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Dawnetta Powers replied to the forum topic How Long Will We Go? in the group Soapbox 2 months, 1 week ago

Nice tent out there now….

Bruce Duncanson posted an update in the group Soapbox 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ross Jackson is an investment consultant who liked the world order till about 30 years ago. (Bully for him) He doesn’t go for conspiracys and hopes the “his” new world order can get us out of this mess. Minute 8:48 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgAuD2-syWk We are the 97% is more accurate {income below 500 mill. – 3% of GDP} and I fear 99% is…[Read more]

Bruce Duncanson joined the group Soapbox 2 months, 2 weeks ago

DerrianLmar-Mitchell posted an update in the group Soapbox 2 months, 3 weeks ago

“We have used up all of our inherited freedoms” -Henry David Thoreau

A wise man once said “We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately.” I look up to him still and not just because his face is on the hundred dollar bill. In this current clime of fear and intolerance we must look to the rule of reason to decide our…[Read more]

Paul Smith replied 2 months, 2 weeks ago · ·

Blockbuster Book: Read about everything you ever wanted to know about the economy and the wealthy 1%, including fundamental issues that are at the core of the Occupy Movements list of grievances, all neatly outlined in one book “Occupy World Street” by Ross Jackson, it’s aims and purpose and the underlying practices of how the e lite 1% are…[Read more]

DerrianLmar-Mitchell joined the group Soapbox 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Brennan replied to the forum topic How Long Will We Go? in the group Soapbox 3 months ago

Please see my post about the windmill on the Soapbox page. I think this would save us some money, be more consistent with our principles, draw attention, and send a message.

Brennan posted an update in the group Soapbox 3 months ago

How much LP is used per unit time, and how much is it costing us? I need an average.
I was considering building a windmill back in December to provide heat instead of using LP. However, I thought we were going to go into hibernation totally and didn’t do anything about it at the time. However, depending on the rate of LP use, it might still be…[Read more]

Amber replied 3 months ago · ·

Currently there is zero LP used, there is no heater onsite. We have used K1 recently, but there are no overnight occupiers since our carport style tent was taken down. We have a plan to install a ”hoop house” onsite. Like this: http://cru.cahe.wsu.edu/CEPublications/em015/em015.pdf which may alter the heating requirement.
Bruce Duncanson replied 2 months, 2 weeks ago · ·

I found this inovative windmill design. I was told that by the time the extra schroud cost is figured in it is impractical, BUT it might be worth investigation. The main advantage in low wind applications. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hRC0fC9KBQ&feature=related LOUD!!- Turn down the sound !

Brennan joined the group Soapbox 3 months ago

WilliamWilliams replied to the forum topic How Long Will We Go? in the group Soapbox 3 months, 1 week ago

Is like to point out thY most of you do not spend time in the tent. For me its home that is free not a wooden cage the system tell me I have to have. There was a stage that was suposed to be set up in front off […]

KateMcIntyre replied to the forum topic How Long Will We Go? in the group Soapbox 3 months, 1 week ago

hey Jason,
awesome points. that part about the umbrellas… that’s how we started the Free Marketplace. Keith suggested we DO something like hand out umbrellas to people when it’s raining, and giving coats and […]

KateMcIntyre joined the group Soapbox 3 months, 1 week ago

WilliamWilliams posted an update in the group Soapbox 3 months, 1 week ago

well I hope you all enjoy your soup bowl parties cos I’m a party of 1 . oh yeah and it would be nice if I could get a food drop off so I guess I could pray in hope for one, cuz all I’ve got to eat is pretzels . as far as the game I guess I can just imagine and picture what would happen .

WilliamWilliams posted an update in the group Soapbox 3 months, 1 week ago

I’ve been holding in from almost the beginning and still I see little support for staffing, but man how many want to dick, yes I said Dick Tate what should be done in the movement. Yep it sucks sleeping in eight degree weather but I do it, when I suggest something in the Ga I get repeatedly shot down by those that don’t give there time. Soo if…[Read more]

Jason replied 3 months, 1 week ago · ·

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I completely agree with you about not wanting to sit around and freeze my ass off.

I’ve been to some GAs. However, I’m not sure if I’ve been to a GA that you’ve also been to based on your name here. I’m curious to learn more about your ideas that are being shot down. Would you share them?

Also, by “shot…[Read more]
WilliamWilliams replied 3 months, 1 week ago · ·

Best way to contact me is Facebook. I would like to get a face to face to talk about my ideas. I have a smart phone and its not the best for typing.

WilliamWilliams joined the group Soapbox 3 months, 1 week ago

Jason started the forum topic Time for Saturday’s (Jan. 7, 2012) GA in the group Soapbox 3 months, 2 weeks ago

AUTHOR’S NOTE: This was in response to a problem with Facebook not showing the correct times. Go here (http://www.occupycolumbus.org/2012/01/05/please-use-facebook-for-updates/#comments) for more info.

Is it […]

Dawnetta Powers replied to the forum topic How Long Will We Go? in the group Soapbox 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jason,
I agree with what your saying about interaction at the site. I see people everyday downtown who have no real idea of why our tent is there! Maintaining anything of material value downtown, in the open, is […]