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End the Fed at Occupy Los Angeles

We gathered in front of the L.A. office of the Federal Reserve at about noon and made signs. Our little gang of 15 End the Feders got quite a few honks and shouts as we marched towards the City Hall and Occupy Los Angeles.

As we approached we hooked up with more End the Fed people and we rolled into the plaza in front of City Hall which was covered with the tents of the Occupistas. We chanted "End the Fed, Jail the Bankers!" and got lots of smiles and shouts and applause.

We soon ran into others wearing ETF shirts or carrying signs and started to have friendly conversations with other people. We found out that a bunch of our people were on the other side of City Hall, so we gathered our troops and marched over there with some good ETF chanting along the way. We carried the energy into the area at the base of the steps of City Hall and launched into an End the Fed teach-in.

The day before Nick and Ben and some of the other lads had been playing a game of "Ask the Capitalist" with the crowd. They said it was a lot of fun and a positive exchange until they got shut down by the organizers. I was going to find out what they meant a bit later.

We quick rally and started to teach about the Fed. We each made some points and then we started a game of Ask the Capitalists. We took some good questions and overall people were receptive to what we had to say. It wasn't easy since we had to deal with a lot of mental resistance, but we really were able to help people to see our point that the Fed is the problem, not capitalism in general. Many people were very supportive..

Overall, the overwhelming majority of those in attendance were very receptive and actually interested to know more about the Fed and the general freedom message. It was a very productive day and I recommend that anyone who wants to have an impact should go down to OLA and just talk to people.

Some liberty activists are starting a Liberty Encampment and a Free Speech Zone at OLA. There are no set times for activities but we expect to open the Free Speech Zone sometime in the afternoon around 1 or 2 PM on Sunday.

This is ongoing. You can go down and spread the message of Freedom anytime, any day of the week. You can connect with the folks at the Liberty Encampment and see what's up.

Every Saturday we will gather at the Federal Reserve at 12 PM, make signs, march to OLA and host an End the Fed teach-in at the Free Speech Zone at 2 PM.

On Tuesday, November 22nd (End the Fed Day), we will gather at OLA and then lead a march to the Federal Reserve Building, have a rally and then march back to OLA. We hope that many OLA folks will join us in targeting the real source of our troubles.

ABOUT THE LIBERTY ENCAMPMENT:

Liberty activists including members of End the Fed, Oathkeepers, We Are Change and others have started a Liberty Encampment at Occupy Los Angeles. Let's help them grow an ongoing Liberty presence and spread the message. You can join them by pitching a tent with them or you can bring them food, water and other supplies. We can make an absolutely HUGE difference by being present at this social phenomenon and engaging people in a positive exchange of ideas. Our experience today was TREMENDOUS and there is absolutely no doubt that we made a big impact by being there. If you want to get involved in the Liberty Encampment, call Chris Ogle at 949-259-3065

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Comment by Darren Wolfe on October 13, 2011 at 9:35am: Steven,

I agree with you that we need to get rid of the Fed to have peace. I still think that working for peace is a worthy goal to pursue too. You may like this speech i gave on the subject in April:

Comment by Steven Vincent on October 13, 2011 at 9:17am: And if you want to End the Wars, you must End the Fed. There's no way you can have these wars without the Fed printing up the money.

Comment by Steven Vincent on October 13, 2011 at 9:16am: Darren I recommend just focusing on END THE FED exclusively. It's a point we can win. As you know, once you "get" the Fed, everything else follows. Don't get bogged down trying to sell your whole philosophy. FOCUS ON THE CORE ISSUE: THE FED.

Comment by Darren Wolfe on October 13, 2011 at 7:54am: I've run into resistance from socialists in the peace movement. Some foam at the mouth about the idea of working with libertarians. Fortunately, they are in the minority. I talk about this here: http://theinternationallibertarian.blogspot.com/2011/09/focus-on-pe...

Press on, it sounds like you're doing a great job!

Comment by Steven Vincent on October 11, 2011 at 1:19pm: Yes please support Camp Liberty at OccupyLA. Become part of the social phenomenon that is developing and spread the message of Ending the Fed.

Comment by Chris Ogle on October 11, 2011 at 12:56pm: Time to "circle the wagons" boys and girls. If you are an activist, concerned citizen or even a camper, you should check out "Camp Liberty" at #occupy LA. Meet other like minded patriots, hang out for the day or even camp out. I just got back from a three day weekend up there. I had a great time. This event has been approved by the LA City council and might go on for some time. There are several groups trending this event, but they need support from people who are ready to represent for the causes of sound money and freedom. If you don't have time to hang out or get involved in direct action, perhaps you can help in other ways. They can always use food and water. There is a real community spirit there at the park, but I believe true patriots are underrepresented here. Everyone is real nice, but many of them are looking for direction. If we don't stand in the gap, the people in this movement might not come to understand the drive for sound money. Steven Vincent and I will be following this thread and if you are serious about turning up, post to this thread and we will put you in touch. If you just want to stop by it is here: 200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA

Its near the southeast corner of City Hall Park look for the big circle of tents with end the fed signs etc. Daniel of WAC-Hollywood is maintaining the camp. Tell him Chris from Huntington said Hi.

Comment by JohnnyO on October 9, 2011 at 12:57pm: Report from John Oetken October 9th, 2011. continued Part 2.....

