Winter Warnings: 'Occupy' Staying Alive

Right on! I was thinking about this as well and had some great ideas for flash mob protests like inside of Wal mart. They wouldn't know what to do with so many people in Wal Mart, they don't want to throw everyone out and lose customers but they wouldn't want the protesters inside either.

This is a plan, maybe not the best plan? Let me explain if the movment disbands, the whole purpose is also lost. As soon as keneir plaza is givin up then the movent fails? They will think they have won. They are counting on the weather to break the occupystl. This has been reported by many outlets. I DONT want to see any fellow person of the movement get hurt or sick. I only wish well warm wishes for all that stay there. We must find ways to support and keep all that occupystl warm and safe. Lets work on that first then reach out to the rual areas. The safety and health of the occupystl people is JOB # 1

We must also keep in mind that the movement and the people participating reach much farther than any occupied space.  The occupation of the space is in most ways symbolic.  It gives a persistent reminder to people that we are here and dedicated to change. 

The occupied spaces are the tip of the movement.  There are about 200 occupiers in NYC but when they marched on time square, the place was overrun.  The space that is permanently occupied, by likely less than 10% of the supporters is a demonstration to make evident that we are not going away.

That said, safety of the people involved should not be ignored to promote any cause.

Last edited by saulverde (2011-10-19 11:56:14)

Remember the old 60s slogan "Save water, shower with a friend"? Maybe our new one could be "Stay warm, snuggle with a friend".
  People in our area aren't used to being outdoors in the cold; we aren't taught how to dress for it. In northern areas, people are perfectly fine working and playing outside in weather that makes us down here run inside for the electric blankets. Layers, guys. Loose, light layers, including your socks. Tight clothes look good but don't keep you that warm. Wear a hat to minimize heat loss. For windy days, balaclavas will keep your face warm.... you can get them at REI, Alpine Shop, and motorcycle gear shops. Keep well-hydrated. If the weather turns bitter, go home. It's okay. We'll regroup when St. Louis, as always, warms right back up. I'm a cold weather person; I'll be down there holding signs with you when it's frigid.
  Hang in there. We won't be defeated.
     Peace,
       Sue