The Occupation Grows

     Last Night, the Blair Mountain Movement  went back to Wall Street. And we were happy to be back after a two week absence. We made the most of our time away,our 1st fundraiser was a success all the way around. Thanks to IBEW827 members Bobby Garris and Patrick Whitney for helping get 100 sets of toothbrushes and toothpaste, wash cloths, socks, and other comfort items to Liberty square last night. It was wonderful to see how the protest has grown! More of the same type of crowd, young people, students. But word has come down that Labor is backing the movement. Rich Trumka President of the AFL-CIO has voiced support, joining many other local unions.
     We at the Redneck party applaud all the local unions who have begun to support these occupiers. It is when labor becomes involved in civil rights movements that both sides have had their greatest accomplishments. We can continue the work that Dr. Martin Luther King did not complete.  His vision of a better world included a strong labor union and civil rights movement rooted in social and economic justice. Today we call it economic populism, and it is taking root in these occupations.

     The crowd has definitely grown in size, and in organization. There is a schedule of events, medical, and a supply section managed by volunteers. Many donations have been made, and the organizers said that warm clothing was needed.
    I did talk to some reporters, and many of them were making comparisons to the tea-party movement on the right. It is pure speculation, because of the wide range of issues at hand. Although lessons from the tea-party's sweep of the midterm elections need to be taken. The great thing about ideas is you can steal them.  Using the "Tea Party Model" may turn most of these protesters off at the sound of those words,however- "Know your enemy and know yourself and you will never be defeated in a thousand battles"- Sun Tzu.
      The common thread continues to be corporate power and its power over our world. The 99% want their country back, and seeing the movement has spread to other parts of the country is exciting. The Occupy New Jersey Facebook page has grown to 1700+members, and is due to start holding meetings soon. And the New Jersey Redneck party will be visiting Occupy Boston next Tuesday. I am looking forward to my first occupation road trip!
     The Blair Mountain Redneck Party will continue to support the occupation movement around this country. If you see a red bandanna on a protester at any event, be sure to talk to them about the history of our movement. The best part of these protests are the conversations you can have. I strongly urge every American  in the 99% take the time to visit and support your local occupation movements. It is what Democracy Looks like!
    Thank you to all who donated in out fundraiser. We understand not everybody can give money to our cause, but if you can give time, that is even more valuable. email redneckpartynj@gmail.com to volunteer and be sure to like us on Like us on facebook!