Thousands of people flooding into Portland OR as police prepare to...

[wundermaus]

Live Streaming Video Feed - http://www.occupystreams.org/item/occupy-portland

[nadinbrzezinski]

1. Watching it... good thing I took a nap after I came home

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2. "If anyone has a boat....'#Occupirates!'"

[nadinbrzezinski]

3. That was funny

By the way we might be close to tipping point, As far as Portland it might be tonight,.

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4. News/Helicopter live feed:

http://www.kgw.com/live-stream

Man, these talking heads are afraid and confused. As always, they're treating protesters and anarchists as the same thing, saying protesters should abide by "legal event" procedures. You're just not going to say on-air that the world is FUCKED and that we have to do something, and this is it!

These private security and business-owner oriented jerks are asking citizens to phone police if they see any groups assembling.

They have champagne and have counted down the curfew deadline like it's new year's eve :rofl:

Naughty, someone used a laser pointer on the helicopter. I understand the sentiment, but...

[FirstLight]

6. wow

they are seriously talking smack...propaganda..."anarchists"..."are businesses worried?"

[grasswire]

8. mixed

some businesses moved their wares from windows, others said they've never had a problem during protests.

[laconicsax]

26. The guy they're interviewing doesn't seem to know what he's talking about.

"the main message [of the occupy movement] is that something's wrong...and we need to have a discussion about that."

What a great protest message!

"Something's wrong! Let's talk about it!"

[grasswire]

5. seven minutes from the deadline

The crowd is growing by the minute with residents flocking to view, or stand in solidarity.

Little Beirut. Heh.

[FirstLight]

9. the guy

was saying that people who are just there to be 'spectators' should not get involved in this, and they should go home and watch from the comfort of their homes...they don;t realize the people are there in solidarity!

[grasswire]

7. I'm watching KATU

Mounted police.

Crowd continues to grow.

Police chief gave interview, wouldn't say anything but they plan to ask folks to move their stuff out at 12:01

Chanting and drumming.

[grasswire]

11. if I were the police chief I would wait til the news crews get tired...

...and leave, then do whatever I plan to do.

[nadinbrzezinski]

14. You mean like Oakland? They will have to go refuel

SOON

Yes, call me cynical

[sabrina 1]

44. They don't have to. The Media always leave as soon as

the police announce they are moving in. They did it in Oakland, stopped coverage and just left, and the same thing a few nights ago at Berkeley. They don't work for us, they coordinate with the police and make sure they do not photograph them committing crimes.

That is why the citizen journalism is so important, the media is complicit. It is so well known now, that they will leave before the 'crackdown', that as soon as people see them leaving, they know the 'fun' is about to start.

[laconicsax]

19. I've heard (3rd-hand) the police aren't planning on forcibly evicting people until Tuesday or later

Apparently, the police weren't consulted about the 12:01 deadline and so they're not going to treat it as firm.

[snot]

10. We're discovering how powerful we are. (And we like it.)

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12. ...

:thumbsup:

[FirstLight]

13. and

theyre not goin anywhere! yea!

[MedleyMisty]

15. I like that chant

Hella hella occupy, the system has got to die!

[nadinbrzezinski]

16. Whose Streets, OUR STREETS!

The PD will have an issue if they want to carry out that order.

[FirstLight]

17. who's streets?

our streets!!!!!

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18. ...

[laconicsax]

20. Important observation: The police don't look like they're in riot gear.

[grasswire]

36. news channel said they are in full riot gear..

..the ones establishing the perimeter anyway.

[laconicsax]

38. The footage on the live feed doesn't show that.

[nadinbrzezinski]

21. Thing of beauty

OccupyIntel Occupy Intel
-URGENT PORTLAND- Police commander has ordered officers not to act for now and "let them party." @occupypdx #opdx #occupyportland #ows
39 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply

OccupyIntel Occupy Intel
-PORTLAND- Police have said they can no longer control Main St. due to insufficient police resources. @occupypdx #opdx #occupyportland #ows
44 minutes ago

[shanti]

22. is it raining?

[wundermaus]

23. Local Media is now reporting over 10,000 people...

tipping point?

[nadinbrzezinski]

27. I think so

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24. Anchorwoman: "The whole mood here is genuinely joyous."

Protester:

"Its' peaceful, the only people with weapons are the police."

