The
@OttawaPolice
tweeted and deleted this today. Here’s a screen cap. The website includes fundraising, notes how they are working with the cops, and general propaganda. I’d like to hear from
@OPSChiefSloly
why this was allowed to happen and was it an expression of support?
Response from police (via Twitter DM because email server is down): "The tweet you're wondering about was intended to highlight the cooperation of all parties for negotiating the dismantling of structures and clean up of other materials at Confederation Park. (cont)...
@lisakirbie
@timabray
@OttawaPolice
@OPSChiefSloly
It was posted in both English and French, it should be pointed out. I've never known hackers to be mindful of the Official Languages Act, but hey, there's a first time for everything.
@lisakirbie
@OttawaPolice
@OPSChiefSloly
They also sent this; "
@OttawaPolice
would like to recognize the local Host Nation for sending their delegates to speak and provide education about protocol and proper procedures. Through this dialogue protesters understood that a mistake had been made and issued an apology"
@lisakirbie
@OttawaPolice
@OPSChiefSloly
@JimWatsonOttawa
yes we deserve explanations on this and more. I hope there will be an extensive lesson learned exercise from this occupation. Also very curious to know how the city intends to pay for it. The organizers should be held accountable.
@lisakirbie
@DFisman
@OttawaPolice
@OPSChiefSloly
“Forgiving transgressions, wiping slate clean” — this language is so indicative of religious authoritarianism. Gatekeeping the membership to an in-group, to a bunch of disenfranchised folks living hard times, not feeling like they are heard.. this is professional-level cult stuff
@lisakirbie
@OttawaPolice
@OPSChiefSloly
i see it's being attributed to a hacker, but it flashed me right back to the time a stupid lady drove into the side of my car and when i got out and asked "WTF!?!" she asked if i wanted a hug.
i'm not about to hug it out with those freakshows.