DreadedMonkeyGod: Comments

raser

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 09:58:42 PST

Yeah, the camerawork really is a cut above.

Eller

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 07:37:45 PST

I gotta say the orbiting helmet cam is a really neat effect.

raser

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:37:28 PDT

I was at a Ruckus Society workshop a couple of weeks ago, and we talked a bit about that. Typically, direct action like Occupy is staging now are the *last* step in an effort, used to push the target over the edge into meeting protesters' clear, concrete demands. But Occupy is doing something different- using direct action not to force change, but to build their constituency, and they're having great success. I've been impressed at how well they've fared against NYC efforts to disrupt/evict them-- they've showed that the leadership is experienced and the protesters are unified and disciplined. So the question at that time was: can Occupy focus itself and produce real demands and get real change?

So yeah, I'm with you. I think it's *awesome* that Occupy now has the whole world asking, "What do they want?" When they answer (and they're starting to), it'll be interesting to see where it goes.

I've heard it said that they're targeting the wrong people, that they should be targeting the government (which they can change) rather than banks (which they cannot). But I think it gives their movement a resonance that's clearly paying off, and when they do go to Washington, *that* will be the traditional direct action with a clear target and concrete demands.

Fred Milch

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 07:30:24 PDT

Could someone please explain what the Occupy people think they are going to gain here? The concept just confuses me.

Meagan

Sat, 8 Oct 2011 15:45:24 PDT

That sounds about how some of our home projects go. They always take several trips to the hardware store and extra steps. One day we'll be smart and just hire someone to do stuff for us....

raser

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:36:09 PDT

Heh, I thought you might dig this! Don't miss part 2!

Eller

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 07:48:10 PDT

Very cool link!

Meagan

Fri, 20 May 2011 19:58:29 PDT

I never appreciated the show when it was on, but I started watching some of the episodes a couple of years ago. It really had a lor of good stuff that I understand and appreciate as an adult in a way a kid never could.

me

Wed, 4 May 2011 21:36:50 PDT

he's like "man homie, its been a day"

Josh

Tue, 3 May 2011 11:37:38 PDT

Yeah, I think they have very different ideas of how to play. BFF? Maybe, but the lab may end up with a concussion...