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Inspired by [[Bill Ayers]] "[[Days of Rage]]," the first Occupy protest occurred on September 17, 2011 in [[New York City]] after months of planning by co-founder of [[SEIU]] Stephen Lerner.<ref>[https://www.wnd.com/?pageId=345861 Protesters begin 'Day of Rage' against capitalism], ''[[WND]]'', September 17, 2011.</ref><ref name=SorosMoney>[https://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>[https://www.reuters.com/article/2011/10/14/us-wallstreet-protests-origins-idUSTRE79C1YN20111014 Who's behind the Wall Street protests?], ''[[Reuters]]'' October 13, 2011.</ref>   

Inspired by [[Bill Ayers]] "[[Days of Rage]]," the first Occupy protest occurred on September 17, 2011 in [[New York City]] after months of planning by co-founder of [[SEIU]] Stephen Lerner.<ref>[https://www.wnd.com/?pageId=345861 Protesters begin 'Day of Rage' against capitalism], ''[[WND]]'', September 17, 2011.</ref><ref name=SorosMoney>[https://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>[https://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 were a collection of radicals, anarchists, [[Nihilism|nihilists]], college students, hippies, special interest groups, [[labor union]]s and vendors, blaming [[capitalism]], [[greed]], [[Wall Street]] and [[banks]] for their economic hardship. While claiming to be "peaceful", Occupiers spit 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> committed acts of rage, violence, vandalism, arson, rape, drug use, public masturbation, public defecation, littering, public nudity, public urination, rioting, and other assaults.  Similar "Occupy" demonstrations were organized in 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> (sometimes on a smaller scale). The resulting mayhem led to thousands of arrests and restrictions placed upon the protesters, including the dismantling of tent "cites" on public and [[private property]]. In some locations nonlethal riot control tactics were used on protesters who were in violation of local ordinances and police instructions.<ref>Henderson, Peter and Randewick, Noel. "Oakland protesters plan march, mayor apologizes." October 29, 2011. [[Reuters]]. [https://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>  

Occupy Wall Street protesters were a collection of radicals, anarchists, [[Nihilism|nihilists]], college students, hippies, special interest groups, [[labor union]]s and vendors, blaming [[capitalism]], [[greed]], [[Wall Street]] and [[banks]] for their economic hardship. While claiming to be "peaceful", Occupiers spit 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> committed acts of rage, violence, vandalism, arson, rape, drug use, public masturbation, public defecation, littering, public nudity, public urination, rioting, and other assaults.  Similar "Occupy" demonstrations were organized in 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> (sometimes on a smaller scale). The resulting mayhem led to thousands of arrests and restrictions placed upon the protesters, including the dismantling of tent "cites" on public and [[private property]]. In some locations nonlethal riot control tactics were used on protesters who were in violation of local ordinances and police instructions.<ref>Henderson, Peter and Randewick, Noel. "Oakland protesters plan march, mayor apologizes." October 29, 2011. [[Reuters]]. [https://www.reuters.com/article/2011/10/29/us-usa-wallstreet-protests-oakland-idUSTRE79R5LH20111029 Oakland protesters plan march, mayor apologizes]</ref><ref>[https://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, approached $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> Occupiers engaged in [[terrorist]] actions, such as the bomb threat to the Cleveland Bridge as well as attempting to firebomb various vendors in Seattle.

As of November 2011, the cost to local municipalities, funded by taxpayers, approached $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> Occupiers engaged in [[terrorist]] actions, such as the bomb threat to the Cleveland Bridge as well as attempting to firebomb various vendors in Seattle.

Occupy Wall Street is a protest attempting to counter the influence of the real grassroots movement, the [[Tea Party Movement]]. The protest claims that thousands of cities in [[America]] will join their cause and that it will spread internationally to hundreds of cities. Many misinformed people see the protests as a worthy cause, with some falsely relating it to the Tea Party.  

