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Matt at 20:12, 19 October 2011

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	* If timely Consensus cannot be reached, the party responsible for presenting/designing a Proposal is asked to submit a ''Revised'' Proposal at a later meeting.		* If timely Consensus cannot be reached, the party responsible for presenting/designing a Proposal is asked to submit a ''Revised'' Proposal at a later meeting.
	* ''For an Up-To-Date Guide of the General Assembly, view this [[@[https:''docs.google.com/document/d/1yuWv7VZ3nS650mOdTF5kKteLrmmp8z3FiddWt6JJQVo/edit?hl=en_US\|Google https:''docs.google.com/document/d/1yuWv7VZ3nS650mOdTF5kKteLrmmp8z3FiddWt6JJQVo/edit?hl=en_US\|Google] Doc]] employed by Facilitators.//		* ''For an Up-To-Date Guide of the General Assembly, view this [[@[https:''docs.google.com/document/d/1yuWv7VZ3nS650mOdTF5kKteLrmmp8z3FiddWt6JJQVo/edit?hl=en_US\|Google https:''docs.google.com/document/d/1yuWv7VZ3nS650mOdTF5kKteLrmmp8z3FiddWt6JJQVo/edit?hl=en_US\|Google] Doc]] employed by Facilitators.//
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Matt at 20:06, 19 October 2011

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	=About=		=About=
	[http://occupyboston.com/ Occupy Boston] Rises In Solidarity with [http://occupywallst.org/ Occupy Wall Street]. While the Moral Imperative addressed by the Occupation Movement is embedded in the living world, the 'historical' origination is largely inspired by the social movements of the Arab Spring, in turn ''literally sparked'' by Mohammed Bouazizi's self-immolation. The Occupation Movement employs a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_democracy direct democracy], in the aim of Equalizing the power of individual voices. This method of governance establishes Sovereignty within the ''People'' rather than an ''Invented'' authority. By the Refusal to wrench Sovereignty away from the People, the Movement effectively side-steps the potential for authoritative abuse.<br>		[http://occupyboston.com/ Occupy Boston] Rises In Solidarity with [http://occupywallst.org/ Occupy Wall Street]. While the Moral Imperative addressed by the Occupation Movement is embedded in the living world, the 'historical' origination is largely inspired by the social movements of the Arab Spring, in turn ''literally sparked'' by Mohammed Bouazizi's self-immolation. The Occupation Movement employs a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_democracy direct democracy], in the aim of Equalizing the power of individual voices. This method of governance establishes Sovereignty within the ''People'' rather than an ''Invented'' authority. By the Refusal to wrench Sovereignty away from the People, the Movement effectively side-steps the potential for authoritative abuse.<br>

Matt at 20:04, 19 October 2011

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	=About=		=About=
	[http://occupyboston.com/ Occupy Boston] Rises In Solidarity with [http://occupywallst.org/ Occupy Wall Street]. While the Moral Imperative addressed by the Occupation Movement is embedded in the living world, the 'historical' origination is largely inspired by the social movements of the Arab Spring, in turn ''literally sparked'' by Mohammed Bouazizi's self-immolation. The Occupation Movement employs a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_democracy direct democracy], in the aim of Equalizing the power of individual voices. This method of governance establishes Sovereignty within the ''People'' rather than an ''Invented'' authority. By the Refusal to wrench Sovereignty away from the People, the Movement effectively side-steps the potential for authoritative abuse.<br>		[http://occupyboston.com/ Occupy Boston] Rises In Solidarity with [http://occupywallst.org/ Occupy Wall Street]. While the Moral Imperative addressed by the Occupation Movement is embedded in the living world, the 'historical' origination is largely inspired by the social movements of the Arab Spring, in turn ''literally sparked'' by Mohammed Bouazizi's self-immolation. The Occupation Movement employs a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_democracy direct democracy], in the aim of Equalizing the power of individual voices. This method of governance establishes Sovereignty within the ''People'' rather than an ''Invented'' authority. By the Refusal to wrench Sovereignty away from the People, the Movement effectively side-steps the potential for authoritative abuse.<br>

