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| − | Leftist protest '''Occupy Wall Street''' was an anti-[[capitalism]] rally and rapists' and murderers' <ref>[http://articles.sfgate.com/2011-11-11/bay-area/30390080_1_highland-hospital-shooting-victim-encampment Man shot to death near Occupy Oakland camp], [[San Francisco Chronicle]]</ref> playground, beginning as an [[astroturfing]] campaign funded by a [[George Soros]] group called ''Adbusters'', with the ultimate goal of replacing the [[United States Constitution]] with a form of government akin to communist totalitarianism<ref>[http://occupywallst.org/forum/proposed-list-of-ows-demands/ Forum Post: Proposed list of OWS Demands ]</ref>. Invoked by [[Bill Ayers]] "Days of Rage," the first Occupy protest was staged on September 17, 2011 in [[New York City]] after months of planning by co-founder of [[SEIU]] Stephen Lerner.<ref>[http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=345861 Protesters begin 'Day of Rage' against capitalism], ''[[WND]]'', September 17, 2011.</ref><ref name=SorosMoney>[http://www.theblaze.com/stories/video-exposing-occupy-wall-street-was-organized-from-day-one-by-seiu-acorn-front-the-working-family-party-and-how-they-all-tie-to-the-obama-administration-dnc-democratic-socialists-of-america/ Video Exposing How 'Occupy Wall Street' Was Organized From Day One By SEIU/ACORN Front – The Working Family Party, And How They All Tie To The Obama Administration, DNC, Democratic Socialists of America Tides And George Soros], ''[[The Blaze]]'', October 7, 2011.</ref><ref>[http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/10/14/us-wallstreet-protests-origins-idUSTRE79C1YN20111014 Who's behind the Wall Street protests?], ''[[Reuters]]'' October 13, 2011.</ref> Occupy Wall Street protesters consist of radicals, anarchists, [[Nihilism|nihilists]], college students, hippies, special interest groups, [[labor unions]] and vendors. They disliked [[capitalism]], blame [[greed]], [[Wall Street]] and the [[banks]] for economic hardship, and while claiming to be peaceful, occupiers have been seen spitting on U.S. Military personnel,<ref>[http://nation.foxnews.com/occupy-boston/2011/10/14/occupy-boston-protesters-spit-coast-guard Occupy Boston Protesters Spit On Coast Guard Member], myfoxboston.com via [[Fox News]], October 13, 2011.</ref> committing acts of rage, violence, vandalism, arson, rape, drug use, public masturbation, public defecation, littering, public nudity, public urination, rioting, and other acts of assault. Similar 'Occupy' demonstrations have spread to over 200 cities in the [[United States]] and [[Canada]]<ref>[http://www.occupy.com/article/keystone-xl-protests-ignite-200-cities-monday-02032014 Keystone XL Protests Ignite in 200 Cities, Monday (02/03/2014)]</ref> (often on a much smaller scale). The resulting mayhem has led to thousands of arrests and severe restrictions placed upon the protesters, which included the recent dismantling of tent "cites" on public and private property and, in some locations, use of force and nonlethal weapons on protesters who were in violation of police orders.<ref>Henderson, Peter and Randewick, Noel. "Oakland protesters plan march, mayor apologizes." October 29, 2011. [[Reuters]]. [http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/10/29/us-usa-wallstreet-protests-oakland-idUSTRE79R5LH20111029 Oakland protesters plan march, mayor apologizes]</ref><ref>[http://edition.cnn.com/2011/11/20/us/california-occupy-pepperspray/index.html California campus police on leave after pepper-spraying], November 21, 2011. [[CNN]]</ref> As of November 2011, the cost to local municipalities, funded by taxpayers, approaches $20,000,000. <ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20111212082216/http://www.verumserum.com/?p=32348 Taxpayers Get the Bill for Occupations: $18.4M (Updated 11/23), Verum Serum, November 4, 2011]</ref> | + | Leftist protest '''Occupy Wall Street''' was an anti-[[capitalism]] rally and rapists' and murderers' <ref>[http://articles.sfgate.com/2011-11-11/bay-area/30390080_1_highland-hospital-shooting-victim-encampment Man shot to death near Occupy Oakland camp], [[San Francisco Chronicle]]</ref> playground, beginning as an [[astroturfing]] campaign funded by a [[George Soros]] group called ''Adbusters'', with the ultimate goal of replacing the [[United States Constitution]] with a form of government akin to communist totalitarianism.