Politics & Government

Protests Planned for Bilderberg 2012

Occupy Bilderberg might be protesting in Chantilly during the Bilderberg meeting next week.

Politico is reporting that anti-government activists are planning to protest at this year's which is rumored to take place at next week.

The Bilderberg Group holds an annual meeting with the most influential people in the world to discuss international issues. Conspiracy theorists are expecting Sen. Marco Rubio to be selected as Romney's running mate during this meeting.

While the secretive group doesn't reveal its guest list, past attendees include David Rockefeller, Henry Kissinger, Margaret Thatcher, Tony Blair, Condoleezza Rice and Rick Perry, according to Politico.

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Politico also mentions other past participants with connections to organizations such as The Washington Post Co., Facebook, Google, Paypal, BP, Barclays, the Bank of England and a Ron Paul super PAC.

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The Bilderberg Group survives off of donations from its members and meeting regulars. Kissinger, Rockefeller, the Washington Post Co. and Romney supporter, Henry Kravis, are cited as major donors.

 

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