every square inch of visible property around it until these people are released (I will soon be one of them). Then flood their phones. Everyone should call the office at (608)-266-4211 and let them know what you think about them spitting on that which our troops have fought and lost life and limb for. That which makes our country great. And make sure you note that you will not vote for District Attorney Ishmael Ozanne if these people are not released immediately.

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Glenn Beck: Occupy Wall Street Prosters Will 'Kill Everybody' (VIDEO)

Glenn Beck: Occupy Wall Street Prosters Will 'Kill Everybody' (VIDEO)
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Glenn Beck made several gruesome predictions about where the Occupy Wall Street movement is headed. Speaking on his radio show Monday, Beck made his already-crystal-clear disdain for the protests, which have spread across the U.S., even more plain.

Occupy Wall Street protests have now spread to Ireland - VIDEOS & PHOTOS | Irish News | IrishCentral

Occupy Wall Street protests have now spread to Ireland - VIDEOS & PHOTOS | Irish News | IrishCentral
our voices are growing and will be heard...
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Occupy Wall Street protests have now spread to Ireland - VIDEOS & PHOTOS

Robert Reich (The Truth About the Economy)

Robert Reich (The Truth About the Economy)
Robert Reich is Chancellor's Professor of Public Policy at the University of California at Berkeley. He has served in three national administrations, most recently as secretary of labor under President Bill Clinton. He has written thirteen books, including The Work of Nations, Locked in the Cabinet, Supercapitalism, and his most recent book, Aftershock. His "Marketplace" commentaries can be found on publicradio.com and iTunes. He is also Common Cause's board chairman.

New Study Shows Michigan Ranks in Top 10 Among States in Which State and Local Politicos Ignore Public Opinion | A2Politico

New Study Shows Michigan Ranks in Top 10 Among States in Which State and Local Politicos Ignore Public Opinion | A2Politico

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"Robert Reich is Chancellor's Professor of Public Policy at the University of California at Berkeley. He has served in three national administrations, most recently as secretary of labor under President Bill Clinton. He has written thirteen books, including The Work of Nations, Locked in the Cabinet, Supercapitalism, and his most recent book, Aftershock. His "Marketplace" commentaries can be found on publicradio.com and iTunes. He is also Common Cause's board chairman."

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All across Michigan, Occupy activist groups are in various stages of occupation–from general assembly meetings to full-on occupations.

Capitol Report: United Wisconsin gearing up to launch Walker recall effort

Capitol Report: United Wisconsin gearing up to launch Walker recall effort

WISCONSIN OCCUPATION ZINE

WISCONSIN OCCUPATION ZINE
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OCCUPY HOUSTON We are the 99% - PROTESTS at: City Hall, JPMorgan, Federal Reserve - YouTube

OCCUPY HOUSTON We are the 99% - PROTESTS at: City Hall, JPMorgan, Federal Reserve - YouTube

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Amazing video of Occupy Houston's first day of action through the streets of downtown Htown, more than 1,000 people there, occupation still going strong today. Great quote from Dustin, near the end.

"This event was organized in a week, with people who had never done anything like this before. That just goes to show we DO have the power to do something, we don't have to depend on politici...ans."

We even made a cameo- look for the sign with USuncut.org on it near the end!

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Thousands across the world join Occupy Wall Street Movement. - 10/07/11 Video brought to you by 4 future students of the University of Houston's Wolff Center...OCCUPY HOUSTON | View VIDEO Here

Welcome to WisCairo - What happened in court this morning:

Welcome to WisCairo - What happened in court this morning:

Cindy Hadden
Unbelievable, BUT Outstanding update and story coming from WI! And, sadly this is now an OCCUPY revolution now and we cannot stop - no matter the consequences and suffering to ourselves...America's 2nd civil war bagan in WI last January when solidarity protests were held at state capitols all over the country. We are in it now - the train has left the station. Prayers, tears and joy coming your way from Centralia, WA !
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What happened in court this morning: Today was the third time we’ve been expected to go to court to simply enter our intial pleas for our brief occupation of the Wisconsin Capitol on August 25. That..Read More Here

RT comes to Philadelphia — RT

RT comes to Philadelphia — RT
RT has come to Phliadelphia!

RT has come to Phliadelphia!

"We have officially expanded our coverage into the City of Brotherly Love, where millions of viewers in Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey will now be able to tune in to watch our 24/7 broadcast. This recent addition marks the latest expansion of RT, which is also currently available over-the-air in New York, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington DC and other markets from coast-to-coast. In addition, don’t forget that RT is always available streaming on the Internet for free at RT.com/USA" Read More Here

ALEC Tied to British Political Scandal | Center for Media and Democracy

ALEC Tied to British Political Scandal | Center for Media and Democracy

"British Conservative Party defense secretary Liam Fox is in the midst of scandal that has grown deeper as ties to the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) are revealed. Pressure has been growing on Fox in recent weeks after having been caught in a lie about unethical dealings with his friend and former flatmate, and more ethical problems arising from the operation of a recently-dissolved, ALEC-connected "charity" Fox founded.

