Protestors to occupy centre of Plymouth from this weekend

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Tuesday, November 01, 2011
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NeilShaw

HUNDREDS of protestors plan to set up a tent city occupying the centre of Plymouth from this weekend.

The Occupy Plymouth movement has warned police that they will be setting up a protest site from 12pm in the Jigsaw Garden in Plymouth City Centre.

A Facebook group for the protest, along similar lines to the one currently being held outside St Paul's Cathedral in London, says more than 225 people have said they are going to take part.

Organisers have held a series of meetings to discuss aims and tactics, as well as to create banners for the event.

They are now gathering tents and other resources such as technicians, first-aiders and a communications network.

The group is setting up a website and plans to stay at the location for some time - with daily meetings and a range of events.

The Occupy movement, which rose to public attention with the occupation of Wall Street in New York, is protesting against the influence of banks and big money on Government, and calling for greater 'human co-operation' and 'social justice'.

Occupations have been held at cities across the world.

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  • Profile image for MagicalOne

    by MagicalOne

    Friday, November 11 2011, 3:29AM

    “There are some very strange comments appearing from some very twisted individuals with very weird understanding of what is happening , they are all apparently from attendees of the Sun finishing skool for the under-educated and easily brainwashed brigade or maybe I am being to kind and they haven't actually advanced beyond being Sunday Sport readers wiv added pikchers . The paranoia and hysteria evident in some of the comments is comical if not ridiculous and very brave of those who are not scared to show their ignorance in this column , we the intellectuals and educated salute you, as we do all those who dare to display ignorance in public , such as The Jeremy Vile Show , we are proud of you proclaiming your right to free speech for the ignorant and ridiculous and to quote Judge Judy " I dont believe a word of it ".”

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    by ChezGuevara

    Monday, November 07 2011, 6:47PM

    “Perhaps the Police could arrest them for loitering within tent.
    Let's hope they clear up when they leave.
    Let it snow ... fast ... and freeze ... -20 will do ... bet they wouldn't camp there then ...”

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    by ChezGuevara

    Monday, November 07 2011, 6:45PM

    “Perhaps the Police could arrest them for loitering within tent.
    Let's hope they clear up when they leave.
    Let it snow ... fast ... and freeze ... -20 will do ... bet they wouldn't camp there then ...”

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    by bluebell2

    Monday, November 07 2011, 5:26PM

    “Ur the reason this country is a mess gogetter u just sit back and do nothing dont want to move from ur cosy nest . bluebell”

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    by vwbug1968

    Monday, November 07 2011, 11:58AM

    “Thank you crazypenguin & tansy25 for your support.
    I haven't bothered to reply to JohnnyDabo as he seems to THINK he has an answer for everything. He probably sits racking his brain to come up with a sarcastic answer then sits there feeling all self righteous yet doesn't know how laughable his answers really are. I can't be bothered to waste my energy on replying to someone as close minded as he is. I feel nothing but UTTER pity for him & others as I know what's coming.
    Anyway.....I attended the movement last night & everyone seemed in great spirits. Took a car full of food & wood so hopefully that should keep them going for a while. I have been attending whilst on my breaks & after work. Sadly I cannot be there as often as I would like as my family need a roof over their heads but will carry on supporting the movement in any small way I can. If only I did have rich parents to support me......I would've been there full time.....sadly they are both dead.
    Much much love from a FREE THINKER. xxx”

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    by vwbug1968

    Monday, November 07 2011, 11:56AM

    “Thank you crazypenguin & tansy25 for your support.
    I haven't bothered to reply to JohnnyDabo as he seems to THINK he has an answer for everything. He probably sits racking his brain to come up with a sarcastic answer then sits there feeling all self righteous yet doesn't know how laughable his answers really are. I can't be bothered to waste my energy on replying to someone as close minded as he is. I feel nothing but UTTER pity for him & others as I know what's coming.
    Anyway.....I attended the movement last night & everyone seemed in great spirits. Took a car full of food & wood so hopefully that should keep them going for a while. I have been attending whilst on my breaks & after work. Sadly I cannot be there as often as I would like as my family need a roof over their heads but will carry on supporting the movement in any small way I can. If only I did have rich parents to support me......I would've been there full time.....sadly they are both dead.
    Much much love from a FREE THINKER. xxx”

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    by dangermouse69

    Monday, November 07 2011, 8:43AM

    “OMG shake off the apathetic outlook Plymouth nothing wrong with the site of the protest....nothing wrong with the aims of the protest .....instead of moaning how c*ap your lives are get out there and lend your support ....it is apathetic attitudes for so long that has put the world in the mess it is in... grow some spines... we are supposed to have evolved ...stand up and be counted ....and the ********s that make plain stupid comments ....resort to sarcasm and can't be bothered to find out the facts ....it's you who support the 1% then moan about it .....and to be honest it's not really about you is it ....it's for the babies being born daily into a world that has given up caring ....how sad and pathetic are you ....BE PROUD occupy Plymouth there are still some decent people around who appreciate what you are trying to do and support your endeavours viva la revolution!”

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    by crazypenguin

    Monday, November 07 2011, 7:57AM

    “And thats opposed to you johnny who comes here to **** the protesters off then starts trying to make petty personal insults when hes made to look a fool. so what did the daily mail tell you to belive this week johnny? maybe us `marxists` are taking over the country again theres something for you to get all het up about haha”

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    by crazypenguin

    Monday, November 07 2011, 7:57AM

    “And thats opposed to you johnny who comes here to **** the protesters off then starts trying to make petty personal insults when hes made to look a fool. so what did the daily mail tell you to belive this week johnny? maybe us `marxists` are taking over the country again theres something for you to get all het up about haha”

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    by crazypenguin

    Monday, November 07 2011, 7:57AM

    “And thats opposed to you johnny who comes here to **** the protesters off then starts trying to make petty personal insults when hes made to look a fool. so what did the daily mail tell you to belive this week johnny? maybe us `marxists` are taking over the country again theres something for you to get all het up about haha”

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