"It's letting the mayor know people are concerned for the welfare of their country...greed, corruption...we're all here to support the #Occupy movement."

"I was a Marine, saw a lot of corruption, didn't have an outlet, heard about #Occupy online from Anonymous...the message is pretty clear and concise, First Amendment rights...the message is that we all know something is wrong and that we all have to have a discussion about it."

"It felt we were turning more into a social service camp for the homeless than an attempt to redress grievances...we felt it was important to have all these people here so the city could see all the problems, extremely important for them to see that."

"I'm happy with the people we were able to help."

"I'm an #Occupier, I'm here to the end. If that's what it takes, then yes, I'll get arrested. This first month was sort of a boot camp for us (to learn how better to help the street kids, etc.)."

"This country has a lot of greivances, we must have that discussion."

[BanzaiBonnie]

25. Now is the time to occupy in even greater numbers

The police will wait until it's "safe" for them to evict OWS. I want it safe too. But I don't think they'll take action as long as there are thousands of people there.

[BanzaiBonnie]

28. KATU newcaster, Anita somebody is a bit snotty about OWS

talking about grass gone in the park. So, why don't they make the same complaint about any of the festivals down on the waterfront.

[nadinbrzezinski]

33. Trying to figure affiliation

and that is a siren

[laconicsax]

29. Want to hear the Portland police radio and dispatch?

http://audio7.radioreference.com/oh_multnomah

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49. Sweet, please keep us updated as to chatter, if you'd take that station, so to speak!

[JDPriestly]

30. OK Wall Street numbercrunchers.

There are about 600,000 residents of Portland.

And there are about 6,000 people on the streets. That is one person there in support of OP for every 100 residents.

That is the 99% considering a lot of people are too old, too young, or too sick or disabled to come out.

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31. "Well...that was anti-climactic..." Tweet about the curfew.

KGW are saying that since midnight, the mood has changed, no one is accosting the reporters..."The #Occupiers are saying this is step 1...meeting at noon tomorrow...Tweet says police are blocking Madison at Fourth..."

[nadinbrzezinski]

32. Horses and alarms going off

[ScreamingMeemie]

34. I am hoping those people stay safe...

I just got a sick feeling. It's the mom in me. Be safe Portland.

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35. News says the mayor is there, "monitoring".

Hahaha, they're waiting for people to go home... "At some point, they'll go home."

"We've worked hard to keep people safe, to keep this peaceful" (this is a cop being interviewed, mentions they want to keep the free speech going but worry about obstruction to local business). Admits that #Occupy has been peaceful, is hopeful it will have a positive conclusion (AHAHA) that they'll move out of the park and go to another location.

"The mayor and chief have said the park is closed...I believe that shortly more and more people are going to be leaving." Lt. King

Protesters are saying to the police, "We've called your bluff."

Talking heads and police think most of the people there are just looky-loos. Police representative saying that they'll move in when the numbers decline.

[wundermaus]

37. Yeah, the police are monitoring the situation...

more like the sharks are circling...

[sabrina 1]

56. They should have a mic check and ask everyone to stay. That's

what they did at Berkeley the other night. The police had announced they were going to start arresting people, they declared the protest 'illegal', the media began packing up and leaving, then a protester did a mic check, 'Please do not leave, everyone stay'. That echoed through the crowd and no one left.

Finally, the Oakland Police got in their vans and began to leave. They never did arrest anyone, and the Occupiers held a GA during which they announced the General Strike which is to take place next week, I believe.

This group should ask the people not to leave. Wish there was a way to tell them.

[Fire Walk With Me]

39. Commissioner Nick Fish... discussing helping the homeless, says it's a national problem

and that it's good that #Occupy will bring greater attention to the problem, a disgraceful number of homeless Vets...we believe everyone has a right to a safe and reasonable place to call home, but the economy is the problem...JOIN members today got some homeless into hotels on vouchers, but there is no federal funding, hoping #Occupy will bring Federal level discussion and help to the homeless..The Gospel rescue mission is at capacity...1700 in cars and ??? 1000? in shelters each night in Portland!

There's no place for the homeless mentally ill, the cost to address it is staggering...(Discussion about a broken mental health system and how it costs and that it's inefficient). (The conversation has begun!)

(Right here on live TV, not national, but on live TV, they're having the conversation about getting Federal funding for these problems, to help at the city level to care for people...this is what #Occupy has done so far!)

