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Fire Walk With Me

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25. Ron Paul failed, and was later heard mutter to himself
Sat Jun 1, 2013, 09:04 PM
Jun 2013

"I'd have gotten away with it too if it weren't for you meddling kids!"

Any photos or videos. MineralMan Jun 2013 #1
Keep checking, it is world wide and there will be plenty of photos and video from across the world sabrina 1 Jun 2013 #27
aw that before canonfodder Jun 2013 #183
See? More indisputable proof that Occupy does not exist. Zorra Jun 2013 #2
Can't fool me. OCCUPY! is dead. bvar22 Jun 2013 #3
lol's KoKo Jun 2013 #4
The spirit of occupy notundecided Jun 2013 #35
+1 G_j Jun 2013 #41
They don't have a billionaire to lead them! Skeeter Barnes Jun 2013 #53
Good News...thanks for posting! KoKo Jun 2013 #5
I hope this is real warrprayer Jun 2013 #6
solidarnosc KG Jun 2013 #7
Re-Occupy marions ghost Jun 2013 #8
Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2013 #9
Welcome to DU my friend! hrmjustin Jun 2013 #10
Missed the troll. What did it say? 2ndAmForComputers Jun 2013 #39
I think he said something on another thread. He seemed supportive on this thread. That is why I hrmjustin Jun 2013 #40
And away we go...Summer 2013 now underway Berlum Jun 2013 #11
That's really beautiful, thank you! Fire Walk With Me Jun 2013 #51
It is indeed a stunning image Berlum Jun 2013 #54
Great news! LeftofObama Jun 2013 #12
la lucha continua HiPointDem Jun 2013 #13
Awesome. East Coast Pirate Jun 2013 #14
Yeah baby! damnedifIknow Jun 2013 #15
That was so inspiring!!!!! ReRe Jun 2013 #22
Amazing video damnedifIknow Jun 2013 #48
During the state democratic convention nadinbrzezinski Jun 2013 #36
Are all these folks "conservadems"? The date is 1/25/13. Go on, guess...... Tarheel_Dem Jun 2013 #65
No marions ghost Jun 2013 #67
It was the "biggest" Occupy! nt Tarheel_Dem Jun 2013 #98
Absolutely. marions ghost Jun 2013 #112
Then Occupy should be occupying the halls of Congress, not Wall St. Wall St is a symptom, Congress Tarheel_Dem Jun 2013 #115
If congress were not beholden to Wall St marions ghost Jun 2013 #116
Wall St can't pass a law, my dear. On the other hand, Congress can. Put the pressure where it... Tarheel_Dem Jun 2013 #120
If you call OWS a "blight" on a city park marions ghost Jun 2013 #129
!!! Tarheel_Dem Jun 2013 #137
Of course not. Wall St has merely bought and paid for those who do pass legislation n/t eridani Jun 2013 #141
And what do you hope to get from the buyer (Wall St)? Shame? Tarheel_Dem Jun 2013 #142
Shit, Wall Street would gladly SELL expressions of shame! randome Jun 2013 #146
Precisely. I, seriously, don't get what they think "Wall St" will do for them? No one seems able.. Tarheel_Dem Jun 2013 #147
When has Congress EVER went against their bosses on Wall St?... socialist_n_TN Jun 2013 #134
When has Wall Street EVER stopped playing puppeteer? randome Jun 2013 #138
Good luck with that. How's that socialism working out in Tennessee? You can't shame Wall St. Tarheel_Dem Jun 2013 #140
There you go. Good luck with your neo-liberal Paradise.... socialist_n_TN Jun 2013 #150
And good luck in Red State Hell, where you're even less effective than you are here. Tarheel_Dem Jun 2013 #168
Two of the best sentences I''ve ever read on DU. MADem Jun 2013 #153
Congress = Wall St. . The two are essentially the same. Erose999 Jun 2013 #173
So you're another one who's ready to party in the park, just for funzies. I get it. Is there any.. Tarheel_Dem Jun 2013 #176
Tell me just how Obama plans to get anything done? The man can't lead his way out of a paper bag. Erose999 Jun 2013 #179
Dems had a veto proof "majority" for all of 72 days, so you're as full of crap as I thought. Tarheel_Dem Jun 2013 #180
That is great! Thank you! Squinch Jun 2013 #44
This cant be happening. We are constantly being told here that OWS has no organization. So they just rhett o rick Jun 2013 #16
Occupy doesn't even know what it wants! Here's proof: Fire Walk With Me Jun 2013 #19
But, but I saw one holding a Ron Paul sign once. That nullifies the complete movement. rhett o rick Jun 2013 #20
Ron Paul failed, and was later heard mutter to himself Fire Walk With Me Jun 2013 #25
It was more than a sign. They set up house on behalf of Ron Paul. Tarheel_Dem Jun 2013 #56
Ron Paul took advantage of the movement. He got some of his supporters involved. rhett o rick Jun 2013 #59
Pres. Obama eventually saw the movement for what it truly was. He wasn't trying.... Tarheel_Dem Jun 2013 #63
I think you're wrong on that marions ghost Jun 2013 #68
Nothing against "middle class white kids", but where the hell were they before the housing crisis... Tarheel_Dem Jun 2013 #99
I'm sure you and I are on the same page marions ghost Jun 2013 #111
I think the basic misconception is that they are now, or were ever "on our side". That's a.... Tarheel_Dem Jun 2013 #114