<ref>[http://occupywallst.org/forum/proposed-list-of-ows-demands/ Forum Post: Proposed list of OWS Demands ]</ref> Invoked by [[Bill Ayers]] "Days of Rage," the first Occupy protest was staged on September 17, 2011 in [[New York City]] after months of planning by co-founder of [[SEIU]] Stephen Lerner.<ref>[http://www.wnd.com/?pageId=345861 Protesters begin 'Day of Rage' against capitalism], ''[[WND]]'', September 17, 2011.</ref><ref name=SorosMoney>[http://www.theblaze.com/stories/video-exposing-occupy-wall-street-was-organized-from-day-one-by-seiu-acorn-front-the-working-family-party-and-how-they-all-tie-to-the-obama-administration-dnc-democratic-socialists-of-america/ Video Exposing How 'Occupy Wall Street' Was Organized From Day One By SEIU/ACORN Front – The Working Family Party, And How They All Tie To The Obama Administration, DNC, Democratic Socialists of America Tides And George Soros], ''[[The Blaze]]'', October 7, 2011.</ref><ref>[http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/10/14/us-wallstreet-protests-origins-idUSTRE79C1YN20111014 Who's behind the Wall Street protests?], ''[[Reuters]]'' October 13, 2011.</ref> Occupy Wall Street protesters consist of radicals, anarchists, [[Nihilism|nihilists]], college students, hippies, special interest groups, [[labor unions]] and vendors. They disliked [[capitalism]], blame [[greed]], [[Wall Street]] and the [[banks]] for economic hardship, and while claiming to be peaceful, occupiers have been seen spitting on U.S. Military personnel,<ref>[http://nation.foxnews.com/occupy-boston/2011/10/14/occupy-boston-protesters-spit-coast-guard Occupy Boston Protesters Spit On Coast Guard Member], myfoxboston.com via [[Fox News]], October 13, 2011.</ref> committing acts of rage, violence, vandalism, arson, rape, drug use, public masturbation, public defecation, littering, public nudity, public urination, rioting, and other acts of assault. Similar 'Occupy' demonstrations have spread to over 200 cities in the [[United States]] and [[Canada]]<ref>[http://www.occupy.com/article/keystone-xl-protests-ignite-200-cities-monday-02032014 Keystone XL Protests Ignite in 200 Cities, Monday (02/03/2014)]</ref> (often on a much smaller scale). The resulting mayhem has led to thousands of arrests and severe restrictions placed upon the protesters, which included the recent dismantling of tent "cites" on public and private property and, in some locations, use of force and nonlethal weapons on protesters who were in violation of police orders.<ref>Henderson, Peter and Randewick, Noel. "Oakland protesters plan march, mayor apologizes." October 29, 2011. [[Reuters]]. [http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/10/29/us-usa-wallstreet-protests-oakland-idUSTRE79R5LH20111029 Oakland protesters plan march, mayor apologizes]</ref><ref>[http://edition.cnn.com/2011/11/20/us/california-occupy-pepperspray/index.html California campus police on leave after pepper-spraying], November 21, 2011. [[CNN]]</ref> As of November 2011, the cost to local municipalities, funded by taxpayers, approaches $20,000,000.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20111212082216/http://www.verumserum.com/?p=32348 Taxpayers Get the Bill for Occupations: $18.4M (Updated 11/23), Verum Serum, November 4, 2011]</ref> |
