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23. What's amazing is how quickly those in power moved to try to shut them down. Initially OWS was only

Fri May 1, 2015, 01:57 PM

May 2015

supposed to protest in one city, NYC, and only for at most, about a week if they could last that long.

What galvanized the movement was the attacks by the NYPD on peaceful protesters and even observers. That brought out the crowdes and it spread rapidly across the country.

Actually OWS was based on other such protests, in Spain eg, after people realized that one day protests had not accomplished much of anything, no matter how big they were, the Anti War protests, eg. After a day of protesting, with no coverage by the media, they went home, and were dismissed.

So two groups decided to remain on the streets rather than go home. OWS was the most successful, and in large part, thanks to the NYPD.

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Thom Hartmann : "Occupy Movement has endorsed Bernie." [View all] bvar22 May 2015 OP

But Occupy is "leaderless".... brooklynite May 2015 #1

Yes, it is. What does that have to do this OP? sabrina 1 May 2015 #14

How were they able to "endorse" Sanders? brooklynite May 2015 #15

General Assembly nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #17

I'm well aware of how OWS General Assemblies work... brooklynite May 2015 #28

Since there is an endorsement, one was held nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #31

"Since there was an endorsement, one was held" brooklynite May 2015 #35

Nope, not one bit nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #38

UPDATE: I did some research and answered my own question -- OWS DIDN'T endorse Sanders brooklynite May 2015 #40

Good you can use the google nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #41

+1 BeanMusical May 2015 #49

I was under the impression that OWS and it's affiliates believed in openness brooklynite May 2015 #50

You can search this nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #51

And after looking at the site nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #65

See here: sabrina 1 May 2015 #67

why would you? It's not like you're involved with OW cali May 2015 #19

This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words May 2015 #25

Was that before the rubber chicken and big donations nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #33

Why would I? Unlike some people here, I don't try to live in a bubble... brooklynite May 2015 #32

Wait- they didn't notify the better salons? /nt Marr May 2015 #24

my two faves joining forces. :D:D:D roguevalley May 2015 #72

So? I fish without a leader. Successful!y, too. Eleanors38 May 2015 #75

Sweet SamKnause May 2015 #2

I'm really missing something here. NCTraveler May 2015 #3

Where are you a member? sabrina 1 May 2015 #6

I get that it is the style around here. NCTraveler May 2015 #10

I asked a legitimate question. OWS is operating all over the country and has different groups sabrina 1 May 2015 #18

I am knowledgeable on Occupy. NCTraveler May 2015 #22

You said you were part of the Movement. So am I. I am in NY and have not been asked to endorse sabrina 1 May 2015 #27

Once again, nothing about my original post. NCTraveler May 2015 #39

I have found the answer to my question. And yours, I assume. And no, my question was due to the sabrina 1 May 2015 #48

Send me a link nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #53

That would be great. I am working on the OP right now, and will send you a link and put it in the OP sabrina 1 May 2015 #54

Look at this nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #56

I think you should dig in even deeper, as it's so far illustrating your ability to comprehend quite LanternWaste May 2015 #64

I'm not speaking for OWS. bvar22 May 2015 #44

I have found the source, and will post it in an OP so that any questions about the endorsement will sabrina 1 May 2015 #52

Thank You. bvar22 May 2015 #59

It's exciting because they are some of the original organizers of OWS who were absolutely brilliant sabrina 1 May 2015 #68

I agree. malthaussen May 2015 #7

No one does. If you understood how it works, there is consensus taken on issues before sabrina 1 May 2015 #11

Oh, I'm sure OWS should be supporting Bernie. malthaussen May 2015 #21

No, but I am in NY. I am assuming that the OP is referring to OWS in Bernie's home state. sabrina 1 May 2015 #30

Again, NOBODY in this post is speaking for OWS. bvar22 May 2015 #47

I'm pretty sure Kalle Lasn and Adbusters gets to speak for them. JaneyVee May 2015 #42

Both Bernie and Warren were very supportive of OWS. They are still going strong, supporting the sabrina 1 May 2015 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words May 2015 #5

'cause it isn't in the media anymore, they thought it had disappeared! sabrina 1 May 2015 #9

Well locally nadinbrzezinski May 2015 #20

I follow most of the State OWS groups on twitter and yes, they join other sabrina 1 May 2015 #37

Yeah, it's so tired BrotherIvan May 2015 #12

That's where the conversation started - perfect! polichick May 2015 #8

While I don't get what is being said in the op. NCTraveler May 2015 #13

I keep thinking about OWS saying "enough is enough" by their actions... polichick May 2015 #16

What's amazing is how quickly those in power moved to try to shut them down. Initially OWS was only sabrina 1 May 2015 #23

Thank-you for the reminder - interesting how people are finally responding... polichick May 2015 #29

I think we often don't recognize the change in conversation.... NCTraveler May 2015 #26

True - a kind of darkness, evil really, descended on this country... polichick May 2015 #36

Good for them! ananda May 2015 #34

god help us NoJusticeNoPeace May 2015 #43

Makes me happy too! BeanMusical May 2015 #45

Not how Occupy works, but whatever. NuclearDem May 2015 #46

HUGE K & R !!! - THANK YOU !!! WillyT May 2015 #55

How can occopy movement endorsed Bernie: they had no leaders!! or Leadership! lewebley3 May 2015 #57

Just for you: bvar22 May 2015 #61

Same emptiness Ended the movement: All those people could have voted! lewebley3 May 2015 #62

Do you have any stats or links to support your claim? bvar22 May 2015 #73

No I didn't make up voting works: That is How Obama became President!! lewebley3 May 2015 #83

Thatr has absolutely NOTHING to do with your original post.. bvar22 May 2015 #84

I love that..... daleanime May 2015 #63

By all means. bvar22 May 2015 #69

Green shoots Fairgo May 2015 #77

Occupy doesn't have leaders. NuclearDem May 2015 #78

All intelligent Americans endorse Bernie Sanders project_bluebook May 2015 #58

Bernie is sure to obnoxiousdrunk May 2015 #60

So is FuksFakeNews, spewing and spitting about this yet? SoapBox May 2015 #66

Anarchists endorse Socialist, details at 11:00 Motown_Johnny May 2015 #70

I am very happy to hear this. K&R a whole bunch! Enthusiast May 2015 #71

If I may say............... turbinetree May 2015 #74

Well said, and I agree in total. truedelphi May 2015 #76

Thanks turbinetree May 2015 #79

+1000000 The contrast exposes Third way frauds and predators for what they are. woo me with science May 2015 #81

Great piece turbinetree May 2015 #85

WE ARE THE 99%... RoccoR5955 May 2015 #80

Huge K&R Here comes the political revolution. woo me with science May 2015 #82