Ich heiße Hans

On my way home today, I decided to take a walk through McPherson Square, to check in on the Occupy DC protesters, whom I had assumed were beginning to pack up by now. Far from it. They are thriving.

After my first impression of these particular protesters from a month ago, I’ve realized I was wrong. In fact, I was stunned by the number of tents, people, myriad protests, and events that were happening all at once, at the corner of 15th and K.

It looks like Occupy DC is definitely in McPherson Square to stay, for now. This time, I can’t say that I am bothered by that reality or completely disappointed in their work, either.

When I passed them this afternoon, the protesters looked like they were in good spirits. They seemed organized, and productive, something you don’t usually see at these types of gatherings.

So, as one of the 99%, I can see, after witnessing the protesters at work firsthand, how easy it may be to sympathize with the masses down in McPherson Square (and for that matter in Zuccotti Park, too).

Occupy DC has left us an interesting protest movement, unique in the blend of its passivity and peacefulness among all of the Occupies. They’ve left us some music too, and with some fancy videography, it looks like they are succeeding in getting their message across.

Who knows who might be next to be caught up in the uniqueness of their protest spirit.

Video courtesy of Huffington Post.