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| | The Occupy Wall Street movement was inspired by the Arab Spring protests in Cairo that were organized by the [[Muslim Brotherhood]].<ref>[http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/40397 “Day of Rage” Obama re-election team in disguise?], ''Canada Free Press'', September 2011 (Accessed October 16, 2011.</ref><ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2011/01/29/did-muslim-brotherhood-learn-day-of-rage-egypt-protest-tactics-from-obama-allies-bill-ayers-and-code-pink/ Did Muslim Brotherhood Learn 'Day of Rage' Egypt Protest Tactics From Obama Allies Bill Ayers and Code Pink?], [[Breitbart.com]]</ref> Egyptians camped out in Tahir Square until [[Hosni Mubarak]] resigned. | | The Occupy Wall Street movement was inspired by the Arab Spring protests in Cairo that were organized by the [[Muslim Brotherhood]].<ref>[http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/40397 “Day of Rage” Obama re-election team in disguise?], ''Canada Free Press'', September 2011 (Accessed October 16, 2011.</ref><ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2011/01/29/did-muslim-brotherhood-learn-day-of-rage-egypt-protest-tactics-from-obama-allies-bill-ayers-and-code-pink/ Did Muslim Brotherhood Learn 'Day of Rage' Egypt Protest Tactics From Obama Allies Bill Ayers and Code Pink?], [[Breitbart.com]]</ref> Egyptians camped out in Tahir Square until [[Hosni Mubarak]] resigned. |
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| | During an interview with ''Chicago Mag'', Ayers, who was featured on a magazine cover while standing on the American flag, with no regrets, summed up his riot’s intended purpose, stating, | | During an interview with ''Chicago Mag'', Ayers, who was featured on a magazine cover while standing on the American flag, with no regrets, summed up his riot’s intended purpose, stating, |
| − | {{Cquote|Kill all the rich people. Break up their cars and apartments. Bring the revolution home, kill your parents—that‘s where it’s really at.<ref>[http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/August-2001/No-Regrets/ Bill Ayers 'Fugitive Days': No Regrets]</ref><ref name=SEIUstephenlerner/><ref>[http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/August-2001/No-Regrets/index.php?cparticle=2&siarticle=1#artanc No Regrets], Page 2</ref>}} | + | {{Cquote|Kill all the rich people. Break up their cars and apartments. Bring the revolution home, kill your parents—that‘s where it’s really at.<ref name=SEIUstephenlerner/><ref>[http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/August-2001/No-Regrets/ Bill Ayers 'Fugitive Days': No Regrets]</ref><ref>[http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/August-2001/No-Regrets/index.php?cparticle=2&siarticle=1#artanc No Regrets], Page 2</ref>}} |
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| | * In a display of anti-American hatred, 'Occupy Portland' protesters rallied behind a sort of theme song, called "F*ck the USA."<ref>''Warning: Explicit Language used in linked Video recorded at an 'Occupy' rally in Portland, OR.'' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKzGbgSe8lg&sns=em Occupy Portland Protesters Sing "F*ck the USA"], Recorded and Uploaded to [[YouTube]] on October 15, 2011.</ref> | | * In a display of anti-American hatred, 'Occupy Portland' protesters rallied behind a sort of theme song, called "F*ck the USA."<ref>''Warning: Explicit Language used in linked Video recorded at an 'Occupy' rally in Portland, OR.'' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKzGbgSe8lg&sns=em Occupy Portland Protesters Sing "F*ck the USA"], Recorded and Uploaded to [[YouTube]] on October 15, 2011.</ref> |
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| | * An “Occupy Cleveland” protester reported to the police that she was raped in her tent over the weekend on October 15 or 16.<ref>[http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2011/10/19/teenager-claims-she-was-raped-at-the-occupy-cleveland-protest/ Teenager Claims She Was Raped at the Occupy Cleveland Protest], [[The Blaze]]</ref> | | * An “Occupy Cleveland” protester reported to the police that she was raped in her tent over the weekend on October 15 or 16.<ref>[http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2011/10/19/teenager-claims-she-was-raped-at-the-occupy-cleveland-protest/ Teenager Claims She Was Raped at the Occupy Cleveland Protest], [[The Blaze]]</ref> |
