Occupy Las Vegas

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Sat, 26 Nov 2011 12:24:58 -0800

awesome-everyday: wilwheaton: Good question. (via @CandiceHull...

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 17:20:59 -0800

wilwheaton:

Good question.

(via @CandiceHull on Twitter.)

I HAVE BEEN SAYING THIS FOR MONTHS.

So those westboro people have never gotten a swift ass kicking from any cops or even dragged away from when they protest at a fucking funeral.

Some college kids sit on the fucking sidewalk ON THEIR OWN MOTHERFUCKING CAMPUS and get pepper sprayed and arrested?

This is some fucking bullshit and our entire nation needs to be OUTRAGED.

GET ANGRY, DAMNIT.

ocelott: motherjones: Zuccotti Park, minus #ows. More. :(

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 08:23:56 -0800

ocelott:

motherjones:

Zuccotti Park, minus #ows. More.

:(

The Curio Drawer: I have seen the light.

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 08:56:20 -0800

The Curio Drawer: I have seen the light.:

youarenotyou:

I’ve decided to quit this blog. Despite the dozens and dozens of messages I’ve gotten over the past 6 months telling me how much I’ve changed people’s lives for the better, impacted their perspectives and taught them new things, I’ve come to realize that blogging is totally…

Just something to kind of remember.

dangersquirrel: Around one in the morning they brought out the...

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:13:53 -0700

dangersquirrel:

Around one in the morning they brought out the riot police. At one point, they pushed the crowd out of the park, killed the floodlights, and surrounded us with officers armed with beanbag guns, rubber bullets, tear gas canisters, and nightsticks.

That was one of the scariest moments of my life. Including the time I fell off a cliff. There is nothing to describe the loneliness of sitting in a quiet ring of people waiting to be attacked by those whose jobs are to protect us, attacked for defending our own rights. There are also no words for the sense of camaraderie that builds between you and those with whose arms you are linked. You know you have all made this decision, and there is no turning back.

As we sat there and passed around vinegar to soak our shirts and bandannas with to counteract the effects of tear gas, it occurred to me how strange it was that despite my fear, there was no question in my mind as to whether I wanted to do this.

Hannah ended up with a gas mask, lucky duck.

floworama: Why OccupyWallStreet? 4 Reasons…

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 08:45:19 -0700

floworama:

Why OccupyWallStreet? 4 Reasons…

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Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:03:39 -0700

Keep Wall Street Occupied (by ransackedroom)

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 19:24:53 -0700

Keep Wall Street Occupied (by ransackedroom)

Zombie Walk! | Occupy Las Vegas

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 12:22:50 -0700

Zombie Walk! | Occupy Las Vegas:

Date/Time: Sunday, October 30, 2011 - 6:00pm
6:00 - Make-up at Area 99 (the OLV site)
7:00 - Meet at OLV site if you need to carpool
7:30 - Meet at the Luxor - dressed as a zombie to protest corporate greed
The #occupylasvegas zombies will be marching from the Luxor to City Center, and then back to the Luxor.

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think-progress: BREAKING: Oakland Police used rubber bullets,...

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 04:04:36 -0700

think-progress:

BREAKING: Oakland Police used rubber bullets, flash grenades, and smoke bombs to evict Occupy Oakland.

thefuror: socialismartnature: There are more than 4 people...

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 03:12:45 -0700

thefuror:

socialismartnature:

There are more than 4 people unemployed for every open job.

Maybe “just get a job” isn’t that simple.

There is no “maybe” about it.

thewhitedragonpost: itsthemusicpeople: And heeeeeere comes the...

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 22:58:14 -0700

thewhitedragonpost:

itsthemusicpeople:

And heeeeeere comes the tear gas #occupyoakland -@garonsen

screenshots from ABC 7 live helicopter coverage

MOTHERFUCK!

Keith Boykin: Everything The Media Told You About Occupy Wall Street Is Wrong

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 10:11:56 -0700

Keith Boykin: Everything The Media Told You About Occupy Wall Street Is Wrong

Solace: Oh, ignorance.

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 09:15:30 -0700

Solace: Oh, ignorance. :

peachtulle:

ohelena:

I’m seeing a ton of posts against Occupy Wall Street that all pretty much say the same thing:

“I worked a ridiculous amount of hours, sacrificed time, sleep, and sanity, forced myself to keep going even when I was sick, for x amount of time in order to get where I…

How to switch from a bank to a credit union the smart...

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 07:31:31 -0700

How to switch from a bank to a credit union the smart...:

maishaparadox:

mysunwolf:

sarahlee310:

veganlove:

Don’t just rush in and withdraw your money, because you might end up hurting yourself. Do it the smart way. It may take a few weeks, but you don’t want to leave yourself hanging.

IF YOU HAVE DIRECT DEPOSIT:

1) Use whatever amount it takes to open up an account at a credit union (research them first to find the one that suits your needs, obviously).

2) Switch your direct deposit to your new credit union account.

3) Wait for direct deposit to actually make a deposit in the new credit union account.

4) Switch all your bills and anything else attached to the old bank account to the new credit union account.

5) Once you are certain nothing is attached to the old bank account, go in there and withdraw your money. Don’t be a dick to the bank employee, they’re just another one of the 99% like you working a job to get by…unless they’re rude, of course. If they ask why, tell them their employer is corrupt and you can no longer do business with them in good conscience and leave it at that. Don’t waste your time lecturing. They probably agree with you but need to pay rent.

6) Put your money in the new credit union account.

7) Get someone you know to do the same.

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE DIRECT DEPOSIT:

1) Open up the new credit union account with whatever amount of money is required.

2) go to step 4 above and follow the rest of the steps.

awkward and probably hugely ignorant question, but what is the difference between banks and credit unions? are they not basically the same thing?

