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Must Listen Podcast: Call for ubiquitous "99% Clubs" (OWS for "old farts")
Sorry, I don't want to take the time to explain this one. This was an important interview, IMO. If somebody want to write a full diary on it, feel free.
I suggest all OWS fans listen to today's (12/21/2011) Occupied Territory show on the Progressive Radio Network. The interviewee related our challenges to that of the Populists, and argued for "99% clubs". These loosely-affiliated clubs would exploit public spaces for teaching and creating a sense of group identity. Think of something OWS-like, but for "old farts" (i.e, more timid, employed and not willing to become unemployed, etc.) In fact, surveys shows that sympathy for OWS' message far exceeds sympathy with their tactics. That suggests that OWSFOF - OWS for old farts - could be far bigger than OWS, proper.)
Of secondary importance is this podcast, the Dec. 19 "Occupy Wall Street Radio" on WBAI which shows the extent to which NYC (probably presaging other cities) is going to suppress media coverage of OWS actions. IMO, it's foolish to rely on the media. Better to consider MSM a "nice to have".
6:55 PM PT: I screwed up my poll question! It should have been "Would you participate in an OWS for old farts / 99% Club Action?
Thu Dec 22, 2011 at 10:01 AM PT: I have fixed the link for the 12/21 Occupied Territory Show. Sorry about that!
The 'Occupied Territory' shows are all archived here.
All of Progressive Radio Network's archived shows are listed here.
IIRC, the most downloaded podcast in America is The Progressive Commentary Hour