#occupy London....
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Zabo
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Like him or not, John Humphrys did a very good interview on Saturday's "Today"
"St. Pauls is a church, not a business!" "It's a device to get rid of them." "The fact that they are there is not causing a danger to people."
Listen:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today/newsid_9621000/9621994.stm
"St. Pauls is a church, not a business!" "It's a device to get rid of them." "The fact that they are there is not causing a danger to people."
Listen:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today/newsid_9621000/9621994.stm
Treacle Toes
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Live Stream at St Pauls now...GA about to start.
Treacle Toes
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Didn't watch the whole thing then?
She wasn't well received at first, however she didn't put herself across very well. She wasnt supporting all the restaurant and shop workers, she accused the camp of making her lose her temp job and was then heckled by a few people to which she replied 'fuck off'.
She missed the point that it is not the OCCUPY camp that is fucking her over, but the fact she is a temp and has no working rights and a non-contract. The facilitator handled it very well actually. He stepped up quickly and 1) reminded everyone (including her) that the GA's are not a place for bad language and shouty arguments, 2) that a discussion group form to discuss her concerns etc. She went off with a group to discuss the issue and that group fed back to the GA with some very good suggestions as to how they can support local workers much better and educate them into realising that Occupy is very much concerned with them getting shafted too!
I was more interested in the fact she was carrying a really large rucksack on her back and wrapped up pretty snug. I hope she joins the camp.
Nice try treelover.
Paulie Tandoori
shut it you egg!
who seems a bit up themselves? and from having a poke about today, i'd say any temp worker in a cafe or restaurant in any local facility is probably coining it due to the number of tourists tbf.
Treacle Toes
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I thought so too and believe that with the gumption she showed to address such a large crowd in such an accusatory way, she would be a asset to the occupy camp once she's worked out that they are not her enemy or to blame for shitty workers rights.
Treacle Toes
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Oh...another highlight for me from the GA today was:
The Bellringer from St Pauls.
Who rightly pointed out that St Pauls has been closed to the public for a very long time now. In fact, the moment they started making everyone pay to enter it went from a public place of worship and sanctury to a business enterprise. Well done that man!
The Bellringer from St Pauls.
Who rightly pointed out that St Pauls has been closed to the public for a very long time now. In fact, the moment they started making everyone pay to enter it went from a public place of worship and sanctury to a business enterprise. Well done that man!
Maurice Picarda
Actually, might as well flounce.
Indeed, if only she was as clever as you.
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She was clever enough actually Maurice....just directing her ire at the wrong people.
Oh...another highlight for me from the GA today was:
The Bellringer from St Pauls.
Who rightly pointed out that St Pauls has been closed to the public for a very long time now. In fact, the moment they started making everyone pay to enter it went from a public place of worship and sanctury to a business enterprise. Well done that man!
Yea, he was brilliant, i didn't realise he was the bellringer
Treacle Toes
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Yea, he was brilliant, i didn't realise he was the bellringer
Yeah...think he said he does some singing there too....Don't know if he will be allowed to for much longer but nevermind, he already expressed a desire to join the camp at some point.
Treacle Toes
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Yeah...I just found this out too. I wonder if the Olsx camp knew this before heading off there?
Not sure tbh, lovely little twist if they didn't. Maybe St Pauls suggested FS in discussions?! Create a little more space outside so that they re-open, while tipping them off another viable other site?
eta: nobody i actually know, knows. I've tried asking on some boards and people involved, either nobody knows or they think i'm a journo!
eta: nobody i actually know, knows. I've tried asking on some boards and people involved, either nobody knows or they think i'm a journo!
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UPDATE: LONDON OCCUPATIONS SPREAD... Occupations in London now happening in two other locations. RBS headquarters in Aldgate and Finsbury Square near to Liverpool Street.
anymore news about yet?? that was ^^^^^ posted 3 mins ago to me...
early still! this thread could just take off
UPDATE: LONDON OCCUPATIONS SPREAD... Occupations in London now happening in two other locations. RBS headquarters in Aldgate and Finsbury Square near to Liverpool Street.
anymore news about yet?? that was ^^^^^ posted 3 mins ago to me...
early still! this thread could just take off
Paulie Tandoori
shut it you egg!
yes, apparently spread out to finsbury square now at least.
Well Finsbury Square is 100% true, they have done really well in a few hours. Marquees up and things running well already (though donations and more people welcome. The RBS headquarters story is a think incorrect. As people marched to FS, the story given was that it was a march to RBS, cleverly not giving the police knowledge of the real destination being FS.
Dr Dolittle
Slightly loony
Brilliant! Occupations all over London! Perhaps they will end up outnumbering London's Mcdonalds'? I can see the adverts: "Coming soon to a place near you..."
Treacle Toes
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Soas Student's Union have pitched up in Fins Sq now too...They have a yurt! 
marty21
One on one? You're crazy.
just been down there! I was passing through tbh, plenty of people there.
Treacle Toes
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Step made and well and truly set up!
marty21
One on one? You're crazy.
I parked in Finsbury Square just after they set up, I was off to the South Bank, parking in the city, getting a bus down to Waterloo. When I saw the protest , part of me thought - if this kicks off, bye bye motor but i am happy to report it is a peaceful protest When I came back at about 10.30, there was a low Police presence (1 van)
but i am happy to report it is a peaceful protest When I came back at about 10.30, there was a low Police presence (1 van)
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