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OCTOBER 8, 2011 @ 11:23 AM




So last weekend I went to DTLA for the start of OccupyLA (see pics), which was a truly enlightening experience. People taking to the streets to protest the complete shit storm we've been weathering for way too long has been so overdue, and there's almost a sense of relief now that the silent majority is silent no more, and is finally standing up to say enough is enough. As a result, the sense of shared purpose and community among the 99 percenters down there is almost overwhelming. I strongly encourage you to experience it by visiting an #OCUUPYWALLSTREET event in your area.

Went back down there yesterday afternoon; what a difference a week makes. The site is now a highly functioning tent city (see pics). More infrastructure has been put in place there by organizers in the past week, than our government has managed in three years...

There's a library:



An arts center:



A health service:



Lots of committees to join:



Abundant food for all:



A fresh and free organic juice station:



A zero-waste recycling station:



A sense of purpose:



And a whole lotta love:





Going to be heading back down there later on today.

You might want to too - around 4 PM perhaps *hint* *hint* winkwinkwink

Also, this Sunday (Oct 9) #OccupyLA will #OccupySGRadio for a very special show, which will be broadcast on Indie1031.com and livestreamed via OWSLosAngeles from 10 PM til Midnight PST (full details here).
Comments
Totem

Totem

I'm lost
December 2008

OCT 08, 2011 11:44 AM

That looks amazing. Go democracy!

nicole_powers

nicole_powers

NEWSWIRE

I'm lost

OCT 08, 2011 11:45 AM

It truly is amazing!

Spiralsurfer

Spiralsurfer

Australia
July 2008

OCT 09, 2011 06:57 AM

That's awesome.

pessimystical

pessimystical

Edgerton, WI
November 2008

OCT 10, 2011 11:51 PM

melx

melx

Saint Paul, MN
May 2010

OCT 13, 2011 05:31 PM

That is very cool. smile

Nea

Nea

New York, NY
October 2006

OCT 14, 2011 07:34 PM

Wow, that looks so amazing! I bet that was a great experience.

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