Update people have shown up and have a protest going .
I received this picture just about 10 mn. ago so ill share it . Looks like I was a little quick to say it did not happen, it was just latter then posted .
I will again say this is why better communication is needed .
I was asked to plug this event and give it support. I placed it as a pinned post in our local protesters group, and made arrangements
to live-stream from the event. I got a bit of a late start and arrived a half hour late for the start of the event. On my way I passed a news truck from local NBC 4 WCMH and was excited that coverage would not come from me alone. What happened after I arrived aggravated me to my core. This event organized by Ferguson National Response, was set to take place at Walmart locations from coast to coast . The Web Page advertising for the events, Boasts Union Proud & Powered . It was held for a number of reasons, First and foremost Walmart's financial support of officer Wilson deference fund in the Mike Brown killing case. Walmart is the leading Donner to his deference fund, upon making another large contribution last night received what can only be described as a paid Military, and Police, security force. The other part is Wally worlds deliberate abuse of our nations welfare system. Walmart is our nations biggest employer, and our largest recipient of cooperate welfare . They have staff that
instructs, & aids employees on how to apply for benefits, like food-stamps, and public assisted health care. If the numbers from employees, could be added to numbers of direct cooperate assistance, the figures would stump most of the waste in pet projects of our elected officials in Washington. With all this its easy to understand why Union Organizations would champion this cause. I my self am not a big fan of our Labor Unions, In the United States. I think they need to pay closer to the attention to the actions of European Trade Unions if they wish to fix, and organize our ever shrinking labor force. This all said now its time for me to offer up today's events . The event was a total no show. A half hour after the start not a soul could be fond . I spoke to an Officer with the Whitehall Police
department working security for the cooperate giant who said "No Protesters had been seen on any part of the property, or along the streets" He continued to add "the most excitement the store had seen was an elderly customer locked out of their car". I drove around a bit looking for any signs that a small group could be out and about. I even made a stop two blocks away at Local UFCW Union Hall, This is the local that pickets Walmart, and McDonald's for unfair wages, and substandard treatment of employees. No signs of life could be found. Two days of newspapers left at the entrance used
by employees of the hall, as well as locked doors, & cold hoods on the cars used for transportation to picket lines suggested no actions had been planned for this day. It was clear that on a local front this protest if it even happened was organized just to get a sound bite on a
local news station. So now it comes to this, if you wish me to show up to an event please make sure it lasts longer than 20 min. It took me longer then that to drive to this event . I support all kinds of causes, and promote all civil actions I am contacted about, even if I don't agree with them . To have me show and be the only person at said location is a surefire way to never have my support again. The Columbus Activist community is as diverse as our
population. Communication is always a problem from group to group. I started the Columbus Anonymous Protesters Group for the soul purpose of providing that communication. If an event is promoted in this group You must communicate if its canceled . Not doing this will leave those who show up and find out no ones coming believing the group is useless . I am sure I was not the only one left hanging today . People parked in out of the way places close to the streets seemed to be looking for others.
This event failed to happen because those who organized it failed to show and stick it out. Black Friday is a hectic day for those working, and shopping. This event could have been a great one, all it needed was a couple people and others would have joined . I am moving on now to other projects and some family time have a good day . http://martinisatthebluemax.wordpress.com/2014/04/15/walmart-corporate-welfare-recipient/ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2852673/Ferguson-protesters-call-Black-Friday-boycott-Walmart-workers-threaten-strike-busiest-shopping-day-year.html
Mike Brown and the town of Ferguson awakened millions around the world to the reality of police abuse . Abuse by law enforcement became clearly obvious when no indictment was given to officer wilson . Some say it was the fact that a white cop got away with murdering a black man at the hands of a grand jury made up mostly of white people in a town that's 87% black . I personally think it was shown that abuse is allowed and condoned all the way to the Governors office in states all over this country . Even with exposed connections to the kkk by those not only in public offices but patrolling the streets all over the state of Missouri . Protests in Ferguson and other cities all over our nation have taken place for months . Deliberate delays only added to the tension all over the country . Its well known that if an officers actions catches the public eye everyone from the department said officer works in to the F.O.P. scramble to release justifiable proof . In this case everything was kept hidden so the story could be changed to fit the verdict that most of us knew was being crafted . As releases of small bits of information came out it became clear the officials were attempting to feel out the best time for an announcement . The Governor called up the national guard knowing that the tactics had failed and the delay all but promised a violent outcome . Protesters got the blame for rioters and looting days before the announcement . The media quickly jumped to action showing the looters as expected . It was said that violence would break out in every town a protest was planned in . They forgot all about social media and live streams allowing the truth to get out . On scale the peaceful protests well out weigh the rioters . Social media exposed CNN for spreading lies before they could wipe the dirt off their web sites . Small business got the most damage from those who were doing harm . Corporate stores has the police for security compliments of their golf buddy and governor J. Nixon I was even contacted and watched to insure I was not plotting a riot here in good old Cbus .
