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Unoccupied Dame Street

I went down to the Central Bank Plaza on Dame Street, Dublin today and grabbed a 40-second clip of the last vestiges of the Occupy Dame Street movement. I've posted the clip to YouTube and the link is below for your delectation.
The authorities came for the protesters last night - like thieves in the night - and dismantled their camp in a matter of hours. It had been in existence since last October. The City Fathers have been telling the press in the past few days that they want the plaza cleaned up in preparation for the upcoming Saint Patrick's Day parade on March the 17th.
I have a strong feeling, however, that this is not the last we will hear of the Dame Street dissenters.

The link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9rETxZjAk0

Brian:-)

Comments

  1. UnknownMarch 8, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    The Movement is more than a camp. And as long as people are talking about it, the movement is alive and well. It might be quieter but it's there.

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