"When unfairness becomes the rule, resistance becomes a duty."

[marmar]

Published on Saturday, May 19, 2012 by Common Dreams

25,000 Rally Against Austerity in Germany
'Blockupy Frankfurt' protesters: "When unfairness becomes the rule, resistance becomes a duty."

- Common Dreams staff





Four days of actions from "Blockupy Frankfurt" culminated today in a demonstration of 25,000 against the misery of troika-led austerity.

The European Central Bank (ECB) is part of the "troika," which also includes the International Monetary Fund and European Union, and has its headquarters in Frankfurt. While the troika has forced austerity measures as a reaction to the eurozone debt crisis, it has harmed growth, led to spikes in unemployment and brought misery on the people.

Today's demonstration from Blockupy Frankfurt is the fourth day of action for calls to "occupy" financial districts and "block" the ECB and other banks.

"We're protesting against the Europe-wide policy of impoverishment by the troika," said a spokesperson for the 'Blockupy' movement. ...............(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.commondreams.org/headline/2012/05/19-0

[Zalatix]

1. The Plutocracy wants resistance.

This way they can accuse the protesters of starting the fight and then they can throw them all behind bars.

However, this strategy doesn't always work....

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[Zalatix]

3. Shhhh, or they'll send the drones after you!

Dat dere is teh terrorism talk LOL!!!

[StitchesforSnitches]

4. One mans terrorist is another mans freedom fighter

people need to pick a side.

[man4allcats]

6. + 10

Agreed. Time to choose.

[xchrom]

5. Du rec. Nt