Radio Free Keene News for The Week of 2011-11-21

by | Nov 22, 2011 | 1 comment

Radio TowerRadio Free Keene News is a five minute newscast which is available as a podcast and also will air at the top of some hours on LRN.FM.

You can download the edition for this week here. Topics covered include the Ron Paul being “mic checked” by Occupy Keene at an event at Keene State College, an update on the assault allegations against a city councilor, courtroom camera ban shenanigans, and the Shire Choir performance at the state liquor store in Keene.

Ron Paul Supports Occupy Wall Street

by | Nov 21, 2011 | 70 comments

Ron Paul spoke tonight at Keene State College, and as is being reported nationally, was “mic checked” by Occupy Keene at the end of his speech. The occupiers said:

“We are the 99%! We will be heard! There are criminals on Wall Street who walk free, there are protesters in jail…There’s something wrong with this system. We are the 99%! We will be heard!”

He handled it graciously by smiling throughout and then by asking them if they feel better. He was also sure to point out his agreement with the Occupy Wall St. movement, saying,

“I’m very much involved with the 99. I’ve been condemning the 1%…the people on Wall street got the bailouts and you guys got stuck with the bill and I think that’s where the problem is.”

Here’s video of the Mic Check and Ron’s response, courtesy of Nick Ryder: