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Occupy targets retailers on Black Friday
The Occupy movement is taking on the biggest retail day of the season, calling on protesters to occupy major retailers on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving.
"OCCUPY BLACK FRIDAY by occupying/boycotting large chain stores and publicly traded retail" is the message posted on the website stopblackfriday.com.
The movement contends that 1% of the country is making money at the expense of the other 99%.
"The credit cards the 99% overcharge will allow the 1% to enrich themselves gluttonously on the backs of hardworking people who simply want to provide a memorable time for their families," the website says.
"So just imagine what would happen to the 1% if the 99% did not spend on Black Friday."
The site asks protesters to target only "publicly traded large businesses" and support small businesses "that serve our local communities."
The site lists Abercrombie & Fitch, Amazon.com, AT&T Wireless, Burlington Coat Factory, Dick's Sporting Goods, Dollar Tree, The Home Depot, Neiman Marcus, Office Max, Toys "R" Us, Verizon Wireless and Wal-Mart as businesses that should be boycotted or occupied.
"We are NOT anti-capitalist, just anti-crapitalist," the site says.
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We have been living a delusion. There is no Santa Clause. Santa is really a big fat CEO with his powerful red suit on and his elf’s are really little Asian kids in sweatshops around Asia. His sled is actually a big Wall mart supply ship heading are way..
@John–
Your link simply shows a counter movement by the Tea Party. It still is saying OWS is saying for everyone to boycott, as the TPM is saying for people to BUYcott as in buy and support Black Friday.
"So just imagine what would happen to the 1% if the 99% did not spend on Black Friday."
Yes, they would be as much of an unemployed group of bearded hippy chaos group as you losers are...
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Daaaaaaa Im an ignorant CONSERVATIVE.
No mike... You are just ignorant...
I am sorry John, wee little MIkey needs to come away from the computer, he's been very naughty. Come on now Mickey you need a drink of water before we read your favorite story. Yes child, maybe tomorrow you will learn to say a real sentence. Just keep trying.
Apparently these people cant figure out that if 99% dont spend on black Friday... 100% of us suffer from the economy getting even worse.
Whoa now. We are not allowed to teach logic in how the economy works to OWS. It goes against their protests.
Well JEx, here's your chance; explain to me how the economy works. Explain to me why boycotting using credit cards on Black Friday would cripple our already demolished economy and make people lose their jobs. I'll take a non-response as you admitting that you have no clue what you are talking about and are just angry for the sake of being angry and misplacing your anger on your fellow countrymen who are trying to make this country better.
Mike,
You clearly have no knowledge of the purpose of Black Friday (and the weekend as a whole) to the EOY Sales for many retailers.
Also, the story mentions boycotting the stores from purchasing entirely, not just use of the credit cards. People not spending money != Stimulating the economy. If you can not understand such a simple concept, then you just perpetuate the idiocy of the OWS "community".
Exactly....apparently common sense is not running rampant in their camp....
The boycott would not hurt the economy at all, as the article stated OWS is encouraging people to shop locally. the money is still being spent, your point is mute.
Welp, wrap it up OWS. One day of boycotting will send our nation down the drain I guess. What is your take on the banking bailouts JEx?
Point one,
John the term is the point is moot. Not "mute" If that was the case the point would be silent and invalid.
Point two,
It is not one day of OWS that is hurting the economy Mike. It is days and days and days of them "occupying" places. Which in turn leads to more overtime for the police, sanitation workers, and other city workers. This costs cities more and more. They OWS people also block patrons from entering local business. Either by physically blocking them or by creating a situation in the areas they are occupying that does not encourage patrons to come and deal with them. Instead customers just go somewhere else or dont go at all.
And finally,
Why do you bring up the bank bailouts Mike? All of us reasonable CAPITALISTS agree the bail outs were a terrible idea when they happened. We were against them. Capitalism works by survival of the fittest. If the market dictates they fail then they fail. So stop using that silly pointless argument. What you think just because you have finally figured out Keynesian economics are a bad idea don't try and bring the rest of us down too. But congrats on joining the capitalist movement.
Mikemo you are really stupid. Alot of credit cards are issued by small,local banks and credit unions. If you are aware of BoA's troubles it should be obvious to yuo that many Americans have already abandoned big banks and research shows that rend will probably continue in coming years. The average does not have to go around and act like a piece of trash to speak with their dollars. If we do as you losers wish not only do we furthwer damage the econmoy and put more peole out of work but we do not get to enjoy our holiday season to the fullest. Live your life as you choose and stop telling the rest of us what to do. America does not like you.
These people are a bad joke. You want to protest anything, start with the folks in Washington.
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Occupy is getting even funnier. They incorporated themselves, so their new acronym is COWS (Corporation to Occupy Wall Street). COWS take your herd to Washington.
These OWS weenies continue to be clueless and hopelessly misguided. First, they squat on Wall Street (and accomplish nothing). Now, they're going to pester the retailers with the end result being to hurt the so-called 99% they foolishly think they're representing.
It's time OWS grows a collective pair and takes their little statement to Washington where it would be more aptly applied.
We have been living a delusion. There is no Santa Clause. Santa is really a big fat CEO with his powerful red suit on and his elf’s are really little Asian kids in sweatshops around Asia. His sled is actually a big Wall mart supply ship heading are way!
Little Mikey is living in his own word still. He does not connect with real people. Maybe the doctors can find a treatment to help him.
The end result will be to have the public bypass the cops and deal with these creepy people themselves. These creeps have no idea where the line is but I guaruntee the public is not going to let these punks continue to harass them. Come prepared to defend yourselves shoppers.
lol... if they thought the police were too rough on them, wait until they try to block the door at a black friday sale. The black friday shoppers that trample people to death to get a good deal aren't going to be very understanding.
Obviously you don't understand the concept of a boycott, maybe you should read the article next time.
USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA!
USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA! USA!
Daaaaaaa Im an ignorant CONSERVATIVE.
Mike.. Is that all you have?? No actual logical comeback to peoples comments... Just useless 3rd grade nonsense.... Seeing how you are involved in the movement... It is bound to fail... Get out of your moms basement and get an education...
Honestly, I think that Mike is somebody's retarded little brother that they sat down at a computer and offered to pay with licorice if he would just keep posting the same stupid ignorance over and over.
The protestors are now an incorporation, so I guess that makes them COWS. Those Black Friday shoppers will definitely have the superior numbers, so those COWS better be prepared for the usual shoppers' stampede.
It's really a shame about Mikey. But there are programs that might help him, with the proper medication. I wonder if his mom did acid in her youth. That could account for it.
I don't see Gap, Urban Outfitters, or Starbucks on the list. Oh, wait...that's where the Occupy deadbeats shop.
Is this all you "Morning News Browsers" spew out? HURF DURF STUPID HIPPIES, I SAW DEM ON DA NEWS HUUUUR.
Mike,
What point are you trying to make? Please respond with real concise answers. Not this silly dribble that mocks other peoples ideas like a child would use. If you disagree with what people are saying then disprove them. Show some facts. Support your argument. Then people will take you seriously. This is clearly your problem and the problem of OWS. If both of you could figure out how to convey your message (or figure out your message for that matter) Then "The Man" might listen. Instead both of you are fighting like children with no real ideas and no real direction.
And you wonder why no one is taking you seriously?
Great post Dean. I have noticed the protesters reek of hypocrisy. They also INCORPORATED themselves. I guess that makes all the protesters " COWS " Hmmm.
@ Cameron: his point is that youze guyz is stupid. Youze being the Fox News watching, processed food eating, barely thinking crowd that shop exclusively at WalMart without regard to the fact that the employees there are severely underpaid and lack decent medical benefits, because you're getting a deal & can have your cheap Christmas with your cheap Christmas gifts. Rather than giving your kids a bright future in America, you sit on your butts commenting something you know little about. Go eat your mac & cheese and wait for others to make a better world for your kids. Lazy.
Why can't the Occupy people just go home and let the rest of us enjoy our holidays?
Because they are miserable, and feel everyone should join in their misery. Remember, misery loves company.
they are DOMESTIC TERRORISTS and must be treated as such
The Domestic enemies of this country are corrupt Wall Street CEOs who are bribing our politicians at Washington DC. The entire US elections is a sham. Whoever (Democrat or Republican or Tea Party or Independent) gets elected they work under the orders of mean Wall Street CEOs hired lobbyists. These representatives don't work for people.
Uneducated Fox News loyalist spotted. How does it feel to be goaded into voting against your own interests and well-being year after year?