| | * A leftist radical at the Occupy Dayton protest declared, “F*** the military, f*** your flag, f*** the police.”<ref>[http://www.theblaze.com/stories/occupy-dayton-protester-f-the-military-f-your-flag-f-the-police/ Occupy Dayton Protester: ‘F*** The Military, F*** Your Flag, F*** The Police'], ''[[The Blaze]]'', October 23, 2011.</ref> | | * A leftist radical at the Occupy Dayton protest declared, “F*** the military, f*** your flag, f*** the police.”<ref>[http://www.theblaze.com/stories/occupy-dayton-protester-f-the-military-f-your-flag-f-the-police/ Occupy Dayton Protester: ‘F*** The Military, F*** Your Flag, F*** The Police'], ''[[The Blaze]]'', October 23, 2011.</ref> |
| − | * A gay [[porn]] movie was filmed at Occupy Oakland. <ref>[http://newsbusters.org/blogs/noel-sheppard/2011/11/25/gay-porn-movie-filmed-occupy-oakland Gay Porn Movie Filmed At Occupy Oakland], [[Newsbusters]], November 25, 2011</ref> | + | * A gay [[porn]] movie was filmed at Occupy Oakland.<ref>[http://newsbusters.org/blogs/noel-sheppard/2011/11/25/gay-porn-movie-filmed-occupy-oakland Gay Porn Movie Filmed At Occupy Oakland], [[Newsbusters]], November 25, 2011</ref> |
| | * Occupy Wall Street Sympathizer Threatens To Murder GOP Gov. [[Nikki Haley]] <ref>[http://weaselzippers.us/2011/11/26/occupy-wall-street-sympathizer-threatens-to-murder-gop-gov-nikki-haley/ Occupy Wall Street Sympathizer Threatens To Murder GOP Gov. Nikki Haley], [[Weasel Zippers]], November 26, 2011</ref> | | * Occupy Wall Street Sympathizer Threatens To Murder GOP Gov. [[Nikki Haley]] <ref>[http://weaselzippers.us/2011/11/26/occupy-wall-street-sympathizer-threatens-to-murder-gop-gov-nikki-haley/ Occupy Wall Street Sympathizer Threatens To Murder GOP Gov. Nikki Haley], [[Weasel Zippers]], November 26, 2011</ref> |
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| | Occupy Wall Street is not and never will be worthy of legitimate comparison to the Tea Party Movement. The two movements, as OWS protestors so easily demonstrate with their offensive and criminal behavior, share absolutely nothing in common. As Barack Obama reaffirms his commitment to supporting the movement, the president has attempted to discredit the Tea Party by claiming it's related.<ref>[http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/obama-occupy-wall-street-we-are-their-side_598251.html Obama on Occupy Wall Street: 'We Are on Their Side'], ''[[Weekly Standard]]'', October 18, 2011.</ref> The Tea Party movement is a collection of concerned citizens that care for future generations, fighting for austerity and an honest national government. Wall Street protesters are selfish, make silly demands, and have misguided rage toward job creators. Over 700 Occupy Wall Street protesters have been arrested during its first month; after more than two years, zero arrests have been made in the Tea Party movement. | | Occupy Wall Street is not and never will be worthy of legitimate comparison to the Tea Party Movement. The two movements, as OWS protestors so easily demonstrate with their offensive and criminal behavior, share absolutely nothing in common. As Barack Obama reaffirms his commitment to supporting the movement, the president has attempted to discredit the Tea Party by claiming it's related.<ref>[http://www.weeklystandard.com/blogs/obama-occupy-wall-street-we-are-their-side_598251.html Obama on Occupy Wall Street: 'We Are on Their Side'], ''[[Weekly Standard]]'', October 18, 2011.</ref> The Tea Party movement is a collection of concerned citizens that care for future generations, fighting for austerity and an honest national government. Wall Street protesters are selfish, make silly demands, and have misguided rage toward job creators. Over 700 Occupy Wall Street protesters have been arrested during its first month; after more than two years, zero arrests have been made in the Tea Party movement. |
