Remember, Remember the Fifth of November…A post for the Occupy Movement in Oakland, Wall Street and everywhere to those struggling for freedom!
Note–Most of you are familiar with the mask on the left especially since Occupy Wall Street began. In fact I took that photo at Occupy Burlington. They are showing up all over the world at various Occupations. Also it is one of the symbols used by the Anonymous hackers’ collective.
It’s a Guy Fawkes mask. Below are two videos, one embedded and the other a link to YouTube (it’s worth it). They are from the movie “V for Vendetta” which already is a classic in many circles. Go ahead and enjoy– it is Guy Fawkes Day and Night!
–Orin Langelle from GJEP
Brief Background: The Guy Fawkes celebration’s history begins with the events of 5 November 1605, when Guy Fawkes, a member of the Gunpowder Plot, was arrested while guarding explosives the plotters had placed beneath the House of Lords.
The Gunpowder plot was to blow up the House of Lords during the State Opening of England’s Parliament on 5 November 1605, as the prelude to a popular revolt… Fawkes became synonymous with the Gunpowder Plot, the failure of which has been commemorated in England since 5 November 1605. At that time, his effigy was burned on a bonfire–primarily by people in Great Britain who disagreed with him.
Now many people who oppose neoliberalism, fascism and other injustice celebrate November 5th for Fawkes’ spirit of revolt and for freedom against tyranny with a bonfire and fireworks.