Matt at 20:00, 19 October 2011

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	=About=		=About=
	[~~[@[http://occupyboston.com/\|Occupy~~ http://occupyboston.com/\|Occupy] Boston]] Rises In Solidarity with [~~[@[http://occupywallst.org/\|Occupy~~ http://occupywallst.org/\|Occupy] Wall Street]]. While the Moral Imperative addressed by the Occupation Movement is embedded in the living world, the 'historical' origination is largely inspired by the social movements of the Arab Spring, in turn ''literally sparked'' by Mohammed Bouazizi's self-immolation. The Occupation Movement employs a [~~[@[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_democracy\|direct~~ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_democracy\|direct] democracy]], in the aim of Equalizing the power of individual voices. This method of governance establishes Sovereignty within the ''People'' rather than an ''Invented'' authority. By the Refusal to wrench Sovereignty away from the People, the Movement effectively side-steps the potential for authoritative abuse.//<br>		[http://occupyboston.com/ Occupy Boston] Rises In Solidarity with [http://occupywallst.org/ Occupy Wall Street]. While the Moral Imperative addressed by the Occupation Movement is embedded in the living world, the 'historical' origination is largely inspired by the social movements of the Arab Spring, in turn ''literally sparked'' by Mohammed Bouazizi's self-immolation. The Occupation Movement employs a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_democracy direct democracy], in the aim of Equalizing the power of individual voices. This method of governance establishes Sovereignty within the ''People'' rather than an ''Invented'' authority. By the Refusal to wrench Sovereignty away from the People, the Movement effectively side-steps the potential for authoritative abuse.<br>
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	=Why We Occupy=		=Why We Occupy=
	* '''Whereas We Perceive''' that ''the Current Socioeconomic System is Unequal and Oppressive; systematically <u>'''Awarding''' Power and Influence To the Rich</u> while <u>'''Stripping''' those From the Poor,</u>'' and		* '''Whereas We Perceive''' that ''the Current Socioeconomic System is Unequal and Oppressive; systematically <u>'''Awarding''' Power and Influence To the Rich</u> while <u>'''Stripping''' those From the Poor,</u>'' and
	* '''Whereas We Perceive''' that ''the Perpetuation of said System is a '''Declaration of War''' <u>By</u> the Upper-Most 1%, <u>Upon</u> The Other 99%,''		* '''Whereas We Perceive''' that ''the Perpetuation of said System is a '''Declaration of War''' <u>By</u> the Upper-Most 1%, <u>Upon</u> The Other 99%,''
	* '''The Occupation''' therefore '''''Calls''' The Other 99% to '''Global, Peaceful Protest Until Revolution is Realized.'''''//		* '''The Occupation''' therefore '''''Calls''' The Other 99% to '''Global, Peaceful Protest Until Revolution is Realized.'''''
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	=Tent City=		=Tent City=
	'''Tent City''' is the physical Heart of Occupy Boston. It resides in [[Directions\|Dewey Square]], pumping '''creative, Occupation blood''' into the center of Boston's Financial District (right next to the '''Boston Federal Reserve''' and '''South Station'''). We Occupy this space '''to symbolize our malcontent''' with the current socioeconomic system. Tent City is run by voluntary [[Working Groups]] who organize to fulfill the various needs of Camp. '''''Every person - from the bottom 99 to the upper 1 - is welcome.'''''//<br>		'''Tent City''' is the physical Heart of Occupy Boston. It resides in [[Directions\|Dewey Square]], pumping '''creative, Occupation blood''' into the center of Boston's Financial District (right next to the '''Boston Federal Reserve''' and '''South Station'''). We Occupy this space '''to symbolize our malcontent''' with the current socioeconomic system. Tent City is run by voluntary [[Working Groups]] who organize to fulfill the various needs of Camp. '''''Every person - from the bottom 99 to the upper 1 - is welcome.'''''<br>
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	=How to Participate= //		=How to Participate=
	''The best way to get involved is to '''''decide the meaning of the Occupation for yourself//''' by consuming all kinds of [[Media]].		The best way to get involved is to '''''decide the meaning of the Occupation for yourself''''' by consuming all kinds of [[Media]].
	* Browse and Update our list of [~~[@[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L-3w-9o_xIHiSeYfgLLNml6SjpEqpu0TNxxwYx1zqpg/edit?hl=en_US&pli=1\|Important~~ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L-3w-9o_xIHiSeYfgLLNml6SjpEqpu0TNxxwYx1zqpg/edit?hl=en_US&pli=1\|Important] Media Links (Google Doc)]]		* Browse and Update our list of [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L-3w-9o_xIHiSeYfgLLNml6SjpEqpu0TNxxwYx1zqpg/edit?hl=en_US&pli=1 Important Media Links (Google Doc)]
	* [[Directions\|Visit Tent City (Directions to Dewey Square)]]		* [[Directions\|Visit Tent City (Directions to Dewey Square)]]
	* [[Participate\|Join the Wiki]]		* [[Participate\|Join the Wiki]]
	* [[Donate]] Supplies and Funds//<br>		* [[Donate]] Supplies and Funds<br>
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	=Community Generated [[Media]]=		=Community Generated [[Media]]=
	* Read our [[Statement of Solidarity\|Internal Statement of Solidarity]], a living document expressing that '''''all forms of intolerance shall be met with firm opposition.'''''		* Read our [[Statement of Solidarity\|Internal Statement of Solidarity]], a living document expressing that '''''all forms of intolerance shall be met with firm opposition.'''''
	* [~~[@[http://www.OccupyBoston.com\|OccupyBoston.com~~ http://www.OccupyBoston.com\|OccupyBoston.com] (WordPress)]]		* [http://www.OccupyBoston.com OccupyBoston.com (WordPress)]
	* ~~[[@~~[http://occupywallst.org/\|OccupyWallSt.org~~]] http://occupywallst.org/\|OccupyWallSt.org]]~~]		* [http://occupywallst.org/ OccupyWallSt.org]
	* [~~[@[http://www.adbusters.org/campaigns/occupywallstreet\|Adbusters.org~~ http://www.adbusters.org/campaigns/occupywallstreet\|Adbusters.org] - #OccupyWallStreet]]		* [http://www.adbusters.org/campaigns/occupywallstreet Adbusters.org - #OccupyWallStreet]
	* 'Like' [https://www.facebook.com/OccupyBoston Occupy Boston's Facebook Page]		* 'Like' [https://www.facebook.com/OccupyBoston Occupy Boston's Facebook Page]
	* 'Like' [https://www.facebook.com/OccupyTogether Occupy Together's (Global) Facebook]//<br>		* 'Like' [https://www.facebook.com/OccupyTogether Occupy Together's (Global) Facebook]<br>
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	=The General Assembly=		=The General Assembly=
	'''The General Assembly is a ''frequent gathering'' committed to making collective decisions based upon a 'Consensus.''''		'''The General Assembly is a ''frequent gathering'' committed to making collective decisions based upon a 'Consensus.''''

