On OWS and the Democratic Party

[JNelson6563]

23. How sad that Occupy is the only grassroots where you are.

We have worked hard over the years to build a Dem presence in our red area. We can both get the bodies out AND raise the funds. Our local OWS came to us and we welcomed them. Had them to our recent event, introduced them, let them address the crowd as well as sign up volunteers. They were quite young, enthusiastic, intelligent and spoke brilliantly and passionately.

Just today I got a message from a Dem board member promoting an OWS event in our town. Here it is:

FEB 18 - Saturday: Occupalooza Festival - InsideOut Gallery, 229 Garland St. Traverse City: 5:30 - 11 pm

Please join us for a fun filled evening! In addition to the bands and the speakers listed below, we'll have Jeff Gibbs (6:00 pm), Local Business panel (Horizon Books, Oryana, TBA Credit Union 8:45 pm), and a live screen shot for an film called The Saga of Larry Tunner (9:50 pm) in the music room, and maybe a very special surprise guest. In the other room will be tables for OccupyTC, a Silent Auction, the speakers, Move to Amend, Emergency Manager bill petition (PA 4), Video loop and posters with graphs showing reasons for our concerns, and Finger Food Treats. The usual beverages will be on sale by Inside Out Gallery.

Please bring: Food donations will be accepted at the door and the Northwest Food Coalition will receive, and distribute them to the most needy food pantry. See you at Occupalooza!!

There has been no talk of one group taking over the other, just discussion on how we can join forces to achieve our common goals. So such different than internet politics where we only focus on differences. Maybe the internet activists will catch up to the real world activists on this one day. That is my hope.

Julie