Times Square virtually shut down as our generation continues growing up!

Arriving at 5:30pm, on 42nd street, I watched as protesters appeared and marchers streamed uptown.  Some took subways, some marched and others miraculously amalgamated themselves, within Times Square.  My opinion that my generation does not know how to demonstrate is growing into my generation is learning how to demonstrate! 

This evening, Occupy Wall Street pulled off their biggest move yet: a march and temporary occupation of New York's Times Square!  Allegedly, 70+ arrests were made.  All protesters observed were peaceful, non-violent and positive.  There was an air of success, civility and sovereignty in Midtown Manhattan.

Demonstrators beneath the NASDAQ ad

The protesters amassed, in excess of 10,000 activists; they epitomized the respectful, civil and non-violent maxims practiced by OWS. 

Shut Down!

The taking of Times Square was a very special moment in America's history to have been a part of. 

Peace in front of the Boys In Blue

  

Solidarity





Peace with the Rickshaw

A young lady annointed us with sage.  When I asked if this would help to end the Wars, she joyefully replied, "yes!"

A total shutdown and mob of activists and photographers

Subway stations were cordoned off, while some found alternative seating.



Crowd gathers.  The "Silent Majority" (Baudrillard) is no longer silent!

The Beast in "the belly of the beast"



A message to not lose "Liberty Plaza"

The chopper looks down, as the peace children gaze upward

Jubilant Police Officers!

Concerns about America's foreign policies:

Protesters hoist a replica of a US Drone, on 45th street

My next post will include images and editorial on the 7pm General Assembly, held in Washington Square Park--as the protesters streamed into subways and teleported their demonstration to a new home-base of operations.