NL doesn’t have a vote in the New York gubernatorial election but, if we did, we’d probably cast it for the “Rent is Too Damn High” party. The performance of Jimmy McMillan in the recent gubernatorial debates has become something of a Youtube hit (available here; see also here for a more considered interview). I’m not sure that there are many people who’d disagree with his sentiments, although his facial hair might not be something that you’d wish to develop yourself. Especially if you’re a woman.
Alternatively, the Independent reports on a rather novel form of rent protest in Berlin. Protesters make appointments to see a flat and then, once they get inside, strip to reveal slogans such as “too expensive” written on their bodies, turn up the music and dance. Footage is then posted on Youtube (although I can’t find any at the moment, and I’ve spent quite some time looking!).
What say you blog readers? Anyone up for similar movements in the UK?