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=About=
[[@[http://occupyboston.com/|Occupy http://occupyboston.com/|Occupy] Boston]] Rises In Solidarity with [[@[http://occupywallst.org/|Occupy http://occupywallst.org/|Occupy] Wall Street]]. While the Moral Imperative addressed by the Occupation Movement is embedded in the living world, the 'historical' origination is largely inspired by the social movements of the Arab Spring, in turn ''literally sparked'' by Mohammed Bouazizi's self-immolation. The Occupation Movement employs a [[@[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_democracy|direct http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_democracy|direct] democracy]], in the aim of Equalizing the power of individual voices. This method of governance establishes Sovereignty within the ''People'' rather than an ''Invented'' authority. By the Refusal to wrench Sovereignty away from the People, the Movement effectively side-steps the potential for authoritative abuse.// 
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=Why We Occupy=
* '''Whereas We Perceive''' that ''the Current Socioeconomic System is Unequal and Oppressive; systematically '''Awarding''' Power and Influence To the Rich while '''Stripping''' those From the Poor,'' and
* '''Whereas We Perceive''' that ''the Perpetuation of said System is a '''Declaration of War''' By the Upper-Most 1%, Upon The Other 99%,''
* '''The Occupation''' therefore '''''Calls''' The Other 99% to '''Global, Peaceful Protest Until Revolution is Realized.'''''//
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=Tent City=
'''Tent City''' is the physical Heart of Occupy Boston. It resides in [[Directions|Dewey Square]], pumping '''creative, Occupation blood''' into the center of Boston's Financial District (right next to the '''Boston Federal Reserve''' and '''South Station'''). We Occupy this space '''to symbolize our malcontent''' with the current socioeconomic system. Tent City is run by voluntary [[Working Groups]] who organize to fulfill the various needs of Camp. '''''Every person - from the bottom 99 to the upper 1 - is welcome.'''''// 
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=How to Participate= //
''The best way to get involved is to '''''decide the meaning of the Occupation for yourself//''' by consuming all kinds of [[Media]].
* Browse and Update our list of [[@[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L-3w-9o_xIHiSeYfgLLNml6SjpEqpu0TNxxwYx1zqpg/edit?hl=en_US&pli=1|Important https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L-3w-9o_xIHiSeYfgLLNml6SjpEqpu0TNxxwYx1zqpg/edit?hl=en_US&pli=1|Important] Media Links (Google Doc)]]
* [[Directions|Visit Tent City (Directions to Dewey Square)]]
* [[Participate|Join the Wiki]]
* [[Donate]] Supplies and Funds// 
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=Community Generated [[Media]]=
* Read our [[Statement of Solidarity|Internal Statement of Solidarity]], a living document expressing that '''''all forms of intolerance shall be met with firm opposition.'''''
* [[@[http://www.OccupyBoston.com|OccupyBoston.com http://www.OccupyBoston.com|OccupyBoston.com] (WordPress)]]
* [[@[http://occupywallst.org/|OccupyWallSt.org]] http://occupywallst.org/|OccupyWallSt.org]]]
* [[@[http://www.adbusters.org/campaigns/occupywallstreet|Adbusters.org http://www.adbusters.org/campaigns/occupywallstreet|Adbusters.org] - #OccupyWallStreet]]
* 'Like' [https://www.facebook.com/OccupyBoston Occupy Boston's Facebook Page]
* 'Like' [https://www.facebook.com/OccupyTogether Occupy Together's (Global) Facebook]// 
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=The General Assembly=
'''The General Assembly is a ''frequent gathering'' committed to making collective decisions based upon a 'Consensus.''''
* There are no governing authorities in the General Assembly; '''''Everyone’s voice is equal'''''
* The Format of the GA includes time and space to hear ''everyone's'' ideas and opinions
* The Assembly expresses feelings/opinions through various hand gestures
* If timely Consensus cannot be reached, the party responsible for presenting/designing a Proposal is asked to submit a ''Revised'' Proposal at a later meeting.
* ''For an Up-To-Date Guide of the General Assembly, view this [[@[https:''docs.google.com/document/d/1yuWv7VZ3nS650mOdTF5kKteLrmmp8z3FiddWt6JJQVo/edit?hl=en_US|Google https:''docs.google.com/document/d/1yuWv7VZ3nS650mOdTF5kKteLrmmp8z3FiddWt6JJQVo/edit?hl=en_US|Google] Doc]] employed by Facilitators.//
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=Consensus=
Every night at 7:00pm Occupy Boston gathers for a General Assembly, here we discuss what we think the movement should be about, what issues face this country, and what we think can be done about those issues. We invite all to come participate in these meetings. Whether you’re camping with us or just stopping by, '''we want to hear your voice!'''

