Occupy Rallies At Democratic Convention

The day started at the Civic Center, aka 'Freedom Plaza' and proceeded with a march to 5th and E Street in the gas lamp district of downtown San Diego. Here occupiers put down soap boxes and stood on top of them, reading of events that happened a 100 years ago on the same corner. How the Wobblies who fought for free speech and equal rights, were persecuted, beaten and prisoned by the police. I talked about how women deserve equal rights, equal pay, equal say and the right to choose what to do with their bodies. Others spoke about the NDAA bill recently passed, that banks got bailed and people did not.

We rallied on the corner for an hour and then marched over to Children's Park, where we were greeted by many people. We rested for a short time and regrouped to march over to the convention center. There were about 150 plus people that participated in the rally at the convention center where the Democratic Convention was being held. We chanted 'Shits fucked up, shits fucked up and bullshit.' People attending the meeting were in awe of the amount of people that showed up for the occupy movement. Another chant was 'Democrats come out we have something to talk about.'

One man did come out and talk to us. He said he was running for the 50th district and wanted us to know he supported us and has even attended some of our rallies and functions. He said 'there are al ot of people inside that are for you, but there are also a lot of people inside that are against you.' He said that he would fight for what we stand for and want out of our politicians. Many other people gave us thumbs up and talked to us. Overall people seemed to be receptive of our messages and what we stood for. Many also talked about their concern for the NDAA bill.

After the rally the group marched through gas lamp on 5th street up to Balboa Park for lunch, GA, breakout sessions and dinner. The food was awesome and people had showed up all the way from Occupy Napa. A bus load of about fifty people showed from Occupy LA and many other occupations had occupiers present. It was a successful day and showed the solidarity between groups in the Southern California area. The Democrats have now been woken up in California that Occupy is still here. We have great concerns about what is going on in Congress and we are not going away.

Is Sarah Palin Planning To Run For President

It has been quiet on the Palin Ponderosa, over the past year. I have only posted a few articles about this cat lady, who spewed a speech of 'I love you America and I am your girl' at CPAC. Over at Politicususa, Leah Burton says, Sarah Palin's game is still on. If you thought Sarah Palin had faded into the wild blue yonder, you are wrong. The Cat lady is back and ready to attack the good old boys with her sharp claws and Alaskan drawl. So watch out Romney, Gingrich and Santorum the cat lady has returned and she is ready to take you all down!

I took my eyes off this broad and truly thought there was no way she could become President. But it looks like all the male GOP scumbags running for President, don't look that promising and the GOP strategist think they need to bring Sarah Palin back into the limelight. The God loving, newspaper reading, foreign affairs expert and economic wizard who lives up in the great state of Alaska, might still be a viable candidate! Yikes I say, that is a scary thing. Run for the hills this lady will take away all women's rights.

Mitt Romney Targets Poor For His Own Agenda of Fame

Are the poor the only ones that use drugs? No! The rich and middle class also use drugs that are legal and illegal. Mitt Romney, who has lost the last three primaries to another right wing wacko, Rick Santorum, needs to save face to put his un-American campaign back on track, was asked, should welfare recipients be drug tested. Well good old mormon most honest Romney said, 'Yes.'

Romney, whose religion bans you from drinking caffeine, that is located in products such as coke, pepsi, and other sodas, also owns companies that sell the same poison, they say is forbidden. What a concept, tell your congregation something is a no no, but sell it to the rest of the world and make money off it. This is called being a fanatical hypocrite, and many politicians, corporations and churches do it everyday! The pharmaceutical companies get people hooked on 'legal' drugs everyday and destroy peoples lives. Drugs that are just as deadly or worse than illegal drugs. What a weird world we live in!

So Mitt Romney wants to drug test welfare recipients, who already are oppressed by the 1% and churches that convert people into numb, followers of others deranged ways of living. If Romney wants to test those on welfare, I say lets test all politicians, corporate CEO's, the 1% and well why in the heck don't we just say all people should be tested and make this a fair deal to all Americans. What do you think about that Mr. I am such a godly, good, great, goon of being perfect, honest and the right idiot to be President and tell Americans what they can and cannot do.

