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Title: Occupy Eugene Ongoing - Consensus model working so far [My home city's Occupy protest]
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eugeneweekly.com
URL Source: http://eugeneweekly.com/2011/10/20/news1.html
Published: Oct 22, 2011
Author: By Andrew Hitz and Camilla Mortensen. Ph
Post Date: 2011-10-22 17:00:35 by Ferret Mike
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People in suits and people in casual clothes, cubical workers and day laborers, Duck fans and tie-dye hippies all made their way from the Wayne Morse Free Speech Plaza down to the Ferry Street Bridge Oct. 15 around 4 pm to Occupy Eugene. The crowd of 2,000 beamed smiles at each other — and high-fived the Eugene police — as they marched in solidarity with Occupy Wall Street. The group has drawn together as a nonviolent movement for accountability that is not longer content to let “corporate and special interests run their government,” according to occupyeugene.com “We — are — the 99 percent!” some chanted at the front of the crowd of almost 2,000. Eugene’s Saturday gathering was the 11th largest occupy event in the nation. “The people — united — will never be divided!” chanted others farther back. “I believe in independence, true independence and justice,” said a young woman who gave her name only as Ariel. “I think there is a serious lack of that at the moment. Everyone here is standing for so many different things but, I think when it comes down to it we can agree on those two things — as Americans.” Lauren Regan of the Civil Liberties Defense Center said, “The group has consensed upon Occupy Wall Street’s demands, but not yet our own demands which may address local issues.” Occupy Wall Street’s demands, which include disavowing corporations as individuals, “are pretty damn clear,” she says. Regan adds, “This is a nonpartisan, very broad movement that includes everyone from Republicans to anarchists.” Occupy Eugene, like Occupy Wall Street and other occupy gatherings, is run by a consensus process that Regan says is remarkably efficient. The webpage downtwinkles.com, which features a video of a Cascadia Forest Defender at Occupy Portland explaining the consensus process, is becoming a viral hit. Occupy Eugene’s Saturday general assembly reached consensus on following the St. Paul Principles, which are principles of solidarity that came out of the 2008 protests at the Republican National Convention in Minnesota. The principles include not denouncing fellow activists and events and respect for a diversity of tactics and the plans of other groups. John Flanery, a facilitator of general assemblies at the occupation and a We The People activist who participated in the march, said, “I’m tired of the collusion between big business and government am no longer willing to be ruled by the one percent.” Cooperative efforts were made Saturday night by Food Not Bombs and The Last Stand Coffee Co., among others, to provide food and drink for those occupying; the more tech-savvy connected a live stream at http://occupyeugenemedia.org/livestream/ to the web. About 100 or so of the supporters have been meeting up on a daily basis for the general assemblies that occur at 7 am and 7 pm. Fewer have been spending the night at the occupation, but supplies like tents, sleeping bags and food abound, and a first aid tent is available. How long the occupation will last is a matter of community dialogue and coordination, organizers say. Theoretically, the Saturday Market will take place on the Park Blocks next week as usual. This has caused concern for some artisans from the Saturday Market, a number of whom made a showing at the Sunday evening general assembly. Occupy Eugene says there has been an ongoing dialogue between the market and Occupy Eugene. Embodied in a spirit of collective uprising and self-reliance is not only the recognition of a broken system, but a willingness to repair it, occupiers say. David Parziale, a senior environmental studies major at the UO, say this was the Eugene he had heard of before entering school. “I came to Eugene because I thought this was a place where there would be a nice mix of between university and the activism that Eugene has a history of having,” he says. “I came here because I thought it was a place where there would be people rising up because there were unjust wars going on. This, finally, after I’m almost done with college — this is why occupy is happening. There’s finally people trying to speak up.” 
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#90. To: A K A Stone (#88)
Just like it isnt Obamas fault that he inherited a huge debt. It is Obamas fault for his debt and how he screwed it up and made it even worse. Then your recall is faulty. You really need to bone up a little more on the Reagan years. The huge debt that Carter added to and passed down to him was initially incurred under Nixon Did you know that the concept of Cap and Trade was also created and implemented during his regime? He said it was quite successful. And of course let's not forget the largest amnesty in my lifetime.
