The Occupy Manchester (Mcr) camp at the Manchester Peace Gardens set up a three weeks ago and is still strong. Yesterday, after an eviction order, they moved from here to another site in the city. http://twitter.com/#!/OccupyMCR and http://www.facebook.com/OccupyMCR
The Occupy Movement is now western-worldwide: UK, Australia, New Zealand, Greece, Italy, Spain, Romania, Poland, Ireland, Germany, Sweden, Slovenia, France, Canada, USA, South Korea, the Philippines, Taiwan and Hong Kong. I need to check but imagine there are many more western countries where these are taking place too.
In a nutshell the protestors represent the 99% of us who are suffering as a result of:
- The inequalities of capitalism
- Coroprate corruption and greed
- The billions of £, $, Euros, etc. of public and taxpayers' money that bailed out the bankers who caused the global economic crises.
Great post Chrissy. Same thin everywhere.
ReplyDeleteYup, here in Perth too Chrissy. Interesting post, makes you wonder how it will pan out.
ReplyDeleteWe have deluded ourselves into believing the myth that capitalism grew and prospered out of the Protestant ethic of hard work and sacrifices. Capitalism was built on the exploitation of black slaves and continues to thrive on the exploitation of the poor, both black and white, both here and abroad.
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You did a great reportage, bravo! :)
ReplyDeleteLéia
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ReplyDeleteuntil early afternoon over here there was no sign of them. wishing that everything remains only peaceful, please.
a good sunday for you too.
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The Melbourne Camp was broken up on Friday with OTT violence by the police. The powers that be are obviously very nervous.
ReplyDeleteFurther update from OZ, police have moved in to clear the Sydney Camp in Martin Place, apparently violent scenes occurring.
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