Cassie, I own my own business and am part of The 53%, too damn busy keeping it running.  Have jobs open, just need qualified applicants with superior work ethic.

At the chance of being called "retarded" I will post here anyway,

A lot of people support this movement. Some get on this forum and post, some send money, some make flyers, some march, some actually occupy… there is a place for everyone here. Not being onsite doesnt mean they dont care. See, this is why movements dont grow and dissolve. In fighting doesnt help any of us gain ground. All of you are correct in your statements but you CANNOT put people down for not being onsite. Some of us have good ideas, some of us give a % of our paychecks to wepay, some of us drop off coffee…etc. Before we start throwing rocks at each other we may want to define what support is. We, most of us, support fairness. Thats why we are here. Thats why, even tho we may not be able to physically be there, we lend our voice, our money, our time. Those that are down there all the time can and will become complacent, its only natural when the 20 or so stay the 20 or so but there are 20X that many people out here that believe in what you are doing and will SUPPORT you. When you start alienating those that are trying to defend you then you will find 20 staying 20. Dont think we, the ones that cant occupy, arent defending what your doing. Family, friends, co workers…personally I am ALWAYS discussing Occupy. Its amazing how many people dont even know what or why your doing what your doing. I send people to this forum all the time to read up on whats going on and hoping they will get involved in their area. When they get on here and see that we are cdalling each other out for not doing this or not doing that then they get turned off. They expect the ones trying to stir the pot, the nay sayers that post here but when they see supporters going at each other, calling each other retarded, and questioning someones motives then they loose interest fast.

Ive only been on this forum about a week or so. I have been downtown 2 times. I have donated money. I have brought coffee, I have made numerous suggestions. I have been on conferance calls with other Occupy movements around the country and trying to get an idea of how to proceed in a way that is coordinated with the rest of the groups. We have a direct action meeting Sat. the 12th at 5 pm in the park. Those of you on this forum should show up. Lets put all our ideas together, find something we can agree to do in order to help this thing grow. If we start putting our heads together and stop trying to blame each other then WE will facilitate the growth of OH. Please show up Saturday at 5pm at the park for the Direct Action group meeting.

Stay civil and stay united

Greg

In response to the OP, I have been thinking that maybe putting clips on Youtube might be a good way to get the message out.  What about including HCC or Lone Star college somehow?  Maybe this is being done already but if not I think it might be worth a try.  

Good idea, the more colleges, trade schools, young people in general is a great idea. Im sure we will discuss some of these Saturday. We should each grab a sector that we feel strongly about and GO GET THEM! lol .. Ive been attempting to get some support for a Sunday March on a church(s). Getting the clergy involved (as well they should be) is one way of bringing in some attention. Promise you, 200 people show up at a Mr. Joel Osteens church on Sunday carrying signs (he is televised), that would generate some attention. Getting local business to support us too is another way. What OH needs is bodies…We just have to educate people on what the message(s) is. You have to appeal to what people ALREADY feel. Its difficult to "make" people feel something they dont. If you hit them with something they already feel strongly about then they are more apt to get in line with you. Religious leaders constantly preach about the 'least of us" they ask for donations to feed the poor, they (some) do good works for the homeless the vets, etc… If you (us) can convince them that this a good vehicle to use to get their message across then youll gain support from them. If they support you then your LESS likely to see HPD tearing down your tarps!

Another idea? Getting local business to put up signs that show support. We have to convince them that there are more of us out here that would visit their establishment if we knew they supported us.  Maybe a "shop occupy movement"? We can encourage the 99% to shop at those stores that have the signs. Once they start popping up we will get some coverage.

Just throwing things out there. Which is what we need to do on Saturday…No idea is a bad idea. We need them all and then we can prioritize them and then ACT!

Post edited 3:03 pm – November 10, 2011 by Ramsingh

I should be there Sat. around 4pm.  Thanks for those words Katie.  I believe we have a lot to learn from each other and if we can stay open minded to new ideas then there is hope for change.  When we all realize the young have much to offer and the elders do too, together it can be a thing of beauty.

I can get some fliers passed out at HCC South Loop but not until this Monday.  Anybody know where I could get these printed up for a nominal fee?

Keep inspiring. 

Ok first. The snide reply by Admin shows great immaturity. Its like a comeback from a teenager. I just got back from Oakland on Monday. We were there On Nov2 in the thick of it. It felt like people cared. I will tell you that in San Fran, instead of occupying downtown, they occupied the financial district. Like our Galleria area. To show that commercialism is not helping. I am planning to come to the Occupy Houston and aid in anyway i can. We believe this movement can work and will.