Occupy Wall Street is a protest attempting to counter the influence of the real grassroots movement, the [[Tea Party Movement]]. The protest claims that thousands of cities in [[America]] will join their cause and that it will spread internationally to hundreds of cities. Many misinformed people see the protests as a worthy cause, with some falsely relating it to the Tea Party.  

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]] reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the movement, the "president" attempted to discredit the Tea Party by claiming it was 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 were 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]] reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the movement, the "president" attempted to discredit the Tea Party by claiming it was related.<ref>[https://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 were arrested during its first month; after more than two years, zero arrests have been made in the Tea Party movement.  

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 not found at any of these protests was 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>[https://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 not found at any of these protests was 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>

Other reports indicated that sanitation was becoming a concern for Occupy Wall Street as the park where the protesters camp was not been cleaned since September 16 and [[Michael Bloomberg|Mayor Bloomberg]] indicated that the protests were costing NYC tourism dollars.

Other reports indicated that sanitation was becoming a concern for Occupy Wall Street as the park where the protesters camp was not been cleaned since September 16 and [[Michael Bloomberg|Mayor Bloomberg]] indicated that the protests were costing NYC tourism dollars.

[[The Daily Caller]] reported that a host for government-funded [[NPR]], Lisa Simeone emerged as spokeswoman for the "Occupy D.C." movement.

[[The Daily Caller]] reported that a host for government-funded [[NPR]], Lisa Simeone 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>[https://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>

''[[New York Times]]'' reporter Natasha Lennard did not merely cover the protests, but also took 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 did not merely cover the protests, but also took 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>

*[[Jesse Jackson]]<ref>[http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2011/10/jesse_jackson_literally_links.html Jesse Jackson Literally Links Arms With Occupy Wall Street Protesters to Protect Medical Tent - New York Magazine]</ref>

*[[Jesse Jackson]]<ref>[http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2011/10/jesse_jackson_literally_links.html Jesse Jackson Literally Links Arms With Occupy Wall Street Protesters to Protect Medical Tent - New York Magazine]</ref>

*[[John Larson]]<ref name="topdems" />

*[[John Larson]]<ref name="topdems" />

*[[John Lewis]]<ref>[http://abcnews.go.com/US/occupy-wall-street-protests-spread-country-clear-unified/story?id=14696466#.TsvwNVbxG3I Occupy Wall Street Protests Spread Across the Country With No Unified Message], [[ABC News]]</ref>

*[[John Lewis]]<ref>[https://abcnews.go.com/US/occupy-wall-street-protests-spread-country-clear-unified/story?id=14696466#.TsvwNVbxG3I Occupy Wall Street Protests Spread Across the Country With No Unified Message], [[ABC News]]</ref>

*[[Kanye West]]<ref name="Kanye">[https://www.reuters.com/article/2011/10/10/idUS277321529320111010 Kanye West Crashes Occupy Wall Street With Russell Simmons], [[Reuters]]</ref>

*[[Kanye West]]<ref name="Kanye">[https://www.reuters.com/article/2011/10/10/idUS277321529320111010 Kanye West Crashes Occupy Wall Street With Russell Simmons], [[Reuters]]</ref>

*[[Keith Ellison]]<ref name="topdems">[https://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/65229.html Top Democrats endorse Occupy Wall Street protests], [[Politico]]</ref>

*[[Keith Ellison]]<ref name="topdems">[https://www.politico.com/news/stories/1011/65229.html Top Democrats endorse Occupy Wall Street protests], [[Politico]]</ref>

*[[Mumia Abu-Jamal]]<ref>[http://www.therightscoop.com/occupy-wall-street-snags-coveted-mumia-abu-jamal-endorsement/ Occupy Wall Street snags coveted Mumia Abu-Jamal endorsement], [[The Right Scoop]]</ref>

