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The Banner Seen Round the World

Posted on August 31, 2004 by bfialindathieman

The Banner Seen 'Round the World AlterNet.org In case you were wondering how protesters in NYC got that <–Bush, Truth–> banner onto the side of that building, here's the story. It was an audacious idea. Whack the Republican invasion of … Continue reading →

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REPUBLICAN CONVENTION DELEGATE SPITS ON VETERAN

Posted on August 30, 2004 by bfialindathieman

REPUBLICAN CONVENTION DELEGATE SPITS ON VETERAN

First-hand Accounts of Yesterday’s Protests in NYC

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Dean Supporters Report In

These protesters post as “SylvieNYC” and “Agatha” on Blog for America.


Reporting from NYC…

What an amazing day! I arrived at Union Square around 10 am to meet Agatha (and David and Mike, but we never hooked up.)

Although it was a hot day again, the breeze made the heat much more tolerable than [the day before] — a good thing, since it took us, at first, two hours to walk two blocks — that’s how crowded it was. The organizers’ count is more than 400,000; the police, 125,000; the New York Times said “hundred of thousands,” but CNN.com and MSNBC talked of “ten of thousands” — yeah, right!

One of the best parts was when we arrived next to Madison Square Garden, where the chanting got suddenly very inspired as the crowd spotted “Welcome RNC” signs, as well as a Fox News giant screen.

But the very best part, as in most New York demonstrations I have been to, was the amazing display of creativity, good spirit, fun, and yes, peace. New York in demonstration is New York at its most civil.

Agatha went on to Central Park, where many protesters were going to “hang out” after the march, but I have not heard of any trouble going on there either.

Posted by SylvieNYC at August 29, 2004 11:11 PM


I’m sweaty [and] I’m exhausted. . . .  Sylvie, it was amazing demonstrating with you and the “French delegation.”

After the rally, I went to Central Park and had a “peace and love” time in the Great Meadow. We made human peace signs on the lawn. The police mingled. Very nice.

THEN, as I was leaving the park to go home with a group, we were told that a bunch of delegates were dining at the Boat House, an OUTDOOR restaurant. Isn’t it curious that the RNC chose to dine at an outdoor restaurant in Central Park on the day thousands of protesters were expected to be in Central Park? Were they setting us up for something? Stay tuned. I joined a group (about 200) and protested. We were not in the restaurant’s property; we were on PUBLIC PROPERTY, where we were very visible and audible.

OK, I’m guilty of flipping the bird and saying the word “f*ck” a few times. However, I felt the need to be serious. Here are some of the things I shouted out:

1000 American soldiers dead; 37,000 Iraqi civilians dead! (OK, I slightly rounded up the # of dead Americans, but unfortunately, I’m not that far off.)

How can you eat with blood on your hands?

Criminals!

I believe in democracy, not plutocracy!

Over 2,700 people died on Sept. 11, and you’re using this as an excuse to party!

And so forth. And, I bellowed SHAME and wagged my finger repeatedly.

One [demonstrator] was really angry and passionate, and I told him to calm down because the press had arrived. Let’s call this guy “Bob” for privacy purposes. Do you know what happened to Bob? A delegate lounging about SPAT on him. And, I got to know Bob. Bob is awesome, and I understand now why he was so angry. He is an Iraq veteran. He didn’t go to Iraq, but he was on duty, and he knew a number of friends who died in Iraq. He had recently attended a memorial service for one of them. And, his father was laid off by Enron and lost his pension.

So, excuse me for all the shout outs, but I really want all of you to know what the main media will probably not reveal (but Bob did get an interview with a reporter):

REPUBLICAN CONVENTION DELEGATE SPITS ON VETERAN

And, much later on, when Bob lost his voice, I shouted for him. When delegates were leaving the restaurant, Bob gave me a list of three friends who died in Iraq. One of them was 19 years old. For Bob and the dead, I read their names and demanded the delegates apologize. (No, we did not get one.) Instead, they laughed, at which point I asked them how hearing about dead people is funny.

When I shouted out about what the delegates thought about one of their fellow delegates spitting on a veteran, one of them called back, “It’s hilarious!” Let me shout out that for you: HILARIOUS.
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Behind The Scenes in New York

Posted on August 30, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Behind The Scenes in New York A Message from ACT The Republican National Convention kicked off in New York City just a few hours ago.  As President Clinton said yesterday, “It's time for the Republicans to put on their compassionate … Continue reading →

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THE CASE AGAINST GEORGE W. BUSH by Ron Reagan

Posted on August 29, 2004 by bfialindathieman

THE CASE AGAINST GEORGE W. BUSH by Ron Reagan Esquire How The Media Let Bush Get Away With Lie After Lie …There is a surreal quality to all this: Occupation is liberation; Iraq is sovereign, but we're in control; Saddam … Continue reading →

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Zogby Says Junta Is On The Ropes

Posted on August 29, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Zogby Says Junta Is On The Ropes by Linda Thieman Q: How many journalists does it take to screw in a light bulb? A: None. They wait for a Republican mouthpiece to tell them it's in, and then they repeat … Continue reading →

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Deserter’s Delight: An Open Letter from Michael Moore to George W. Bush

Posted on August 29, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Deserter's Delight: An Open Letter from Michael Moore to George W. Bush AlterNet.org Dear Mr. Bush: It takes real courage to desert your post and then attack a wounded vet. Dear Mr. Bush, I know you and I have had … Continue reading →

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Can “Fahrenheit 9/11” Change The World?

Posted on August 28, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Can “Fahrenheit 9/11” Change The World? By Linda Thieman “My own motivation [in making “Fahrenheit 9/11” was the thought that] we can't leave this up to the Democrats. It's too serious now. I mean, this is a party that can't … Continue reading →

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Anti-Terrorism Tip: Quit Spying on Nonviolent Activists

Posted on August 25, 2004 by bfialindathieman

Anti-Terrorism Tip: Quit Spying on Nonviolent Activists CommonDreams.org They're at it again. FBI agents in recent weeks have been visiting and interrogating dozens of young activists believed to be planning or considering protests at the Democratic and Republican conventions. The … Continue reading →

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BUSH MISLEADS ON CONNECTION TO SMEAR CAMPAIGN

Posted on August 23, 2004 by bfialindathieman

BUSH MISLEADS ON CONNECTION TO SMEAR CAMPAIGN The Daily Mislead George W. Bush has adamantly denied any connection to discredited and unsubstantial attack ads, run by the so-called Swift Boat Veterans for Truth (SBVT), a group that aims to smear … Continue reading →

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And A Big Thumbs Up to Steve King, in an Iraqi Sort of Way, That Is

Posted on August 23, 2004 by bfialindathieman

And A Big Thumbs Up to Steve King, in an Iraqi Sort of Way, That Is IDP website That shameful, party-line-voting neo-con Steve King, a cultural misunderstanding, and more embarrassment During his stump speech at the Iowa State Fair [last] … Continue reading →

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