OCTOBER2011 COALITION TO OCCUPY FREEDOM PLAZA IN WASHINGTON, DC BEGINNING OCT 6th

[orphanedhawk]

OCTOBER2011 COALITION TO OCCUPY FREEDOM PLAZA IN WASHINGTON, DC
BEGINNING OCT 6th

DC Occupation Marks the 11th Year of Afghan War, Austerity Budgets
and Builds on Arab Spring, European Summer, Madison and Occupation
of Wall Street
The People’s Uprisings seen around the world and in the United
States come to Washington, DC’s Freedom Plaza beginning on Thursday,
October 6 when thousands will converge to begin a prolonged people's
occupation of Freedom Plaza.  The October2011 Movement involves
thousands of people and 150 organizations who have already signed. The
DC occupation comes at a pivotal time: the beginning of the 11th year
of war in Afghanistan and a new federal fiscal year that promises
austerity of everything except weapons and war.
The Freedom Plaza occupation occurs as activists in New York are
occupying Wall Street and follows major protests across the Midwest
against austerity budgets, the environmental protest of the Tar Sands
Pipeline where more than 1,200 were arrested and protests throughout
the United States on a wide range of issues.
The October2011 Movement demands that the government represent the
people, not just the top 1%. The pledge signed on by thousands calls
for using our resources on human needs and environmental protection,
not for war and exploitation. October2011.org stands with super
majorities of Americans on seven key issues:
       •       Tax the rich and corporations
       •       End the wars, bring the troops home, cut military spending
       •       Protect the social safety net, strengthen Social Security and
improved Medicare for all
       •       End corporate welfare for oil companies and other big business
interests
       •       Transition to a clean energy economy, reverse environmental
degradation
       •       Protect worker rights including collective bargaining, create
jobs and raise wages
       •       Get money out of politics
Among those signing the pledge and participating in the action are
Ann Wright, Baldemar Velasquez, Chris Hedges, Coleen Rowley, Cornel
West, Cynthia McKinney, Ray McGovern, Sibel Edmonds and Ted Rall.
The Freedom Plaza occupation builds on the experiences of Egypt,
Tunisia, Greece and Spain.  October2011 has joined with the Egyptian
revolutionary movement in a solidarity statement based on four common
principles:  seeking real democracy, an end to U.S. interventionist
military policy, protection of human rights through the rule of law
and developing a sustainable economy that meets human needs.  The
Indignados of Spain have described our common Road to Dignity that
includes the occupation of Wall Street and Freedom Plaza.
More information visit FAQ  on http://october2011.org.  

[orphanedhawk]

Change begins with the first step.

[MrsPincince]

I really hope so!

[adgal]

We just pulled our last guy out of Afghanistan, and I assumed the same thing was happening in the US.  I didn't realize there was still active engagement.

This article shows a continuation of the frustration people are feeling.  I think this is sort of a modern day revolt you are seeing.  A civilized revolution.  I really think the US is on the verge of major change.  It's good to see people standing up and saying enough is enough.  Your such a great country, and I think when this is all over you'll be even better and stronger.  Good for you all!