Occupy Oil first action of 2012 is to shut down Shell Petrol Stations around London and further afield. Register with the action planned for the 8th of Feb by texting 07752969589
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#OccupyOil
LETS MAKE THIS GLOBAL
We believe that the war for resources that has plagued us for many years, is forcing us to the point of near destruction. The pursuit of oil and minerals in Africa by the 1% has resulted in millions being murdered, raped or displaced.
Africa is plagued with civil war, poverty and starvation. The Middle East is at the point of all out war. The ruling elites are on the verge of attacking Iran. The global economy is eating itself alive. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, since 1997, 8 million people have lost their lives in a civil war, manipulated by those who would seek to gain the most from this resource rich country. The African people, in Nigeria, the DRC, Libya, Uganda and elsewhere, will pay dearly for the materialism of the West.
In the UK over 2000 people will die from fuel poverty this year. The 1% in the form of global corporations will continue to reap the rewards, while the old and vulnerable will be found dead in their beds, having been forced to make the choice between heat and food.
Many people who are unfit and unable to work, will be forced off benefits and into unpaid and low paid work for the benefit of tax-dodging companies and supermarket chains. Food prices will continue to rise, pushed up by the ever increasing price of crude oil. While bankers continue to give themselves bonuses, in some cases, £3 billion for managing hedge funds. Politicians will reward them with peerages and accolades, while condemning the workers to a life of poverty.
In Ireland, a country on the verge of economic collapse, politicians in the last government, on leaving office, signed over the gas resources to Shell oil - at the same time cutting benefits to those most in need.
It’s time to make a stand. On 8th February 2012 we will Occupy Petrol Stations across London. We call on activists to organise yourselves into affinity groups and join this action London-wide. Make banners, get sound systems and pick targets. As the date approaches we can co-ordinate actions for maximum impact. Let’s send an opening shot in our war against the global elites.
occupyoil@risup.net
#OccupyOil
LETS MAKE THIS GLOBAL
We believe that the war for resources that has plagued us for many years, is forcing us to the point of near destruction. The pursuit of oil and minerals in Africa by the 1% has resulted in millions being murdered, raped or displaced.
Africa is plagued with civil war, poverty and starvation. The Middle East is at the point of all out war. The ruling elites are on the verge of attacking Iran. The global economy is eating itself alive. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, since 1997, 8 million people have lost their lives in a civil war, manipulated by those who would seek to gain the most from this resource rich country. The African people, in Nigeria, the DRC, Libya, Uganda and elsewhere, will pay dearly for the materialism of the West.
In the UK over 2000 people will die from fuel poverty this year. The 1% in the form of global corporations will continue to reap the rewards, while the old and vulnerable will be found dead in their beds, having been forced to make the choice between heat and food.
Many people who are unfit and unable to work, will be forced off benefits and into unpaid and low paid work for the benefit of tax-dodging companies and supermarket chains. Food prices will continue to rise, pushed up by the ever increasing price of crude oil. While bankers continue to give themselves bonuses, in some cases, £3 billion for managing hedge funds. Politicians will reward them with peerages and accolades, while condemning the workers to a life of poverty.
In Ireland, a country on the verge of economic collapse, politicians in the last government, on leaving office, signed over the gas resources to Shell oil - at the same time cutting benefits to those most in need.
It’s time to make a stand. On 8th February 2012 we will Occupy Petrol Stations across London. We call on activists to organise yourselves into affinity groups and join this action London-wide. Make banners, get sound systems and pick targets. As the date approaches we can co-ordinate actions for maximum impact. Let’s send an opening shot in our war against the global elites.
occupyoil@risup.net
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Open shots?
05.02.2012 16:21
Educate, illuminate, be mindfull of how folks self identify.
Little Bird
Who owns the pertol stations?
06.02.2012 12:37
In my town it's normally locals who actually own the petrol station, similar to a franchise, so who will be hurt more by blocking petrol stations, the public, the owner or Shell?
Oil should be highlighted and campaigned against of course and Oil companies seem to think they can go around wrecking the world for profit as they see fit but i really think that closing petrol stations will not bring much results...
bleep
designer James Newman
06.04.2012 18:03
just love the V-face-design and I would like to get in touch with designer James Newman...! We would like a FEMALE-V-face to spam around the world.
Lots of girls and woman also Occupy but we have no 'face'... :( and I'm not a designer...
Thanx a bunch already,
bye,
Elke Maters
Occupy Utrecht (near Amsterdam / Rotterdam), middle of the country, very active!
The Netherlands
I also have close connections with ParttimeOccupy, the guys who sell the masks in The Netherlands (and the brain behind ;))!
Elke Maters
e-mail:
regeltante@live.nl