Snowstorm, Cold Makes Life In Zuccotti Park Difficult For OWS Protesters

[Chris_]

Snowstorm, Cold Makes Life In Zuccotti Park Difficult For OWS Protesters

Without generators, protesters were left with just flashlights and lanterns. Lights, cooking equipment and the media center at Zuccotti Park were all turned off.

Fire officials say storing gasoline in such packed quarters is simply too dangerous.

But the protesters are coming up with a new solution – a stationary bike and generator connected to a battery.

“We’ve got five bike-powered generator systems that are coming from Boston and we’ve got five more plus other ones that are going to supplement as well so we’re completely, completely off the grid,” said demonstrator Lauren Minis.

CBS New York

Green power!

Where do I sign up for the Pedaling Committee?

[DLR Pyro]

Didn't they do that on Gilligan's Island with a bamboo stationary bike?

[JohnnyReb]

YOU pedal the bike and charge the battery because you're able and I'll use the battery because I need it for my computer/phone.

Lets see how long that socialism works.

[thundley4]

YOU pedal the bike and charge the battery because you're able and I'll use the battery because I need it for my computer/phone.

Lets see how long that socialism works.

Either people will only be willing to pedal for their own purposes or people will have to be paid to do it.

[Karin]

Either people will only be willing to pedal for their own purposes or people will have to be paid to do it.

There's a third way, Thundley.  I'm trying to recall the Gilligan's Island episode with the energy-producing bamboo bike.  I think that The Skipper had to ride Gilligan's ass relentlessly to make him do it.  Sit and pedal OR ELSE. 
Those higher up in the heirarchy didn't have take a turn, of course. 

[DumbAss Tanker]

Good luck getting those laptops and phones to keep you warm and dry.