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sorefeet

(1,241 posts)
62. If you know about the corruption
Sat Apr 13, 2013, 08:50 PM
Apr 2013

and ethics issues and you blatantly ignore it, then yes you are a part of the conspiracy.

Shut the country down for one hour Flashmann Apr 2013 #1
I think an hour is doable and quite effective. avaistheone1 Apr 2013 #2
I know, it was a thought sorefeet Apr 2013 #3
+100000 woo me with science Apr 2013 #7
Civil Disobedience actions, for all. MDarleneI Apr 2013 #4
Can't block all roads. R. Daneel Olivaw Apr 2013 #5
Exactly...think more deeply about such proposals. nt aristocles Apr 2013 #6
Emergencies that require access can easily be dealt with. Occupiers already have somewhat Zorra Apr 2013 #61
... SammyWinstonJack Apr 2013 #73
Why would we deny an emergency vehichle? sorefeet Apr 2013 #8
OK so there's pipi_k Apr 2013 #19
Blocking emergency vehicles is what Ilsa Apr 2013 #34
Yep, that and pipi_k Apr 2013 #68
And what, specifically, would the protest be about? aristocles Apr 2013 #9
Oh I don't know sorefeet Apr 2013 #10
So, kiva Apr 2013 #11
don't really think you understand the whole protest thing. Flashmann Apr 2013 #13
? kiva Apr 2013 #42
My intention was Flashmann Apr 2013 #54
Got it, kiva Apr 2013 #56
Hey man I was suggesting ideas, what your sorefeet Apr 2013 #14
Here's the basic idea: pick something specific to protest about, and aim your protest at it muriel_volestrangler Apr 2013 #78
Like most such proposals, getting enough people MineralMan Apr 2013 #12
The most effective protest doesn't take 60 minutes aristocles Apr 2013 #15
I've been voting for 40 years sorefeet Apr 2013 #16
Really? aristocles Apr 2013 #17
Yes. 99Forever Apr 2013 #26
Yes. Really. truebluegreen Apr 2013 #76
The only ones pipi_k Apr 2013 #20
Good idea. AnotherMcIntosh Apr 2013 #18
Only problem with this idea is if truedelphi Apr 2013 #21
As an idea, it's a reasonable one. SheilaT Apr 2013 #22
Naysayers abound here on DU. Scuba Apr 2013 #23
And where is Occupy now? nt aristocles Apr 2013 #25
I'll tell you where Occupy isn't. 99Forever Apr 2013 #27
Still here, still making a difference ... Scuba Apr 2013 #28
It's a very reasonable and doable form of... 99Forever Apr 2013 #24
And how many is "enough"? aristocles Apr 2013 #32
I don't follow naysayers down rabbitholes. 99Forever Apr 2013 #43
+1000 Katashi_itto Apr 2013 #48
This message was self-deleted by its author limpyhobbler Apr 2013 #29
du rec nt limpyhobbler Apr 2013 #30
What if I need an ambulance? itsrobert Apr 2013 #31
What if you do? Cleita Apr 2013 #36
I'm for it and we have talked about similar type protests in the past Cleita Apr 2013 #33
I'd start small, like just a few neighborhoods with a large activist-like population octothorpe Apr 2013 #39
I always thought what would be cool, would be to block the roads to the Cleita Apr 2013 #41
One thing that pops to mind that might be an issue is that there is a high likelihood of it octothorpe Apr 2013 #46
Actually, that is okay because protests are supposed to be disruptive and Cleita Apr 2013 #49
Yeah, so many people don't have any idea what a real protest is supposed to do...... socialist_n_TN Apr 2013 #57
Well said thank you sorefeet Apr 2013 #81
The intended recipients are the entire country muriel_volestrangler Apr 2013 #79
I like it Cleita sorefeet Apr 2013 #51
Thats all I'm asking for INPUT thank you sorefeet Apr 2013 #50
Alot of people seem worried about blocking emergency traffic. limpyhobbler Apr 2013 #35
I think most people have enough common sense to move their vehicles to the right of the road Cleita Apr 2013 #37
One would think so. limpyhobbler Apr 2013 #40
Not if you get out before they have time to get to you. n/t Cleita Apr 2013 #44
Maaaan, can't I just change my facebook profile pic or something? octothorpe Apr 2013 #38
Point to any historical event in the US that engaged enough people to have this kind of impact brooklynite Apr 2013 #45
First time for everything brooklynite sorefeet Apr 2013 #53
Call me "old fashioned", but I'm spending my time working in the political system... brooklynite Apr 2013 #60
If you know about the corruption sorefeet Apr 2013 #62
Let's review that TOS, shall we? brooklynite Apr 2013 #64
Make it coincide with the next stock market tripke witching hour for maximum effect? on point Apr 2013 #47
How will 'the true enemies of America' know we're doing this against them? elleng Apr 2013 #52
Because we will tell them sorefeet Apr 2013 #55
Because "voting them out of office in 2014" won't do shit....... socialist_n_TN Apr 2013 #58
Sign me up. nt Zorra Apr 2013 #59
So, been watching old movies again I take it? Leslie Valley Apr 2013 #63
Something similar happened at Attica in 1971, Brigid Apr 2013 #65
Exactly Brigid let them know sorefeet Apr 2013 #67
I rec'd for the spirit of the idea but SmileyRose Apr 2013 #66
Nah. I gotta work that day. And so does everyone I know. Throd Apr 2013 #69
Sounds vague, divisive and irritating... Pointy_n_sharp Apr 2013 #70
It's not a bad idea but rrneck Apr 2013 #71
what time zone? snooper2 Apr 2013 #72
Mountain zone start with the sorefeet Apr 2013 #74
wouldn't GMT be a smarter choice.. snooper2 Apr 2013 #75
Klaatu barada nikto wundermaus Apr 2013 #77
We have massive traffic jams in my city every day NoPasaran Apr 2013 #80
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