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| − | Unlike the Tea Party, [[Obama]] was quick to acknowledge Occupy Wall Street, offering it credibility and a share of frustration and support. <ref>[http://www.businessinsider.com/white-house-draws-closer-to-occupy-wall-street-says-obama-is-fighting-for-interests-of-the-99-2011-10 White House Draws Closer To Occupy Wall Street, Says Obama Is Fighting For The Interests Of The 99%, Business Insiders, October 16, 2011]</ref> In fact, one chant you will not find at these any of these protests is anger directed at Barack Obama. Nancy Pelosi cried upon learning about the Tea Party; she offered her blessings to Occupy Wall Street. [[Rush Limbaugh]] argued that this protest was organized by the [[White House]] and Obama. [[Bill O'Reilly]] says the "Occupy Wall Street" protesters are "far-left loons" and "anarchists."<ref>[http://newsbusters.org/blogs/brad-wilmouth/2011/10/09/wapos-wemple-really-disgraceful-oreilly-called-protesters-far-left-lo WaPo's Wemple: 'Really Disgraceful' That O'Reilly Called Protesters 'Far-Left Loons' and 'Anarchists'], ''[[Newsbusters]]'', October 8, 2011.</ref>. | + | Unlike the Tea Party, [[Obama]] was quick to acknowledge Occupy Wall Street, offering it credibility and a share of frustration and support.<ref>[http://www.businessinsider.com/white-house-draws-closer-to-occupy-wall-street-says-obama-is-fighting-for-interests-of-the-99-2011-10 White House Draws Closer To Occupy Wall Street, Says Obama Is Fighting For The Interests Of The 99%, Business Insiders, October 16, 2011]</ref> In fact, one chant you will not find at these any of these protests is anger directed at Barack Obama. Nancy Pelosi cried upon learning about the Tea Party; she offered her blessings to Occupy Wall Street. [[Rush Limbaugh]] argued that this protest was organized by the [[White House]] and Obama. [[Bill O'Reilly]] says the "Occupy Wall Street" protesters are "far-left loons" and "anarchists.".<ref>[http://newsbusters.org/blogs/brad-wilmouth/2011/10/09/wapos-wemple-really-disgraceful-oreilly-called-protesters-far-left-lo WaPo's Wemple: 'Really Disgraceful' That O'Reilly Called Protesters 'Far-Left Loons' and 'Anarchists'], ''[[Newsbusters]]'', October 8, 2011.</ref> |
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| − | Other reports indicate that sanitation is becoming a concern for Occupy Wall Street as the park where the protesters camp hasn't been cleaned since September 16 and [[Michael Bloomberg | Mayor Bloomberg]] indicates that the protests are costing NYC tourism dollars. | + | Other reports indicate that sanitation is becoming a concern for Occupy Wall Street as the park where the protesters camp hasn't been cleaned since September 16 and [[Michael Bloomberg|Mayor Bloomberg]] indicates that the protests are costing NYC tourism dollars. |
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| − | The [[Lamestream media | Democrat Media Complex]] is willfully covering up the violence, [[vandalism]], and anti-Semitism that truly does define the occupy movement. [[Conservative media]] has documented more than 300 incidents of their outrageous and appalling behavior.<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2011/10/28/updated-occupywallstreet-the-rap-sheet-so-far/ See the *UPDATED* #OccupyWallStreet: The Rap Sheet, So Far], [[Breitbart.com]]</ref> | + | The [[Lamestream media|Democrat Media Complex]] is willfully covering up the violence, [[vandalism]], and anti-Semitism that truly does define the occupy movement. [[Conservative media]] has documented more than 300 incidents of their outrageous and appalling behavior.<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2011/10/28/updated-occupywallstreet-the-rap-sheet-so-far/ See the *UPDATED* #OccupyWallStreet: The Rap Sheet, So Far], [[Breitbart.com]]</ref> |