Articles on Occupy Wall Street Wed Feb. 10, 2012

1.Why Voters Should Have No Faith In Man Of Faith Rick Santorum... 
Read @:  Politicususa

2. TSA Underwear Airport Outreach Kelly & Derrick... 
Read and watch video:  Free Keene

3. How to win the Westminster dog show...  Read @:  Slate

4. #12M15 MayDay Planning Meeting, Global Spring is waiting for you!!...  Read @:  Take The Square

5. Massachutsetts SEIU endorses Elizabeth Warren... 
Read @:  Daily Kos

Free Speech Fight Still 'Alive' In San Diego 100 Years Later

Do you really believe America is the Land of the Free? Not even speech is free anymore. It comes with a price tag, go directly to jail if you don't obey. Wednesday Feb 8, protesters from Occupy San Diego gathered on all four corners at 5th and E Street in downtown San Diego's, gas lamp district around 5pm. Standing on top of soap boxes like the Wobblies did a 100 years ago, speaking about the same injustices that continue today.

These injustices are police harassment, intimidation, corruption in politics, the banking industry, how corporations are not people and should not be allowed to put their money into the political arena. How Corporations should pay their fair share of taxes and provide a living wage to employees, not minimum wage. This problem starts at home where people are taught how to behave and treat others Things don't change, when the system stays the same, or when people stay the same.

At 6pm local labor unions and other groups joined Occupy San Diego. The SDPD blocked off 5 Street at F Street and detoured traffic, so we could gather in the middle of the street. The San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council, AFL-CIO headed this event. The Labor Council is a coalition of 133 local unions that represent more than 192,000 working families in the region. Lorena Gonzalez the Secretary-Treasurer and CEO of this council was the first speaker and reved up the audience.

Two young men, one playing the banjo and the other a guitar, played intermittently through the event, bringing fun and lightness with song, to the evening. Many speakers spoke about, the violence that happened a hundred years ago on the same day. This year was more subdued, with only one man placed in handcuffs for not dispersing, when asked to by the SDPD.  The event ended with the Women's Occupy Occupella singing, 'Occupy your mind,' 'Vote, vote, vote your rights,' and a couple other songs.

It was a successful evening, ending with a young man mic checking, the occupy movements grievances through a bull horn, with people on all corners repeating what he was saying. At this point about ten cops stood right in front of the protesters mic checking on the southwest side of the street. People of all ages and racial ethnicity's attended the event and left feeling satisfied with what they heard and participated in.

A few news channels showed up, but not that many. It takes citizen journalist these days to tell the real stories. This evening was another indication occupy is here to stay and will stand up and fight for their freedom to speak out about the gross injustices in this country and around the world. Freedom is not free and probably never will be. Don't let the SDPD, or any police officer intimidate you, not to protest and use your voice for the good for all.

Articles on Occupy Wall Street Thur. Feb. 9, 2012

1. Syria: live from the frontline in Homs... 
Read @:  The Guardian

2. Settlement Worth $26 Billion Reached for Homeowners...  Read @:  NY Times

3. The Banks have won, homeowners are re-victimized...  Read @:  Fire Dog Lake

4. Christian woman denies evolution, knows exactly where She came from...  Read @:  The Immoral Minority

5. Is Free Keene influencing  Keene politics (for once)?... 
Read @:  Free Keene

Sarah Palin Still 'Fooling' People

Three years and eleven months ago Sarah Palin told Alaskans, she was pregnant. This news was shocking to many people, including her husband that slept in the same bed, her children, friends and staff that worked for her, as Governor of Alaska. There were no signs of pregnancy. No bump in the stomach, no doctors visits, no pictures, nothing. In April of 2008 Sarah Palins Five Day Pregnancy.

I campaigned for President Obama in 2008. My first time getting involved in politics, all because of Sarah Palin. In her first speech to the GOP, I knew this lady was a liar! More than a liar, a dirty player in the political arena. Sarah Palin, who said rape victims, should pay for their own rape kits and then lied about saying that, is not a woman that represents me at all. I have no respect for this scoundrel.

To be honest I truly thought this broad would be hung out on a line for all her lies, but I have learned differently. It is obvious she is backed by big money and in bed with the Koch Brothers. Sarah Palin is again being honored as Woman on the year 2012 by Clare Booth Luce, as a woman, others should look up to. Sarah Palin has fooled the world and will continue to, until the money wagon stops delivering to her bank account and her bed buddies don't get laid anymore!

