Occupy Worcester Disrupts Auction of Foreclosed House Today

[Hissyspit]

Run time: 04:27 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTojopqF0Tc   Posted on YouTube: November 09, 2011 By YouTube Member: ncftTV Views on YouTube: 197   Posted on DU: November 09, 2011 By DU Member: Hissyspit Views on DU: 1044

 
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Just before 11 am today- November 8, 2011, members of the Worcester Anti-Foreclosure Team (WAFT), homeowners Pablo and Shirley Travieso and family, and members of Occupy Worcester lined up in front of the Traviesos' two-story house at 24 Illinois St., drowned out the voice of auctioneer John Baker by chanting loudly, and blocked his entry to the property. The 44 protesters held signs and their chants included "Bank of America/Bad for America", "Banks got Bailed Out/We got Sold Out", and "What does democracy look like?/This is what democracy looks like!" The auctioneer, John Baker, acting for Bank of New York Trust, trustee for a bundle of mortgages in which this one was included, gamely proceeded with the auction at 11am despite the noise, and as there were no other bidders, the bank took back the house for $79,900. (read more: http://occupyworcester.com/waftpr118 )

[yurbud]

1. this would be a good idea for a rolling occupation