Anti-capitalist protests in Seattle

[TheFirstEMP]

http://www.king5.com/news/cities/seattle/Anti-capitalist-groups-march-in-Seattle-257596741.html

SEATTLE -- At least three people were arrested in a May Day march by anti-capitalists Thursday evening in what turned out to be a relatively peaceful protest compared to years previous in Seattle.

Violence related to unpermitted protests by anarchists has plagued May Day in Seattle over the past two years, with protesters and police officers squaring off in the streets. But this year, the march was mostly peaceful and without major incident, possibly due to a heavier police presence and rising temperatures that soared into the 80s.

Self-proclaimed anti-capitalists gathered at Seattle Central Community College around 6 p.m. and proceeded to march through the streets of Capitol Hill and downtown Seattle, joining others who had gathered at the juvenile detention center.

A lot of non-news going on lately, lets discuss some of the political crap going on at home.

 

[TheFirstEMP]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...attle-protesters-pepper-spray-flashbangs.html

 

[Cubo de Sangre]

Power to the people.

 

[MilesAbove]

I just with they weren't hooligans about it. They do not stand for anti-capitalist. They're just "anarchists" and they don't even know what that means.

 

[TheFirstEMP]

http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/...migrants-in-Seattle-5444830.php#photo-6247471

Demonstrators head toward downtown during a May Day march Thursday, May 1, 2014, in Seattle. Hundreds of people marched peacefully in support of immigrant and workers rights and a boost in the minimum wage in the afternoon demonstration. Photo: Elaine Thompson, AP

 

[TheFirstEMP]

Bit of anti-capitalism and anti-deportation.

 

[Devout Pessimist]

I can understand the protest for workers rights and the concern over wealth distribution, but the "anti-capitalist" label is ridiculous.

 

[ProBoxingInsidr]

is anti-capitalists another name for lazy people?

 

[Orni]

I just with they weren't hooligans about it. They do not stand for anti-capitalist. They're just "anarchists" and they don't even know what that means.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dHg3GxxIHmY

I've seen other videos of more recent protests (i think it was the g20 protests) where the protesters filmed and yelled at the cops (undercover protesters) for throwing rocks and or instigating people to destroy things in wich they started panicking and moved away without answering.

Dirty desperate tactics to shutdown the protests...

Edit : Another example here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDbJlWnW-VA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79Q5odNCQKU

 

[AgeofEmpires2**]

Let Seattle turn socialist. I hope it works out for them but if things head south then make THEM fix it, not the rest of us. It's time people and cities start being held accountable for their voting decisions and political actions. If any of them are caught leaving their $15.00 an hour paradise then shoot them where they stand, especially the politicians.

 

[DizzyYeahYeah]

Capitalism is awesome.

How is anybody supposed be a successful entrepreneur or business owner if there is no capitalism?

 

[Scrody]

502 is keeping everyone calm this year.

 

[ProBoxingInsidr]

Capitalism is awesome.

How is anybody supposed be a successful entrepreneur or business owner if there is no capitalism?

lol at this. dont you know that the government will just give us stuff now!? most we need to do is have a 4 hour workday and a guaranteed livable wage

 

[Rhood]

is anti-capitalists another name for lazy people?

No, it's called socialism.
Europeans are laughing at morons like you right now.

 

[TeTe]

I just with they weren't hooligans about it. They do not stand for anti-capitalist. They're just "anarchists" and they don't even know what that means.

Yep, they protest private business... Get owned by the government.

 

[Caution]

I hate that V mask.

 

[panamaican]

6 pm?

I'm glad they waited until after work to start this foolishness.

 

[Bay Area]

^^ Exercising your 1st amendment right is foolishness?

 

[Uchi Mata]

is anti-capitalists another name for lazy people?

Only if another name for the people at Bundy's ranch is 'traitors'.

 

[Uchi Mata]

^^ Exercising your 1st amendment right is foolishness?

Well, sometimes. Depends on what you say. Just because you're speaking freely doesn't mean you aren't saying dumb shit. The 1st amendment is value neutral.