• St Paul's Cathedral closes for first time since WWII because of Occupy London
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[url]http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-15406865[/url] [quote=BBC News][b]St Paul's Cathedral is to close to visitors for the first time since World War II because of the anti-capitalist demonstrators camping on its doorstep, its dean has said.[/b] The decision was taken with a "heavy heart" for health and safety reasons, said the Reverend Graeme Knowles. The Occupy London Stock Exchange movement has been located in Paternoster Square since Saturday. The dean has asked the activists to move on from the area by the entrance. "We have a legal obligation to keep visitors safe and healthy," he said. [b]Police presence[/b] The cathedral will close to members of the public after a service on Friday afternoon. On Sunday the cathedral's canon chancellor, the Reverend Giles Fraser, said he had asked for the police presence outside the building to be scaled back. By Wednesday, the increased number of protesters at the site meant officials had to review "the extent to which it can remain open for the many thousands coming this week as worshippers, visitors and in school parties". Speaking outside the cathedral on Friday, Reverend Knowles said: "I have written an open letter to the protesters this afternoon, advising them that we have no lawful alternative but to close St Paul's Cathedral until further notice." [img]http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/56206000/jpg/_56206135_1c0e5f4b-1135-4542-856c-8d3549873a4f.jpg[/img][/quote]
It made a great map in Resistance.
[QUOTE=Hidole555;32890207]It made a great map in Resistance.[/QUOTE] That was Manchester Cathedral
It's unfortunate that the protesters had to be so close.
[QUOTE=smurfy;32890221]That was Manchester Cathedral[/QUOTE] I thought I recognized the ramp from one part of the map in the picture, my bad.
I dislike how the BBC reports them as 'anti-capitalist' when many of them actually aren't, they're just anti-phoney capitalism. I'm under the impression that they want a monetary system that is based on commodities rather than faith of those using it as well as a separation of government and economy and withdrawal of corporate personhood along with other related goals. Not anti-capitalism, establishment of a non-corrupt system. Meh, penis.
[QUOTE=JustExtreme;32890844]I dislike how the BBC reports them as 'anti-capitalist' when many of them actually aren't, they're just anti-phoney capitalism.[/QUOTE] Or they're just a bunch of angsty professional students STICKIN IT TO THE MAN, MAN.
Yeah that is what the BBC seems to want us all to think and where some of them do look like they are of that crowd, that doesn't make their opinions and observations invalid.
"anti-capitalist"? BBC, what are you doing
I don't know why you're surprised about the BBC's antics. They do that sort of thing constantly, especially when concerning protests. But for some weird reason a lot of people seem to think that they're totally unbiased.
[QUOTE=smurfy;32890202]"We have a legal obligation to keep visitors safe and healthy"[/QUOTE] That's right. They definitely don't have any moral obligation to keep visitors safe.
I was there yesterday, didn't seem too bad. They were keeping rubbish in bins and the tents were all packed pretty close together leaving the enterence pretty clear. Might go again when I get the chance to see if it gets worse.
[QUOTE=Trainbike;32890927]I don't know why you're surprised about the BBC's antics. They do that sort of thing constantly, especially when concerning protests. But for some weird reason a lot of people seem to think that they're totally unbiased.[/QUOTE] in a world chock full of arse-end reporting, the BBC is usually a beacon of unbiased news stories usually
I was there taking photos last Sunday, there was a good 80 tents and 2000 people there, but my friend who went yesterday told me there was 200+. Watching all of the demonstrations and songs was extremely interesting, here's a few I took: [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/29758673/Photography/IMG_9866-2.jpg[/img] [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/29758673/Photography/IMG_9902-2.jpg[/img] [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/29758673/Photography/IMG_9978-2.jpg[/img]
[QUOTE=B-hazard;32891254] [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/29758673/Photography/IMG_9902-2.jpg[/img][/QUOTE] That fits the stereotype so much that it's not even funny.
[QUOTE=B-hazard;32891254]I was there taking photos last Sunday, there was a good 80 tents and 2000 people there, but my friend who went yesterday told me there was 200+. Watching all of the demonstrations and songs was extremely interesting, here's a few I took: <High quality pictures> [/QUOTE] What kind of camera do you have?
[QUOTE=Charlievrw;32891682]What kind of camera do you have?[/QUOTE] EXIF says a Canon EOS 1000D.
[QUOTE=Charlievrw;32891682]What kind of camera do you have?[/QUOTE] The lens matters more than the camera body, in which case I was using a Sigma 30mm f/1.4. [editline]21st October 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=Sir Whoopsalot;32891632]That fits the stereotype so much that it's not even funny.[/QUOTE] The guy on the left did an amazing speech about how he controlled the economy :v:
[QUOTE=Trainbike;32890927]I don't know why you're surprised about the BBC's antics. They do that sort of thing constantly, especially when concerning protests. But for some weird reason a lot of people seem to think that they're totally unbiased.[/QUOTE] And yet, they're better than any American news network.
Not meaning to piss anyone off or anything, but I am getting tired of "Occupy X" since it just causes a buttload of troubles n' shit. The cause is good though
[QUOTE=Emperor Scorpious II;32892077]And yet, they're better than any American news network.[/QUOTE] We make up for it with our newspapers.
Not my best photos from the day, but here's some amusing ones you guys would like. Anon un-masked: [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/29758673/Other/IMG_9963-2.jpg[/img] [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/29758673/Other/IMG_9965-2.jpg[/img] Time lords shitteth here: [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/29758673/Other/IMG_9833-2.jpg[/img] A police officer being polite and courteous to me in the background of a photo: [img]http://i.imgur.com/Zakm0.jpg[/img]
[QUOTE=B-hazard;32892655]Not my best photos from the day, but here's some amusing ones you guys would like. Anon un-masked: [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/29758673/Other/IMG_9965-2.jpg[/img] [/QUOTE] What a fucking loser.
[QUOTE=FalconKrunch;32892725]What a fucking loser.[/QUOTE] Yes, it is I, your dear friend and assistant, Watson!
[QUOTE=B-hazard;32892655][img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/29758673/Other/IMG_9963-2.jpg[/img][/QUOTE] can't stop laughing [editline]21st October 2011[/editline] we do not forgive we do not forget we are... a bunch of pimply youths expect us to stand around awkwardly and wave flags
[QUOTE=B-hazard;32892655] A police officer being polite and courteous to me in the background of a photo: [img]http://i.imgur.com/Zakm0.jpg[/img][/QUOTE] That particular cop in the background is City of London Police, not Metropolitan Police. Trust me, City Police are brutal when compared with The Met, and they proved that in the riots a few months ago. If he's being courteous, then consider yourself very lucky.
[QUOTE=B-hazard;32892655]Not my best photos from the day, but here's some amusing ones you guys would like. Anon un-masked: [img]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/29758673/Other/IMG_9963-2.jpg[/img][/QUOTE] I had a feeling it'd be some goofy looking sperg.
[QUOTE=Pr0vologne;32893929]I had a feeling it'd be some goofy looking sperg.[/QUOTE] Why does he have to ruin a perfectly good vest/tie combo with that haircut and face?
[QUOTE=Ancient;32893243] If he's being courteous, then consider yourself very lucky.[/QUOTE] Yes his middle finger is very courteous.
[QUOTE=B-hazard;32894149]Yes his middle finger is very courteous.[/QUOTE] He's got his index finger up, not middle...
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