So the deadline passed in Boston...

[Lady Freedom Returns]

and Occupy is still occupying, for now.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/occupy-boston-protesters-remain-at-encampment-after-midnight-deadline-passes-for-them-to-leave/2011/12/09/gIQAAmcUhO_story.html

By Associated Press,

BOSTON — A diminished Occupy Boston encampment held its ground early Friday after police decided not to immediately enforce a midnight deadline that the mayor had set for them to leave a city square.
Two protesters were arrested after police said they moved a tent into a street and refused to move, blocking traffic. But there were no other serious confrontations between the demonstrators and supporters who gathered at the site as the deadline loomed.
Boston police Supt. William Evans told protesters that even though Mayor Thomas Menino set the deadline, he did not specify when the camp would be shut down.


So, why are the police taking there time? I would think that they would want to get it over with since it is going to be bad press anyway.

[grasswire]

1. it's part of the strategy

Did you see that memo on strategy that was found in a police van and given to reporters? Posted here a couple of weeks ago.

Portland police did exactly the same thing.

[Lady Freedom Returns]

2. No, I didn't.

But how can waiting help?

[pinboy3niner]

3. Waiting...to strike when fewer protesters are there

Around a deadline, calls go out for supporters to mass at the site. After the deadline passes, the numbers drop over time.

[Fire Walk With Me]

5. Yep, exactly what happened to #Occupy LA. Hopefully everyone now sees this strategy.

[grasswire]

4. destabilizes the energy

...and prevents any momentum from those who are activated by social media: "Come down right now!" Many locals aren't going to hang around for hours or days waiting for the action.