Boges Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Right now they're only really making news because they're squatting in a public park they're not saying anything we haven't heard by many people already. The weather is about to turn colder - it's expected to drop to -1 C Thursday night, and that could mean Occupy Toronto protestors may soon pack up and go home. At least one city councillor reportedly thinks it's time for the hundreds who are illegally living in St. James park to leave. Deputy mayor Doug Hollyday said the group is occupying the park without a permit, which basically makes them squatters. Hollyday told The Toronto Sun they won't be allowed to stay forever. Meanwhile, there are still a couple hundred tents in the park and there's no sign of the protesters leaving. "(I'll stay) days, weeks, months, however long it takes until we see some progress - material progress that's constructive," Cory, a protester from Oshawa said. The protesters have been in the park for two weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybercoma Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keepitsimple Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 They've proven who the 1% really are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boges Posted November 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 They've proven who the 1% really are. At what pay grade do you become 1%? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 I'm thinking now would be a good time to start tracking down where Doug Hollyday and those who oppose the protest live and prepare to retaliate against them if this should come to pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boges Posted November 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 I'm thinking now would be a good time to start tracking down where Doug Hollyday and those who oppose the protest live and prepare to retaliate against them if this should come to pass. Wow that's an awesome opinion. Harass people at their homes because they don't approve of public squatting. That'll get the public on your side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Wow that's an awesome opinion. Harass people at their homes because they don't approve of public squatting. That'll get the public on your side. The ones who are opposed now aren't our friends and never will be on our side.It's war, you're either with us or considered an enemy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boges Posted November 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 The ones who are opposed now aren't our friends and never will be on our side. It's war, you're either with us or considered an enemy. Yes but people who are ambivalent or even mildly supportive will see those actions and turn against you. Is this the type of things Occupiers talk about while chilling in that park all day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 (edited) Yes but people who are ambivalent or even mildly supportive will see those actions and turn against you. The flip side to your assumption of course is that if Hollyday and the right wing get their way and occupiers are forcibly removed, people who are still sitting on the fence will see those actions and join us.Which is what happened in Oakland. If they don't...then they never were going to support the cause. Is this the type of things Occupiers talk about while chilling in that park all day? It should be if it isn't.Wars aren't won by sitting around and not planning. Edited November 3, 2011 by Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boges Posted November 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 The flip side to your assumption of course is that if Hollyday and the right wing get their way and occupiers are forcibly removed, people who are still sitting on the fence will see those actions and join us. Which is what happened in Oakland. If they don't...then they never were going to support the cause. It should be if it isn't. Wars aren't won by sitting around and not planning. Dood why don't you go all V for Vendetta and blow up Queen's Park or the BMO building then. That'll be bitching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boges Posted November 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 BTW if you think this is a worthy "war" then why praytell aren't you camped out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scribblet Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 IMo it`s time they were given the boot. They are entitled to peaceful assembly but are not entitled to illegally occupy a public space. They`ve made their points, whatever they are... time to move on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubberMiley Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 (edited) IMo it`s time they were given the boot. IMO, you would never, ever say that if it were a tea party protest. And if someone on "the Left" said that about a tea party protest, you would wail about the hypocrisy and the attempts to stifle freedom of speech. Edited November 3, 2011 by BubberMiley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dre Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 IMo it`s time they were given the boot. They are entitled to peaceful assembly but are not entitled to illegally occupy a public space. They`ve made their points, whatever they are... time to move on. Good luck with that. We have barely scratched the surface of this stuff, and the more your average person learns about the great white collar crime wave, the madder they are going to get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybercoma Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 Public shouldn't be allowed to occupy a PUBLIC space. This is great. Kick the public out of public spaces! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capricorn Posted November 3, 2011 Report Share Posted November 3, 2011 (edited) Wrong thread. Edited November 3, 2011 by capricorn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shwa Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 Public shouldn't be allowed to occupy a PUBLIC space. This is great. Kick the public out of public spaces! It's not 'kick the public out of public spaces" it's more like, kick the 'wrong type' of the public out of public spaces. Recall: these aren't peaceful, law abiding citizens enjoying their rights as citizens of Canada, the are "illegal squatters" on "public land" with unsanitary living conditions. The right kind of public live across the street in the half million dollar condos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacee Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 (edited) Good luck with that. We have barely scratched the surface of this stuff, and the more your average person learns about the great white collar crime wave, the madder they are going to get. They ... and all of us.If the mayors think they've got problems demanding police to use force now, they're risking a lot down the line. Use of violence against peaceful protesters is why we sent armed forces to Libya. Once you start, it can only escalate. Do the mayors want to start something? Does Harper want to start something ... again? I say 'Bring it' ... but that's just me. Edited November 4, 2011 by jacee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capricorn Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 Occupy Toronto goes high style with yurts. The unions, including the Ontario Public Service Employees Union, picked up the $20,000 tab. Union dues at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacee Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 Occupy Toronto goes high style with yurts. The unions, including the Ontario Public Service Employees Union, picked up the $20,000 tab. Union dues at work. Good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush_cheney2004 Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 ...Use of violence against peaceful protesters is why we sent armed forces to Libya. Ummmmm...no...that was just the cover story. Over 3,000 "protesters" are dead in Syria and not a peep from NATO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boges Posted November 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 (edited) How about the Mohawk Warriors starting a huge bondfire in the middle of this park. Is that cool? The city of Toronto is so litigious about requiring permits for everything but not requiring one for this. I also like how no one cares about those 99%er businesses around the area, that are no doubt losing business because no one in their right mind would go to this park for a nice leisurely walk. Edited November 4, 2011 by Boges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peeves Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 IMo it`s time they were given the boot. They are entitled to peaceful assembly but are not entitled to illegally occupy a public space. They`ve made their points, whatever they are... time to move on. From Jerry Agars bloq. I think it's funny. Linda posted on 11/02/2011 10:55 AMI have decided to start a new social protest movement in light of the success Occupy Toronto. Sign up today for "Occupy A Job"! Our founders believe it's terrible how many people have to live off welfare. Our radical platform calls for people who are unhappy with the treatment they are receiving from social assistance to take back the power and occupy an employed position instead. Join this movement and you will be able to take back money from some of those greedy corporations! Oh sure, they may call it "a salary" or "wages", but those are just words to try and spin the fact that you will be taking money directly from their fat cat corporate bank accounts and using it for whatever you want. And the best part? The police are far less likely to arrest you or bash your skull in because they aren't wise to this radical and subversive movement yet. Oh, that and you get to use an indoor toilet a lot more. Sign up today for "Occupy A Job", and make your contribution! Get your voice heard through YOUR actions! Don't know where to start? Try "sticking it to the man" by taking money from these greedy corporations: http://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en/careers/working_here.html http://www.walmart.com/cp/Careers/1044526 http://www.forces.ca/en/jobexplorer/browsejobs-70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 I also like how no one cares about those 99%er businesses around the area, that are no doubt losing business because no one in their right mind would go to this park for a nice leisurely walk. Why not? This park is probably safer now than it was before they set up camp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shwa Posted November 4, 2011 Report Share Posted November 4, 2011 Occupy Toronto goes high style with yurts. The unions, including the Ontario Public Service Employees Union, picked up the $20,000 tab. Union dues at work. Excellent and kudos to OPSEU for being conscious enough to spend money on a good cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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