As a standoff in New York City's Wall Street between anti-capitalism protesters and police continues, a video of possible partygoers drinking champagne above the protests is making the rounds on the Web, and causing a stir on Twitter, Facebook and political blogs.

In the video, people gathered on balconies above the protesters drink champagne and take photos.

The protest in New York, dubbed Occupy Wall Street, began on Sept. 17. The protesters say they are targeting corporate greed and political influence, the government bailouts for banks during the 2008 financial crisis, capital punishment, and a litany of other grievances.

The protesters who have gathered in New York are largely educated, organized and their marches are planned, rather than spontaneous.

Police have made about 100 arrests so far and used pepper spray, which they called a better alternative than night sticks to subdue those blocking traffic.

The Occupy Wall Street movement is also planning an unauthorized demonstration on Friday on the streets outside the New York City police center of operations.

Friday's planned march comes less than a week after police arrested 80 people. A police commander used pepper spray on four women. A video of the incident was widely viewed on the Internet, inspiring many protesters who vow to continue their protests indefinitely.

With Reuters