OCCUPY OAKLAND -- GOOD JOB

The general strike in Oakland was mostly peaceful, with a minimal police response. The Occupy Oakland protesters tried hard to keep the violence under control.

Suggestions:

Do not hold an evening protest. Violence can escalate when the sun goes down. Plan a way to encourage people to go home. Make certain that the "peacekeepers" in the movement save some energy to deal with those who wait for the peaceful to go home before starting violence.

But overall, an amazing demonstration of the frustration of the 99%.

What next?

May I suggest that you all start registering people to vote? Protest is exciting, but politics only changes when the politicians KNOW you are going to VOTE. Also, voting in some states has gotten more complicated, thanks to the conservatives. It will be necessary to teach people how to comply with the new laws.

I also admire the tax on financial transactions proposed by the President of the EU. The Church of England has pledged to help the Occupy London get this "Robin Hood" tax passed. (This tax may also dampen speculation on financial markets. Speculation hurts us all.)

"KEEP ON TRUCKING!"