*[[Mumia Abu-Jamal]]<ref>[http://www.therightscoop.com/occupy-wall-street-snags-coveted-mumia-abu-jamal-endorsement/ Occupy Wall Street snags coveted Mumia Abu-Jamal endorsement], [[The Right Scoop]]</ref>

*[[MSNBC]]

*[[MSNBC]]

*[[Nancy Pelosi]]<ref>[http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/pelosi-supports-occupy-wall-street-movement/story?id=14696893#.Trf44HL4JJE Pelosi Supports Occupy Wall Street Movement], [[ABC News]]</ref>

*[[Nancy Pelosi]]<ref>[https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/pelosi-supports-occupy-wall-street-movement/story?id=14696893#.Trf44HL4JJE Pelosi Supports Occupy Wall Street Movement], [[ABC News]]</ref>

*[[National Education Association]]

*[[National Education Association]]

*National Nurses United<ref>[http://www.nationalnursesunited.org/press/entry/nurses-join-students-occupy-movement-other-labor-unions-to-demand-wall-stre/ Nurses Joining Students, Occupy Movement, other Labor Unions, to Demand Wall Street Tax 11/17 - National Nurses United's website]</ref>

*National Nurses United<ref>[http://www.nationalnursesunited.org/press/entry/nurses-join-students-occupy-movement-other-labor-unions-to-demand-wall-stre/ Nurses Joining Students, Occupy Movement, other Labor Unions, to Demand Wall Street Tax 11/17 - National Nurses United's website]</ref>

*[[Susan Sarandon]]<ref>[https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2042317/Occupy-Wall-Street-Susan-Sarandon-Michael-Moore-join-protesters-New-York.html Now Susan Sarandon joins in! Activist actress joins author Michael Moore and hundreds of other Wall Street protesters... but all eyes are on ANOTHER naked protester], [[The Daily Mail]]</ref>

*[[Susan Sarandon]]<ref>[https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2042317/Occupy-Wall-Street-Susan-Sarandon-Michael-Moore-join-protesters-New-York.html Now Susan Sarandon joins in! Activist actress joins author Michael Moore and hundreds of other Wall Street protesters... but all eyes are on ANOTHER naked protester], [[The Daily Mail]]</ref>

*[[Tim Robbins]]<ref name="Celebs">[https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/celebritology/post/occupy-wall-street-penn-badgley-tim-robbins-latest-celebs-to-join-protests/2011/10/06/gIQASLjPQL_blog.html Occupy Wall Street: Penn Badgley, Tim Robbins latest celebs to join protests],  [[Washington Post]]</ref>

*[[Tim Robbins]]<ref name="Celebs">[https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/celebritology/post/occupy-wall-street-penn-badgley-tim-robbins-latest-celebs-to-join-protests/2011/10/06/gIQASLjPQL_blog.html Occupy Wall Street: Penn Badgley, Tim Robbins latest celebs to join protests],  [[Washington Post]]</ref>

*[[Rage Against The Machine]]'s guitarist Tom Morello<ref>[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/occupy-wall-street-rage-against-the-machine-tom-morello-perform-248195 Occupy Wall Street: Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello to Perform - The Hollywood Reporter]</ref>

*[[Rage Against The Machine]]'s guitarist Tom Morello<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/occupy-wall-street-rage-against-the-machine-tom-morello-perform-248195 Occupy Wall Street: Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello to Perform - The Hollywood Reporter]</ref>

*[[Van Jones]]<ref>[https://dailycaller.com/2011/10/14/van-jones-stand-in-solidarity-with-occupy-wall-street/ Van Jones: ‘Stand in solidarity with Occupy Wall Street’], [[The Daily Caller]]</ref>

*[[Van Jones]]<ref>[https://dailycaller.com/2011/10/14/van-jones-stand-in-solidarity-with-occupy-wall-street/ Van Jones: ‘Stand in solidarity with Occupy Wall Street’], [[The Daily Caller]]</ref>

*[[Washington Post]]

*[[Washington Post]]