Last night I made the first small steps in organizing this by registering the domain names occupythemall.com/org, setting up twitter (@OccupyTheMall) and facebook accounts, and creating a group here on DailyKos. I encourage anyone interested in organizing this to join/follow those and spread them. This event will be largely organized and driven by social media.

As of right now several key organizational issues are up in the air. I am turning to you the netroots first for your help and input. My current thinking is that it is better to lay the groundwork (e.g. dates/permits) before going to OWS/ODC with specifics. That is, OccupyTheMall would be an autonomous occupation, separate from any individual Occupation (including DC) but hopefully endorsed by and representing them all.

At this stage the most important thing to decide is when to march so that we can apply for permits. To give enough time for organization, I believe we will need three months at a minimum. Beyond that, this thread is for all preliminary discussion.

So tell me, when should we march? Winter? Spring? Weekend or when Congress is in session? MLK Day? Let us decide so that we can begin organizing. Once we have a date and permits we can send this thing viral.