Occupy Underground

(I've had some internet-fatigue for the last few months). It sounds like it has a high probability of success, as long as it can stay in the news, generate buzz, and show results. And, once again it shows that grassroots direct action and mutual aid are the most nimble and effective means of mitigating a disaster.

However, Detroit's water situation is simply a continuation of the disaster capitalism experiment that has been going on for years. I wish the brigade success and the residents relief, however the system that allowed this to happen, and the complicity of those in power, and silent complicity of those in positions of indirect influence is an atrocity.

People need relief, for sure, but the system must be reformed. If the system is beyond reform, then it must be replaced.