Tag Archives: Occupy Edinburgh

Of love, litter, ordure and Occupy (oh, and Bob Dylan’s alleged plagiarism) – Valentine’s Day musing

Posted on February 14, 2012 by biowrite

Infuriated/irritated by Radio 4 I must confess that I am a bit of a Radio 4 addict, although as anyone who has seen my recent postings on the Paul Johnson episode of Desert Islands Discs will know, this doesn’t mean … Continue reading →

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Wondrous flitting – Occupy evolves!

Posted on January 23, 2012 by biowrite

I previously suggested a coherent coordinated strategy to unite Occupy Edinburgh and effect real change. Since then events have led me to believe that it is unlikely that people will be persuaded to do as I suggested. However, there is … Continue reading →

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The elephant in St Andrew’s Square: towards a new strategy for Occupy.

Posted on January 20, 2012 by biowrite

A few days ago I presented some ideas at a meeting of Occupy Edinburgh. I re-present them here so that they might receive a wider audience. Please excuse my bad drawing and penmanship! Fundamental questions Fundamental questions are: What is … Continue reading →

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Not a question of public sector vs private sector. Support the strike and stop a race to the bottom.

Posted on November 27, 2011 by biowrite

I just sent this message to my Occupy Edinburgh comrades regarding points to make on the 30 November strike: Dear All Sorry I’m not going to make it this evening. Of course the authorities are trying to spin this as … Continue reading →

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I hate the “I’m-a-hard-working-taxpayer” mentality. It must be eradicated!

Posted on November 4, 2011 by biowrite

Line them up and re-educate them… I hate the “I’m-a-hard-working-taxpayer-and-you’re-a-lazy parasite” mentality. …Hate, loathe, despise, detest! It must be eradicated! Line up and re-educate those who hold such views, I say. “Noble, hard-working taxpayers” What brought this fit of pique … Continue reading →

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Should Occupy Edinburgh make specific demands of a multinational?

Posted on October 17, 2011 by biowrite

Please read my suggestions and give your opinion by taking the quick poll at the bottom of this blog post. I have been thinking about the Occupy Edinburgh movement (and its global allies) and how we could become more effective. … Continue reading →

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