I love on the DC livestream they are just now talking about going to Starbucks

[justiceischeap]

That kinda defeats the purpose, doesn't it? :)

[FarCenter]

1. Where do they usually use the restrooms?

[justiceischeap]

2. I'm pretty certain I'd heard earlier they had porta pots.

This guy was talking coffee I think.

[FarCenter]

5. Occupy Wall Street Causing Problems On Main Street

For Tzortzatos, the "occupation" has resulted not just in a loss in business. "I've had a lot of damage from the protesters," she said. "I've had to put a $200 lock on my bathroom because they come in here and try to bathe. The sink fell down to the ground, cracked open, pulled the plumbing out of the wall and caused a flood. It's a no-win situation. If I open the restroom for one, 30 people line up outside, disrupting my business."

A manager at the nearby Essex World Cafe -- who asked to remain anonymous -- shared similar complaints. Referring to three young men waiting at the end of the counter, he explained, "They want to use the toilet, the phones, we give them free water and free ice. They sit here and don't buy anything, but they recharge their phone batteries with our plugs, and I tell them, 'Hey, if you guys are going to come, I need to do some business here. We are suffering, too!' And then they start with their own words, going against you." The three young men eventually left the cafe, each carrying large containers the staff had filled with hot and cold water for them.

This manager also cited damages, including graffiti on his restroom walls. "For eight and a half years, there was nothing on those walls," he said. "Now it says 'Viva la Revolucion' everywhere. Yes, 'Viva la Revolucion,' but don't write it on my toilet. I let you use my facilities without being a customer and this is what I get?"

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/04/occupy-wall-street-poses-challenge-to-main-street_n_993306.html

[white_wolf]

3. Ehh I think Starbucks is overpriced as all hell

but I don't hold them responsible for most of the country's economic problems. Some people need coffee and unless someone there grows there own coffee beans your going to have to buy coffee from some corporation.

[Proud Public Servant]

4. See, now I question their judgment

Not because Starbucks is corporate or overpriced, but because it's the worst damn coffee I've ever had anywhere other than a 7-11. Really, folks, go to Cosi or Caribou Coffee or freakin' Dunkin' Donuts, but Starbucks? :puke: