LibertySq GA

Livetweeting Occupy Wall Street's General Assembly & SpokesCouncil in Liberty Square, NYC. @LibertySqGA, @LibertySqGA3, @LibertySqGA4 for Twitter overflow.

[LibertySq GA @LibertySqGA2]

Marisa: "So, to close, Happy Birthday!" Everyone sing along at home! "HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DEAR OCCUPY. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!" #OWS #S17

[LibertySq GA @LibertySqGA2]

Cont'd: "...about our ongoing work, to help build this movement. So, let's come and assemble and amplify our voices." #OWS #S17

[LibertySq GA @LibertySqGA2]

Cont'd: "...every Wednesday night in this park for Popular Assemblies, from 6-8. Assemblies allow us all to communicate with each other.."

[LibertySq GA @LibertySqGA2]

Cont'd: "...and that they meet together, and have a plan, and feel safe." "So, these Assemblies are not over. We'll be meeting..."

[LibertySq GA @LibertySqGA2]

Cont'd: "...or another, but we do want to encourage that whatever tactics people may take, they think about the consequences..."

[LibertySq GA @LibertySqGA2]

Cont'd: "..this park. So, in Occupy, we have supported very different tactics. The facilitation team does not want to endorse one tactic.."

[LibertySq GA @LibertySqGA2]

Cont'd: "...number of cops around the perimeter of this park; there are barricades, and it is very unlikely that we would be able to hold.."

[LibertySq GA @LibertySqGA2]

Cont'd: "...kind of structure. So, that's the law- you should keep that in mind. You're taking on risks. Also, there are a significant.."

[LibertySq GA @LibertySqGA2]

Cont'd: "...nature of this park. This park is open 24 hours a day for general access. But that does not include sleeping, or having any.."

[LibertySq GA @LibertySqGA2]

Cont'd: "...Zuccotti Park everywhere. That said, some of you may be intending to stay. If you are, we want you to be informed about the.."

[LibertySq GA @LibertySqGA2]

Marisa: "One more thing, before you all leave: a year ago today, we occupied this park, and we've come a long way, and we can really make.."

[LibertySq GA @LibertySqGA2]

Cont'd: "...support those people at the 7th Precinct, 100 Center, and 1 Police Plaza." #OWS #S17

[LibertySq GA @LibertySqGA2]

Cont'd: "...this space. So, please take advantage if you need it. Remember, we also have a lot of ppl still in jail; you can also go..."

[LibertySq GA @LibertySqGA2]

Cont'd: "As you can see, there are a lot of police here. We want to end this night with all the positive energy that we brought into..."

[LibertySq GA @LibertySqGA2]

Cont'd: "If anyone tonight doesn 't have a place to go back to, the housing people have asked me to read this" - directions to the space.

[LibertySq GA @LibertySqGA2]

Cont'd: "...working with you to create a better world without Wall Street. It's been amazing. This concludes the Popular Assembly." #OWS#S17

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Nathan: "I just want to thank everyone that came here tonight and lifted up the voices of your friends, your comrades, and the people..."

[LibertySq GA @LibertySqGA2]

Cont'd: "...a New Yorker, and an activist who dedicated her life to fighting for unions, workers, and a better world: Emma Goldman." #OWS

[LibertySq GA @LibertySqGA2]

Cont'd: "...my participation in this movement to my inspiration, an amazing radical, a dedicated anarchist, a strong feminist..."

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Mark: "Take a moment to look around you: this is beautiful. I, as an individual, would like to dedicate this day, this Assembly, and..."