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nadinbrzezinski

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5. Much more than just the surface

Reply to Odin2005 (Original post)

Tue Jun 26, 2012, 03:54 PM

Jun 2012

The diggers were an overt reaction to the Enclosure acts that started in the latter part of the 14th century.

The acts also led in part to emigration to the New World, where land was there for the taking...most came as indentures, most did not survive to reach the promise of some land.

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I found the perfect anthem for Occupy. [View all] Odin2005 Jun 2012 OP

With concentrated wealth comes revolution.That's the way of humanity.With injustice comes rebellion. The Wielding Truth Jun 2012 #1

Yes, H2OMan is an example of what people should be doing. sabrina 1 Jun 2012 #7

Good find, Odin! pinboy3niner Jun 2012 #2

I've always thought this oldie was the one that occupy should adopt. Blanks Jun 2012 #3

Cool. limpyhobbler Jun 2012 #4

Much more than just the surface nadinbrzezinski Jun 2012 #5

Yup, hence the line "Walls spring up at their command". Odin2005 Jun 2012 #6