Michael Moore's Speech at OccupyWallStreet's Liberty Square

[kpete]

Run time: 06:33 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_5Jp-CP-4A   Posted on YouTube: September 26, 2011 By YouTube Member: WaronErrorDKos Views on YouTube: 296   Posted on DU: September 27, 2011 By DU Member: kpete Views on DU: 4479

 
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/09/26/1020466/-UPDATED:-Listen-to-Michael-Moores-Speech-at-OccupyWallStreets-Liberty-Square-?via=siderec

[geckosfeet]

1. There is only 400 of them - good point. And only some of them are RW scum.

[msongs]

2. the multi millionaire celebrity preaching to the "poor" protestors. at least he is a good guy nt

[Joe Shlabotnik]

3. Did he make his $ exploiting others?

There is nothing wrong with making money, its how you do it. He has brought a voice to many.

[LaPera]

6. What did he do wrong, make money, make great progressive films, took the time to care?

Or is it that he happens to agree 100% with the protesters or that he wants to give support & encouragement to the people protesting?

What the fuck have you ever done? But I'm sure you're at least a good guy?

[vets74]

9. Well, he cares way too much for Flint, Michigan.

snark

[Jakes Progress]

12. Examine your motives. What drives your animus here?

Think about what Moore did that made money. Think about the implications of broad brush thinking.

[avaistheone1]

16. +10

[Ignis]

20. Don't forget to mention that he's fat!

:eyes:

I'll happily weigh Mr. Moore's lefty accomplishments against yours, any day of the week.

[cyberpj]

4. Thanks for this kpete! nt

[Divine Discontent]

5. thanks for finding this for us.

http://www.zazzle.com/republicans_2012_keeping_millions_out_of_work_bumper_sticker-128002960205017719
http://www.cafepress.com/barackobama12

[L. Coyote]

13. DING, DING, DING!!!! One Black Man out of a white man's job!

[Mosaic]

17. white man's job

If you have that attitude, what are you doing on a liberal site? Fucking racist thing to say. :mad: :mad: :mad:

[L. Coyote]

18. HELLO!

You seem to be a bit blinded to subtly in discourse. I'm parroting the Republican attitude towards Obama, of course.

Actually, running the USA should be a woman's job,
because men have horrid hormonal imbalances that cause violence, death, and mayhem :rofl:

[kpete]

7. Transcript:

http://www.opednews.com/articles/Occupy-Wall-Street-Day-10-by-Chaz-Valenza-110926-785.html

[vets74]

10. Here's the text of Moore's public speech :::

I am so impressed by what I'm seeing here. You have done something very important and very historic. It had to happen somewhere it might as well has been here. Millions of Americans have suffered as a result of the decisions made by the people in these buildings. My own personal two cents: I want to see the people responsible for destroying the lives of millions of people in handcuffs. It time to make them pay. Tax them. How much? Still not enough. They are trying to take our democracy and turn it into a kleptocracy.

The 400 riches Americans own more then the bottom 250 million Americans. They're afraid of one basic thing... there are only 400 of them. There are 250 million of us. What happens when 400 people are pitted against 250 million people? You don't have to follow sports to understand that game.

I just got back to NY 12 hours ago and I wanted to get down here as soon as I could. It warms my heart to see all of you here! I know each and every one of you represents another thousand and another thousand more. Do not be scared because there only a few hundred here right now. This month for the first time 54% of the American public is with you. This is the hard part right now. But everyone will remember. Three months from now, six months from now, one hundred years from now that you came down to this plaza and you started this movement. I am honored to be in your presence.

-- Michael Moore at the OWS demonstration

[unionworks]

8. is it a

...revolution yet? Judging from the amount of msm squelch and police violence, this event has the wall street piggies crapping their tuxes...

[vets74]

11. Brookfield Financial owns the park. How's for "Brookfield Park" to be accurate ?

Odd that's not public property. But New York has much odder things.

Brookfield Financial Properties

They did $15-billion in deals last quarter. O.K., fine. Politics unknown.

Team

We are a close-knit team of dedicated and experienced professionals with proven track records within bank owned investment dealers, institutional investment firms, commercial banks as well as commercial real estate brokerages. When you are a Brookfield Financial client, you have access to our entire team with the experience to help ensure you always get the best solution.

Brydon D. Cruise
President & Managing Partner
[e-mail]

Plus a dozen Managing Partners and some Partners and some Associates and Analysts. Total's roughly 40 professional employees.

Not a big firm. Very, very typically rich.

In the George Anderson Era -- beginning 2008 where Wall Street has immunity from felony prosecution -- you would figure that PR calculations will determine BFP actions. Of course who would have thought that Fox/Murdoch would interview Michael Moore on its local Channel 5 outlet ?

[matmar]

14. For those wondering why everyone repeats back phrases of the speech...

The protesters are not allowed any microphones or amplifying equipment. In order for the many to hear the words, everyone repeats in unison the phrases so all can hear.

People power in action.

[avaistheone1]

15. That's what I thought. It makes sense ; )

This young people certainly are very inspiring.

[truedelphi]

19. Good to know.

Again for this almost sixty year old, it is so great to see young people out there protesting.

And many of these people were only in seventh or eighth grade when Bush the Younger came into power. They have lived in a nation with more propaganda and meaningless news feed than any other generation.

But in the end, the truth comes out.

[Hulk]

21. All the "double talk" is annoying to listen to.

I'm sure it was fun...and God knows they need some entertainment while they are putting up the good fight...but it's annoying to listen to.

I think Wall Street is going to just ignore them until winter comes and forces them to be quiet or leave. I hope it grows from there...somehow. Wish I lived closer to NYC.....for the moment.