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48. I know Matt Taibbi is right about that. Wall St was terrified of OWS, and still are. And they

Sat May 2, 2015, 02:15 AM

May 2015

sent out their 'army' of cops and NG, and brutally attacked unarmed, peaceful protesters, falsely arresting thousands of people. And when it spread to Europe, the same thing happened. The police are now Global, protectors of the top 1%. It was remarkable to see the Paris cops eg, dressed exactly the same way US robo cops were, beating up OWS protesters there too.

But OWS never went away, they moved on to a different phase. Social Justice movements always frighten those in power for some reason.

And now they are organizing again, it seems, doing something for the first time, endorsing a political candidate.

They are fantastic organizers and brilliant at getting their message out so they will be a huge asset to Bernie. He supported them from the beginning.

Great you got to hear Matt Taibbi in person. And it is criminal that none of those crooks on Wall St were ever prosecuted. He did a great job of documenting their crimes, in Rolling Stone.

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Why Bernie Sanders just picked up a historical endorsement from Occupy Wall St [View all] sabrina 1 May 2015 OP

Occupy the Whitehouse! 1000words May 2015 #1

Good one! MissDeeds May 2015 #3

I like that! That could be a logo for the grass roots for Bernie! sabrina 1 May 2015 #5

Bernie now has a formidable grassroots network 1000words May 2015 #13

The winds of change are blowing. And OWS brought attention to those changing winds, then went back sabrina 1 May 2015 #16

I don't see how Bernie wouldn't get union endorsement. 1000words May 2015 #41

I have a feeling Bernie would not have stepped into this race if he didn't have the support he sabrina 1 May 2015 #42

After the Obama/Clinto Administrations, UNIONS don't have a home, and KNOW it. bvar22 May 2015 #79

Most of Bernie's donors are Unions, and individuals. No big Corporate Donors. I have a feeling he is sabrina 1 May 2015 #89

There is a revolution just waiting to happen. We've seen signs not only all around the country rhett o rick May 2015 #17

Starting in Greece, which Bernie himself noted when he explained why we 'must support Geece's New sabrina 1 May 2015 #21

I can't see how Clinton is going to be able to dispute what he has to say. nm rhett o rick May 2015 #27

Bernie is our Yanis? Really like that. n/t libdem4life May 2015 #28

Could be. If we make it happen. It's up to the people in the end. If we keep saying 'but he can't sabrina 1 May 2015 #29

Absolutely. libdem4life May 2015 #36

Sweet! daleanime May 2015 #9

Absolutely! liberal_at_heart May 2015 #20

Bernie to Occupy: Whitehouse! sorechasm May 2015 #56

Well deserved MissDeeds May 2015 #2

thanks, sabrina! cali May 2015 #4

cali--where do I donate? panader0 May 2015 #6

hey, pan. right here: cali May 2015 #8

Thanks, is it okay if I add that to the OP? sabrina 1 May 2015 #10

Of course. Great idea. cali May 2015 #19

Thanks, just edited to include it. sabrina 1 May 2015 #23

Done--and I like his contribution rules. panader0 May 2015 #15

I really like that too. He is making it clear he doesn't want any of those tricky Corporate Citizens sabrina 1 May 2015 #18

These are standard contribution rules. The first one sufrommich May 2015 #22

I wish I had the money to spare Scootaloo May 2015 #30

He needs volunteers also, so for those who can't afford to give money, which I know Bernie more than sabrina 1 May 2015 #33

K&R deutsey May 2015 #7

But he can't win!!! BrotherIvan May 2015 #11

Yes. He. Can! sabrina 1 May 2015 #14

Just as long as we ditch "Hope & Change". bvar22 May 2015 #82

True! sabrina 1 May 2015 #88

JK, Go Bernie! BrotherIvan May 2015 #12

K & R nt mother earth May 2015 #24

Good job, thanks, Sabrina. malthaussen May 2015 #25

I am so fucking amped over this! Enthusiast May 2015 #26

Me too Enthusiast! sabrina 1 May 2015 #44

+1 lovemydog May 2015 #31

K/R Jack Rabbit May 2015 #32

You're welcome, Jack Rabbit! sabrina 1 May 2015 #43

Great news !!!! SamKnause May 2015 #34

I know what you mean. Bernie in the race has already made a difference. sabrina 1 May 2015 #35