[sabrina 1]

45. They really are changing the conversation. That is great to hear

And in Santa Rosa yesterday, a City Councilman praised the occupiers for taking care of the homeless and also acknowledged what a huge problem it is. He said something like 'it is beautiful to see how you care for the homeless and the mentally ill'.

I think they are shaming elected officials into realizing what their jobs should be all about.

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48. Isn't it BEAUTIFUL?

:woohoo:

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40. Uh-oh, cops might be pressing in

3rd and Main:

"

Reporter: "I wouldn't say the crowd numbers are going down at all. We've just noticed this large group not leaving." ???

"Tensions are starting to build; protesters have been good about keeping distance with the police...they're pushing police and are trying to take over Main street...

[laconicsax]

41. Now they're saying that the police are stationary and the protestors are pushing against the police.

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65. The old line: He walked into my fist.

[grasswire]

42. protesters have shut down a street

sounds like pandemonium!

[grasswire]

43. drums, yelling, car horns blaring...

...the people appear to be taking over their streets.

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46. "Until there's a reason to take some action, wait until early morning when the crowd dies down."

"It's been completely peaceful, totally peaceful..."

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47. "We've been in touch with other police departments around the country (about dealing with #Occupy)"

-Lt. King

So YES, there is discussion occurring between organizations.

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50. Live chat says the police scanner announces cops are going to start pushing the protesters

off the street to the west; support cop are incoming.

Shanti Shanti Shanti

[laconicsax]

53. I'm listening to the scanner and the goal...

Is to push the protest out of the street and 'reopen all lanes' of traffic.

[Raksha]

51. K & R

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52. "People realize their (economic) stories connect into a larger story..."

[laconicsax]

54. Police scanner: cops calling for an ambulance.

Sounds like an officer was hit by something and needs immediate attention.

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58. They're claiming he was hit by a "projectile" but he was possibly in the path of the horses which

forced their way into the crowd. See the pic, he has riot gear on. A bottle wouldn't hurt him, lay him out on the ground as he was.

Interesting, if he's hurt that much as needing an ambulance...thanks for the report...

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59. "Remain in the roadway you may be subject to chemical and impact weapons."

OUR STREET.

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55. Cop down after horses pushed through the protesters:

Warning about upcoming use of chemical agents...the cop was in the wake of the horses, so cops may have run over their own...this guy is in complete riot gear, how would a "projectile" put him to the ground needing assistance to stand/walk?

They're saying the officer was hit in the leg...in a very tight crowd, somehow. I say he was hit by a horse until more is known.

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63. Injured officer:

Center, being helped onto stretcher. His pant leg was split open by doctors.

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57. Arrested:

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67. ...

[MedleyMisty]

60. singing the national anthem now

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61. Four-Tour Combat Veteran Micaiah Dutt:

"The police could easily defuse the problem by not showing up."

Police appear to have moved off...talking heads are amazed that crowd was peaceful but became riled-up when police rode horses into their midst...I want to beat myself with two hammers, one to each side of my head, the stupid is so deep...

[Scuba]

68. +1,000,000 for Mr. Dutt. n/t

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62. Helicopter live feed:

http://www.kptv.com/category/210121/watch-fox-12-live-video-stream

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64. Police Line:

Crowd saying we don't want any violence

[deutsey]

72. Livestream saying police are gearing up to clear the streets by 5 PST

[deutsey]

73. No bull, be ready

is what they're saying now.

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66. One of the bikers, helping to keep things cool:

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69. "It's four in the morning, I thought someone might go home." KGW news...

:hi:

[MedleyMisty]

70. I saw in the chat stream on the feed that earlier KGW was saying that it was just a big party

Do they seriously not know how angry people are and how much people believe in our cause?

[joshcryer]

71. KGW has been really poor reporting compared to Denver's reporting.

And Denver was reporting poorly, too, with their stupid ass commentary, but at least they recognized a popular movement. KGW is unwatchable (though I appreciate the reports on what they're saying).

[dixiegrrrrl]

75. Guess they do not understand the "occupy" part of ...Occupy!

[NOMOREDRUGWAR]

74. Are the protesters in the street?

If so, do they plan to move when traffic picks up in 3-4 hours? If not, and they refuse to disperse, they should be dealt with by police. They have no right to slow down traffic. The folks in Zuccotti Park aren't doing that.