When the people are afraid, that's when the greatest long term money is made.~~~~Clark Howard
Actually, people who bark at others on the Internet like a nuetered dog chained to the porch with that level of ignorant you show here don't even make a mark on my radar. Geez Louise, Sherlock, you better go consult with Watson; I believe you've lost the thread to you your sanity. ;-D
Actually, you are wrong. I found her antics concerning the race amusing, pointless and relatively harmless except to the people who's pockets she picked dialing for dollars whereever, whenever and however she could do so. I am an environmentalist. The second she ordered that wolf kill by aircraft in Alaska she became my enemy. Considering his skin tone is within the normal range of some of the darker Euroethnic folks out there including me, I would say I'm surprised so many people went for white chocolate, as that brand of candy convection is considered the least popular among the general public. This is some expansive rhetoric. I wouldn't use shch a broad brush as you concerning Affirmative Action. The results have had a mixed result. But it is nowhere near as bad where it was less than successful as the racism and the exclusion created by it was in the century or bfore the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s. I also have never forgotten it was never meant to be set in stone. If it has no purpose anymore, it should be ended. As for the alligation President Obama hated White folks, that is a stretch considering half his liniage is White. I never heard him say he hated Caucasians, and I never heard him claim to be African; only that he has African heritage because of the country of origin of his Dad. This is what you have in common with the Party Animals that voted for McLunatic because he had a R behind his name." And I used to like LBJ who was the traitorous bastard who was part of the conspiracy to murder JFK. Where President Obama stands in relation to Ron paul's political paradigm was not a consideration when I voted. As I said, I primarily voted against the Republican ticket. As for the 'D' behind his name, I don't have one on my voter's card. I am a Pacific Green. I gave up being a Precinct committee person slot and other earned standing when I jettisoned that party from my registration. Being Democrat does not get a get out of jail free card from me because they are of that party. All smoke and mirrors. As far as I'm concerned, I have not only not seen this sort of documentation, I don't particularly care about issues invloving someone using their birth name, or even the name they prefer to use. I see that as a tempest in a teapot, much as any grumpling about how evil michelle Obama is. She is not an elected official and she is a very smart and compassionate woman who has done much in her private career. I like her more then Barack. In any event, being a beautiful woman with smarts would make me happy to have a date with her were she single. ;-)
Sure thing Buck, drive on, bud.
Yet,the beginning of it was legislation passed and signed into law during the LBJ years. The whole "Big Society" thing. Guess what? Somebody has to pay for all the "free stuff". Not to mention paying for VN. Of course,Nixon did his own piling on by creating the EPA.
"It is impossible to talk reason with those who can only parrot Party Slogans." sneakypete Sept 2011 Stay Hungry...Stay Foolish --Steve Jobs Steve Jobs,life-long Dim,and major Barry Soetoro supporter.
Democrats blame Republicans for debt. When the fact is their unconstitutional programs are what are bankrupting us. We are still paying for assholes like FDR and Johnson.
