takethesquare.net, a site inspired by the Occupy movement has put out a call for a global day of action on May 12.
The call is out to chapters of the Occupy movement worldwide to march in solidarity with the countries in which uprisings are currently taking place (Syria, Greece, Egypt, Tunisia, Iceland and India to name a few).
http://takethesquare.net/2012/03/04/call-for-a-global-spring-in-may-2012/
Stephen Salibury, from tomdispatch.com has released an article examining the US government initiated legislation “NDAA” that has initiated spy drones monitoring US Citizens on US soil as well as tanks now rolling through American cities.
It appears the US government has no qualms about using military technology against unarmed civilian populations – even its own.
The Wall Street Journal has reported in their online blog that more than 1 in 7 US Citizens use food stamps. They have included a map where you can click on every state and see the statistics for the amount of people using food stamps.
There is a massive recent increase in the number of average American citizens dependent upon food stamps for survival.
http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2012/03/02/more-than-1-in-7-use-food-stamps-in-u-s/tab/interactive/
Miami Dade Police officers arrested Carlos Miller while he was filming their actions as they forcibly evacuated Occupy Miami protesters from Government Center downtown. They then violated his constitutional rights by deleting his footage.
Article from Miami New Times Blogs:
http://blogs.miaminewtimes.com/riptide/2012/02/carlos_miller_arrested_for_pho.php
Source: Twitter
Shay Ben-David trains his team of private security specialists to be ready to control riots and crowds, should Occupy Miami require police or other means of intervention.
“We need to be prepared for all types of riots and high stress situations. In times of emergency, we are often the first line of defense for our clients.” Mr. Ben-David also adds, “The Los Angeles Times reports that police arrested hundreds of protesters in the last couple of days in Oakland, CA. This may be a starting trend for LE (law enforcement) across the country, and may not go as smooth in all locations.”
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/31/bryant-security-occupy-miami_n_1244826.html
Councilwoman Sherri Myers walks out of chambers in protest at Father Nathan Monk being nearly arrested for having his say at a Pensacola, Florida City Council meeting.
It is awesome to see at least one local government politician standing up for their fellow citizens right to free speech and simultaneously shameful to see the bullying tactics employed up to the point that she walks out.
Occupy Orlando is under threat! Call the following numbers to voice your solidarity with their occupation!
https://www.facebook.com/OccupyOrlandoFL/posts/290161027675612
Source: Facebook
First Posted: October 28 at 12.12pm