Occupy SoCal Conference Info., Ride Share, Couch/Room Share

Be part of making history in 2012. The Democratic Convention is headed to San Diego and Occupy San Diego and many other Occupations through out Southern California are gearing up for a day of action, marches, rallies, workshops, music, food and fun. This is an event not to miss and a great way to find out what the occupy movement is all about. Don't be shy, afraid or timid. It's time to pull those activist boots, hats and signs out of your closet and participate in the new civil rights movement called 'Occupy.'

The fun begins at 9:30am at the Civic Center 'Freedom Plaza' in downtown San Diego. The event will proceed up to Balboa Park on 6th Street (Stay tuned for exact directions). Parking options: at Horton Plaza located a couple blocks from the Civic Center, you can park for three hours for free, as long as you validate your ticket in machines located through out the plaza (no purchase is necessary). You can drop people off at Civic Center and park your car at the Balboa location and be shuttled back to Civic Center. A day bus/trolley pass is $5.

Click on the red through out the article for more information. Occupy San Diego SoCal Summits list of events and times. Join us for the whole day or show up when you can. Bring family and friends and introduce them to Occupy. If you are driving down from other areas in Southern California and have room to pick occupiers up go to Occupy Ride Share or if you need a ride from any where to San Diego also go to Occupy Ride Share. If you are looking for a couch or room to crash for the night, go to Occupy a Couch/Room and if you have a couch or room to offer, also go to Occupy Couch/Room.

F11 held Saturday Feb. 11, is the first SoCal Summit of 2012 and will be an event you will not want to miss. If you have never been to an Occupy event, this is the one to check out. If it's been a long time since you have participated in occupy, due to whatever, come back and join us. At least ten other occupations are sending people down to participate in this day of action. Meet new friends, eat two meals for free, that will be prepared by health conscious people, march with your favorite signs, speak out in open mic, attend a GA, listen to music, attend workshops and find out what Occupy stands for and has planned for the coming months.

Articles on Occupy Wall Street Wed. Feb. 8, 2012

1. Here‘s the Chart That Has One Finance Writer Feeling ’Something Is About to Happen’...  Read @:  The Blaze

2. Michelle Rhee Adds Anti-Immigration State Alabama To Her Portfolio...Read @:  Crooks and Liars

3. Prop 8 Supporters Announce U.S. Supreme Court Appeal... 
Read @:  The New Civil Rights Movement

4. Rob Natelson: NDAA Sections 1021 and 1022: Scary Potential...  Read @:  Oath Keepers

5. Video from Occupy Boston and Berlin “No War on Iran” Rally...  Read and watch video:  Take The Square

State Agents Arrest, Cage Ryan Over $4 Fee

Shire activist Ryan Maddox was arrested on Friday, February 3rd, 2012. His alleged crimes? Theft, disorderly conduct, and placing others in danger. Then when arrested, he was charged with another “crime,” resisting his own kidnapping. Listen to him describe the incident which started it all…  Read and watch video:  Free Keene

Articles on Occupy Wall Street Mon. Feb. 6, 2012

1. ‘That Guy’s Screaming At The Cop!’ Watch The UMass Amherst Riots Narrated By Two Coeds... 
Read and video:  Mediaite

2. Black Bloc: The Cancer in Occupy...  Read @:  Truth Out

3. HUD Secretary Donovan: “Large Majority” of Foreclosure Fraud Settlement Paid By Banks...  Read @:  Fire Dog Lake

4. Stephanie Lazarus Murder Case: LAPD Detective On Trial For 26-Year-Old Crime...  Read @:  Huffington Post

5. Landmark foreclosure settlement imminent, officials say... 
Read @:  Washington Post

Occupy SoCal Conference Sat. February 11, 2012

First Occupy SoCal Conference this Saturday, to be held in San Diego. The event begins at the Civic Center and will consist of marches, free speech speak outs on corners through out San Diego, break out groups, lunch, GA, dinner, socializing, music and open mic.

Occupy San Diego is still here. We are not going anywhere. We have a mission, to make change happen, no matter the work involved or how long it takes. We know it takes passion, purpose and power in numbers to change things. We know we have to work with other occupations.

Join us and start using your own voice and tell your story. We all have had different upbringings and experiences in life and will not always agree on everything. But what we can agree on is, all people deserve a decent life, happiness, health care, shelter, food, clothing and love.

