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Occupy Underground

Lady Freedom Returns

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9. Let me get this strait.

Reply to Fire Walk With Me (Original post)

Sat Jan 5, 2013, 04:24 PM

Jan 2013

We have people still sweating their section 8 housing, people living on the street. People going hungry even. But The Federal Government thinks it is better wast money watching a float?

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"There will be a increased law enforcement .., including federal agents" [View all] Fire Walk With Me Jan 2013 OP

Anyone who says Occupy isn't seen as a threat by the authorities isn't paying attention lunatica Jan 2013 #1

It would take an active effort.. daleanime Jan 2013 #2

That's because Occupy is Live and Real and makes a difference in people's lives Demeter Jan 2013 #3

What are they jealous of? lunatica Jan 2013 #5

They see themselves in this epic battle against 'Big Government'.... daleanime Jan 2013 #6

Now if only they'd realize they're owned by the same owners snot Jan 2013 #14

The authorities are in place to protect the TPTB. Occupy threatens the very premiss Vincardog Jan 2013 #10

The First Amendment will be stripped away, and Federal agents will be there to watch it. AnotherMcIntosh Jan 2013 #4

A little creeksneakers2 Jan 2013 #12

Chalk is more dangerous than guns. Kalidurga Jan 2013 #7

Chalk should equal free speech. antiquie Jan 2013 #8

I made the argument that tents = free speech. Kalidurga Jan 2013 #11

Let me get this strait. Lady Freedom Returns Jan 2013 #9

I attend occupy events OccupyManny Jan 2013 #13

You may have noticed that the Federal government has been spying upon us from day one, claimed they Fire Walk With Me Jan 2013 #15