Protesters take anti-greed message to world's streets

[Surya Gayatri]

Source: france24.com

Demonstrators in cities across the globe turned out in force on Saturday to express their anger at the governments, banks and speculators they blame for the economic downturn. The protests turned violent in Rome, where cars and shops were damaged.

* Global ‘indignant’ movement is here to stay, says French sociologist
* Anti-bank protest spreads around the world
* Italy's ratings downgrade ‘political’, Berlusconi says

Read more: http://www.france24.com/en/

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I was at the Paris "Hôtel de ville" (city hall) Saturday afternoon. Great turnout (+-5,000), good energy, clear message. Nous sommes les 99%!!!
SG

[gateley]

1. France knows how to turn out! nt

[Surya Gayatri]

2. They sure do! Nobody can do "manifs" better!

I was so proud of my fellow "Frenchies". They were focused and totally dedicated to non-violence.
There was a heavy Spanish presence in Paris today as well--in solidarity with their compatriots in Spain. SG

[NBachers]

3. It's great to hear from other parts of the world- Thanks for this!

[Surya Gayatri]

4. You're welcome NB. Glad I could be there.

Be sure to go to the france.24 site. Very well written article.

[unionworks]

5. Mama Mia!

The hippies! Theysas burnin' Roma! ISaw it onna da Fauxa news! Just kidding... actually I read it wasn't the occupiers, but a handful of "black box" anarchists who were causing the trouble...

[roguevalley]

6. The global consciousness is awakening and its fed up, feeding

courage to all who step up. By 2012, there will be something big happen as this all reaches a crescendo. It won't be the rapture. It will be the unchaining of the world.

[Surya Gayatri]

7. Yes, I saw lots of signs in Paris

that said: "Nous ne garderons plus le silence"
(We will no longer remain silent). And Saturday's crowd was apolitical--very unusual for France. SG