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Occupy Wall Street better defend its identity

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bikerdruid said:
yes...judging by appearance,a dna sexist comment are just that.
carlitos is right...you just shot yourself in the foot.



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He said "guys", he clearly wasn't referring only to me.

Also, I tried to bring this back on topic, I really did. I'm just going to ignore your irrelevant, baseless accusations about me.
 
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dc1971 said:
It also bothers me that the cops are decked out in stormtrooper gear. Are they expecting a war?
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I know it's an old post, but it's for intimidation. It's for projecting the image of unified force, which is why they usually stand in the same way too. Cops generally would prefer riots dispersed without them having to use force. And now a Discworld quote, regarding the threat of rioting outside a police station.

Vimes: And then you and Waddy go and stand guard outside, where you can be seen. You're friendly-looking local lads. Take your bells, but, and I want to make this very clear, no swords, right? ... What do you want 'em to see? Now what I want them to see is Fatty Colon, decent lad, not too bright, I knew 'is dad, an' there's ol' Waddy, he drinks in my pub. 'cos if they just see a couple of men in uniform with swords you'll be in trouble."
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Of course, this probably wouldn't work for modern protests, since the cops would be unlikely to know the protestors. Actually, if someone knew a cop, they might be less likely to riot at all.
 
Neally said:
Oh come on now. Isn't this the compasionate face typical of the 99%?:

[qimg]http://media2.myfoxboston.com//photo/2011/11/25/Anderson,_Jade_-_Booking_Photo_20111125125135_640_480.JPG[/qimg]
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IMO typical of 99.999% of OWS. :cool:
 
000063 said:
I know it's an old post, but it's for intimidation. It's for projecting the image of unified force, which is why they usually stand in the same way too. Cops generally would prefer riots dispersed without them having to use force. And now a Discworld quote, regarding the threat of rioting outside a police station.



Of course, this probably wouldn't work for modern protests, since the cops would be unlikely to know the protestors. Actually, if someone knew a cop, they might be less likely to riot at all.
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The UC David occupiers, many of the police, and Pike knew each other by name.
 
stilicho said:
If I were collecting data as a crowd control consultant and taking what I've seen here as indicative of how to respond to something such as we saw at UC Davis, I'd have to recommend against using the pepper spray. This isn't because it's particular dangerous but because it projects a poor image. It "just looks wrong" rather than being particularly life-threatening.

The second most common recommendation here was to manhandle the individuals (presumably into a police van). This apparently "looks better" although the opportunity for injury to either the officers or the perpetrators probably increases with this option.

Perhaps a better alternative is to erect some kind of fence perimeter around the perpetrators and post guards. Nobody is harmed and it has the added advantage of "looking better". It also separates the perpetrators both from the officers and from passersby or potential reinforcements. Once any of the perpetrators requires food, rest, medical aid, or restroom facilities, the guard in place may allow them to exit and alternately release them or place them under arrest as the law warrants.

See? All fixed! :D
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That seems like an excellent idea, but I have no doubt some people would starve themselves into illness, and then say the cops forced them to starve themselves somehow.

It would also be rather cunning if said barrier was soundproofed. Or the protestors were given free water by the cops. Lots and lots of perfectly
normal water that will come out eventually. Or setting up a barbeque and a fan and wafting delicious food smells past their nose. Or just building a big box that no one besides the cops can see or hear into.

Hang on, I should write these down.
 
Considering that "consumerism" means "enjoys buying things", I'm not sure why it's so evil.
 
bikerdruid said:
you said she looked like a 'lesbian woman's studies student without facial piercings'.
i said i thought she was attractive and i liked her blue hair.
can you not see the difference?

anyone?
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He mentioned that she met a stereotype, and you objectified her into a sex object?
 
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