Anyone here following the Brooklyn protest going on now???

[dixiegrrrrl]

Worthwhile to mention that apparently the Mayor has his own police force...see here for pic:
http://twitpic.com/caurvc

twitter feed:
https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Brooklynprotest&src=hash

[dixiegrrrrl]

1. The #BrooklynProtest is getting so huge NYPD are in helicopters and horseback trying to contain it.

and
Bus loads of police are showing up. More maybe on the way. (per Anonymous tweet)

[limpyhobbler]

2. oh wow

There's a video stream here. I watched a little bit of it. Very exciting stuff.
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/ows-occupy-union-square

[pacalo]

13. I just asked for that downthread -- thanks!

[hay rick]

3. Thanks for the heads up. nt

[dixiegrrrrl]

5. Pls kick and rec

and add to the thread if you get any good updates....

[Liberal_in_LA]

4. thanks for the info

[dixiegrrrrl]

6. 2 nights in a row, the 67th pct's block, a residential block, shut down by riot cops.

https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Brooklynprotest&src=hash

[mwrguy]

7. Is this for the boy who was murdered?

[dixiegrrrrl]

8. Yes. 2nd day of protests.

and of course the issue is how hard the cops react to even a small peaceful gathering of protestors.

[hay rick]

9. K&R

[Demo_Chris]

10. kick

[lunasun]

11. Is media present or will it be the NYPD's word later on the news?

[dixiegrrrrl]

15. a tweet said CNN was rolling up about an hour ago.

Tim Pool is supposed to be doing some Ustream coverage online..
check out the tweet link above for any mention of coverage.

[pacalo]

12. Thanks for the heads-up, dixiegrrrl!

[dixiegrrrrl]

16. Hey Pacalo! you are most welcome!!

[hay rick]

14. The Spiral of Silence and #BrooklynProtest video.

&feature=youtu.be