LIVE: Occupy Wall Street Tries To Take Over The World

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http://www.businessinsider.com/occupy-wall-street-may-day-2012-5


They're out in Bryant Park

Occupy Wall Street has been mostly silent since Zuccotti Park was cleared last December, and they planned it that way.


The first arrest?

The point was to wait out the colder months until the day that the movement could rise up again with numbers enough to impress the world. That day is supposed to be today.


Capitalism Kills Fun in Continental Army Plaza

But here in New York City the sky is gray, and rain has been falling since the early morning hours. It's supposed to let up during the afternoon, when a big concert featuring Das Racist and Immortal Technique and march is planned in Union Square.

One of the first arrests occurred at 9:04 when a Vietnam Vet was booked for blocking traffic. Don't worry, the protesters have instructions for when they get arrested.

Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/occupy-wall-street-may-day-2012-5#ixzz1tdPOGJes

[Brooklyn Dame]

1. This proves that the movement isn't dead...

...and support for workers' rights is, rightfully so, an international issue. Whether we know it or not, globally, workers are often in the same crappy boat.

http://borderlessnewsandviews.com/2012/05/may-day-remembering-the-working-class/