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WildNovember Donating Member (726 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-30-11 01:30 AM
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Occupy Olympia invades Wash. state Capitol, 4 arrested, officer bitten on arm
Four protesters were arrested Monday as Occupy Olympia, along with other groups, invaded Washington's state Capitol with drums, shouts and expletives....arrested on charges of disorderly conduct as he and more than a dozen others stormed a committee room shouting and demanding tax increases on the so-called rich.

Monday was the first day of a special 30-day legislative session intended to deal with a $1.4 billion deficit.

Seattle's KING 5 reported that protesters "occupied the building's rotunda most of the day, venting their frustration with proposed state budget cuts."

Continue reading on Examiner.com Occupy Olympia invades Wash. state Capitol, 4 arrested, officer bitten on arm - Spokane Conservative | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/conservative-in-spokane/occupy-olympia-invades-wa-state-capitol-4-arrested-officer-bitten-on-arm#ixzz1fARf28o7


I'm going to say that I know of one of the people who was arrested in this action, he's a union man and I am fairly certain this talk of "expletives" etc. is crap.

"Shouting and demanding tax increases on the so-called rich" -- ooh, a little editorializing there by our so-called "neutral" journalists?
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WildNovember Donating Member (726 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-30-11 01:43 AM
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1. Police arrest, tase protesters at state Capitol (Seattle Times)
OLYMPIA — Drums, shouting and expletives reverberated in the marble halls of the state Capitol on Monday as hundreds of protesters disrupted the first day of the Legislature's special session.

After storming a hearing room earlier in the day, protesters refused to leave the Capitol building Monday night until being hauled out one by one by state troopers.

About 100 protesters, most associated with the national Occupy movement, settled into the Capitol rotunda Monday night, some carrying sleeping bags and vowing to stay. Dozens of troopers also were in the building, standing at entrances.

Shortly after 7 p.m., troopers ordered protesters to leave, and those who refused were removed. The building usually closes to the public at 5:30 p.m. Four people were arrested throughout the day, and 30 others were given trespass warnings.

There was a brief skirmish outside the Capitol, and Dan Coon, a State Patrol spokesman, said troopers used Tasers on three people when demonstrators trying to enter the building advanced on the officers. He said the troopers were trying to protect themselves from being trampled...

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2016881758_legislature29m.html?prmid=4939
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WildNovember Donating Member (726 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-30-11 01:53 AM
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2. Occupy Olympia (WA State capital): A week of actions
November 28

OCCUPIERS OF WASHINGTON, UNITE NOVEMBER 28TH!
A sea of tents will cover the grounds by capital lake directly in front of the capital. Our audience is the people of Washington state our goal is to build people power. By day, while the legislature is there, we act towards our goal to please our audience. By night we coordinate, educate, restore ourselves and feed our unity. We want you there on the 27th to set up your tent, the 28th for the first day and every moment you can spare for the next week, or more! Saturday, December 3rd will be another day with massive turnout!

Prepare now! Gather your brothers and sisters! Plan your tactics for how your actions will grow the power of your local occupy. Plan your strategy for making sure your local audience will hear your message. Form a work group, gather car pools, rent buses, make t-shirts, paint signs, develop street theater, prepare your grassroots media, and till the soil in your local community.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=142366022531627
Capital Week of Actions!

Sunday, November 27: Set up camp with Occupy Olympia

Bring your tent, warm clothes and a sleeping bag to camp out in Heritage Park next to the state capitol.

Monday, November 28: The 99 Percent Takes Back the Capitol.

People from across the state are joining together on the first day of legislative session continuing the occupation and showing the Washington public what democracy looks like. Nothing short of a no cuts budget with all the funding coming from the 1% will make us satisfied.

Tuesday, November 29: We are the 99 Percent.

Who are the 99 percent? We’ll get to know each other with personal stories of the devastation suffered because of state budget cuts and share our success stories from organizing locally.

Wednesday, November 30: Make the 1 Percent Pay.

It’s time for the richest 1 percent to pay. Big banks and large corporations must serve the people’s democracy. We will share strategies for ending corporate dominance in our local communities.

We need to demand the end of billionaires. No private individual is capable of using a billion dollars efficiently and for the betterment of society.

Thursday, December 1: Do You Stand with the 99 Percent?

Legislators are elected by corporations to represent the people. Government’s job is to protect big corporations, pass unfair tax breaks and protect rich special interests when the democracy is controlled by money.

We call on our local communities to stand up for their families, stand up to the 1% and stand in solidarity with the 99 percent.

Friday, December 2: Our Future is at Stake.

Our children are looking at a world where they need to be part of a strong community grassroots movement to make sure of their next meal and to see a doctor when they need one. Our students will not be shoved into crowded classrooms, graduate saddled by debt and end up unable to find a job. We can do better.

December 3rd!

December 3rd! Everyone come out to Occupy Olympia! We’ll march on the capital! Meet at 11AM at Heritage Park. Rally then march at noon!

http://occupyolympia.org/nov-28th-action-week/
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saras Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-30-11 02:29 AM
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3. The Times is a despicable paper, especially regarding protests
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Norrin Radd Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-30-11 03:07 AM
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4. Agree. It's a right-wing rag.
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WildNovember Donating Member (726 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-30-11 03:08 AM
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5. Name a paper that isn't.
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Norrin Radd Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-01-11 03:50 AM
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8. Well, here in Seattle, The Stranger.
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WildNovember Donating Member (726 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-01-11 04:27 AM
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9. I meant a regular daily paper, not an "alternative" weekly.
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Norrin Radd Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-01-11 07:21 AM
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10. Use a search engine. I don't respond to an unfriendly tone.
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WildNovember Donating Member (726 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Dec-01-11 01:40 PM
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11. what? better adjust your sensors, there was no unfriendly tone.
Edited on Thu Dec-01-11 01:40 PM by WildNovember
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TheWraith Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-30-11 02:32 PM
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6. Nevermind, found it. nt
Edited on Wed Nov-30-11 02:32 PM by TheWraith
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pinboy3niner Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Nov-30-11 02:39 PM
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7. Another OP on this:
Posted in GD by Generic Other:

Two of my fellow occupiers got arrested last night
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x2401937


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