Yeah,because wolves are so enviro-friendly,right? Considering his skin tone is within the normal range of some of the darker Euroethnic folks out there including me,... Ruh,ROH! You're in trouble now! I'm going to email the off-White House and tell Barry you said he looks like a honkie. I wouldn't use shch a broad brush as you concerning Affirmative Action. That's because you are a leftist,and criticizing AA for you would be like a priest criticizing the Bible. The results have had a mixed result. But it is nowhere near as bad where it was less than successful as the racism and the exclusion created by it was in the century or bfore the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s. HorseHillary! What next? Are you going to repeat the lie that blacks weren't allowed to vote before the Civil Wrongs Act of 1964 was passed? As for the alligation President Obama hated White folks, that is a stretch considering half his liniage is White. Yeah,that's why he was always talking about his white mother and his honkie grandparents that raised him,instead of the African alleged "father" that never gave them a dime or helped him in any way. I never heard him say he hated Caucasians, and I never heard him claim to be African; Then you never listened,never read his books,and never read the original web page of the church he went to for over 20 years without hearing a word his Rev-Rund spoke. As for the 'D' behind his name, I don't have one on my voter's card. It doesn't matter because you still vote "D" in order to make sure nobody with a "R" behind their name holds office. only that he has African heritage because of the country of origin of his Dad. His alleged father. His actual father was Frank Marshall Davis. All smoke and mirrors. As far as I'm concerned, I have not only not seen this sort of documentation, I don't particularly care about issues invloving someone using their birth name, or even the name they prefer to use. Yup,you know it's all smoke and mirrors,yet you claim to have never seen or even care about the truth. You obviously don't even care if a president is a US citizen or not,or even if he is elected under a alias. I take that back. You would be screaming to the heavens if he had a R behind his name. She is not an elected official Yet she spends millions of taxpayer dollars to go on dates and shopping trips with her friends and relatives. and she is a very smart and compassionate woman ROFLMAO! This is the woman with the 6 figure no-show job that publicly stated she was ashamed of America until her husband got elected president. who has done much in her private career. Really? Name one thing. As far as that goes,name one court case she won as a lawyer. In any event, being a beautiful woman with smarts would make me happy to have a date with her were she single. ;-) She would never date you. You are a honkie.
"It is impossible to talk reason with those who can only parrot Party Slogans." sneakypete Sept 2011 Stay Hungry...Stay Foolish --Steve Jobs Steve Jobs,life-long Dim,and major Barry Soetoro supporter.
I'm not seeing any font problems. Can you point it out?
It seemed like the bottom font was slighty bigger then the top. I don't see it now. I'll point it out if I see it again.
Great post. AND entertaining.
She would never date you. You are a honkie. LMAO! Sheeet....Was Mike actually referring to Bigfoot??
Thanks.
"It is impossible to talk reason with those who can only parrot Party Slogans." sneakypete Sept 2011 Stay Hungry...Stay Foolish --Steve Jobs Steve Jobs,life-long Dim,and major Barry Soetoro supporter.
Yup,and I do agree with him that she is attractive if you are only looking at her face. I won't go so far as to say beautiful like he said,but she is attractive. Or would be if you didn't know who she is or anything about her. Ever notice how some women are beautiful when you first meet them,but then start to get uglier and uglier every day?
"It is impossible to talk reason with those who can only parrot Party Slogans." sneakypete Sept 2011 Stay Hungry...Stay Foolish --Steve Jobs Steve Jobs,life-long Dim,and major Barry Soetoro supporter.
666 voted for the antichrist
If you ... don't use exclamation points --- you should't be typeing ! Commas - semicolons are for girlie boys !
Sounds as subjestive as your views of his wife. I've been married to a African American woman and we have a grown son and two grand daughters. So, you go for your desired sort of woman, and I'll prefer mine. As for anything more on the topic, you know how I feel about family as targets, so end of discussion on her. It would be in poor taste to respond to your display in poor taste in comments about her.
Sounds as subjestive as your views of his wife. Where have I ever said anything about Ron Paul's wife? I don't even know if he has one. I've been married to a African American woman and we have a grown son and two grand daughters. I knew you had been married to a black woman and had at least one kid. I didn't know about the grandchildren. Do they call you Gramps Kracker?
"It is impossible to talk reason with those who can only parrot Party Slogans." sneakypete Sept 2011 Stay Hungry...Stay Foolish --Steve Jobs Steve Jobs,life-long Dim,and major Barry Soetoro supporter.
That was uncalled for petey. You know better than that.
What was,the Gramps Kracker thing? How do you think the singer Uncle Kracker got his name?
"It is impossible to talk reason with those who can only parrot Party Slogans." sneakypete Sept 2011 Stay Hungry...Stay Foolish --Steve Jobs Steve Jobs,life-long Dim,and major Barry Soetoro supporter.
If you were married to her first. You are still married to her.