Just became a monthly donor to his campaign. PowerToThePeople May 2015 #37

Hear, hear! woo me with science May 2015 #38

This is a really pleasant shock. betterdemsonly May 2015 #39

I know, there wasn't anyone they felt represented them until now. It's a great tribute to Bernie. sabrina 1 May 2015 #40

^Up-lifted^ Zorra May 2015 #45

Definitely! sabrina 1 May 2015 #46

Matt Taibbi said tonight Wall Street was scared of Occupy marlakay May 2015 #47

I know Matt Taibbi is right about that. Wall St was terrified of OWS, and still are. And they sabrina 1 May 2015 #48

Yes. the banks were soiling their linen. Link merrily May 2015 #51

Wow! More great news! Pooka Fey May 2015 #49

This is wonderful. Please cross post this in the Bernie Sanders group Autumn May 2015 #50

OWs took great pains to say it was not affiliated with any Party. Now, it endorses Sanders. That's merrily May 2015 #52

Nice to hear from Occupy Wall street... midnight May 2015 #53

Ahhhhh, so this is why the other OP out now slamming OWS Erich Bloodaxe BSN May 2015 #54

Yes, that is exactly the reason for the false smear of OWS. sabrina 1 May 2015 #58

Her campaign (and Bill specifically) descended to it in 2008, so should any of us KingCharlemagne May 2015 #62

Well, only in the sense you would think people would learn that to do this didn't work out sabrina 1 May 2015 #66

K&R nt raouldukelives May 2015 #55

K/R But WTF: "Sanders, which could potentially force Hillary Clinton further left..." NYC_SKP May 2015 #57

Looks like it's a talking point, intended to suppress enthusiasm for a great candidate. sabrina 1 May 2015 #59

He can, he can win this. Just off the phone with a state delegate. NYC_SKP May 2015 #60

Bernie most definitely can win. Which is why we are already seeing the desperate sabrina 1 May 2015 #64

Thanks, Sabrina. And thanks again for pointing out DirkGently May 2015 #61

Thanks Dirk, but when you have the facts on your side, it's really not that hard to slap down the sabrina 1 May 2015 #63

K&R! marym625 May 2015 #65

K&R. Glad to hear it. Overseas May 2015 #67

Yes: The Right wing newspapers are going use Bernie bash Hillary! lewebley3 May 2015 #68

Is this meant to be Satire? I don't want to waste time arguing against something sabrina 1 May 2015 #69

Right-wing newspapers will bash Hillary no matter what. JDPriestly May 2015 #70

His followers are not sticking to the facts and issues they are making personal attacks! lewebley3 May 2015 #71

This from someone who can't abide by group rules. marym625 May 2015 #73

Google it !! Are the group rules now that the Dem underground belong to just Sanders! lewebley3 May 2015 #78

What? marym625 May 2015 #83

You're free to tell us where she stands. You have not done that so far. So, how about the CPI, cuts sabrina 1 May 2015 #74

Don't forget the wonderful welfare reform marym625 May 2015 #76

Yes, and again, we do not know where Hillary stands on that. I remember being told sabrina 1 May 2015 #81

The Dems are thinking "smart" by having a primary to select the best candidate. Agschmid May 2015 #75

Bernie's positions have been pretty secure for years. JDPriestly May 2015 #77

Bernie could take any position he wanted! He didn''t have responsibility of Running the Country! lewebley3 May 2015 #85

Bernie was at least the mayor of a town and has won many elections JDPriestly May 2015 #90

How is voting for the GOP War in Iraq, 'outsmarting the GOP'? sabrina 1 May 2015 #91

Everyone knows where Hillary stands on the issue! lewebley3 May 2015 #92

Hillary has not taken a position on the TPP. She has stated she 'will wait and see' sabrina 1 May 2015 #95

Please give me links to Hillary's statements on the TPP and the XL JDPriestly May 2015 #80

Thank you for posting Sabrina. You are one of the best! K&R eom Purveyor May 2015 #72

This is a HUGE endorsement!!!! bvar22 May 2015 #84

Exactly! It will provide a huge activist GOTV army for Bernie. sabrina 1 May 2015 #86

+1 nt Zorra May 2015 #87

This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words May 2015 #93

Rut Rho! Will it be Bernie who gets the youth vote? WhaTHellsgoingonhere May 2015 #94