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Occupy Protesters Have Blocked Access to Three West-Coast Ports

ReverendHellh0und said:
They should try that instead of blocking stevedores from going to work.
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Not only will they NOT be taking it to the politicians, they will reelect them. Happily.
 
I found this:

"AN OPEN LETTER FROM AMERICA’S PORT TRUCK DRIVERS ON OCCUPY THE PORTS"

"We are the front-line workers who haul container rigs full of imported and exported goods to and from the docks and warehouses every day.


We are inspired that a non-violent democratic movement that insists on basic economic fairness is capturing the hearts and minds of so many working people. Thank you “99 Percenters” for hearing our call for justice. We are humbled and overwhelmed by recent attention. Normally we are invisible.

"We drivers have a saying, “We may not have a union yet, but no one can stop us from acting like one.”

The brothers and sisters of the Teamsters have our backs. They help us make our voices heard. But we need your help too so we can achieve the day where we raise our fists and together declare: “No one could stop us from forming a union.”

Thank you.

In solidarity,"

An Open Letter from America
 
TheDemSocialist said:
I found this:

"AN OPEN LETTER FROM AMERICA’S PORT TRUCK DRIVERS ON OCCUPY THE PORTS"

"We are the front-line workers who haul container rigs full of imported and exported goods to and from the docks and warehouses every day.


We are inspired that a non-violent democratic movement that insists on basic economic fairness is capturing the hearts and minds of so many working people. Thank you “99 Percenters” for hearing our call for justice. We are humbled and overwhelmed by recent attention. Normally we are invisible.

"We drivers have a saying, “We may not have a union yet, but no one can stop us from acting like one.”

The brothers and sisters of the Teamsters have our backs. They help us make our voices heard. But we need your help too so we can achieve the day where we raise our fists and together declare: “No one could stop us from forming a union.”

Thank you.

In solidarity,"

An Open Letter from America
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Who is this again? :lol:
 
ReverendHellh0und said:
Who is this again? :lol:
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These 5 guys: Leonardo Mejia
SSA Marine/Shippers Transport Express
Port of Long Beach
10-year driver

Yemane Berhane
Ports of Seattle & Tacoma
6-year port driver

Xiomara Perez
Toll Group
Port of Los Angeles
8-year driver

Abdul Khan
Port of Oakland
7-year port driver

Ramiro Gotay
Ports of New York & New Jersey
15-year port driver



Who are "have been elected by committees of our co-workers at the Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, Seattle, Tacoma, New York and New Jersey"
 
TheDemSocialist said:
These 5 guys: Leonardo Mejia
SSA Marine/Shippers Transport Express
Port of Long Beach
10-year driver

Yemane Berhane
Ports of Seattle & Tacoma
6-year port driver

Xiomara Perez
Toll Group
Port of Los Angeles
8-year driver

Abdul Khan
Port of Oakland
7-year port driver

Ramiro Gotay
Ports of New York & New Jersey
15-year port driver

Who are "have been elected by committees of our co-workers at the Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, Seattle, Tacoma, New York and New Jersey"
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brave guys. good for them.
 
TheDemSocialist said:
These 5 guys: Leonardo Mejia
SSA Marine/Shippers Transport Express
Port of Long Beach
10-year driver

Yemane Berhane
Ports of Seattle & Tacoma
6-year port driver

Xiomara Perez
Toll Group
Port of Los Angeles
8-year driver

Abdul Khan
Port of Oakland
7-year port driver

Ramiro Gotay
Ports of New York & New Jersey
15-year port driver



Who are "have been elected by committees of our co-workers at the Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland, Seattle, Tacoma, New York and New Jersey"
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Doesnt answer thr question.
 
ReverendHellh0und said:
Doesnt answer thr question.
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Whoever they are they should quit their jobs immediately and go to work for one of the liberals that is so upset about the wealth and income disparity in the world. Or they could go to work for all the college students who cant spell the word 'budget' let alone plan one, yet believe they have all the answers to the worlds economic problems.
 
If i remember correctly they were chosen to represent the truckers in general as well. So, I'm confused, are the Occupy Protesters, dirty young ignorant hippies who just want other peoples money, or rich kids? it can't be both bob.
 
TheDemSocialist said:
Uhhh they are a group of truckers that their job is to pick up loads from the port which they occupy movement closed down for a while....
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So some workers support it, obviously not all workers do.
This is the failure of democracy.

Would be nice if the people who did not support OWS blocking them, were to sue both the Teamsters and the OWS for loss of income.
 
FFDP666 said:
If i remember correctly they were chosen to represent the truckers in general as well. So, I'm confused, are the Occupy Protesters, dirty young ignorant hippies who just want other peoples money, or rich kids? it can't be both bob.
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whiny wealthy rich kids....dirty stinky poor kids...its all the same, right?

;)
 
ReverendHellh0und said:
The whinings of the liberal idle rich.....


The Rich Kids of Occupy Wall Street | FrontPage Magazine
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Here are the stats given in that article:

The Daily Caller has examined the arrest records of hundreds of Occupy Wall Street demonstrators and found that they live in homes with a median value of $305,000 versus the national median of $185,000. The median rent for apartments listed by OWS arrestees was $1,850.

Assuming that most of the OWS protestors live in NYC (or even the outlying areas), of course the prices of their homes are going to be higher than the median. And sure the median rent is $1,850, but that could be the cost of an apartment they live in by themselves, or an apartment they share with 5 people. So I don't think you can make the conclusion that OWS protesters are rich from this article.
 
nathanj63 said:
Here are the stats given in that article:

The Daily Caller has examined the arrest records of hundreds of Occupy Wall Street demonstrators and found that they live in homes with a median value of $305,000 versus the national median of $185,000. The median rent for apartments listed by OWS arrestees was $1,850.

Assuming that most of the OWS protestors live in NYC (or even the outlying areas), of course the prices of their homes are going to be higher than the median. And sure the median rent is $1,850, but that could be the cost of an apartment they live in by themselves, or an apartment they share with 5 people. So I don't think you can make the conclusion that OWS protesters are rich from this article.
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a one bedroom apt in manhattan usually costs more than $1,850 a month.

a house for $305,000 in NYC will buy you a crappy house...or a small co-op.

prices in NYC are very different than prices in the rest of the country. these kids who were arrested, live in rather typical homes in NYC.

and yes, total rent does not include it being divided by three or four roomates.
 
To the people that are sympathetic OWS:

Do you guys support the action to block the ports? Why or why not?
 
nathanj63 said:
To the people that are sympathetic OWS:

Do you guys support the action to block the ports? Why or why not?
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I wanted to support it, I tried to find reasons to support it, because I support the rest of the movement, but after thinking about it for a long time, my answer will have to be no. The premise of their idea for the Shutdown is not bad, but in practical terms, its going to turn A LOT of people against them, including the Unions, who are one of their biggest sources of support, and its turns public support against them as well, it would be better to keep going after the politicians, like Thunder said, protest or "Occupy" city hall, the state capital, and congress.
 
ReverendHellh0und said:
Are they ALL the trucker? I'm trying to find the relevance.,
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Yes..
First paragraph of the letter.
"We are the front-line workers who haul container rigs full of imported and exported goods to and from the docks and warehouses every day."
 
TheDemSocialist said:
Yes..
First paragraph of the letter.
"We are the front-line workers who haul container rigs full of imported and exported goods to and from the docks and warehouses every day."
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cause.
Most rabble groups claim to speak for thier even if the majority is not on board.
 
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