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LOL-ccupants are least popular, least interesting to lowest income groups - the lowest income group polled - those making under $30,000 - had the least favorable view of the movement, at 26 percent, while those making over $100,000 gave the highest favorability rating to the movement, at 36 percent. - with the media trying to portray this as a populist movement, it's worth noting than two-thirds of those earning under $30,000 either haven't heard of the movement or have an unfavorable view of it. - http://campaign2012.washingtonexaminer.com/blogs/beltway-confidential/poll-ows-least-popular-among-lower-income-groups

The breakup of the OWS old fighters begins. Original OWS protesters leaving due to strife, dissent and violence. Two people who have been at Zuccotti Park from day one discuss how the internal order hasn’t worked for them. Sage: I’m leaving today, because this is no longer safe. Like, I had somebody– Q: I’m still recording. Sage: Sure. I had somebody in our sanitation team take a swing at me. And then I had like three really calm, friendly individuals telling me that they–that they didn’t just take a swing at me. It was, like, I was just ... Channing: Yeah. I had beef with sanitation ’cause they took my s*** down. They took my, like tent thing down that I made. Sage: Oh, sure, sure, I was just saying that. Q: But yeah, yeah, all I– Channing: Yeah, no–they took my stuff. They–I had like a little tarp tent at the end of the park. Their whole thing was they were trying to clean out some of the people that were doing, like, drugs and stuff. But they started with– Q: Drugs? Channing: Yeah. Oh, my God. But they started with my tent. And, like, they threw away my toiletries, my food, and, like, a bunch of papers I had, that were really important from the hospital. And then, like, I tried to get them to help me, like, rebuild the tent or something, and they’re like, “We didn’t do it, it wasn’t us,” and I’m like, “I saw you doing it.” Like, I got called from direct action because they doing it. Q: But I’ve got– Sage: Yeah, so– Q: –let me get you to just finish that, because– Sage: I’m just gonna say the same thing. I don’t call it corruption anymore, ’cause corruption is when a good thing goes bad. And what I think this is–people go, “Oh, they’re so stupid.” No, they’re not. They’re smart, for their purposes, which are not for this camp to function as a community. Q: Who’s “they”? You say, “they.” What do you mean–who’s “they”? Sage: Well, once you start pointing fingers, you get–you’re already co-opted. Q: Well, I mean, just general–I don’t know who you mean. I don’t know who you mean. Sage: It’s an entire–it’s an entire attitude and community of apathy, and focusing on problems. And focusing on–and I’m a part of it, and that’s why I’m leaving, ’cause I can’t get out of it. Like, just by being here, I’ve started focusing on good things, and then all of a sudden I get integrated. Q: How long have you been here? Sage: My name is Sage. I’ve been on the ground since Day One. Q: Since the 17th [of September]. Sage: Yeah. - http://biggovernment.com/publius/2011/11/03/unhappy-campers-at-occupywallstreet-im-leaving-today-because-this-is-no-longer-safe/ H/t Nh Tea Party

A pamphlet from a group calling itself the “Oakland Liberation Front” has surfaced that mocks any pacifists in the Occupy Oakland movement and calls for violence to achieve the “complete annihilation of capitalism.” - ( click to read quite a bit moreCollapse )

Occupy Anarchists ‘Bent On Creating Problems’ - http://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2011/11/02/general-strike-protesters-shut-down-port-of-oakland/

For those who thought Occupy might be libertarian: Occupy comes out with their One Demand: they want an international Tobin tax: http://biggovernment.com/laborunionreport/2011/11/03/unions-occupywallstreet-reveal-their-hidden-agenda-a-worldwide-financial-tax/ c/o Nh Tea Party [My comment: Idiots. Trade needs to be smoother, not less efficient and bumpier. Fake paper money made money run around too much.]

10/31: HOMELESS MAN DIES IN TENT at Occupy OKC (Video) - http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2011/10/homeless-drug-addict-found-dead-in-tent-at-occupy-okc/

As the subject says...tag your entries. Yes, I forget to do it too. It's easy to do especially if you don't use tags on your own journal like me. However, for purposes of easy access and making your mod's life easier, PLEASE tag.

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An exclusive interview in an L.A. Times movie blog reveals that the producers of 2011′s most controversial independent film, Atlas Shrugged: Part 1, have secured distribution through 20th Century Fox for DVD, Blu-Ray, digital download, and video on demand releases. The Times article also announces September 2011 as a firm date for commencement of production on Atlas Shrugged: Part 2, with the film to premiere in time for the expected controversy around the presidential elections about a year later.

“John has a much clearer perspective,” said producer Harmon Kaslow. “He’s always wanted to have a studio level support for the film and I think feels that his effort in producing Part 1 has been validated by having the largest home video distributor in America aboard.

“We got incredible grass roots and community level support for the movie, but what we didn’t have was the polished marketing edge that the studios have perfected. Now we get to use their marketing, their fulfillment capacity. We think that makes more sense for us than mortgaging those rights off for a number.”

More information, with comments section, is available at: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/movies/2011/07/atlas-shrugged-part-i-coming-to-dvd-and-blu-ray-in-the-fall.html

[ from my article at: http://www.atlas-shrugged-movie.com/2011/07/breaking-news-on-atlas-shrugged-parts-1-2/ ]

The Atlas Shrugged Part II website is up!

Of course, there's not much there yet except a promise that the film will be out in Fall 2012.

For our international members, you too can now demand Atlas Shrugged to your hometown!

been refusing to advertise "atlas shrugged"! idiots. [open, tolerant, diverse.]

http://bighollywood.breitbart.com/jjmnolte/2011/04/28/exclusive-atlas-shrugged-producers-intend-to-complete-trilogy-cnn-msnbc-reject-their-ads/

Via the "Support the Atlas Shrugged Movie(s)!" Facebook group:

Producer John Agioloro says he is reconsidering his plans to complete the trilogy and wants to take his money and go on strike.

I am pretty sure he's joking. There's no way he could not have predicted bad reviews and an Easter drop in box office returns. And if he was smart enough to make the movie, he should be smart enough to know the critics will hate him for a season but if he bails on the trilogy, Ayn Rand's fans will hate him forever.

EDIT: I knew he was kidding.

Sorry for an unsubstantial 1st posting, but this comment on the AS Movie facebook page was just priceless:

"Saw Atlas Shrugged last night! Anyone read the book?? Who is John Galt??"

It's opening day! Is anyone going? I have to wait a week, meself.

Also, check out the official Rearden Metal bracelet. If I had $159 and wore bracelets more often, I'd so buy it.

Based on the film's recent fan-based grassroots uprising, "The Strike" Productions today announced it will be expanding the initial release of the Atlas Shrugged movie from 11 markets to over 50.

"AMC called directly to report their online contact system was being hit too hard. They requested we direct traffic to a specific address just to handle the volume," said producer Harmon Kaslow.

"While it's unusual for showtimes to be listed this early, the doors of the exhibitors have been thoroughly beaten down by Ayn's fans. Many of the theaters are now posting showtimes so tickets can be pre-purchased," continued Kaslow. "And, theaters and showtimes are now being reported as sold-out."

- more at http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/atlas-shrugged-fans-shock-theater-chains-119063899.html