+1 you really nailed it in this subthread. Phillip McCleod Jun 2013 #164
"OWS is fake" to those that desperately want the comfort of authoritarianism. rhett o rick Jun 2013 #73
"Threatens"? Tarheel_Dem Jun 2013 #100
If you believe that, why do you make such an effort to disparage them? If they werent a threat, why rhett o rick Jun 2013 #103
I'm so glad you learned a new word "authoritarianism". I'm gonna guess until a couple of days ago, Tarheel_Dem Jun 2013 #105
You just cant help yourself can you. I have had enough of your ridicule and hatred. rhett o rick Jun 2013 #108
Ooooohhh! Am I on ignore again? For the 1000th time? Tarheel_Dem Jun 2013 #110
I showed that one information about Occupy's Medical Clinic here and asked what her Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #163
Sadly too many conservatives have slithered under our tent. We must kick them out rhett o rick Jun 2013 #165
"Kick them out"? I bet you'll go before I will. The party's moved beyond you. Tarheel_Dem Jun 2013 #169
Well said rhett o rick Puzzledtraveller Jun 2013 #102
There is a great book, "The Authoritarians" that explains a lot. rhett o rick Jun 2013 #106
Great, thanks for the link! Puzzledtraveller Jun 2013 #107
50,000 people strong won't get shit from CorpMedia, but two teabaggers in lawnchairs gets 24/7 FAUX! backscatter712 Jun 2013 #64
Those that want to declare OWS a failure fall into two categories: rhett o rick Jun 2013 #74
It doesn't take much to occupy a park hack89 Jun 2013 #58
Another "world", another way of living, is most obviously desperately needed. OCCUPY! Fire Walk With Me Jun 2013 #17
OCCUPY is the Democrats... kentuck Jun 2013 #18
Not a bad idea, but I devoutly hope they're saner than the NRA friendly_iconoclast Jun 2013 #21
I knew it! I knew it was going to happen again! ReRe Jun 2013 #23
Have you seen what's happening in Turkey? People have occupied sabrina 1 Jun 2013 #37
Yikes! That's a BUNCH.... ReRe Jun 2013 #45
+1000 kentuck Jun 2013 #52
I've been following on twitter all day! Luminous Animal Jun 2013 #24
I dont do twitter, can you keep us up to date? nm rhett o rick Jun 2013 #26
You got to be kidding nadinbrzezinski Jun 2013 #28
Is Tim Pool covering this? Timcast? SammyWinstonJack Jun 2013 #29
a couple videos I found from today's protest in New York rollin74 Jun 2013 #30
Thank you thank you thank you! n/t ReRe Jun 2013 #46
Sundays schedule Bennyboy Jun 2013 #31
More theoretical wondering... xenoturkey Jun 2013 #32
look up the word "consensus" G_j Jun 2013 #42
I kinda wish they'd bring sand bags and assault rifles to the new occupation. Sirveri Jun 2013 #33
Right. Take over other people's parks by force of arms. randome Jun 2013 #34
Which is exactly what the NYPD did. Sirveri Jun 2013 #61
Ridiculous. Isn't that the Kokesh strategy? marions ghost Jun 2013 #69
Debating if I'm serious or not. Sirveri Jun 2013 #71
Agree that we have a serious problem marions ghost Jun 2013 #78
If there is never a threat of violence then non-violence will be ignored. Sirveri Jun 2013 #118
I think that's bullshit marions ghost Jun 2013 #123
Violence is an application of force to solve a problem. Sirveri Jun 2013 #149
I'm all for prosecution of these greedy corrupt white collar criminals marions ghost Jun 2013 #152
You remind me of the nutjobs who listen to rightwing radio and go out and kill abortion providers, Tarheel_Dem Jun 2013 #181
you obviously didn't read upthread where I expounded my views. Sirveri Jun 2013 #182
Oh, yes. That's just a great idea. MineralMan Jun 2013 #38
If half the goal of struggle is to become stronger, what has Occupy learned in its fight? Dignitarian Jun 2013 #43
OWS is not the movement. It is but a part of the movement. rhett o rick Jun 2013 #60
Stopmotionsolo appears to be livestreaming: Fire Walk With Me Jun 2013 #47
It is - thank you! salin Jun 2013 #49
Best of luck and success to all of you. Cleita Jun 2013 #50
More power to 'em. Our formal political system is a bad joke. Comrade Grumpy Jun 2013 #55
Weather finally got warm enough for camping. nt hack89 Jun 2013 #57
Really? Considering that most of the occupations around the world took place in winter, sabrina 1 Jun 2013 #62
I think it funny how you always bring in the global OWS movement hack89 Jun 2013 #66
They're doing more marions ghost Jun 2013 #70
Everyone at DU are "people sitting on their butts posting on a message board." hack89 Jun 2013 #75
Specify what kind of Democrats you want to elect. marions ghost Jun 2013 #80
Democrats just like President Obama are what America needs more of. hack89 Jun 2013 #83
You mean like Penny Pritzker? nm rhett o rick Jun 2013 #86
Elizabeth Warren, Sheldon Whitehouse, Jack Reed hack89 Jun 2013 #87
In the climate of oppression by our corporate masters marions ghost Jun 2013 #113
Help give us control of the House in 2014. randome Jun 2013 #117
Oh yeah marions ghost Jun 2013 #121