One more example of your overt cowardice. You don't address the point, simply because to do so, would force you to face your regrettable lack of substance. My point- that you are a coward- not only stands, but is confirmed by your actions. DUMMY DwarF: ...I'm eating a meatball... "Whenver the dwarf sees something negative about a Democrat, he tries to change the topic of the thread to something else. Usually a personal attack, followed by mutterings about correct 'grammar' 'spelling' whatever. Anything he can think of to avoid a discussion about a Democrat screwing up or looking bad. It's a decade long pattern." --Badeye observation-- So you condone the murdering of wives.
When the people are afraid, that's when the greatest long term money is made.~~~~Clark Howard
Another Asperger symptom, which is why most of you guys end up on the mail order websites.
When the people are afraid, that's when the greatest long term money is made.~~~~Clark Howard
"If you were married to her first. You are still married to her." "So you condone the murdering of wives." In your case I could understand stoning... It's Biblical. It refers to abandoning (divorce) one spouce and taking another while they are still alive.
It's Biblical. It refers to abandoning (divorce) one spouce and taking another while they are still alive. Old useless handicapped women would take precedence.
When the people are afraid, that's when the greatest long term money is made.~~~~Clark Howard
Is this a hillbilly combination of spouse and souse? Both would apply to you, wouldn't they dear?
Awwww! You lefties are ugly when you are being petty,mean-spirited,and hypocritical. Which is pretty much all the time. Where's the love? I bet you go around with a clenched jaw and a expression on your face that looks like you are smelling a turd mustache.
"It is impossible to talk reason with those who can only parrot Party Slogans." sneakypete Sept 2011 Stay Hungry...Stay Foolish --Steve Jobs Steve Jobs,life-long Dim,and major Barry Soetoro supporter.
Awwww! You lefties are ugly when you are being petty,mean-spirited,and hypocritical. Which is pretty much all the time. Where's the love? I bet you go around with a clenched jaw and a expression on your face that looks like you are smelling a turd mustache. I must have hit a nerve. You betcha!
When the people are afraid, that's when the greatest long term money is made.~~~~Clark Howard
In that case, Ming, you should be at the head of the line.
DUMMY DwarF: ...I'm eating a meatball... "Whenver the dwarf sees something negative about a Democrat, he tries to change the topic of the thread to something else. Usually a personal attack, followed by mutterings about correct 'grammar' 'spelling' whatever. Anything he can think of to avoid a discussion about a Democrat screwing up or looking bad. It's a decade long pattern." --Badeye observation-- How would you know? Unless you are a stalker. But you need not worry, as I haven't had to resort to putting my picture up on Russian mail order bride websites, so you are safe.
When the people are afraid, that's when the greatest long term money is made.~~~~Clark Howard
"Old useless handicapped women would take precedence." "In that case, Ming, you should be at the head of the line." LMAO! Someone told her 'don't grow up, it's a trap', and she believed them.
Even if you did, being old and useless won't get you a lot of interest. Which of course, is why you're so bitter, already. But don't feel *too* bad, Ming... Useless is a typical leftist trait, so you have plenty of company.
DUMMY DwarF: ...I'm eating a meatball... "Whenver the dwarf sees something negative about a Democrat, he tries to change the topic of the thread to something else. Usually a personal attack, followed by mutterings about correct 'grammar' 'spelling' whatever. Anything he can think of to avoid a discussion about a Democrat screwing up or looking bad. It's a decade long pattern." --Badeye observation-- LOL Do you ALWAYS have to call in your posting buddies when you are getting slapped?
When the people are afraid, that's when the greatest long term money is made.~~~~Clark Howard
Which of course, is why you're so bitter, already. But don't feel *too* bad, Ming... Useless is a typical leftist trait, so you have plenty of company. Stop confusing your Russian wife with someone else who doesn't give a shit.
When the people are afraid, that's when the greatest long term money is made.~~~~Clark Howard
Let's see... my wife speaks three languages, is highly educated, a good mother, an excellent manager, is street-savvy, understands economics, is tough as nails (when needs be)... and this is all wrapped in a very attractive package. What makes you think I'd EVER mistake her for YOU? LMAO.
