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[QUOTE=thisispain;32578908]hah fuck that guy. he thinks evolution is bad because it was directly responsible for the holocaust.[/QUOTE] well yeah but that's beside the point

[QUOTE=thisispain;32578908]hah fuck that guy. he thinks evolution is bad because it was directly responsible for the holocaust.[/QUOTE] That's like saying that we should ban kool aid because some Cultist put some poison in a batch and handed it out.

[QUOTE=Nikota;32580640]That's like saying that we should ban kool aid because some Cultist put some poison in a batch and handed it out.[/QUOTE] it's more like saying that the cultist in question is a complete fuckhead

[url]http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/01/police-arresting-protesters-on-brooklyn-bridge/[/url] [quote]UPDATE: 8:17PM - NYTimes reporting hundreds arrested - including a reporter - police appear to have deliberately misled protesters.[/quote] 400 arrested. :\ Jeez.

[QUOTE=Tigster;32579200]I may drive up to Cincinnati next weekend for a gathering there[/QUOTE] There's a gathering in Cincinnati? Damn, if I wasn't up in Columbus for college I'd ask where they're meeting up.

these arrests should just piss off the protesters even more.

[QUOTE=Canuhearmenow;32581033]There's a gathering in Cincinnati? Damn, if I wasn't up in Columbus for college I'd ask where they're meeting up.[/QUOTE] Yeah, I'd be up there for longer if I didn't have classes at my university. I want to go up at least for Saturday, to see what all is going on and give some support.

Ugh, what upsets me though is the people out there talking about 'communism'. It discredits the movement. I'd say that the average protester just wants universal healthcare and for rich people to stop legally bribing the shit out of candidates.

In other words, some of the features of socialism.

[QUOTE=Ogopogo;32581389]In other words, some of the features of socialism.[/QUOTE] Anything wrong with that though?

[QUOTE=Ogopogo;32581389]In other words, some of the features of socialism.[/QUOTE] Yes, but there's definitely a huge step between universal healthcare and full-blown communism. Yelling communism just brings a stigma the group does NOT need. I personally recognize communism as a legitimate position but every republican over like 40 is screaming "THEM REDS IN NY!".

[QUOTE=Tigster;32580286]Word is they arrested a 12 year old [img]http://s3.amazonaws.com/twitpic/photos/full/412549842.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJF3XCCKACR3QDMOA&Expires=1317513806&Signature=E3mtSVUGdwyv9oxwqH9ddYwmbgo%3D[/img] Can't confirm her age, so we'll see if it's true. She looks young. I'll confirm if I can, or someone else can if they hear anything.[/QUOTE] Your image link doesn't seem to be working, so here's a different link: [img]https://p.twimg.com/Aatbh_PCMAAYHYw.jpg[/img] Can't be more than 15.

[QUOTE=Megafanx13;32581429]Your image link doesn't seem to be working, so here's a different link: [img]https://p.twimg.com/Aatbh_PCMAAYHYw.jpg[/img] Can't be more than 15.[/QUOTE] Here's hoping she's below 16 because it gets removed from your record in NYS the day you turn 16.

[QUOTE=Megafanx13;32581429]Your image link doesn't seem to be working, so here's a different link: [img]https://p.twimg.com/Aatbh_PCMAAYHYw.jpg[/img] Can't be more than 15.[/QUOTE] Either tiny lady (They exist) or possibly <15, if not 16. Though I'm surprised to see such a young one joining the protests (If she's young).

[QUOTE=Vaught;32581479]Either tiny lady (They exist) or possibly <15, if not 16. Though I'm surprised to see such a young one joining the protests (If she's young).[/QUOTE] I saw what looked like 12 year old boys walking in there today, as well as a younger kid on his fathers shoulders.

