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In reply to the discussion: Occupy movement prepares for nationwide general strike [View all]Cleita
(75,480 posts)9. For those of us who don't have jobs to stay home from anymore,
we can still stay away from commerce and not shop, nor even drive if possible. I think the empty Wal-Marts, Von's, Exxon gas stations, banks etc. will make those 1% very uncomfortable with this even if for only one day.
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Massive and coordinated (paid by taxpayers) authoritarian action against peaceful protesters
PufPuf23
Apr 2012
#22
There are justifiable concerns about the possibility of another police riot
pinboy3niner
Apr 2012
#25
Yeah, because symbolic displays of support and solidarity are SO stupid...
pinboy3niner
Apr 2012
#38
Change in this country depends upon the people unifying against the hostile
Fire Walk With Me
Apr 2012
#14
It is going to fizzle...occupy is dead...and has been for quite a while.
Joe the Revelator
Apr 2012
#35