Tag Archives: Occupy Raleigh

Raleigh Occupiers Arrested at the Capitol

Civil disobedience to make a point or petulant children wanting a personal bailout? The News & Observer put the number of protesters in Raleigh at 3000. WRAL put the number at 100 (see below). I would estimate the number at … Continue reading

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Stacie Borrello at the Occupy Raleigh Rally

The following information about Stacie Borrello is found at Indyweek.com: Stacie Borrello is a writer, blogger (liberallamppost.com; addictinginfo.org) and at-home mom from Fuquay-Varina whose first reaction to the OccupyWallStreet movement was, Raleigh needs to be part of this — I hope … Continue reading

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Occupy Raleigh – Part 1

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This is an interview prior to the start of the Occupy Raleigh Rally or Worldwide Day of Rebellion. The Grand Union Flag as stated in the movie was an attempt to compromise the Colonies with England. The speakers at the event were … Continue reading

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Compare and Contrast the TEA Party and Occupy Wall Street

I attended the Occupy Raleigh event today (October 15, 2011) in order to film the four hours of speakers and singers. Here are some observations of other Raleigh TEA Party events vs. Occupy Raleigh. 1. TEA Party events start with a … Continue reading

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Representative Brad Miller at Occupy Raleigh

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The following video from WRAL is a report from Occupy Raleigh. Rep. Brad Miller participated in this protest to ensure that his base will see his support. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUG0QxHMdcg The constituents of North Carolina District 13 should be ashamed of their … Continue reading

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Occupy Raleigh and Durham Coverage

WRAL is reporting on two Occupy [Insert City] protests in North Carolina. The video states several dozen protesters showed up in Raleigh but in the article, they state “hundreds of people gathered”.  Two points: 1. We get the government we … Continue reading

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