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| − | [[Andrew Breitbart]]'s BigJournalism website shows emails from well-known media members trying to facilitate a message for the protesters, insisting on demands so as to further report on the movement. <ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2011/10/16/journolist-20-occupy-wall-street-emails-show-msm-dylan-ratigan-working-with-protesters-to-craft-message/ Journolist 2.0: Occupy Wall Street Emails Show MSM, Dylan Ratigan, Working With Protesters To Craft Message], [[Breitbart.com]], October 16, 2011</ref> Rush Limbaugh says the numbers of people involved in the protest are unusually small, troubling the MSM. <ref>[http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2011/10/17/journalists_are_advising_protesters Journalists are Advising Protesters], [[Rush Limbaugh]], October 17, 2011]</ref> | + | [[Andrew Breitbart]]'s BigJournalism website shows emails from well-known media members trying to facilitate a message for the protesters, insisting on demands so as to further report on the movement.<ref>[http://www.breitbart.com/big-journalism/2011/10/16/journolist-20-occupy-wall-street-emails-show-msm-dylan-ratigan-working-with-protesters-to-craft-message/ Journolist 2.0: Occupy Wall Street Emails Show MSM, Dylan Ratigan, Working With Protesters To Craft Message], [[Breitbart.com]], October 16, 2011</ref> Rush Limbaugh says the numbers of people involved in the protest are unusually small, troubling the MSM.<ref>[http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2011/10/17/journalists_are_advising_protesters Journalists are Advising Protesters], [[Rush Limbaugh]], October 17, 2011]</ref> |
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| | [[The Daily Caller]] is reporting that a host for government-funded [[NPR]], Lisa Simeone has emerged as spokeswoman for the “Occupy D.C.” movement | | [[The Daily Caller]] is reporting that a host for government-funded [[NPR]], Lisa Simeone has emerged as spokeswoman for the “Occupy D.C.” movement |
| | <ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/10/19/radio-host-with-ties-to-npr-becomes-spokeswoman-for-occupy-dc/?test=latestnews#ixzz1bI7VedDL Host of NPR Show Also Serves as Spokeswoman for 'Occupy D.C.'], [[Fox News]], October 19, 2011</ref> | | <ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/10/19/radio-host-with-ties-to-npr-becomes-spokeswoman-for-occupy-dc/?test=latestnews#ixzz1bI7VedDL Host of NPR Show Also Serves as Spokeswoman for 'Occupy D.C.'], [[Fox News]], October 19, 2011</ref> |
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| − | [[New York Times]] reporter Natasha Lennard is not merely covering the protests, but is also taking part in planning and executing them. <ref>[http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2011/10/24/nyt_reporter_outed_as_protester_occupy_wall_street_caught_putting_its_money_in_an_evil_corporate_bank NYT Reporter Outed as Protester; Occupy Wall Street Caught Putting Its Money in an Evil, Corporate Bank], [[Rush Limbaugh]], October 24, 2011</ref> | + | [[New York Times]] reporter Natasha Lennard is not merely covering the protests, but is also taking part in planning and executing them.<ref>[http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/daily/2011/10/24/nyt_reporter_outed_as_protester_occupy_wall_street_caught_putting_its_money_in_an_evil_corporate_bank NYT Reporter Outed as Protester; Occupy Wall Street Caught Putting Its Money in an Evil, Corporate Bank], [[Rush Limbaugh]], October 24, 2011</ref> |
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| − | The [[Washington Post]] and [[The New York Times]] have generated a total of 224 stories and opinion pieces praising the protest movement. <ref>[http://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/dan-gainor/2011/10/28/postnyt-182000-words-occupy-wall-street-and-counting Post/NYT: 182,000 Words on Occupy Wall Street and Counting], [[Newsbusters]], October 27, 2011</ref> | + | The [[Washington Post]] and [[The New York Times]] have generated a total of 224 stories and opinion pieces praising the protest movement.<ref>[http://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/dan-gainor/2011/10/28/postnyt-182000-words-occupy-wall-street-and-counting Post/NYT: 182,000 Words on Occupy Wall Street and Counting], [[Newsbusters]], October 27, 2011</ref> |
