Where are they? Been searching high and low. Where's Wusta's OWS camping out? Got a box of donuts to drop off. So who would have thought, Occupy Worcester KO’d not by a mob of 1%-ers, but by a single person – a priest no less: The Rev. Robert Bachelder of the Worcester Area Mission Society, part of the liberal United Church of Christ, stopped them dead in their tracks, based on a misunderstanding. Allegedly his flock’s parking spaces were in peril. Yes, parking spaces.
I wonder if the reverend got 30 pieces of silver in exchange for handing over OWS? One of Jesus’ own selling out. Apparently biblical history does repeat itself. But I think there's more to it than just parking spots. Who knows.
What strikes me as hypocritical is that an avowed disciple of Jesus Christ turned his back on a handful of youths and by extension, the most critical issue affecting our society today – the subjugation of the masses by the Wall St. cabal and their Washington henchmen.
So why did he do it? Someone forced him? His irate flock? The property owners, The New England Dream Center, an obscure non-profit housed in a former church on Chestnut Street, trying to snuff out OWS for ideological reasons? Wall Street's agents got to him? Who knows.
An aside here. I always get an strange feeling when I see the Dream Center’s vans, filled with kids. Their apathetic expressions, their listless eyes staring out into a void. Certainly not dreaming. Anyone know what the Dream Center does, except give away toys to the needy every Christmas? I'll answer that: Help the needy. Like Bachelder's Mission Society is supposed to do. If the mission of the Worcester Area Mission Society is to help the homeless and inner-city youth, then why not our OWS. I’m being factious of course. Obviously they have other priorities - protecting parking spaces from filthy heathens.
OWS has of course made for interesting news in our so called local media: The T&G cackled over its demise, WOMAG bemoaned a story, and InCity just plain missed the boat - preferring instead to raise awareness about feral cats. Even Jordan Levy did a radio interview with an OWS participant – his contempt couldn’t have been more palatable. And local bible-thumper Mike Benedetti tried to transform it into a journalistic coup touting himself. Mike milked it for all he could - gave everyone the impression he was Occupy Worcester. As the spotlight dimmed, he pretended it never existed. Reminds me of Nicole Apostola's antics not too long ago: No spotlight. No Nicole.
The question I have is, why didn’t power-Christian Mike Benedetti rally the enlightened Christian-bloggers to save Wusta's OWS? Not a soul stepped forward. Not a hand extended. Ironic that Mike Benedetti fills the Barnard Blogroll with Christian-blogs espousing their enlightened values, yet not one came forward, or even gave OWS lip-service. Not a peep. Geez… I wonder what Jesus would say?
Funny, why do I get the feeling that organized religion is part of the 1%? Well, considering their enormous financial wealth they have a vested interest in defending the status quo. So no Wall St. and no corrupt politicians means no church and no job.
Obviously Occupy Wusta needs to rethink its strategy - more marketing, more presence. Another incident like this could obliterate OWS.
I'm sure spring will sprout a new improved OWS. And beware of false prophets.
5 comments:
Will--just saw this post in slightly edited form on, yep, the ICT site. By "anonymous."
As they say, its the ultimate form of flattery.
Hey dudes, you don’t say? You're right, it’s the ultimate form of flattery. I'm touched.
Finally the recognition we deserve, from InShitty no less. Cute wordplay eh? Was hoping for a bigger breakthrough, someone with more drawing power.
InShitty’s laughable 200 monthly visitors ain’t gonna cut it - ain’t gonna boost our web presence. Was hoping someone with connections would recognize us. Maybe syndicate Wonderland.
So Rosie thinks we’re that good eh? Well, from a failed journalist (we use the term journalist lightly), that’s not really saying much.
We heard she’s been reaching out to the 3 Stooges. Gonna be hard recruiting them – they wouldn’t get caught associating with her. Heck, we’d have a better chance. That she’s even praising NOLA - allow us to point out - years after the fact. Comes across as rather sleazy, don’t you think? Geez… talk about ass kissing. Wonder if she ever bought a ticket to NOLA?
Heard she even been sucking up to WOMAG. What some people will do. Anyho, gonna be hard re-building those burnt bridges after years of vile name calling and threats.
Did she at least try Nicole or Mike? Or the T&G? Opps, I forgot, she's not talking to them.
Heard about a bounty too, how much is that? Like 10 bucks? Somehow I don’t think that a dinner at McD’s with Rosie is gonna entice anyone soon.
God knows what she’ll offer next. A night with… Oh no, please don’t do it Rosie. Think about your reputation.
BTW, saw a stack (19 issues) of InShitty’s from Jan. 13th still in the bin at the library. Says a lot about InShittys reach if library visitors won’t touch em.
Will you are a real character and a local treasure. I am sure that Rosie is absolutely jealous of you. Keep up the good work.
Hey anon, how kind. Appreciate it. Sorta makes me want to give up my day job and pursue a career in blogging.
Maybe I'll buy out Rosie. Since ICT is worth shit, the best I can do is give her shit for it. That's the going rate in Wusta. Even keep Rosie on as cleaning lady.
Wonder what InShity's circulation is? Found out who her printer is - its 400 a month. Thats right 400 a month! Fits in with the stats.
After seeing stacks lying about everywhere - fagitit. Rosie would have to pay me.
Know what she charges for space? I figure she makes about 12k a year off ICT. Wow, that is less than minimum wage.
BTW. Heard she's on food stamps. Damn, a tough life. Oh, she's a moocher too. Poor thing.
Maybe we should invite her to dinner? But heard she don't like kids.
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