Below is an explanation of the Consensus-making process for Proposals by groups or individuals at Occupy Boston’s General Assemblies. Reading this before coming down will make it significantly easier to get involved and join the conversation! We hope to see you soon.
# A 'Party' makes Names and Explains a Proposal
# A Facilitator then asks the Assembly if there are any Strong Objections or Friendly Amendments
# The 'Party' considers whether to
## Withdraw based on objections, 
## Adopt any number of suggested Amendments, or 
## Keep the proposal as is.
# The Proposal is restated to include all changes, and the Discussion process is repeated.
# If Consensus is reached, the proposal is adopted.
# If Consensus is '''not''' reached, but the Proposal is not Blocked, there may be a move to Indirect Consensus.

===Indirect Consensus===
Indirect Consensus involves a Mini-Debate and sometimes Small Group Discussion:
* Debate: Three Debaters '''For''' and Three Debaters '''Against''' will each speak for 30-120 seconds
* The Proposal is Restated, and the Assembly is asked for a Temperature Check
* If Consensus is not reached, a Facilitator asks for Strong Objections to be stated
* The Assembly breaks into '''Small Group Discussion''' for 3-5 minutes, and the Facilitator reverts to Step Two of the 'general' Consensus Process.

''If consensus is not reached, the Proposal may be sent for Revision by a Working Group.'' 
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==People's Mic==
The People's Mic serves as Amplification where '''electronic''' amplification is not allowed. A Speaker dictates a few words at a time, then the Assembly (at least those within clear ear-shot) repeats the dictation. This is meant to guarantee that one's voice be delivered to the entire crowd. 
On top of the fun factor, the 'forced' participation (by repeating dictation) promotes deeper understanding.