There Will Be Blood.
An interesting thread about tomorrow's Occupy general strike is on fire right now, as the OP predicts it will be a "flop," though by what metric he is determining this, is unclear.
A couple of things - one, the general strike tomorrow is not intended to, nor is it alone capable of, bringing about revolutionary change.
And two - I would classify the strike as a potentially catalyzing event, one that can, and likely will, bring renewed attention, and thus energy, to the Occupy movement. Or it might have the opposite effect; either, is quite possible.
That being said, I have a prediction of my own: Be prepared, for tomorrow will turn bloody.
Cops all over the country are polishing up their riot gear, pulling out extra rations of tear gas, stocking up on bullets (rubber, beanbag, and lead), and standing shirtless in front of full length mirrors, alternately flexing their chest muscles as they dreamily stare into their own eyes in order to avoid acknowledging the diminutive penis size which almost certainly lies at the root of their penchant for violence...
All right, I'm totally guessing at that last one...but...I'll betcha...
Cops are going to be a vivid force tomorrow, and believe it - they will get carried away, and people - Occupiers, bystanders, passer-bys, journalists, and even children, the elderly, and dogs, will be in their line of fire.
As to the "success" of the strike tomorrow - we shall see. I hope we pull it off, I hope it makes an impact, and I hope we can continue to move forward.
I'll be there, taking my chances with the rest...
So good luck to us all - and watch out - EVERYONE!! - for those madly swinging batons.
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Self-kick, as I just want to nag/remind one more time, for everyone to be wary of how they react to cops today, who will be everywhere Occupy is, and for the vast majority of police (merely my opinion, so don't bust my chops) they will be looking for any reason to exercise the opportunity the strike represents, to provoke and/or initiate, violence.
So be careful out there, campers...!
Be safe! And good luck to us all...
