Reply #8: I think it's all sanctioned by the WH. [View All]

[pacalo]

I posted this earlier:

This doesn't smell right. Where are the cordoned-off "free speech zone" areas? The lines of policemen dressed up in riot gear? Why are these protests getting media attention when news about anti-war/Bush protests in the U.S. can only be found in UK media? When the U.S. does cover anti-war/Bush protests, it's usually just a blurb with disinformation intended to minimize the actual number of participants.

I have to ask, what does this administration gain from allowing such large masses to protest unhindered by restrictions/intimidation? It’s awfully massive & well-organized; is this administration allowing this to occur -- or, perhaps, spear-heading an underground campaign/movement -- to light a fire under its base so that their enraged feedback will provide the political leverage he needs to create an immigration policy that will anger pro-immigrants? Or to produce a startling visual for its base in order to show that dim-son’s back is against the wall & he has no choice but to create a policy that will anger his base?

I’m very skeptical at the freedom to protest given to these masses that anti-war/Bush protesters aren't afforded. Just ask Cindy Sheehan!