[Now w/ Pics] Went to OccupyTheFed in Houston today.

[JoshLowry]

I went to OccupyTheFed in Houston today.

Saw Alex Jones speak. He did very well and got the crowd amped with some RP shoutouts.

I spoke to both hispanic and black veterans. I spoke to two Christians, they brought it up. I spoke to a raw food guy. That was about the only people I had conversations with that I didn't know. I didn't even try to find veterans or christians to speak to.

I also saw some RPF members. :)

Large parts of it looked like a Ron Paul rally. All the FUD needs to simmer down now.

There are so many people out there that are ripe for the picking.

When the media was telling the left that the Tea Party was racist. What they were saying is "Do not join forces with these people."

We hear constantly that the people at these protests are anti-capitalist or socialists.

If you want to spread the word locally, OccupyTheFed is where it's at.

Airfreshener not needed. :p

[Carehn]

I just want every one to read this so im posting to bump something that was on the top of the forum. :)

[pcosmar]

Bumping for diversity ;)

[jacmicwag]

Also attended - nice to see you Josh. Lot's of energy in front of the massive Fed Reserve building in Houston. Many folks driving by on Allen Parkway beeping horns and high fives. RP supporters definitely out in force today.

[Mitt Romneys sideburns]

Omfg, i cant believe i missed this

[WarNoMore]

So is this an occupation or just a protest? Are people sleeping outside the fed? The OWS movement has live feeds and donation sites set-up for the occupiers. Seems like that would be something worth emulating to ensure the longevity and exposure of any potential fed occupations.

[JoshLowry]

So is this an occupation or just a protest? Are people sleeping outside the fed? The OWS movement has live feeds and donation sites set-up for the occupiers. Seems like that would be something worth emulating to ensure the longevity and exposure of any potential fed occupations.

I think our group would be better off focusing on getting Ron Paul elected.

These are good coalitions to hit with moneybomb/educational flyers.

[speciallyblend]

I went to OccupyTheFed in Houston today.

Saw Alex Jones speak. He did very well and got the crowd amped with some RP shoutouts.

I spoke to both hispanic and black veterans. I spoke to two Christians, they brought it up. I spoke to a raw food guy. That was about the only people I had conversations with that I didn't know. I didn't even try to find veterans or christians to speak to.

I also saw some RPF members. :)

Large parts of it looked like a Ron Paul rally. All the FUD needs to simmer down now.

There are so many people out there that are ripe for the picking.

When the media was telling the left that the Tea Party was racist. What they were saying is "Do not join forces with these people."

We hear constantly that the people at these protests are anti-capitalist or socialists.

If you want to spread the word locally, OccupyTheFed is where it's at.

Airfreshener not needed. :p

haha nice josh;) i think i will still bring my colorado air freshner:) For building friendship among the masses:)

[juleswin]

I wonder if theres any such protest in the midwest area. I'd love to attend one myself, I am sure it beats sitting behind a computer keyboard and typing away :)

[J. Evins]

I went as well. It went very well. I'll upload some photos.

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/1694/img1134o.jpg

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[MikeStanart]

AH! How did this pass me by?!

I'm such a slacker.

[QueenB4Liberty]

Yeah I didn't hear about this either. I'm in Austin, so it'll have to be next time though.

[J. Evins]

A few more:

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/4643/img1117a.jpg

http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/5194/img1071w.jpg

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/7303/img1035nn.jpg

http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/8436/img1009t.jpg

http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/8173/img0973or.jpg

[JoshLowry]

Thanks for sharing, your photos captured some really good moments. (You got one of me, cool!)

That car was something else!

[steph3n]

http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/3945/img1122p.jpg

Powerful.

[bluesc]

Wow. Those pictures are amazing. Good job. +rep

That car is epic.

[Anti Federalist]

God Damn it.

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to JoshLowry again.

Bad ass brother, couldn't agree more!!!


I went to OccupyTheFed in Houston today.

Saw Alex Jones speak. He did very well and got the crowd amped with some RP shoutouts.

I spoke to both hispanic and black veterans. I spoke to two Christians, they brought it up. I spoke to a raw food guy. That was about the only people I had conversations with that I didn't know. I didn't even try to find veterans or christians to speak to.

I also saw some RPF members. :)

Large parts of it looked like a Ron Paul rally. All the FUD needs to simmer down now.

There are so many people out there that are ripe for the picking.

When the media was telling the left that the Tea Party was racist. What they were saying is "Do not join forces with these people."

We hear constantly that the people at these protests are anti-capitalist or socialists.

If you want to spread the word locally, OccupyTheFed is where it's at.

Airfreshener not needed. :p

[Anti Federalist]

http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/3945/img1122p.jpg

War is just a racket. A racket is best described, I believe, as something that is not what it seems to the majority of people. Only a small inside group knows what it is about. It is conducted for the benefit of the very few at the expense of the masses.

I believe in adequate defense at the coastline and nothing else. If a nation comes over here to fight, then we'll fight. The trouble with America is that when the dollar only earns 6 percent over here, then it gets restless and goes overseas to get 100 percent. Then the flag follows the dollar and the soldiers follow the flag.

I wouldn't go to war again as I have done to protect some lousy investment of the bankers. There are only two things we should fight for. One is the defense of our homes and the other is the Bill of Rights. War for any other reason is simply a racket.

And war is the most profitable racket in the world!

Smedley Darling Butler - Major General USMC - Awarded two CMOHs - By the end of his career he had received 16 medals, five of which were for heroism. He is one of 19 people to twice receive the Medal of Honor, one of three to be awarded both the Marine Corps Brevet Medal and the Medal of Honor, and the only person to be awarded the Brevet Medal and two Medals of Honor, all for separate actions.