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| − | 109 clips, or 87 percent of the coverage by ABC, CBS, & NBC have produced positive protest stories. In addition, they ran 33 stories or segments about "Occupy" within the first 11 days and only 13 stories for the first year of the Tea Party movement. <ref>[http://weaselzippers.us/2011/10/28/study-big-three-tv-networks-have-devoted-more-than-double-the-coverage-to-occupy-wall-street-than-the-tea-party-87-has-been-positive/ Study: Big Three TV Networks Have Devoted More Than Double The Coverage To Occupy Wall Street], [[Weasel Zippers]], October 27, 2011</ref> | + | 109 clips, or 87 percent of the coverage by ABC, CBS, & NBC have produced positive protest stories. In addition, they ran 33 stories or segments about "Occupy" within the first 11 days and only 13 stories for the first year of the Tea Party movement.<ref>[http://weaselzippers.us/2011/10/28/study-big-three-tv-networks-have-devoted-more-than-double-the-coverage-to-occupy-wall-street-than-the-tea-party-87-has-been-positive/ Study: Big Three TV Networks Have Devoted More Than Double The Coverage To Occupy Wall Street], [[Weasel Zippers]], October 27, 2011</ref> |
| | [[File:Obama-jodie-evans-300x136.png|right|thumb|250px|Code Pink co-founder Jodie Evans paid $30,400 to be photographed with President Obama at this fundraiser.]] | | [[File:Obama-jodie-evans-300x136.png|right|thumb|250px|Code Pink co-founder Jodie Evans paid $30,400 to be photographed with President Obama at this fundraiser.]] |
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| − | [[Conservative]]s mock the movement as Occupy Sesame Street, for its childishness. Conservatives know that it's the government devaluing our currency, weakening our economy and plundering money from the next generation -- Wall Street and the banks aren't to blame. Republicans [[Mitt Romney]] and [[Herman Cain]] have denounced the protests as [[class warfare]]. <ref>[http://dailycaller.com/2011/10/06/congressional-dems-rally-in-support-of-occupy-wall-street/#ixzz1aIny1Ke7 Congressional Dems rally in support of ‘Occupy Wall Street’], [[Daily Caller]], October 6, 2011.</ref> Congressman [[Peter King]] says the protesters have no direction, calls the protesters losers who live in dirt. <ref>[http://weaselzippers.us/2011/11/17/gop-rep-peter-king-wall-street-occupiers-are-losers-that-live-in-dirt/ GOP Rep. Peter King: Wall Street Occupiers Are “Losers” That “Live In Dirt”], [[Weasel Zippers]], November 17, 2011</ref> | + | [[Conservative]]s mock the movement as Occupy Sesame Street, for its childishness. Conservatives know that it's the government devaluing our currency, weakening our economy and plundering money from the next generation—Wall Street and the banks aren't to blame. Republicans [[Mitt Romney]] and [[Herman Cain]] have denounced the protests as [[class warfare]].<ref>[http://dailycaller.com/2011/10/06/congressional-dems-rally-in-support-of-occupy-wall-street/#ixzz1aIny1Ke7 Congressional Dems rally in support of ‘Occupy Wall Street’], [[Daily Caller]], October 6, 2011.</ref> Congressman [[Peter King]] says the protesters have no direction, calls the protesters losers who live in dirt.<ref>[http://weaselzippers.us/2011/11/17/gop-rep-peter-king-wall-street-occupiers-are-losers-that-live-in-dirt/ GOP Rep. Peter King: Wall Street Occupiers Are “Losers” That “Live In Dirt”], [[Weasel Zippers]], November 17, 2011</ref> |
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| | The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee sent out a fundraising email asking supporters to sign a petition in support of the protesters. President Obama said that the movement reflected "broad-based frustration about how our financial system works." <ref>[http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/186499-poll-finds-more-than-half-of-all-americans-aware-of-occupy-wall-street-protests?utm_campaign=briefingroom&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitterfeed Poll finds majority of Americans aware of Occupy Wall Street protests], ''The Hill'', October 10, 2011.</ref> | | The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee sent out a fundraising email asking supporters to sign a petition in support of the protesters. President Obama said that the movement reflected "broad-based frustration about how our financial system works." <ref>[http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/186499-poll-finds-more-than-half-of-all-americans-aware-of-occupy-wall-street-protests?utm_campaign=briefingroom&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitterfeed Poll finds majority of Americans aware of Occupy Wall Street protests], ''The Hill'', October 10, 2011.</ref> |