Articles on Occupy Wall Street Sun. Feb. 5, 2012

1. Koch Brothers Convene Super-Secret Billionaires' Meeting for 2012 Elections... 
Read @:  Truth Out

2. Police: 11 Arrested at Occupy DC Site...  Read @:  ABC News

3. Is Money Speech?... 
Read @:  Huffington Post

4. Annonyomous Ready to Dump 2.6GB of Haditha docs...  Read @:  Boing Boing

5. NDAA Nullification: Tennessee Bills Propose Kidnapping Charges for Federal Agents...  Read @:  Oath Keepers

Review of The 1st Occupy San Diego Summit

Yesterday I walked from the civic center up to Balboa Park, to the Centro Cultural de la Raza. The round building use to be a water tower, now painted with bright colors and used as a cultural arts building for the community. Inside the building was a commemorative of the Wobblies, who in 1912 stood on free speech boxes, on the corners of downtown San Diego. The first corner they stood on was 5th and E street. This coming Wed. Feb. 8th at 6pm there is a reenactment of the 1912 free speech fight. (Click for info here).

A 100 years later, a new free speech group has entered the arena, standing up and speaking out against the injustices and broken governmental system in America. They are called Occupy. Yesterday commenced the first Summit of Occupy San Diego. Workshops were held inside and outside the Centro Cultural de la Raza. Lunch was served at noon, with donated pizza's, salads, baked goods, fresh fruit, sandwiches, cookies, goodies and lots more. The day long event of workshops and food was FREE!

Where can you go to workshops and eat for free these days? Nowhere! Speakers donated their time, because they believe in the occupy movement and want to share their knowledge. People like Judy donate food, especially healthy food, because they believe Big Ag, Big Pharm and Big Insurance are the problem. These big companies feed crap to the poor, then the poor take pills to help the crap digest and when their body systems breakdown, they need insurance they do not have to see a doctor. A viscous circle of abuse by big business.

The Saturday GA (General Assembly) was held at 1pm inside the cultural building. About a 100 people circled around the moderator and speakers. A mic was used, that many from the occupy movement feel is not needed. But when the group grows they need to think about a few things. When speaking, having people to your back does not work well. They cannot hear you or see what you might be presenting, so they could miss out on important things you might have to say. Also many people have hearing problems and when a mic is not used or properly used the same would be true.

The GA began with comments from the audience of what they look forward to in the occupy movement. Big events that are coming up are, March 1st when students plan on walking out of classrooms at colleges around the country. May 1st when the 99%, walk out of their job for the day to show the 1%, they don't own anyone. Raul Carranza and his continued efforts to make the medical field wake up, to his need for a 24/7 care taker and all others in his situation. Creating more summits for the general public.

People talked about sustainability and how we can make that happen. A FM Radio Station that is occupy related. Many people talked about the need for outreaching to the public on who and what we are about. Brian talked about the need to be reflective and develop strong individuals, with a whole lot of internal strength. Hex talked about systemic change inside and outside the system. Dave talked about the need for yard signs, flyer's, and shirts with occupy on them. Martha about a cultural celebration and to think globally and the importance of a living wage.

It was a day full of ideas, learning, making new friends and eating good food. If anyone thinks the occupy movement is going away, they are wrong. If anyone thinks the occupy movement is about destruction and violence they are wrong. It is about people coming together creating a new community, that helps, cares and shares with each other. It is a movement that is strong and is developing strong individuals that will stand up and fight back against injustice and corruption at all levels. 'We are occupy, we are never gonna die, when you try to take our stuff, were only gonna multiply.'

100 Year Anniversary of Free Speech Fight Reenactment Wed. Feb. 8th, @ 6pm

The IWW and the San Diego Labor Council are proud to commemorate, the 100th Anniversary of the free speech fight, that began on 5th & E in downtown San Diego.



When: Wed. Feb. 8th
Where: Corner of 5th & E Street San Diego, CA 92101
Time: 6pm
Info: info@unionyes.org
Pone: contact (619) 228-8101

Articles on Occupy Wall Street Sat. Feb. 4, 2012

1. In Spite of Elections and "Camping Bans," Revolutionary Wave Grows...  Read @:  Occupy Wall Street

2. In Year of Uprisings, Reporters Brave Crackdowns from Wall St. to Tahrir Square...  Read @:  Fire Dog Lake

3. Mortgage Fraud Scandal Grows: New York AG Sues Big Banks...  Read @:  Oath Keepers

4. Breast Cancer Survivor shows what cancer is, tells Komen Foundation to kiss her ass...  Read @:  Daily Kos

5. Protesters Find Common Ground: Tea Party & Occupy Movement come together in Worchester MA...  Read @:  Occupy Los Angeles

Occupy San Diego 2012 Summit Saturday Feb. 4th Starts @ 9:30am

Occupy San Diego's first 2012 Summit. Come learn, listen and find out what we are planning for the year ahead. Speakers on many subjects are lined up through out the day. Attend a GA (General Assembly) and learn the consensus process and how meetings are run.