[QUOTE=Megafanx13;32578787]A group of US Marine veterans is coming to join the protesters: [url]http://www.facebook.com/wardpeace/posts/10150324010877362[/url] They'll be in uniform. Additionally, the groups supporting the protest or will be are these: [B]Industrial Workers of the World United Federation of Teachers Transit Workers Union Electrical Workers Union[/B] there may be more, I'll keep checking.[/QUOTE] I missed a group. The United Steel Workers also support the protesters: [url]http://www.sacbee.com/2011/09/30/3951832/usw-supports-the-occupy-wall-street.html#storylink=omni_popular[/url]

[QUOTE=Megafanx13;32581429]Your image link doesn't seem to be working, so here's a different link: [img]https://p.twimg.com/Aatbh_PCMAAYHYw.jpg[/img] Can't be more than 15.[/QUOTE] Yay, a GIR hat! :dance:

[QUOTE=Medevilae;32580935]More like 'Fox News'[/QUOTE] Did Fox News post that or did someone post an editorial on the opinions section

[QUOTE=Zeke129;32581659]Did Fox News post that or did someone post an editorial on the opinions section[/QUOTE] Good question, to be fair, a lot of the articles that people give Faux News shit for are actually individual editorials. Not to say that Faux News isn't completely ridiculous, but credit where credit is due.

[URL]http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/01/police-arresting-protesters-on-brooklyn-bridge/[/URL] Those [del]dicks[/del] pigs!

how cool would it be if a bunch of protesters bought riot gear and swat shields and made a counter phalanx to protect other protestors

I heard that there are 18 dead in the protests. Is this true?

[QUOTE=certified;32583438]I heard that there are 18 dead in the protests. Is this true?[/QUOTE] lol no

[url]http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/contrib.php?cycle=2012&cid=N00003675&type=I&newmem=N[/url] list of every campaign contributor to very politician. Also this fear of socialism is bullshit, we have tons of socialized programs: Fire departments, mail men, Librarys, police. socialism is far from the evil people make it out to be.

[QUOTE=rundevil;32583978][url]http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/contrib.php?cycle=2012&cid=N00003675&type=I&newmem=N[/url] list of every campaign contributor to very politician. Also this fear of socialism is bullshit, we have tons of socialized programs: Fire departments, mail men, Librarys, police. socialism is far from the evil people make it out to be.[/QUOTE] Is the post office even government funded?

[QUOTE=Nikota;32584106]Is the post office even government funded?[/QUOTE] If I recall correctly, right now it's self-funded; but I think I remember reading they're in quite a financial situation and may need government bailout.

Some one needs to bring a gun to those protest and cap one of those fucking cops. Sue NYPD.

[QUOTE=CoolHandLuke;32584774]Some one needs to bring a gun to those protest and cap one of those fucking cops.[/QUOTE] Certainly not, they need to keep it peaceful.

[QUOTE=CoolHandLuke;32584774]Some one needs to bring a gun to those protest and cap one of those fucking cops. Sue NYPD.[/QUOTE] Do that and they lose all credibility while the streets run with protester's blood from the NYPD crackdown. No, what I really want is more video of NYPD brutality. That wins them more support and sympathy every day to see Bloomburg's enforcers for the corporate jet class out there beating defenseless, unemployed protesters. In a perfect world we'd have the Kent State incident all over again, that led to some serious changes. I don't want to see people die, but maybe what this country really needs is to turn on their TVs and see the poor dying for their beliefs in the streets while the fat cats watch and laugh from their skyscrapers.

[QUOTE=Used Car Salesman;32584921]Do that and they lose all credibility while the streets run with protester's blood from the NYPD crackdown. No, what I really want is more video of NYPD brutality. That wins them more support and sympathy every day to see Bloomburg's enforcers for the corporate jet class out there beating defenseless, unemployed protesters. In a perfect world we'd have the Kent State incident all over again, that led to some serious changes. I don't want to see people die, but maybe what this country really needs is to turn on their TVs and see the poor dying for their beliefs in the streets while the fat cats watch and laugh from their skyscrapers.[/QUOTE] if there was another kent state, there will be a serious riot, i'm talking as big as the riot in iran.