DUMMY DwarF: ...I'm eating a meatball... "Whenver the dwarf sees something negative about a Democrat, he tries to change the topic of the thread to something else. Usually a personal attack, followed by mutterings about correct 'grammar' 'spelling' whatever. Anything he can think of to avoid a discussion about a Democrat screwing up or looking bad. It's a decade long pattern." --Badeye observation-- You seem obsessed with Russian women. Your former husband kick you to the curb for one? Don't blame the Russian women. If they hadn't be available he would have probably exchanged you for a blow-up doll.
"It is impossible to talk reason with those who can only parrot Party Slogans." sneakypete Sept 2011 Stay Hungry...Stay Foolish --Steve Jobs Steve Jobs,life-long Dim,and major Barry Soetoro supporter.
Actually, I see you have serious mental health issues thus I feel sorry for you. Your insults and attempt to take emotional hostages is a game I've seen many times. It does not affect or impress me. I wish you the best and hope you recover from your affliction.
With no evidence to back up your claims, such pronouncements are meaningless. My observations of your erratic behavior, you incapability to acknowledge reality and your willful ignorance, are not insults. They're merely observations, and extrapolated conclusions, based on logic. Whether those observations and reasonable conclusions- I'm quite certain- don't affect you. You prefer delusions to reality. Reality itself does not affect or impress you. You're a sick individual. Your posts demonstrate this fact daily. Trying to label me with the affliction that you suffer, is straight out of the Rules for Radicals, as well as the natural defense of delusional people. LOL
DUMMY DwarF: ...I'm eating a meatball... "Whenver the dwarf sees something negative about a Democrat, he tries to change the topic of the thread to something else. Usually a personal attack, followed by mutterings about correct 'grammar' 'spelling' whatever. Anything he can think of to avoid a discussion about a Democrat screwing up or looking bad. It's a decade long pattern." --Badeye observation-- LMAO! Talk about b!tch-slapping Ming... Too funny.
DUMMY DwarF: ...I'm eating a meatball... "Whenver the dwarf sees something negative about a Democrat, he tries to change the topic of the thread to something else. Usually a personal attack, followed by mutterings about correct 'grammar' 'spelling' whatever. Anything he can think of to avoid a discussion about a Democrat screwing up or looking bad. It's a decade long pattern." --Badeye observation-- Weasel gurl and the rest of the gibbering herds of libTURDS that infest this nation are ALL AMERICAN'S enemies. You don't "share" or "parley" with them. You DESTROY them in any and all ways that you can, (politically speaking of course). For AMERICA, and OUR ancestors and OUR children. "Come on you libTURD commie scum, come on NOW and git SOME!" F em ALL. WE ain't going NOWHERE. KMA
Spoiled, stupid and ignorant, brain dead phuckwads, libTURD fools, tools, and idiots, are the real sickness; the messiah "king" obammy and his regime are only the symptoms.
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Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/LatestThat happened during Bush if I recall. Regardless it wasn't Reagans fault for the Saving and loans. It was the Saving and loans problem.
#91. To: Capitalist Eric, Murron (#86)
"At the end of the day, you're a coward, as most traitors are."
#92. To: sneakypete (#85)
"You hate Palin because at that time she was still a conservative,and she was telling the truth about your idols of the left."
"...would have beaten the Chocolate Messiah like a rented mule."
"The man you voted for stated in public that he hated America and white people,was a product of Affirmative Action that never ONCE accomplished anything based on merit or hard work,and didn't even consider himself to be an American. He identified himself as a African,right up to the point where he won the Dim primary."
" Yet in the end you voted for the one candidate that was and is diametrically opposed to everything Ron Paul has ever said or stood for.
"Which is what Barry Soetoro has done and refuses to explain how he could have had a passport with the Soetoro name on it as an adult,and then suddenly appear on the political scene in the US as Barry Obama with no documents explaining the name change."
#93. To: buckeroo (#89)
"That is why I despise all of you. Now go have your fun in a protest, demonstrating your opinion while I continue to pander my political interests in DC."
