The Die Hard Occupants Holding the ground till crocuses bloom next Spring.

[xchrom]

http://www.adbusters.org/blogs/adbusters-blog/die-hard-occupants.html



In Auckland. In London. In Newfoundland. In Austin, Boulder, Delaware, Buffalo and DC, they’re hanging in there against all odds, defending sacred ground for what will surely be the magical soil of Spring. As we indoors continue brainstorming, networking and tactical planning for the actions to come, lets take a moment to celebrate those inspirational die hards hanging in there through Winter. Our hearts go out to you … you are our heroes … we are in awe of your resolve.

Here is a message from Occupy Newfoundland, Canada's last-standing encampment:

'Day 83. We have survived critique from politicians, citizens and media. Been pelted with rain, sleet and snowstorms. Endured the cold, damp and windy conditions that only the turbulent Atlantic Ocean can offer. We have tolerated and embraced the difference of opinion on the major issues we as people and as a society are now facing, for we believe only dialogue and communication without violence is the key to our success. Occupy has more to do with becoming engaged in your community, city, country and own personal ambitions and beliefs than it does with Occupying a park or a tent. It’s the reflection of the desire and hope inside the people of this planet. This is why we remain, this is why we will persevere … Occupy Newfoundland/Everywhere 2012 and beyond.'

[gopiscrap]

1. Thank you Occupiers!

You are the example and leading the rest of us in the Occupy Movement. On a side note, I noticed Time Magazine didn't have the balls to make the Occupy Movement the person of the year, they had to go Generic and make it the Protester.

[TheWraith]

3. Gosh, I can't imagine why that would be.

After all, it's not at all American-centric to think that Occupy, a movement which has accomplished exactly nothing, is worth squeezing out all recognition for the protesters in Egypt, Syria, Tunisia, and Libya who have been fighting and winning against brutal dictatorships.

[NewImproved Deal]

2. It's Summer

...in Auckland.

[Joe Shlabotnik]

4. Inspiring! n/t

[yortsed snacilbuper]

5. Pittsburgh Revolution / Occupy Pittsburgh, Mellon Green

Occupy Pittsburgh began Oct. 15 as a handful of tents in a small park between Pittsburgh's two biggest buildings. It has evolved into an organized community, complete with a library and a meal service. Those in the park one evening last week included the curious, who stopped by take a few pictures. Click on the button in the image to hear from members of Occupy Pittsburgh.

http://multimedia.post-gazette.com/Revolution/panos/20111107_Occupy/default.asp

[TalkingDog]

6. They'd be long finished at my house. The Crocuses are about 6 to 8 weeks early this year.

[JDPriestly]

7. Thank you, Occupiers.

[IamK]

8. What specifically has been achieved??? n/t

[Javaman]

9. It's coming....

anyone paying attention knows that a storm is brewing. The coming spring will be unlike anything we have seen in this nation in a very long time.

[hack89]

11. I can't think of any fair weather movements that have succeeded

if they have to take a hiatus because it is too cold then perhaps they are not that game changing movement you think they are.

[Uncle Joe]

10. Kudos to the Occupiers.

Thanks for the thread, xchrom.