Occupiers assembling on west lawn of Congress. It was somewhat muddy – I was glad I wore my snow boots!
Occupier – Serve the people not big $
Occupy Congress General Assembly. The group was large so required 3 levels of the Human Microphone, a bit tricky… Folks organized by state, and received suggestions on how best to proceed to Congressional office buildings across the street for lobbying and/or protesting.
Occupier calls it like it is…
Occupier wants a No Confidence option on the ballot like Europe has to dissolve congress and start over with all new people.
OWS NY contingent. Occupiers came from around the country for the week of actions and solidarity – some camping in tents at McPherson Sq. , some at Freedom Plaza, some at hostels, hotels, and with friends.
U.S. Marine Sgt. Shamar Thomas, now famous for telling off the NY cops at OWS, gets down to some hip-hop with other occupiers prior to start of the General Assembly.