Improper Dealings, Friend Given Inappropriate Access

Liam FoxLiam FoxIn June, a businessman had a private meeting with Fox in a Dubai hotel to ask the defense minister to put pressure on United States corporation 3M regarding a $41 million dispute over technology sales. Fox initially claimed the meeting was a chance encounter, but The Guardian revealed that the get-together was organized by Adam Werrity, Fox's longtime friend and the best man at his wedding. A lobbying firm linked to Werrity also received payment for his fixing the meeting." Read More Here| Center for Media and Democracy

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Shock Doctrine in Practice: The Connection Between Nighttime Robbery In the Streets and Daytime Robbery By Elites | | AlterNet

Shock Doctrine in Practice: The Connection Between Nighttime Robbery In the Streets and Daytime Robbery By Elites | | AlterNet

Shock Doctrine in Practice: The Connection Between Nighttime Robbery In the Streets and Daytime Robbery By Elites

When you rob people of what little they have, in order to protect the interests of those who have more than anyone deserves, you should expect resistance.
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"I keep hearing comparisons between the London riots and riots in other European cities—window smashing in Athens or car bonfires in Paris. And there are parallels, to be sure: a spark set by police violence, a generation that feels forgotten."

"Followed by the emergency G-8 and G-20 meetings, when the leaders decided, collectively, not to do anything to punish the bankers for any of this, nor to do anything serious to prevent a similar crisis from happening again. Instead they would all go home to their respective countries and force sacrifices on the most vulnerable. They would do this by firing public sector workers, scapegoating teachers, closing libraries, upping tuitions, rolling back union contracts, creating rush privatizations of public assets and decreasing pensions—mix the cocktail for where you live. And who is on television lecturing about the need to give up these “entitlements”? The bankers and hedge-fund managers, of course."READ FULL ARTICLE HERE

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Lawrence Lessig, professor at Harvard Law School and author of the brand-new book, "Republic, Lost: How Money Corrupts Congress -- and a Plan to...

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    I am writing an advance on this wknd's Occupy New Haven and wanted to talk to some people who are involved/going. Do you have a sec to chat today? I am at 203-789-5615 or could call you...
    Best, Abbe Smith New Haven Register

"Protesters from the Occupy DC movement, marching in solidarity with Occupy Wall Street in New York's Financial District, demonstrate in front of the

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‎"Protesters from the Occupy DC movement, marching in solidarity with Occupy Wall Street in New York's Financial District, demonstrate in front of the White House in Washington, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2011." (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Open Thread | Crooks and Liars

Open Thread | Crooks and Liars

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EpicStep, a kickstarter-esque website that crowdsources funds for billboards, has pledged to pay for an Occupy Wall Street billboard if 20,000 people vote for it on their website. People can vote on the design and city where it will be built, …
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Occupy Wall St.'s drumbeat grows louder - CBS News

Occupy Wall St.'s drumbeat grows louder - CBS News
Russ Feingold tips his hat to the AMAZING Wisconsin people's response to government bullying and corruption earlier this year. "He reflected on the pro-labor demonstrations in Wisconsin earlier this year that were sparked by the governor's fight to take away collective bargaining rights from public sector workers in his state. "We did it here, and I think this is going to happen all over the country," Feingold said, "because people have been kicked when they are down, over and over again. You can only kick people so long before they react." http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/10/10/earlyshow/main20118005.shtml
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The Early Show: Occupy Wall St.'s drumbeat grows louder - Ex-Senator says, "People have been kicked when they are down, over and over again - you can only kick people so long before they react"

#OccupyWallStreet from home— Lindsay's List

Revolution begins in your kitchen — Lindsay's List

#OccupyWallStreet from home

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Make soup, deliver soup, share soup. DIY soup. Revolutionary soup. Image: Rantipole via Flickr.

I’ve received a number of queries from young moms and others who want to know what they can do to support the #OccupyWallStreet movement even though for logistical reasons — particularly having little kids —they can’t get to New York, D.C. or even a local event.

The rising tide of sympathy for good old fashioned, red, white and blue American protest is a refreshing addition to our national conversation.

It’s great to know how many people back the protests, how many more are finding ways to actually physically be in one location or another to lend their voice to the chorus, and how many will do what they can from the sidelines.

Clearly being there isn’t possible for everyone, but there are very practical ways to help the cause from the comforts of home. The low hanging fruit first. You can:

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Occupy Wall Street: The Most Important Thing in the World Now | | AlterNet

Occupy Wall Street: The Most Important Thing in the World Now | | AlterNet
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Occupy Wall Street: The Most Important Thing in the World Now

"The task of our time is to insist that we can afford to build a decent, inclusive society -- while at the same time, respect the real limits to what the earth can take."
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I was honored to be invited to speak at Occupy Wall Street on Thursday night. Since amplification is (disgracefully) banned, and everything I said had to be repeated by hundreds of people so others could hear (a.k.a. "the human microphone"), what I actually said at Liberty Plaza had to be very short. With that in mind, here is the longer, uncut version of the speech.

I love you.

And I didn't just say that so that hundreds of you would shout "I love you" back, though that is obviously a bonus feature of the human microphone. Say unto others what you would have them say unto you, only way louder. READ FULL TEXT HERE