Two thoughts on this:
1. What does it say about Occupy that seniors in walkers are upset enough about things to take to the streets?
2. What does it say about the irrational fears of the bankers that a bunch of old people in walkers scared them into shutting their doors?
Seniors in Walkers Shut Down Local Bank of America
(via San Francisco Weekly)
Monday, January 9, 2012
How the US Media Squashes Dissent
Excellent article that shows how the "debate" between Democrats and Republicans leaves out many important voices.
Money Quote:
"The American media deploys a deep and varied arsenal of rhetorical devices in order to marginalise opinions, people and organisations as “outside the mainstream” and therefore not worth listening to. For the most part the people and groups being declaimed belong to the political Left. To take one example, the Green Party – well-organised in all 50 states – is never quoted in newspapers or invited to send a representative to television programmes that purport to present “both sides” of a political issue. (In the United States, “both sides” means the back-and-forth between centre-right Democrats and rightist Republicans.) Marginalisation is the intentional decision to exclude a voice in order to prevent a “dangerous” opinion from gaining currency, to block a politician or movement from becoming more powerful, or both."
How the US Media Squashes Dissent
(via disinfo.com)
Money Quote:
"The American media deploys a deep and varied arsenal of rhetorical devices in order to marginalise opinions, people and organisations as “outside the mainstream” and therefore not worth listening to. For the most part the people and groups being declaimed belong to the political Left. To take one example, the Green Party – well-organised in all 50 states – is never quoted in newspapers or invited to send a representative to television programmes that purport to present “both sides” of a political issue. (In the United States, “both sides” means the back-and-forth between centre-right Democrats and rightist Republicans.) Marginalisation is the intentional decision to exclude a voice in order to prevent a “dangerous” opinion from gaining currency, to block a politician or movement from becoming more powerful, or both."
How the US Media Squashes Dissent
(via disinfo.com)
Meanwhile in NYC...
In stark contrast to the reasonable response of Auckland PD to the Occupy Movement the NYPD seems perfectly happy to arrest and stifle the press while they arrest peaceful protesters for minor offenses.
(via The New York Times)
Meanwhile in Auckland...
"In contrast to the Police stance, last week the "Supercity" Council threw the book at protesters, unsuccessfully attempting to have the Court impose 21-day prison sentences for breaches of their by-laws.
NZ Police Lauded Worldwide for Tolerant Approach to Occupy Auckland
(via Occupy Auckland)
I would like to personally congratulate NZ Police for standing up for the rights of all New Zealanders, and doing their part to truly create "Safer Communities Together."
Suzie
Occupy Auckland Media Team"
Occupy Auckland Media Team"
It doesn't have to be about rules lawyering and dick measuring contests with the local police. It's possible to have a meaningful conversation.
NZ Police Lauded Worldwide for Tolerant Approach to Occupy Auckland
(via Occupy Auckland)
Man Jailed for using Sidewalk Chalk on a Sidewalk
Money Quote:
"Now, If a cop tells me to stop doing something, I'm going to stop. Period.
But here's the thing: Cops don't tell me or anyone else to stop writing with chalk — much less threaten to throw us in jail.
And you, I and Buddy Dyer's spokeswoman all know that.
That's what's the most troublesome about all of this.
This is about an inequitable — and probably inappropriate — application of the law.
You may not care for Osmar's message or Occupy Orlando, but you darn well better care about government selectively or creatively enforcing its laws.
In this country, the rules are supposed to be the same for everyone."
Was this man jailed for disobeying a police order about sidewalk chalk or for his political speech? I'm not sure which answer is more troubling.
Man Jailed for Writing in Chalk on an Orlando Sidewalk
(via Orlando Sentinel)
"Now, If a cop tells me to stop doing something, I'm going to stop. Period.
But here's the thing: Cops don't tell me or anyone else to stop writing with chalk — much less threaten to throw us in jail.
And you, I and Buddy Dyer's spokeswoman all know that.
That's what's the most troublesome about all of this.
This is about an inequitable — and probably inappropriate — application of the law.
You may not care for Osmar's message or Occupy Orlando, but you darn well better care about government selectively or creatively enforcing its laws.
In this country, the rules are supposed to be the same for everyone."
Was this man jailed for disobeying a police order about sidewalk chalk or for his political speech? I'm not sure which answer is more troubling.
Man Jailed for Writing in Chalk on an Orlando Sidewalk
(via Orlando Sentinel)
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