Saturday was another fine fall day in old Santa Fe, and we met in front of Bank of America again.
A man who identified himself as being with Santa Fe Public Radio was interviewing participants.
Different this time were more police on foot, and a private security guard over by the door.
Participants once again oriented themselves towards the traffic at this, one of the busiest intersections in the City Different.
Next Saturday, in conjunction with action is planned that will turn in toward the Bank itself.
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Those with bank accounts at Bank of America or Wells Fargo, who wish to be in solidarity with others closing their accounts on Bank Transfer Day, Sat., November 5, please comment below. Specify at which bank you will be closing your account. This helps us plan. This action will be taking place at Bank of America and Wells Fargo Bank on St. Michaels Drive, starting at 9:00am. See Events for me details.
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One person was doggedly talking to participants about registering to vote.
Many of the drivers were honking and seemed supportive. One guy in an suv gave vigorous thumbs down and even raised another finger in a vulgar show of non support.
After about an hour and half of sidewalk protest on all four corners of the intersection and engaging folks in traffic, the march began and passed by the private property where the first encampment was evicted.
On this day the march would end at The Railyard, site of the new week old Occupy Camp instead of the State Capitol where it had previously.
The route we took was also different, and passed part of old central Santa Fe, crossed the trickly Santa Fe River , past the historic church. In front of the church day laborers were standing and several of us invited them to join in Spanish, and they smiled.
While we were marching along one participant was talking to another about how he thought there should be more direct action here, hunger strikes etc. The other guy said sounds like an opportunity for him to lead.
We arrived at the Railyard Occupy Camp, guy got up on picnic table and said Mic Check, This is Occupy Santa Fe. Much cheering.
People milled around.
Another guy in an Uncle Sam costume got up and made a speech but we were coming back from the portacans and could not hear what he said.
One lady was dressed in an expensive looking tricorne hat and uniform with a black American flag.
Dry erase message boards listed Camp practices and needs.
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