I think they are a good thing.
And I think quite a lot of them probably do know what they are protesting. And are probably doing so more as a symbolic gesture than in any great expectation of achievement. But better to live in hope than die in acceptance, as they say.
( scarpe We Stole Bikes, Mon 17 Oct 2011, 11:42, 1 reply, 14 years ago)

That's generally my thinking,
Their lack of coherant goals isn't necessarily a bad thing, it's just saying "this is broken, stop ignoring it" which is a valid point imo.
(PsychoChomp, Mon 17 Oct 2011, 11:49, Reply)

My only worry is
that the police will employ kettling or some other genius move, sparking violence and making it all look illegitimate. Actually quite surprised this hasn't happened already.
( CQ Knows the truth, all of it., Mon 17 Oct 2011, 11:52, Reply)

They nearly did when they said it was illegal and disrespectful to stay at St Pauls,
but the priest there told them to do one and they were welcome to stay if they didn't damage the cathedral.
(PsychoChomp, Mon 17 Oct 2011, 11:54, Reply)

Not that I'm saying protesters are never in the wrong.
And there's often a Black Block contingent at these things just looking for a fight, but even when that does not happen, it's like the police are doing their best to incite violence, which is just silly.

Well done the priest on this one. First and last time I'll be saying that.
( CQ Knows the truth, all of it., Mon 17 Oct 2011, 11:58, Reply)

The priest is happy as there are some youngish boys taking part in the protest

( Fucking hell Jeff I am not a robot, Mon 17 Oct 2011, 12:01, Reply)

Tsk tsk, lazy perpetuation of stereotypes.
Carry on.
( CQ Knows the truth, all of it., Mon 17 Oct 2011, 12:03, Reply)

Or, indeed, just that anyone has shown up at church.

( scarpe We Stole Bikes, Mon 17 Oct 2011, 12:05, Reply)

That priest was wonderful. I nearly gave up my #occupysofa protest to applaud him.
But then the Arsenal/Sunderland game kicked off, so I didn't.
( scarpe We Stole Bikes, Mon 17 Oct 2011, 12:01, Reply)