It is never ignorant to try and learn something new. :) Let’s see if I can help.

Credit Unions:
A credit union is a not-for-profit financial institution that is owned by the people who belong to the credit union. Its members are made up of people who share a common bond or affiliate, such as belonging to the same church, school, employer, organization or community. As a member of a credit union, you get a vote (as does everyone else with an account) to elect other members to the credit union’s board of directors.

Since every member is an equal owner and therefore shares a common bond with the other members, the personal experience tends to be much better at most credit unions. As co-owner, the credit union works for you to make sure you are happy. According to Bankrate.com, “Credit unions have topped the consumer satisfaction ratings in American Banker’s annual survey for 12 years in a row.”

Since a credit union’s primary focus is its people, or co-owners, they are more concerned about making you happy than turning a profit. As a result, credit unions typically offer more educational services and seminars to teach you about all financial products so you can make the best decision. Banks, on the other hand, may be more inclined to recommend only those products that bring in higher corporate profits.

As a not-for-profit organization, credit unions have many advantages over banks. They are exempt from most state and federal taxes, do not have many marketing costs, or high salaried executives. This allows credit unions to pass on great rates to their members, including:

Higher Interest Rates on Savings Accounts

Lower Rates on Auto Loans, Mortgages and Credit Cards

Free Checking Accounts

Lower Penalties for Overdrafts and Late Payments

Your money in a Credit Union is insured and regulated by the National Credit Union Association, which is the same as the FDIC coverage.

The down side of a credit union is their conveniences. They will typically have fewer ATMs, fewer branches, and usually lack variety in investment products and services. Finding and joining a credit union can be a bit trickier too. It may just take a phone call to your human resource department to see what options your employer offers. Otherwise you may have to do a bit of homework, but virtually anyone in the U.S. can join a credit union. Use findacreditunion.com to help you do your credit union search.

Banks:
Banks are community, regional or national for-profit business corporations owned by private investors and governed by a board of directors chosen by the stockholders. Unless you have a personal banker, you generally will not receive the same level of service and satisfaction as you would from a credit union. Rates, fees and penalties will undoubtedly be higher too, but these inconveniences may be outweighed by the benefits.

Banks will have a much larger selection of products for you to choose from, including retirement plans, stock investing programs, and other services not offered by credit unions. Secondly, banks can offer more convenience with more ATMs and more branches, and it is as simple as walking in the door to join

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Small local banks are another good option if you don’t have a better credit union accessible.

Also I’ve recently learned that USAA - which used to serve only the military, now allows anyone to open checking or savings accounts and buy some kinds of insurance with them - some insurance products are reserved for military members and/or their family members now, I believe. I have always heard they provide good service and that they will refund ATM fees that other banks charge you to use their machines - but double check the fine print on that.

USAA, is a reciprocal. Dividends are paid back to members, so there is no overt profit motive. The bank part of the company is indeed a FSB, but the overall company structure allows them to act more like a credit union.

You may want to see if the credit union you are considering is a member of the Co-Op network. This lets you use your debit card sans fines for withdrawals and deposits at at any credit union on the network nationally. It includes hundreds of credit unions across the US and suits the needs to be able to access an ATM anywhere you go.

Co-Op Network Credit Union locater

Check out Move Your Money

Check out High Yield Reward Checking Accounts

Easy to understand explanation via cute animated YouTube video:
The Difference between Banks and Credit Unions: Part 1 (There are at least two additional videos in this series, easy to find if you like this one.

What’s the difference between a bank and a credit union? via HowStuffWorks

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Hope this helps. ~SarahLee

You are correct about USAA. They’re fantastic and will refund $10 per month of ATM fees, better than most banks. They have very few fees and great customer service, as well as a fantastic online banking system (#1 reason to be with a bank).

Oh bless you internet! I’m gearing up to make the switch from BofA to a local credit union. :)

UPDATE: The Occupation Begins! Date/Time: Friday, October 21, 2011 - 2:00pm THE OCCUPATION BEGINS...

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:35:51 -0700

UPDATE: The Occupation Begins!
Date/Time: Friday, October 21, 2011 - 2:00pm

THE OCCUPATION BEGINS TODAY.

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - THERE HAS BEEN A CHANGE OF LOCATION:

The new site is located at 4700 Paradise Rd.
East side of Paradise Rd, between Tropicana and Harmon.

Click here for a map:
http://www.occupylasvegas.org/sites/default/files/site_2_map.png

It’s a paved lot 2.5 acres in area, just west of the Thomas & Mack Center
(between Paradise Rd and Swenson St.)

Breaking News: The Occupation Begins!

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 03:50:02 -0700

It’s official: OCCUPATION BEGINS TODAY.

The site is located on the NW corner of Tropicana and Paradise. It’s 6 to 8
acres in area, directly across the street from the Thomas & Mack Center. The
paperwork will be signed between 9AM and 10AM, at the Clark County Government
Center Building: 500 South Grand Central Parkway. If you want to be there,
come on down! While you’re there, you can also stop in at the voter
registration drive (First floor, Suite 1117), to register or update your
party affiliation to nonpartisan. The Occupation Site will officially open at
2PM.

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, PREPARE TO OCCUPY LAS VEGAS.

fuckyeahmarxismleninism: “This is a war that’s been going on...

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 03:06:05 -0700

fuckyeahmarxismleninism:

“This is a war that’s been going on since the invasion of North America.”
- Rev. Pedro Pietri

With the ongoing Occupation movement on Wall Street and the growing occupation movements going on around the US, this is just a reminder that some of us have been dealing with occupation for centuries now. Although we support the ideas behind Occupy Wall Street and the other Occupation movements we want those who have chosen to use the terminology of “Occupation” to be aware of the hidden and unrecognized history behind that word when it comes to non-white peoples.