Forum Post: Syria
Posted 13 years ago on Nov. 13, 2011, 7:14 p.m. EST by yoss33
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http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/middle-east/111113/tens-thousands-protest-syria
Is there any Occupy event planned to stand in solidarity with Syria? People actually die at these protests, which, as bad as the brutality in the States has been, makes it look pretty tame in comparison.
I think it's good to remember that these things are happening all over and this movement is a global phenomenon, not just one about U.S. politics.
THANK YOU for this welcome reminder.
And by the way, many of us greatly appreciate your comments on this forum.
Wow, thank you for that. Good to be here, and exchange with you guys. I like a lot of what i read as well.
There has also been large protests in Montreal recently, Nov. 10 i believe.
http://calgary.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20111110/quebec-students-stage-tuition-fee-strike-111110/20111110/?hub=CalgaryHome
From the article;
"Though exact numbers weren't available, some estimates put the crowd at around 200,000. Many students carried signs and shouted slogans decrying the fee increase."
200,000 is pretty substantial turnout.
"200,000 is pretty substantial turnout." I'll say! Montreal is beginning to sound like Madrid!!