Our real enemies are not those living in a distant land whose names or policies we don't understand; The real enemy is a system that wages war when it's profitable, the CEOs who lay us off our jobs when it's profitable, the Insurance Companies who deny us Health care when it's profitable, the Banks who take away our homes when it's profitable. Our enemies are not several hundred thousands away. They are right here in front of us
- Mike Prysner

Published on Aug 27, 2013

A day after forceful arrests during the noontime singalong, people jammed the Capitol rotunda on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2013. The onlookers included Madison Fire Chief Steven Davis and Dane County Sheriff Dave Mahoney. Video by Steven Elbow/The Capital Times.

from a previous post called : Madison WI ~ Capital cops get violent

A few minutes before his arrest the same protestor, who was tackled by police, was asking questions about why singers were being arrested. Apparently his fate was sealed at this very moment. - See more at: http://occupyriverwest.com/us/violent-arrest#sthash.DyyZM1Zs.dpuf

A really well put together short clip which captures the essence of what is happening.........although don't look for it in the mainstream media, even in Wisconsin.

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Well, it’s been a quiet couple of days in Madison. Arrests in Wisconsin’s Capitol are hum drum right now. Not even worth calling mom about.

A conversation in Madison circa August 2013 might include all of these questions:
‘Hey who got arrested for singing today? When was your court date? Want some extra zucchini?’

OK, I am kidding (sort of). Sometimes things bank shot off the right area of my brain and I’m enraged. But some days that just doesn’t happen. Events that happen every day become normalized. That’s survival.

I was present for this entire sing along.
Cops came out late and then arrested slowly. I heard they only rounded up about 10 people [no press coverage with official numbers from Stephanie Marquis of DOA was forthcoming]. Maybe they were short-staffed? There is a facebook rumor that the cops went on a sick-out Wednesday. I estimate that 300 people were present.

Notable arrests:
Emily who sat down and was moved around using what’s called ‘pain compliance’ (they bend your wrists the wrong way, for example).

more.................

http://www.bluecheddar.net/?p=35043

Flickr user depthandtime has a lovely set of photos from Solidarity Sing Alongs. Check ‘em out.



http://www.flickr.com/photos/depthandtime/with/9565528207/

The daily peaceful protests continue, Fridays it is outside.

Everybody near Madison should come once or twice a week. It may be the spark that reignites the fire

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The daily peaceful protests continue, Fridays it is outside.

Everybody near Madison should come once or twice a week. It may be the spark that reignites the fire

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Please excuse the poor video quality, it was hectic in there

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arrests were made



Nazi's!



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