Visit us @: http://www.occupysandiegocounty.org/
Facebook @; www.tinyurl.com/7vzwvd8

It's time to join the fun and start speaking out and standing up to the political corruption, banking corruption and demanding the 99% have a decent life. The workshops are free.

Articles on Occupy Wall Street Fri. Feb. 3, 2012

1. Roseanne Barr Enters Presidential Race As Official Green Party Candidate... 
Read @: 
The New Civil Rights Movement

2. Two US tourists kidnapped by gunmen in Egypt...  Read @:  The Guardian

3. Our Presence is Our Protest...  Read @:  Occupy Nashville

4. Sarah Palin and the influence of the Tea Party fizzles out...  Read @:   The Immoral Minority

5. Komen Founder Nancy Brinker Defends Planned Parenthood decision...  Read @:  Crooks and Liars

Why Are Men Running Women's Non-Profits?

Did you know, men have greater clarity on how women's bodies work? Wow what a concept! Guess what else men know, how to run women's non-profit organizations? Who in the blank is better apt at running a women's based organization, a man or women? Well if you'd ask me, I would say a women! But that's not what the PPFA, Pro-Life Action League believes. Anti-Abortion activist Eric Scheidler is their President and was featured on the Young Turks broadcast last night. Boy is he an idiot.

Last night Eric Scheidler told Ana Kasparian, the co-host of the show 'Young Turks' that Planned Parenthood does not do breast cancer screenings. That is why the Susan B. Komen foundation will no longer support Planned Parenthood, because they want their money to go directly to helping women. Do you know how many breast screenings Planned Parenthood does a year? In 2010, they did 1.6 million cancer screenings.

It is mind boggling that a women's organization such as the Susan G. Komen, or any women's organization would allow a man to be president or in charge of making decisions. Not only making decisions, but to be able to tell women what they can and cannot do with their bodies, life or any aspect of a women's life. This is my body and life, no man is ever going to tell me what to do with any aspect of my life. Ever! I have been dealing with a very abusive situation for at least ten years regarding a man who lied to me.

Men like Eric Scheidler should not be making decisions about what a woman, can and cannot do with her body. All men need to be barred from any decision making regarding abortion. It is up to a woman, what her choice will be regarding the situation. People that want to rear their ugly hands, mouths and roar like lions telling women abortion is wrong. Need to sit down and shut up and take care of their own matters. Hey Eric you made a big mistake. Time for you to be fired or resign!

Related Articles: 
1. Backlash After Komen Cancer Charity Cuts Grants to Planned Parenthood, 26 Senators Call for Reversal
2. Susan G. Komen for the cure: How to destroy your brand in 48 hours

Articles on Occupy Wall Street Thur. Feb. 2, 2012

1. Planned Parenthood says Komen decision causes donation spike...  Read @:  Washington Post

2. FBI Chainsaws Wrong Door, Holds Wrong Woman At Gunpoint...  Read @:  Gawker

3. In the Middle of Negotiating New Agreement, City Raids Occupy Buffalo...  Read @:  Fire Dog Lake

4. Alabama Senator: It’s Against Bible To Pay Teachers Too Much...  Read @:  Wonkette

5. The Eight Lies Behind The Republican Push For Right To Work Laws...  Read @:  Politicususa

Articles on Occupy Wall Street Wed Feb. 1, 2012

1. GlobalAssembly – To all our dear fellows who participate in the Global movement... 
Read @:  Take The Square

2. Palin defends Newt. The animated version...  Read @:  The Immoral Minority

3. Mitt Romney: 'I'm not concerned with the very poor'...  Read @:  Daily Kos

4. Abortion is no Longer Personal for Mitt Romney... 
Read @:  Crooks and Liars

5. Elder group “iaioflautas” occupy a line bus in Barcelona... 
Read @:  Take The Square