Occupying Wall Street

There was so much of interest to write about and video but it's late and the video will take a few hours to load into the computer, I'm just going to touch on one thing. As I walked around I came across numerous conversations on so many issues, especially between stalwarts and visitors, many of them tourists. It was like a mini town hall meeting every few feet. I eavesdropped on a bunch of them and if the noise didn't drown out the sound these conversations should be fascinating.

I did get to harass the FOX news team which set up a special broadcast area across the street, yelling about how much smirking over the rabble they would be doing and how fair and balanced they wouldn't be. I found out later I was harassing Geraldo Rivera.

 I also came across a lone teacher who brought his work down to grade with this sign:

The saddest sign we saw was a parent from Philadelphia who lost her son in the first days of the war in Iraq.

One message that I kept hearing was that "We are patriots, loyal Americans and surprisingly non-partisan, That Occupy Wall St. is NOT the left counter to the Tea Party but is more open-ended. I asked it Tea Partiers would be welcome and heard, "Yes." So come on down.

Tomorrow I hear teachers and parents are coming down with kids:

Children's delegation at occupy Wall Street for Columbus day

Families and people who who love them! Can you think of a better way to talk about the meaning of Columbus day with our Children than a day of art and sign making at Occupy Wall Street? Who would like to meet up there on Monday? Kid friendly time of 10:30 - 1 or whenever is best for you? Posters, paints, snacks, and I am sure we can borrow a drum or two! Please forward to whomever you wish!

Here are some more photo from today:

I blew this one up due to the astounding numbers

Some familiar faces

Another account of today comes from Patrick Walsh who we hung with:

Raginghorseblog:  Sunday at Occupying Wall Street

Photos from Wednesday's march are at the Fight Back Friday site:

Occupy Wall Street (Rally & March) - 10/5/11

Photographs From The Occupy Wall Street (Rally & March) - 10/5/11

https://picasaweb.google.com/113455396360021548056/OccupyWallStreetRallyMarchOctober52011?authkey=Gv1sRgCP7t4_-Gv7Tz7gE

And GEM's Darren Marelli made an excellent video at: NYC Public School Parents

Which New Yorkers have the best interests of working people and children at heart?
 
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