Ugh. No excuses. A lot has been going on, especially with the Occupy Movement.
Occupy Oakland organized a general strike last Wednesday. It was very successful, except for a few cretins who thought it would be fun to throw bottles and vandalize property. That kind of crap makes the Movement look really bad. So a pox on the ones who did that.
Those I were proud of were the people who Tweeted the OPD on the whereabouts of the vandals. And those who came back the next day to clean up after those jackasses. That’s what the media needs to concentrate on. But it doesn’t make for exciting news I guess.
The National Bank Transfer Day on Saturday was amazing! Transferring your money from the big banks to small community banks and credit unions is brilliant. It’s a great way to send a message to the banks. It’s the “free market” way of protesting. I hope more people do it. I’ve been a credit union member for years now. I broke up with the big banks a long time ago. It wasn’t a healthy relationship. They just took and took. I needed a partnership, give and take.
It’s been interesting to watch the Movement. The attention it’s getting and the impact is making. I wonder where this will lead…
November 7th, 2011 at 12:29 AM
I was wondering what was wrong…..I had missed your comments….glad to know that nothing bad is wrong…..
November 8th, 2011 at 9:34 PM
Thanks lobotero. I’ve been all over the place and out of it at the same time.
November 7th, 2011 at 12:42 AM
i’ve been busy, too, so blogging had to take a back seat. i just found out the bank i just switched to in may (after amtrust got taken over by ny community bank and started charging outrageous fees for everything), has just been sold to bb&t. i have to find a credit union to switch to now.
November 8th, 2011 at 9:35 PM
Yes mama! Credit unions are the way to go.
November 7th, 2011 at 6:02 AM
Occupy is taking off, and if you’re involved, good for you. I went to a meeting yesterday and found out a lot about the movement, it’s origins etc. Seems like a nonviolent, grassroots movement of people wanting to take back control of OUR government. Bank transfer day was a stroke of genius. You’ll notice that B of A rescinded its $5.00 monthly Debit Card fee just recently
Power to the People!
November 8th, 2011 at 9:40 PM
I wish I could say I was involved. My support is usually behind-the-scenes, and I donate some of my pennies.
B of A dropping that idiocy shows that they are waking up to the fact that people are angry. OWS or not. Power to the People, indeed!
November 7th, 2011 at 6:35 AM
The Bank Transfer really is a great idea, and the kinds of innovation I was hoping to see the Occupy Movement transform into creating – new ways of dealing with old power.
November 8th, 2011 at 9:40 PM
Absolutely! This was a great wake up call and a way to bring out change.
November 7th, 2011 at 8:45 AM
The vandals have been disowned by the entire OO movement..YAY! I have used a credit union for over ten years now and never regretted it yet.
As for you, m’dear Spinny, I am so proud of you and your activism.
November 8th, 2011 at 9:44 PM
YAY! That’s great. They should never be associated with Occupy Oakland. And me too! Credit Unions are awesome.
I wish I could take that and run with it. Alas, I can’t. I am a behind-the-scenes kind of gal. I really respect those who are out there marching. It’s not “me” thought. I will continue to blog and donate some of my pennies.
November 22nd, 2011 at 6:41 PM
Your question is a good one….