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| − | Several anti-Semitic incidents have been reported during "Occupy Wall Street" demonstrations in New York as Jews were blamed for the turmoil in America's financial markets. In addition, anti-Israel signs were raised against "Israel's occupation of Gaza". <ref>[http://www.commentarymagazine.com/2011/10/11/occupy-wall-street-has-an-anti-semitism-problem/ Occupy Wall Street Has an Anti-Semitism Problem], [[Commentary]], October 11, 2011</ref> Anti-Semitic sign bearers and speakers who have latched onto the Occupy demonstrations have Jewish leaders in Chicago concerned. <ref>[http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4135361,00.html Anti-Semitism tainting Occupy Wall Street protests, Ynet News, October 16, 2011]</ref> | + | Several anti-Semitic incidents have been reported during "Occupy Wall Street" demonstrations in New York as Jews were blamed for the turmoil in America's financial markets. In addition, anti-Israel signs were raised against "Israel's occupation of Gaza".<ref>[http://www.commentarymagazine.com/2011/10/11/occupy-wall-street-has-an-anti-semitism-problem/ Occupy Wall Street Has an Anti-Semitism Problem], [[Commentary]], October 11, 2011</ref> Anti-Semitic sign bearers and speakers who have latched onto the Occupy demonstrations have Jewish leaders in Chicago concerned.<ref>[http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-4135361,00.html Anti-Semitism tainting Occupy Wall Street protests, Ynet News, October 16, 2011]</ref> |
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| − | Occupy Boston protest camp marched to the building that houses the Israeli consulate and held a brief sit-in in the building’s lobby. <ref>[http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2011/11/stunner-jew-bashing-obama-endorsed-occupy-boston-loons-hold-sit-in-protest-at-israeli-consulate-video/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gatewaypundit2+%28Gateway+Pundit%29 Stunner… Jew-Bashing Obama-Endorsed Occupy Boston Loons Hold Sit-in Protest at Israeli Consulate], [[Gateway Pundit]], November 5, 2011</ref> | + | Occupy Boston protest camp marched to the building that houses the Israeli consulate and held a brief sit-in in the building’s lobby.<ref>[http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2011/11/stunner-jew-bashing-obama-endorsed-occupy-boston-loons-hold-sit-in-protest-at-israeli-consulate-video/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+gatewaypundit2+%28Gateway+Pundit%29 Stunner… Jew-Bashing Obama-Endorsed Occupy Boston Loons Hold Sit-in Protest at Israeli Consulate], [[Gateway Pundit]], November 5, 2011</ref> |
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| − | The Occupy Miami movement is led by Mohammad Malik who has called for the extermination of Jews and is the principal organizer of numerous anti-Israel rallies. <ref>[http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2011/11/figures-occupy-miami-protest-leader-led-jews-go-back-to-the-ovens-rally/ Figures… #Occupy Miami Protest Leader Led “Jews Go Back to the Ovens” Rally], [[Gateway Pundit]], November 25, 2011</ref> | + | The Occupy Miami movement is led by Mohammad Malik who has called for the extermination of Jews and is the principal organizer of numerous anti-Israel rallies.<ref>[http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2011/11/figures-occupy-miami-protest-leader-led-jews-go-back-to-the-ovens-rally/ Figures… #Occupy Miami Protest Leader Led “Jews Go Back to the Ovens” Rally], [[Gateway Pundit]], November 25, 2011</ref> |
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| | == Occupy Wall Street and bestiality chant == | | == Occupy Wall Street and bestiality chant == |
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