My apologies [again] as I initially extended in my post responding to one of the other posters who asked a question regarding becoming involved in "Occupy" activities. 

While in that post I encouraged participation, and MY reasons as to why I thought participation reasonable at the least...imperative at the most, I clearly stated it was not my intention to offend anyone or hi jack the thread for purposes other than it was intended. 

I recognize and appreciate the purpose of the thread.  Further to that point, I appreciate being allowed to participate, as it is has opened my own eyes to some new and exciting ways to enhance my own concept/biz plan, in ways to that will allow it to serve a more diverse population, and perhaps even come to fruition sooner. 

Thanks sincerely for the reminder to others, and again, and again, my apologies if I broke the rules by taking us in this direction.

Matt Fen


-----Original Message-----
From: MaryLauran Hall <marylauran@gmail.com>
To: The Think Tank <thethinktank@lists.bikecollectives.org>
Sent: Fri, Oct 14, 2011 9:19 am
Subject: Re: [TheThinkTank] Occupy Movement

I'd like to second Clifford here--folks are on this list because they'd like to be in touch with other bicycle collectives to discuss best practices, challenges, programs, etc, not to debate politics. I wouldn't want people to leave this list because it's too political and not bikey enough.  

The discussion of whether or not different groups associate with other political movements and groups has a lot of merit here, and I'm sure that folks would be interested to hear about successes or challenges in creating partnerships between collectives and other social/political causes. Times Up's perspective would be valuable, for example--as an NYC co-op housed within a direct action environmental group, how does the co-op get involved? 

Maybe we could navigate this thread back to folks' experiences with their co-ops and political/social causes, keeping in mind that there are people on this list with varied political perspectives that deserve to be respected. 

Best, 
Mary Lauran
The Bike House

On Fri, Oct 14, 2011 at 8:23 AM, Brian Stromberg <brian.stromberg@gmail.com> wrote:
Thanks for the reminder, Clifford. Apologies for perpetuating the  conversation.
I welcome any off-list replies.
On Oct 14, 2011 8:03 AM, "Clifford McCarten" <director@communitybikeshop.org> wrote:
Friends,
Keep in mind what this email list is for. If the conversation is going to go further in this direction, please consider taking it off-list.
Cheers,
Clifford.

B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop
336 Rubidge St, Peterborough ON

On 2011-10-14, at 2:20 AM, Wendy Monroe wrote:

Pardon my jaded-ness, but  don't forget to post lots of comments about your 'occupation' on Twitter and Facebook, so the NSA and police can track your every move.

The 'Occupy' movement is suspiciously well-coordinated on an international level.. we got 'Occupy' movements in most of the cities in Europe, including one scheduled for tomorrow in Amsterdam.  

I have read that this international grassroots movement  is  just false flag controlled opposition paid for by George Soros,
my advice is to not participate.

Wendy Monroe
De Fiets Fee
Amsterdamd a sustainable and livable future and that will require ongoing political action. 







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