This was an awesome protest with a large and vocal crowd . I was asked to host this event as one was not registered with the national organization calling for them from coast to coast . I agreed to and soon received plenty of threats . This shook me for a few hours and at the same time I learned of another event that had been planned here in Columbus . I considered canceling my event and pushing for the other event . I did not want to be thought of as the guy who divided the city . I thought the safety of both crowds might be in danger if we did not unite both marches .
A good friend spoke with me and convinced me to press on and be proud for being the one who did step up . So I did and am now after reflecting on what a great night it was . If for no other reason this night was a complete success as the city pulled off two successful and peaceful protests . I am aware of only one issue from ether event . I was struck in the leg with a pop bottle from a passing car as we started our march . My pants are in the dryer as I type this so no harm .
The city of Columbus Ohio is becoming known for diverse protests filled with great people . The diversity of the city is well represented in the crowds that show up at events . It is not uncommon for example and I personally have witnessed anti-gun and pro-gun armed and open carrying at the same protest . This is typical on the surface . The part that makes our town great is seeing these two individuals not just talking but going to lunch together . With that kind of understanding and common ground understanding the diversity in my pictures is easy .
I asked the crowd before we stepped off for the march to be an example for the world . I had asked our contact in the Columbus police department for help with traffic control . It was as poetic as can be imagined to see the the police preform this task . I thought to my self that we the people of Ohio had no need to "SHUT IT DOWN" because the police did it for us . This first march took place at the peak of rush hour . The honks and cheers from those in cars as we passed suggested that we had the support of most of the population in our town . We had elderly people in cars who could not march who pulled over on marked no parking streets to listen to some of our speakers . After the police asked them why they had stopped no tickets or orders to leave were given . I received a text from our contact after the march as I scrambled to get our group in cars and headed to the second march thanking us for one of the best marches ever pulled off in our city. I just wish that I could have stayed longer for the second march .
Sick kids and my own disability had me headed home after a brief stop to show my support of our second group. Texts and phone calls for hours after my departure clued me in to what I missed . The weeks leading up to this event took a tole on me mentally and physically . I fell to sleep in my chair earlier then I have in years . I have a new found respect for people that organize on this level . I now know for the next time the amount of time it takes .
A few people from the Ohio State University Students Association showed up and truly lean't a hand . These young people host great events all the time and I am truly thankful for the support and help freely given . I am proud to call some of these folks friends and look forward to returning the aid in the future . We had young people from all over the state come to our event . Even with other events in towns closer to the communities they live in . Thank you all for showing up and being vocal . I am both humbled and feel honored by the response to this event .
A candle was left at the peace statue that commemorates our nations first step in equal Civil Rights
My sign for the event front and back we passed it around lol
contact card posted by Ferguson Response
Link to National Event page Now organizing BOYCOTT BLACK FRIDAY events
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With all this its easy to understand why Union Organizations would champion this cause. I my self am not a big fan of our Labor Unions, In the United States. I think they need to pay closer to the attention to the actions of European Trade Unions if they wish to fix, and organize our ever shrinking labor force. 