(He was also my great uncle. Little shameless family plug there. - AF)

[CaptainAmerica]

I've run into a lot of hispanic veterans who support Ron Paul here in Phoenix,AZ.Protesting the FED is what I advocate,calling for the end of fiat currency is a clear and decisive stance, and calling for the return of the gold standard is also honest to principles of sound money.I support this

[J. Evins]

Thanks for the comments on the photos - I'll try to attend more of the local Houston stuff in the future! I love to get out and photograph this sort of thing but I'm not really "in the know" since I haven't done much but try and establish my career since I've been here in Houston.

[TheDriver]

Nice pics!

[Anti Federalist]

Keeping this bumped...

Occupy the Fed

PS: That's a bad ass pair of shorts Josh.

[rp08orbust]

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/4643/img1117a.jpg

It looks like someone was getting a little "cordial" (Rick Perry style) with Josh!

[james1906]

I haven't been on here in a while, so I didn't know about this. I make it a point to roll down my window and give that building the middle finger every time I drive by it.

[J. Evins]

Houston Free Thinkers group is down there once or twice a month with signs. I may try and make it out more often.

[GunnyFreedom]

You didn't happen to get Soldier-lady's phone number did you? ;) :D :p

[JoshLowry]

You didn't happen to get Soldier-lady's phone number did you? http://www.ronpaulforums.com/images/smilies/wink.gif http://www.ronpaulforums.com/images/smilies/biggrin.gif http://www.ronpaulforums.com/images/smilies/tongue.gif

No, lol. There were a lot of people there and she was usually at the center of the crowd.


It looks like someone was getting a little "cordial" (Rick Perry style) with Josh!

Haha, that's a local named Phil. Good conversations. I don't remember what was going on at that moment.

He's a AAA Ron Paul supporter.

[GunnyFreedom]

No, lol. There were a lot of people there and she was usually at the center of the crowd.

LOL she's 82nd Airborne. That means local. I can tell she's active duty because of the care she took to remove insignia and name/branch tapes.

[steph3n]

Haha, that's a local named Phil. Good conversations. I don't remember what was going on at that moment.


You can't remember?! Is your short term memory that bad, are you really an old man afterall?

(just mocking a bit the way some said Ron should know exactly what Perry said and be able to repeat it to them) really some things that look memorable, aren't so much.

[J. Evins]

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/4466/img0980g.jpg

[ctb619]

LOL she's 82nd Airborne. That means local. I can tell she's active duty because of the care she took to remove insignia and name/branch tapes.

Yeah, but the beret is looking a little sloppy, don't you think?

Here you go:

Soldier Michele Foy Tells Why She Is At OccupyHouston (http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-684686?ref=feeds%2Foncnn)

[GunnyFreedom]

Yeah, but the beret is looking a little sloppy, don't you think?

Here you go:

Soldier Michele Foy Tells Why She Is At OccupyHouston (http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-684686?ref=feeds%2Foncnn)

Meh, she's Army. They don't really know how to dress anyway. ;) However, Fayetteville is pretty close to my new Senate District, and someone like this could be pretty doggone helpful...

Thanks for the link!

[demolama]

no one knows how to wear that useless piece of equipment... which is why the black has finally been removed from service

[Endgame]

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/8247/img1232t.jpg


They see me rollin', they hatin'...

[J. Evins]

Ha! The excitement didn't really hit me until I pulled out on Allen Parkway looking for a place to park and I saw that car. :) It is 100% covered on the sides with blue stickers and the white stickers on the top for a two-tone look.

[J. Evins]

I posted this one in a little higher resolution in color on my FlickR account:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6094/6224969876_b7d6b321ea_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/evinsj/6224969876/)
"The dollar is a unit of slavery" - Occupy The Federal Reserve - Houston, Texas (http://www.flickr.com/photos/evinsj/6224969876/) by J. Evins (http://www.flickr.com/people/evinsj/), on Flickr

... and combined these two for a diptych:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6178/6225097857_d831502e5c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/evinsj/6225097857/)
"I will never kill Americans for the Banks" - Occupy the Federal Reserve - Houston, Texas (http://www.flickr.com/photos/evinsj/6225097857/) by J. Evins (http://www.flickr.com/people/evinsj/), on Flickr

[Anti Federalist]

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[Seraphim]

Now that's what i'm taking about!!!


i posted this one in a little higher resolution in color on my flickr account:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6094/6224969876_b7d6b321ea_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/evinsj/6224969876/)
"the dollar is a unit of slavery" - occupy the federal reserve - houston, texas (http://www.flickr.com/photos/evinsj/6224969876/) by j. Evins (http://www.flickr.com/people/evinsj/), on flickr

... And combined these two for a diptych:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6178/6225097857_d831502e5c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/evinsj/6225097857/)
"i will never kill americans for the banks" - occupy the federal reserve - houston, texas (http://www.flickr.com/photos/evinsj/6225097857/) by j. Evins (http://www.flickr.com/people/evinsj/), on flickr

[Ranger29860]

no one knows how to wear that useless piece of equipment... which is why the black has finally been removed from service

When did they remove it? I got out in 2010 and we were still wearing them off base (required). I hated those things they looked like crap and no one wore them right. Not to mention incredibly unpractical.

[TruckinMike]

Wow! Those are really good pics.

[pcosmar]

So,, How goes the ocupation? Is the crowd growing?

[AuH20]

Once you get away from the eastern seaboard, these Occupy protests get more interesting. OWS New York is pretty unsalvageable on the account that NYC is the capitol of the empire.