patrickgokey

patrickgokey

Patrick Gokey is a United States Navy veteran and lifetime member of Veterans For Peace. He owns and operates <a href="https://peteshamburgercatering.com">Pete's Hamburger Catering</a> in Madison, Wi

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Motivation Monday V

Motivation Monday V

Muriel Kane posted a great article on December 11, 2011 that we felt was worth reprinting for our weekly Motivation Monday column. “An anti-bullying march by parents and children directed against the New York Police Department’s arrests of peaceful protesters encountered a first-hand taste of what they were protesting

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By: patrickgokey
Podcast Interview with Corey Ogilvie, Creator of the OWS Film "I Am Not Moving".
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Podcast Interview with Corey Ogilvie, Creator of the OWS Film "I Am Not Moving".

Photo credit: Corey Ogilvie Yesterday I had the honor of speaking with Corey Ogilvie of Ogilvie Film. Corey is the creator of what is arguably the most popular film to come out of the Occupy Wall Street Movement, I Am Not Moving, which has seen more than one million views

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By: patrickgokey
International Occupy Round Table Summit Podcast
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International Occupy Round Table Summit Podcast

On December 1, 2011, Soldiers for the Cause took part in an International Occupy Round Table Summit. More than 25 representatives took part in the summit. Groups that were represented included Occupy Den Haag, Occupy Marines, Occupy Police, members of Anonymous, Occupy Wall Street, Occupy Chicago, Occupy Las Vegas, Occupy

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By: patrickgokey
The United States of Apathy
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The United States of Apathy

I woke up to disappointment today after reading the Senate had passed the National Defense Authorization Act while simultaneously rejecting the Udall, Webb Amendment. For those who are unaware, which seems to be the majority of the United States, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) bill was drafted in secret

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By: patrickgokey
Occupy LA
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Occupy LA

We will be providing real-time updates tonight as the eviction orders for Occupy LA and Occupy Philadelphia are carried out. You can view the Occupy LA live stream below, and read our real-time news updates directly under the video feed.   All times listed are PST 5:10 PM   Rumors on

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By: patrickgokey
Troubling Apple iPhone Technology and its Possible Effect on OWS
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Troubling Apple iPhone Technology and its Possible Effect on OWS

According to an article on RT.com, Apple has filed a patent that will keep people from using the camera function on their own iPhones.  The reasoning for this is to allow businesses like concert halls or sporting arenas to prevent people from taking unauthorized photos and videos. I find

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By: patrickgokey
Motivation Monday II
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Motivation Monday II

Photograph: Khalil Hamra/AP   Brought to you by Tahrir Square

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By: patrickgokey
UC Davis Demonstrates the Power of Silent Solidarity
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UC Davis Demonstrates the Power of Silent Solidarity

The University of California, Davis protesters sat in silent protest as Chancellor Linda Katehi walked to her car after a press conference Saturday afternoon. The silence of the protesters in the clip below is astoundingly powerful:

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By: patrickgokey
Law Enforcement Oath of Honor
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Law Enforcement Oath of Honor

I think it is time that the police are reminded of the Oath of Honor they took upon becoming a police officer. According to the International Organization of Chiefs of Police: Police officers take risks and suffer inconveniences to protect the lives, defend civil liberties, secure the safety of fellow

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By: patrickgokey
Oakland's Legal Advisor to Mayor Jean Quan Quits and Joins the 99%
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Oakland's Legal Advisor to Mayor Jean Quan Quits and Joins the 99%

In a tweet dated November 14th, Dan Siegel (@DanMSiegel), Mayor Quan’s legal advisor announced his resignation as of 2 A.M.  He called for the support of Occupy Oakland. According to his firm’s website, Siegel is a 1970 graduate of Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California,

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By: patrickgokey
Occupy San Diego, San Francisco Raided
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Occupy San Diego, San Francisco Raided

Reports from the Occupy San Diego Facebook page say that more than fifty officers of the San Diego Police Department and approximately fifteen San Diego County Sheriffs raided the occupation’s encampment early this morning.  Law enforcement was in riot gear. The protesters at the Civic Center Plaza were not

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By: patrickgokey
Anonymous Calls for Digital Destruction of Bloomberg & NYPD
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Anonymous Calls for Digital Destruction of Bloomberg & NYPD

In a video just released today, the group Anonymous has called for the digital destruction of Mayor Bloomberg and the NYPD after last night’s raid of the Occupy Wall Street encampment. Check out the video below:   We are Anonymous. We are Legion. We do not forgive. We do not

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By: patrickgokey

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