#94. To: mininggold, A K A Stone (#90)
The huge debt that Carter added to and passed down to him was initially incurred under Nixon
#95. To: sneakypete, war (#94)
#96. To: Ferret Mike (#92)
I am an environmentalist. The second she ordered that wolf kill by aircraft in Alaska she became my enemy.
#97. To: A K A Stone (#60)
#98. To: Pinguinite, A K A Stone (#97)
#99. To: Pinguinite (#97)
#100. To: sneakypete (#96)
#101. To: sneakypete (#96)
("In any event, being a beautiful woman with smarts would make me happy to have a date with her were she single. ;-)")
#102. To: Liberator (#100)
#103. To: Liberator (#101)
Sheeet....Was Mike actually referring to Bigfoot??
#104. To: Ferret Mike (#64)
my vote for President Obama
#105. To: sneakypete (#75)
"He ain't going to win,though. No matter that he is more right on the important issues than the other candidates,he has all the personal charisma of a corpse."
#106. To: Ferret Mike (#105)
"He ain't going to win,though. No matter that he is more right on the important issues than the other candidates,he has all the personal charisma of a corpse."
#107. To: sneakypete (#106)
#108. To: Fred Mertz (#107)
That was uncalled for petey. You know better than that.
#109. To: Ferret Mike (#105)
I've been married to a African American woman and we have a grown son and two grand daughters.
#110. To: Ferret Mike (#91)
Actually, people who bark at others on the Internet like a nuetered dog chained to the porch with that level of ignorant [sic] you show here don't even make a mark on my radar.
Check-mate.
Capitalist Eric: Foreplay before the president's staff? 
#111. To: A K A Stone (#109)
If you were married to her first. You are still married to her.
#112. To: sneakypete (#103)
Ever notice how some women are beautiful when you first meet them,but then start to get uglier and uglier every day?
#113. To: mininggold, A K A Stone (#111)
#114. To: Murron (#113)
In your case I could understand stoning...
#115. To: Murron (#113)
It refers to abandoning (divorce) one spouce
#116. To: mininggold (#112)
Another Asperger symptom, which is why most of you guys end up on the mail order websites.
#117. To: sneakypete (#116)
"Another Asperger symptom, which is why most of you guys end up on the mail order websites."
#118. To: mininggold, murron (#114)
Old useless handicapped women would take precedence.
Capitalist Eric: Foreplay before the president's staff?
#119. To: Capitalist Eric (#118)
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In that case, Ming, you should be at the head of the line.
#120. To: Capitalist Eric, mininggold (#118)
#121. To: mininggold (#119)
I haven't had to resort to putting my picture up on Russian mail order bride websites
Capitalist Eric: Foreplay before the president's staff?
#122. To: Murron (#120)
(Edited)
LMAO! Someone told her 'don't grow up, it's a trap', and she believed them.
#123. To: Capitalist Eric (#121)
(Edited)
Even if you did, being old and useless won't get you a lot of interest.
#124. To: mininggold (#123)
Stop confusing your Russian wife with someone else who doesn't give a shit.
Capitalist Eric: Foreplay before the president's staff?
#125. To: Capitalist Eric (#110)
#126. To: mininggold (#119)
I haven't had to resort to putting my picture up on Russian mail order bride websites, so you are safe.
#127. To: Capitalist Eric (#110)
"You don't address the point, simply because to do so, would force you to face your regrettable lack of substance."
#128. To: Ferret Mike (#127)
Actually, I see you have serious mental health issues thus I feel sorry for you.
Your insults and attempt to take emotional hostages is a game I've seen many times. It does not affect or impress me.
Capitalist Eric: Foreplay before the president's staff?
#129. To: sneakypete (#126)
You seem obsessed with Russian women. Your former husband kick you to the curb for one? Don't blame the Russian women. If they hadn't be available he would have probably exchanged you for a blow-up doll.
Capitalist Eric: Foreplay before the president's staff?
#130. To: Capitalist Eric, Murron, A K A STONE, JWPEGLER, Liberator (#86)
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