Toronto got occupied

So this happened:

Seriously, would you look at that crowd? This is what the other 99 percent looks like. To all the volunteer facilitators and those who camped out: bless your hearts for toughing it out out there. And, of course, even if you’re not a camper, everyone should stop by St James Park at least once just to see the movement in its entirety and appreciate the sheer power this movement is having on the world at large.

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