bitter old vermontese cali primitive has to ask

[franksolich]

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x1957729

Oh my.

cali  (1000+ posts)        Sat Sep-17-11 04:37 PM
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I gotta ask: What's the point of holding this Wall Street Protest on a Saturday?

Wouldn't it be more effective to hold it during a week day?

ixion  (1000+ posts)        Sat Sep-17-11 04:39 PM
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1. I think they were looking to start on the weekend for momentum's sake

it's supposed to continue on for a couple months...

 

RZM (1000+ posts)      Sat Sep-17-11 04:42 PM
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2. Probably many protestors plan to stop by, express themselves, and then go home

Easier on a Saturday if you have a M-F job. I'm sure some will stay for a while, though I'm skeptical that this will turn into a long-term campout. We'll see though I guess.

 

myrna minx  (1000+ posts)        Sat Sep-17-11 04:44 PM
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3. Why not? Some folks aren't able to take time off during the week days.

The Sunday Morning Talk shows are tomorrow - while we're routinely ignored by the media, it could be a topic of interest. etc.

 

Firebrand Gary  (1000+ posts)        Sat Sep-17-11 04:46 PM
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4. It's easier to bury the story during the week.

RZM (1000+ posts)      Sat Sep-17-11 04:48 PM
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5. I thought the opposite was true

Isn't that the point of a 'Friday news dump?'

Manifestor_of_Light (1000+ posts)        Sat Sep-17-11 05:25 PM
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8. All the flyers said "Bring Tent" -- so I guess they are gonna camp out until they get busted.

FarCenter (1000+ posts)     Sat Sep-17-11 05:33 PM
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9. Or until they start to smell like typical NY street people

[GOBUCKS]

I hope at least a few hippies try to pitch their tents.
It should make some good television when they start trying to drive their tent stakes into the pavement.

[Ballygrl]

I posted this in the other thread, it's going to be 40 freaking degrees tonight!

[franksolich]

One wonders how many of those protesters are trust fund kiddies, whose affluence from Wall Street makes them able to afford to play around?

[BlueStateSaint]

One wonders how many of those protesters are trust fund kiddies, whose affluence from Wall Street makes them able to afford to play around?

Probably a lot more than are willing to admit.

[formerlurker]

I hope at least a few hippies try to pitch their tents.
It should make some good television when they start trying to drive their tent stakes into the pavement.