[Street] occupy boston in need of a few good jedi knights! (please share widely)

Katie Gradowski katie.gradowski at gmail.com
Sun Dec 18 13:29:20 EST 2011


Hey all!   This is short notice (tomorrow) but should be pretty fun!

*Tomorrow, December 19, from 12-1 p.m., Occupy Boston will be joining up
with City Life / Vida Urbana for a rally at 10 Causeway S**t* (Tip O’Neill
Building,North Station T Stop) to oppose HUD requirements that commercial
banks evict foreclosure victims who have FHA-insured mortgagers before the
property is transferred to HUD.  The policy is called  “vacant conveyance,"
and forces the foreclosing lender to evict in order to get their insurance,
even when they could otherwise afford to stay in the property.

This is a pretty ugly policy which hasn't generated a whole lot of public
attention (in part because it's a slightly complicated issue).  Hence, this
rally!   *CLVU is bringing a giant vampire puppet -- we're bringing a jedi
flash mob!  *We'll have signs and lightsabers -- all you need to bring is
yourselves.   Join us to help align HUD with the right side of the force!
Details below - email me if you want in!

Katie Gradowski
OB outreach

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HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS

*Protest at HUD, Monday (tomorrow), Dec. 19, noon *

*10 Causeway St.**, Tip O’Neill Building (next to Boston Garden), North
Station T Stop *

RESCUE HUD FROM THE EVIL SIDE OF THE FORCE!

Once up on a time – not long ago but right now!... in a galaxy – not far
away but right here on Earth!... there unfolded an epic struggle.

The People’s desire for democracy (the 99%!) has been thwarted by a
corporate ruling class, led especially by its financial wing, the emperors
of the Wall St. Banks.  They are symbolized by the cruel Count Bankula, who
tried to disrupt the City Life press conference two days ago.

The People have organized a “Rebel Alliance”.  Organizations like City Life
and the Bank Tenant Association have held Count Bankula at bay, winning
back homes.  A new powerful movement known as Occupy has emerged, lending
strength to the Alliance.  Together, they have formed the Jedi Knights
(Jedi = Justice engaged destroys inequality).  They use the shield and the
sword (in this case light sabers actually).

But Alas, the Rebel Alliance is confronted not only by the powerful Count
Bankula and his Wall St. Banks, but also by government agencies that have
been drawn to the evil side of The Force.

On Monday, Dec.19 (TOMORROW), the Jedi’s plan to confront Count Bankula at
the offices of HUD.  It seems that HUD has insured some loans by Wall St.
Banks.  Upon foreclosure, HUD pays off those banks’ loans and takes
possession of the home.  BUT, HUD requires that Wall St. Banks evict
occupants before transferring the property.  HUD is being captured by the
evil side.

Tomorrow at HUD, we hope our testimony and strength will pull HUD back from
the cliff of the evil side of The Force.

(Our Jedi Knights accept everyone who wants to fight. Join us tomorrow at
HUD offices.)
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