In a stunning reversal of Policy, Mayor Michael Bloomberg tonight allowed 100 000 citizens, tourist and guests to Occupy Times Square.
The unwashed protesters revelers, many having consumed alcohol could be seen live on national network television in another "first". This is the first such gathering of the Occupy movement to be covered by our intrepid journalists.
Already questions are being asked of NYPD. They, in an apparent dereliction of duty, allowed this gathering to take place. They failed to follow any of the recently adopted protocols.
They failed to herd hundreds onto the Brooklyn Bridge before arresting them.
They failed to pepper spray any of the drunken mob
They refused to don their newly approved "uniforms" and in total disregard of their safety, they abandoned their riot shields.
Plastic baton rounds conspicuously missed any passing veterans.
It's quite outrageous that this many of the middle class was allowed to assemble in this manner, blocking roads and generally singing and dancing in a manner that disturbed the peace, and obstructed the sidewalks with NOBODY getting a cracked skull or having their Rights infringed.
Statements, I feel sure, will be made in Congress.
Oh ... and Happy New Year.