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<p>Here are some notes from yesterday's General Assembly:</p>
<p>- And for those that weren't there. There were about 300 or so people engaged and taking part in this assembly. It was quite focused, and it was very evident how excited people are, and how much energy there is for Occupy LSX next Saturday!! Started off with some context, and speaches from Occupy Wall St people and a few others, a bit of context about history of movements and occupations, a bit of conteext about Occupy LSX, then break down into groups of 10 or so people, who discussed between themselves (giving everyone there a chance to speak), then below, is feedback from these groups. <br>
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<p>We even used the human amplifier or whatever its called, where people around them repeat what was said.</p>
<p>Was really inspiring!<br></p>
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<p>What do we think about Wall Street and elsewhere, and what does it mean for us?</p>
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<p>not everyone has the same kind of privilege – not everyone that wants to come down can come down</p>
<p style="TEXT-INDENT: 0cm; MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: OpenSymbol"><span>–<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>discussion about tactics -saturday is a nice idea but nobody cares because the city is going to be shut down anyway – go on friday! (people saying that the idea is to shut down)</p>
<p style="TEXT-INDENT: 0cm; MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: OpenSymbol"><span>–<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>3 points: 1: focus on inclusivity. Be organised. Make it a message everyone can agree with. Be the 99%. organisation from day one on the day.</p>
<p style="TEXT-INDENT: 0cm; MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: OpenSymbol"><span>–<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>Occupation is good. We want to occupy. We think that Occupy The London SX. Should be as inclusive as possible. We also think that just like this meeting, that that action should help plan other actions after the occupation. And linking with the strikes on 30<sup>th</sup> November. We must have a list of clear demands. Rock on!</p>
<p style="TEXT-INDENT: 0cm; MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: OpenSymbol"><span>–<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>The general sense of apathy amongst the youth must be broke. Protect NHS. We do not want an american system of healthcare.</p>
<p style="TEXT-INDENT: 0cm; MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: OpenSymbol"><span>–<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>Inequality causes depression, greater depression.</p>
<p style="TEXT-INDENT: 0cm; MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: OpenSymbol"><span>–<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>We need these contexts all over the nation. Start exchanging contacts with each other</p>
<p style="TEXT-INDENT: 0cm; MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: OpenSymbol"><span>–<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>we need to be as fun and accessible as possible</p>
<p style="TEXT-INDENT: 0cm; MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: OpenSymbol"><span>–<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>we cannot win single issue campaigns. We have to have broader based campaigns. We have to force them to do what we want. We are all born as individuals.</p>
<p style="TEXT-INDENT: 0cm; MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: OpenSymbol"><span>–<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>We have all been inspired by movements across the world and we have inspired movements across the world. In order to link up with occupy WS in US and in spain and the strudneds and workers in greece and italy and the middle east and chile we have to ….thats why its so important that we go to the city of london that we occupy the stock exchange and we work with people across the world for a fair and more democratic society. We are an example of democracy in action.</p>
<p style="TEXT-INDENT: 0cm; MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: OpenSymbol"><span>–<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>Ive been on the wrong side of occupation. Its been proven by the israeilis that it works...if they call you criminals, you can tell who the real criminals are. You can ligimately occupy.</p>
<p style="TEXT-INDENT: 0cm; MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: OpenSymbol"><span>–<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>We also talked about the creation of money and how the money system is turning us all into debt slaves. We also talked about those that control the means of production. We also talked about issuing protest currencies</p>
<p style="TEXT-INDENT: 0cm; MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: OpenSymbol"><span>–<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>we need to get people involved with the NHS involved with this. The</p>
<p style="TEXT-INDENT: 0cm; MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: OpenSymbol"><span>–<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>we need to create public spaces in places that are private like the london stock exchange. We need occupation to change the priorities among the youth and the population in general. During the occupation we need to have discussions, entertainment and engagement of all who attend.</p>
<p style="TEXT-INDENT: 0cm; MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: OpenSymbol"><span>–<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>In our group we talked a lot about taking inspiration from global movements. We want to keep analysis of all these different issues. We want to learn from movement in israel...celebraties killed the movement. In spain they committed themselves to a general assembly process. Wall street wasnt just an occupation. They also did lots of actions. This is important. We want to support the general strike on 30<sup>th</sup> novemebet</p>
<p style="TEXT-INDENT: 0cm; MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: OpenSymbol"><span>–<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>we dont want to ask those in power to make change for us. We also want to be doing that in our local communities. A lot of these social movements dont have enough ways of buildng up with own power, too much asking those shits in power to make changes for us. Also 9<sup>th</sup> November there'll be a big demo in London.</p>
<p style="TEXT-INDENT: 0cm; MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: OpenSymbol"><span>–<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>We can debate strategy, and thats a wonderful thing...but we all need to find our own voice. An autonomous organisation such as this is wonderful. Every person has a stake, we are all equal.</p>
<p style="TEXT-INDENT: 0cm; MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: OpenSymbol"><span>–<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>We're coming to an end of this general assembly. At the first general assembly in wall street there were 17 people. Now there are tens of thousands. We are already more than 70. so lets do this in the UK! Occupy London! Occupy London! Occupy London!</p>
<p style="TEXT-INDENT: 0cm; MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: OpenSymbol"><span>–<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>Lets stay on this bridge, those of us who can, lets see how long we can stay!</p>
<p style="TEXT-INDENT: 0cm; MARGIN-LEFT: 0cm"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: OpenSymbol"><span>–<span style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </span></span></span>Each and every place in this country needs to unite and take over! This is our land!</p>