Forum Post: Off-site supporters
Posted 13 years ago on Nov. 1, 2011, 8:36 a.m. EST by bladimz
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OWS organizers,
While thinking about the growing OWS action, this thought came to mind. It might be an interesting exercise to have each on-site protester gather the names of, for instance, 10 off-site supporters and display their names on a sign (with their permission, of course) as they occupy their respective locations. Planted signs around tented areas, portable signs, etc. I visualize the signs with names as large as possible to make them seen from some distance. This action may make more americans aware of the fact there are many more who support the OWS that are unable to attend for any number of reasons. This will be a good thing. It will also, i believe, generate more media attention. The more the better. It is my feeling that this is the movement that the people have been waiting for, for many years.
Please consider this suggestion. It certainly couldn't hurt, and it might receive a very positive response. I am personally excited about the possibilities of an overwhelming success.
I believe the vote is our last hope for real power. WE must get our people to register and vote. THEY have the money, the weapons and are trying to take away the rights of millions to vote. Then follows straw democracy and dictatorship. Cheaney and Rumsfield for life!! REGISTER AND VOTE
Voting is an option, of course. But who will truly represent the people's interest and resist the money and power of lobbyists for the MegaCorps?? Who to vote for?
Great idea. Put up some specific steps, suggested size of sign. List occupation. When asking for name don't ask for anything else. Get specific and get it into the social media. ACTION.
I will work on just that. I'm looking at twitter, FB but will need a lot of cooperation for others to spread the idea.
I'm working more than 40 hrs a week, but support this movement. I would like my name displayed.
That's my point exactly. I think that there are a ton of people who are exactly in the same position as you. Maybe you know someone who is at the site; share the idea with him/her and see what they think.
Yes!!!
Imagine the response!
Great idea! Something like: I also stand here for: 1 bla 2 bla 3 bla, who are now teaching/nursing or fighting in Iraq.
Thanks. I would truly love to see how quickly americans would see just how many people have had it with the Monster that is ruining middle america.
Yeah, because I'm sure there are lots of people who support this action, but who are forced to work all day long just to pay for their kids' education.
This book says it all and displays the names of those responsible for Americas' recession. If you haven't already, it's worth checking out. Wildfire;The Legislation that Ignited the Great Recession
I can just guess who some of these people are. Thanks. I will check it out.
You will love it. Post your thoughts after reading, the more we talk about this book the more people will read it. It is good for our movement.