I have been watching the footage of Oakland in absolute shock and disgust. Peaceful protesters being attacked with rubber bullets and tear gas. This was a mass attack where they arrested over 100 people

Read more from revolutionaries on the ground last night: http://revcom.us/a/248/raid-on-occupy-oakland-en.html

 People who are old enough for me to could have gone to school with, having open wounds on their face and black eyes. Some people will say that they are disgusted but not shocked by this display.

I am shocked because this to me is completely unacceptable.

To me, Oakland looked like a war zone and it made me think of the images I have seen of children in Afghanistan and Iraq screaming and crying.  Of teenagers bloodied and bruised after military raids. Of wedding parties being bombed by the U.S. because the people of Afghanistan are seen standing in the way of U.S. interest, the same interests that those on Wall St are representing. And no, the war in Iraq is not over!)

I also can't help but think of the utter hypocrisy of a government that condemns places like Libya and Iran for their "lack of freedom" but their own country is no different.This is a country that talks "freedom and democracy" but walks police brutality and empire.

 This Saturday, I will be  marching with Occupy Seattle  in solidarity with those who have been raided and to show  support for everyone who is standing up to stop the crimes of our government.  I will be bringing in the message  that The whole world is the 99%.   Bring this message jto an occupation near you. Occupy together to stop all brutal occupations.