No OWS hater here, having attended meetings in Austin... Eleanors38 Jun 2013 #122
Careful... zappaman Jun 2013 #124
It's Golden Apples, community service. And we walk past them... Eleanors38 Jun 2013 #126
Why don't you start a community service organization then marions ghost Jun 2013 #128
Been a part of community service for years, and it has its rewards... Eleanors38 Jun 2013 #131
What kind of 'direct action' do you mean? randome Jun 2013 #132
I gave an example.... Eleanors38 Jun 2013 #135
Then why isn't OWS coordinating to do those things? randome Jun 2013 #136
"aligning to the right?" God, I hope not!... Eleanors38 Jun 2013 #143
Bogged down in 'process'. That's exactly what Wired said. randome Jun 2013 #145
Good ideas marions ghost Jun 2013 #148
Multi-faceted approach marions ghost Jun 2013 #151
I don't think it's a matter of "recognizing failings" so much... marions ghost Jun 2013 #127
Indeed the "Powers" failed, perhaps because they didn't see the incentive... Eleanors38 Jun 2013 #130
We're in agreement marions ghost Jun 2013 #133
Image is always there. Build up your own or someone else will tear it down... Eleanors38 Jun 2013 #139
Artists should not be in service for party and event entertainment... marions ghost Jun 2013 #144
It's bread and roses; entertainment and even "feeling good" are vital. Eleanors38 Jun 2013 #171
Not suggesting to plan anyone's agenda marions ghost Jun 2013 #172
I don't think we differ much on this. Good link. Eleanors38 Jun 2013 #175
No prob marions ghost Jun 2013 #177
Obama is more of a hindrance than a help at this point. He's not going to stand up to the T-baggers Erose999 Jun 2013 #174
What has become painfully obvious over the course of the last 2 years, is that OWS has . . . Major Hogwash Jun 2013 #72
What is obvious is, much to the discomfort of the haters, OWS isnt going away. rhett o rick Jun 2013 #76
It's hyperbole like this that does OWS no service. randome Jun 2013 #77
"Why does the 1% fear Occupy?" rhett o rick Jun 2013 #81
Yes, the rich did give a damn. They gave enough of a damn that one of their PR Contractors sabrina 1 Jun 2013 #88
That was a PR firm trying to get money funneled their way. randome Jun 2013 #89
PR Contractors do not propose multi million dollar smear campaigns against a non existent sabrina 1 Jun 2013 #90
PR firms DO propose multi million dollar schemes. randome Jun 2013 #91
The public was not ready to see them go. Right Wing Businesses, and if you had actually sabrina 1 Jun 2013 #92
+++++ marions ghost Jun 2013 #79
My local Occupy runs a weekly free medical clinic out of a bus downtown. Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #93
Sure, sure, whatever dude. Major Hogwash Jun 2013 #95
Wow! sabrina 1 Jun 2013 #109
Read the article if you are able to. It's not a bloodmobile, we have those too. Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #156
I think it's odd that as a democrat you know so little about a movement that the left has sabrina 1 Jun 2013 #82
It doesn't offend me. Why should it? hack89 Jun 2013 #84
They have done far more already than any group identifiying as 'moderate centrists' has Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #94
OWS withered and died away in Providence hack89 Jun 2013 #96
Maybe they had to break camp to line up to enter the Lottery to get into your free clinic Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #158
No - Occupy Providence are not needy hack89 Jun 2013 #160
It's a joke, kiddo, much like it is joke to brag about a clinic that has to have a lottery Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #162
You were the one bragging about Occupy Medical Eugene hack89 Jun 2013 #167
Rhode Island has had a free clinic since 1999 that is considered a model for the country hack89 Jun 2013 #97
It was a model for the FQHC plan that Sanders put into ACA Recursion Jun 2013 #101
From Rhode Island Clinc website.... Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #155
Which is why Sanders expanded the program nationally Recursion Jun 2013 #170
Yes, we have had one here as well for many decades. It is very busy now we have another. Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #154
There is a monthly Lottery to get on the application list. It's right there at your link. Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #157
It certainly won't be Occupy Providence that will set one up hack89 Jun 2013 #159
Maybe it is a local culture thing? The clinic you guys were waving about as excellent Bluenorthwest Jun 2013 #161
So I cannot criticize OWS because Providence is not a utopia? hack89 Jun 2013 #166
Excellent points Puzzledtraveller Jun 2013 #104
Bout time! lonestarnot Jun 2013 #85
Syria! deaniac21 Jun 2013 #119
The OWS haters are having a fit! Rex Jun 2013 #125
Anybody still there? I asked a co-worker who walks through there on a call this morning.. snooper2 Jun 2013 #178
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