On the positive side, there were a lot of End The Fed signs and liberty patriots at OLA. Out of hundreds of people there, I am thinking hard, but did not see but maybe one or two Obama signs....and I was looking for them. There were some Che signs and shirts...and we would just let our friend Alicia, whose parents escaped Cuba, go talk to them....and I feel sorry for them after Alicia got done with shaming them in a nice and educational way. Many we met were awakening and know there are problems...now we have given them information and evidence about where the real problems stem from and possible solutions. Also there were patriots from many different walks of life and organizations there with one who had a table with a sign that said "ask a capitalist". Wow....more open dialog to get the truth out and an exchange of ideas. Now that is "dangerous" don't you think?

We passed out over 400 dvd's which focused on the Constitution, real free market capitalism vs monopoly capitalism, exposing collectivism, exposing the Federal Reserve and the Wall Street corruption. We custom made these compilation dvd's and produced them ourselves and put in a sheet which tells about the facts about The Federal Reserve. We are giving these people an alternative to find the truth and not buy anyone's story but encourage them to think on their own. We also passed out scores of pocket Constitutions and Oath Keepers information.

Is this going to be easy? No. But it has been inspiring to see the reaction and the many people who were thankful we were there. It was non-stop people coming up to those of us in Oath Keepers shirts and hats and thanking us for being there and engaging us in conversation. And asking us to be sure to engage any police to be sure they kept their oath. Many agreed that the media is painting this one way and not telling the complete story.

I ask everyone who wants to make a judgement to go out there for yourself and see for yourself. Don't just look for the "bad" but also look for the people open to the truth. Go engage and take the field for there are many ripe minds who need and want to hear the truth. Don't be confrontational nor get baited by those who want to be confrontational. Just engage in civil dialog and move on to the next person.

The following was on the cover of the dvd we were passing out and it is advice which we have not heeded and the result that is coming true...for all the American people.

"I believe that banking institutions are more dangerous to our liberties than standing armies. If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their currency...the banks and corporations that will grow up around [the banks] will deprive the people of all property until their children wake-up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered. The issuing power should be taken from the banks and restored to the people, to whom it properly belongs."

Thomas Jefferson, (Attributed)

3rd president of US (1743 - 1826)

Comment by JohnnyO on October 9, 2011 at 12:52pm: Report from John Oetken October 9th, 2011.

Oath Keepers is not endorsing the OccupyWS movement. We are for engaging people of all persuasions, races, religions, philosophies, movements, careers, political parties, etc., to look to the Constitution for answers and to get any and all who have taken the oath to choose to honor their oath to the Constitution and to the people. Oath Keepers is non-partisan....it is about the Constitution...every issue, every time, no exceptions, no excuses.

At Occupy Los Angeles there are many who are young and old and many newly awakened and rightfully upset about what is happening in this country. Many know in general that we are screwed by the banks, politicians, bailouts, TARP, etc. (hmm, sounds like original tea party themes, doesn't it?), but many are really unaware about the real problems going on which are orchestrated by the puppet masters who control the Federal Reserve, World Bank, and IMF. Do we want to just let the socialist and collectivist types speak with these people and buy into their "anti-capitalist" spin on it? Or should we engage in the field of battle and try to steer them to the truth and the Constitution which is the solution?

We were at Occupy LA yesterday and last Saturday. We know people that have been there throughout the entire event even camping out. We did not experience nor see the behavior that is being emphasized by the media at Occupy Wall Street in NY. Such behavior could have happened in LA but we did not see it. In fact, the LAPD is not acting like the NYPD either. We met all sorts of people there. There were people who were "communist" types, and we knew that going in, but honestly they were in the minority of people we met. Should I have been afraid of meeting a communist there and debating the issues? What is there to be afraid of? If I met a committed communist or socialist, I did not spend too much time with them, since the majority there were not committed. Many we met have recently realized that the left/right paradigm is false, and it does not matter which "party" anyone is in...most have been bought off and are corrupt including Obama and Bush before him.

The real story and interaction, particularly in LA , is not being reported by the corporate controlled media....just like how they selectively reported about the tea party and their protests. The puppet masters and their controlled mainstream media don't want Americans from "all sides" to speak with each other....they want us polarized, hateful, and to speak past each other. That is by design from both "sides." If the real American people actually started to communicate and did not let the establishment on all sides take control of the narrative, those same puppet masters and establishment would be threatened. And they are running scared....look how hard they are screaming about how terrible all these people are....just like they painted the tea parties. And the professional "left" is trying to hijack the movement just like the professional "right" hijacked the tea parties.

On the positive side, there were a lot of End The Fed signs and liberty patriots at OLA. Out of hundreds of people there, I am thinking hard, but did not see but maybe one or two Obama signs....and I was looking for them. There were some Che signs and shirts...and we would just let our friend Alicia, whose parents escaped Cuba, go talk to them....and I feel sorry for them after Alicia got done with shaming them in a nice and educational way. Many we met were awakening and know there are problems...now we have given them information and evidence about where the real problems stem from and possible solutions. Also there were patriots from many different walks of life and organizations there with one who had a table with a sign that said "ask a capitalist". Wow....more open dialog to get the truth out and an exchange of ideas.

Comment by Paul Lozancich on October 9, 2011 at 12:46pm: Never argue with them - just find areas of agreement. Everyone can agree that the rich bankers have enriched themselves by ripping off the tax money provided by the middle-class and the poor and corrupting the system for their own gain. Explain that our efforts are to prevent and stop ALL of us from being ripped-off - white or minority, male or female, gay or straight, left or right, civilian or veteran - it doesn't matter! When they debase and destroy our currency they are ripping off every one of us. Its one of the few matters that we can unite on. Bring Audit The Fed petitions and pamphlets. I bet a lot of them would sign. It can't hurt!