Comments for Occupied Leeds

Comment on Message of Solidarity from John Holloway! by occupiedleeds

occupiedleeds — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 03:09:31 +0000

Every day since this has happened, an anecdote passes through my mind: The university sends in the cleaner (a woman) because that is its normal practice. The lecture theatre was messy–mugs, newspapers, food wrappers on the desktops, etc. And one of the occupiers leans into the microphone and says, “Everyone, she has been sent here to clean up. Now I think it’s only appropriate that we can clean up after ourselves and instead let her enjoy a cup of tea.”

And all the occupiers did exactly that, without one groan of complaint. Not all students during the occupation can be spoken for or accounted for. But cleanliness was on the agenda, people were expected to pick up after themselves. And some of the students are still there, still cleaning. The university–any place–would re-organize and carry on to foster its image.

Comment on Message of Solidarity from John Holloway! by student

student — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 12:07:19 +0000

It is questionable whether a student occupation can transform the university when it has the cleaning staff cleaning up after them.

Comment on Flyers and Posters for 30/11/10 March by narnia

narnia — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 23:02:54 +0000

wooohoo nice post!

Comment on Messages of Support to Our Occupation by occupiedleeds

occupiedleeds — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 19:52:02 +0000

Congratulations for keeping up the good fight! Solidarity and luck for tomorrow’s demonstration!

Comment on Messages of Support to Our Occupation by occupiedleeds

occupiedleeds — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 19:51:14 +0000

Some of us were fortunate to hear you speak recently in Liverpool–it’s so great to have your support as we try to undermine the neoliberalization of the uni system and retain our rights to quality education without debt and cuts. *Solidarity and thanks.

Comment on Messages of Support to Our Occupation by occupiedleeds

occupiedleeds — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 19:47:54 +0000

Rebecca, thank you; these words are inspirational and deeply motivating. We can only hope that our actions make a difference positively for future students.

Comment on Messages of Support to Our Occupation by occupiedleeds

occupiedleeds — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 19:45:15 +0000

Thank you! Solidarity to you and best wishes for tomorrow’s mass demonstration!

Comment on Messages of Support to Our Occupation by occupiedleeds

occupiedleeds — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 19:44:24 +0000

Ange, many thanks. It has done us well to keep things as democratic and peaceful as possible. It’s been a blessing to have such a warm, united front within our own occupation.

Comment on Messages of Support to Our Occupation by occupiedleeds

occupiedleeds — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 19:42:57 +0000

Thank you, Sally! It makes an incredible difference receiving support from a parent. We appreciate your words and hope to carry out these seeds of change for future generations.

Comment on Messages of Support to Our Occupation by occupiedleeds

occupiedleeds — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 19:40:53 +0000

Many thanks for this–so far, no word on repercussions. They’ve “elongated” the period we can occupy the lecture theatre. It’s a crucial moment for us all, best wishes for tomorrow’s London Day of Action.