Um a domestic terrorist is someone who seeks to do harm to the country. I think by destroying the economy of our country by a stupid move would qualify that as a act of terrorism. Think about, by not allowing people to spend money they purposefully cripple our economy making the unemployment rate jump higher.
Bob pretty much just described what "Wall Street" and "Big Banks" have done as terrorism.
OK, so you need to get rid of anything that has been manufactured by a big corporation that you own, Then come tell me that again with a straight face. You have no logic. Your way of life is made possible by corporations.
You must be one of the “RELIGIOUS” conservatives. They like to preach to others, yet they always do the opposite.
If he's a "religious conservative" for communicating his view, Does that make you an Athiest Liberal for stating yours?
the least inclusive people are liberals. “If you're not a liberal at twenty you have no heart, if you're not a conservative at forty you have no brain.”
Lot's of no brain folks posting here....
Humtake, it is because the OWS is alot like unions and little children. They will make everybody miserable until they get their way.
For such a fancy name you sure sound uneducated. Alot is not a word Billy Bloomer.
trolololol!
This Black Friday is nothing but selling rejected and crappy items at an expensive price to ignorant customers who use their emotions instead of logic. Whenever I purchased any item on Black Friday, it died in a very short time. Just take the example of Playbook, it was rejected by Sprint and Verizon and AT&T. Now the retailers are selling on $199 due to this Thanksgiving special. Is it really worth it? If so, go and waste your money on Thanksgiving.
Sounds like you just do not do your research. You have to be an informed buyer in order to get the best products for the best deals. Just the fact that you purchased a Playbook says it all.
If you're buying Dynex garbage from Best Buy, you deserve what you get.
do these people even know what they are protesting about?
If black friday is a bust for retailers, that means more layoffs which will hit the middle class more and thereby creating a bigger gap between the middle and upperclass.
Exactly James. Maybe if you type slower they will be able to understand. lol
Ya but if I take that money and choose to spend it locally, it creates jobs in my own community.
"Ya but if I take that money and choose to spend it locally, it creates jobs in my own community."
I'm pretty sure the people who work at your local Wal-mart are in your own community. Why not support an existing job?
I think some people are forgetting that we have the freedom of choice. If I choose to shop at Wal Mart then I have the right to. OWS has no right to block my entry and force me to go elsewhere.
The middle class simply does not exist anymore; the contemporary societal divisions are working class or financially independent (or for all of the laymen: have/have nots).
From what I can gather they want to destroy all large business' they do not like, so we can all live in a workers utopia where everyone gets a high paying job( but never any higher than other peoples' jobs because everyone is equal). They also want all housing, health care & education to be free. I expect to hear soon about the demands for unicorns & birthday cake every day. Oh, & politicians that do everything the protesters want( I think that is just as likely as the unicorns). Plus world peace by getting rid of all our weapons, police, & armed forces. I think that's it. Just a little list, of things that won't be missed.......
"So just imagine what would happen to the 1% if the 99% did not spend on Black Friday." Yeah, I can imagine what would happen. Lots of people who are part of the 99% would lose their jobs. Part of the 99% who own stocks in a company whether through their 401k or privately owned stocks will lose money. Some of the people protesting are complete knuckleheads.
you just laid out the case as to why the system has been gained to ONLY work for the 1%. If the 99% don't work their hours, take the money they want to pay, buy their products, follow their rules...then everyone loses...its all a sham and it's time for you to wake up and fight back! The 1% has been waging class warfare for 30 years....no more.
As the economy improves, which it surely will, and there are jobs available, the Occupy movement will disappear.
And many parent's basements will be emptied.
Therein lays the comedy in the OWS errors. They actually don't want jobs. If you were to have a job fair, I am sure none of them would show up, but it would be a fun way to get them t clear out. LOL
could someone with a brain become a leader of these IDIOTS...because the ideas they are coming up with are STUPID
I guess the founding fathers were idiots when they boycotted Brittish goods too, right?
The British goods weren't supporting American jobs, genius.
Mike,
Once again you have shown your ignorance. The boycott was because of taxation without representation. The colonists were boycotting a tax on tea to place that was at the time light years away and to a government that at the time was light years away. Why should they have to pay a tax to a government that does not represent them or have true representation in the colonies?
Read a book, take a civics class, and learn your AMERICAN HISTORY!