Bush faces fiery welcome

[stevedeshazer]

This Wednesday Guy Fawkes will share his perch on bonfires with a man who, his critics say, poses as great a danger as the 17th-century conspirator once did.

Anti-war campaigners will prop grinning effigies of George Bush on to pyres around the country, hoping to stoke up opposition to his state visit to Britain this month.

The gesture is an apt one, for the US president can expect pyrotechnics when he arrives on November 19. Protesters angered by the invitation hope it will backfire on the government; George Galloway MP has described it as "sheer political madness".

Activists say it is galvanising opposition to the occupation of Iraq, and demonstrators will travel from across Europe to join the protests in London.

http://politics.guardian.co.uk/foreignaffairs/story/0,11538,1076507,00.html

[La_Serpiente]

1. Caller on CSpan said

"This will be the 'Motha' of all protests"

[stevedeshazer]

2. Burning effigies of Bush

Bet those pics won't be on Fox.

[Military Brat]

4. Someone needs to notify the zoos

So the chimps won't get confused and begin to riot

[Room101]

14. LOL ,

I can't wait for the BBC report on this.

[The Zanti Regent]

28. Why we have to go to the BBC for honest coverage...

...Because Dan Rather lies any lie for the GOP!

[joeunderdog]

40. That's why there'll be no US coverage of this "focus group" either.

Unless there is violence or rioting, US media will stay away. It probably won't even get covered in Chimps daily briefing. They want to keep him in the dark, and they've done a great job of that so far.

[Screaming Lord Byron]

37. Ha! The Burning Bush!

What better for those crazed fundies!

[zonmoy]

52. Bet those pics won't be on Fox.

Why would they be on the bush propaganda network.

[brainshrub]

3. I can't wait (nt)

[brainshrub]

5. My favorite quote from the article:

"If we can help sabotage George Bush's election campaign, so much the better. We want to send a message to all the people of the world - I think our best defence against a terrorist outrage is having a huge demonstration."

Hahaha! Gotta love those Brits.

[lovedems]

39. Right! Today Europeans only dislike the administration

and don't blame the people (saw that on PBS Friday night). If this country puts him in office in 04, they will think ALL americans are idiots! Maybe all of the simple minds of the right will have something to think about.

[prolesunited]

6. DUers in Britain: Anyone taking part in these protests?

What are your plans to welcome Bush? If you get pics, please share them with us.

[LivingInTheBubble]

35. ...

You might find some more interesting information on this subject here:
http://www.stopwar.org.uk/

personally I may well take part though I am not near london. I will be sure to take my digital camera. Hopefully with a fully charged battery this time! I've learned my lesson after last time (the main stop the war protest before the iraq attack).

[T_i_B]

36. Doubt I'll be able to make it

I attended 6 anti-war demos before Saddam fell, 4 in London, 1 in Colchester and 1 in Sheffield but I doubt that I could make it to this one. Besides, I support a UN takeover and that is something which chafes with the people I know who are still active in the anti-war movement, they want complete withdrawal which I think is a bad idea.

[Pale_Rider]

7. Wonder why ...

... Bush isn't burn in effigy in this country.

[belle]

8. I went through a week or so where I burned his picture every night.

It was more of a private thing, though...

[stevedeshazer]

9. I hadn't thought of it yet

He'll be back...our popular wartime president needs $250 million to get "elected" again. How does one make an effigy?

[Kinkistyle]

13. Probably get arrested!

For terrorism or conspiracy or some crap like that. I mean, seriously. :scared:

But I think the more practical reason is that its a fire hazard.

[diamond14]

41. because American young men already decided to go to their deaths

like sheep...even with the DRAFT hanging over their heads....few take the time to protest the WAR, even fewer vote...many just wallow on this board to attack the brave American Patriots who actually STAND UP and protest the war....

the DRAFT will be easy this time...there is no opposition at all....

[zonmoy]

53. probably

because our country is already in his fathers land aka hell.

[depakid]

10. If BushCo. thinks Portland is Beirut

wait'll he gets a load of London. I have a feeling it's going to get really ugly.

[bvar22]

11. Solidarity bonfires are in order.

I'm planning mine now.

[peekaloo]

12. this story brings a smile

on an otherwise sad and angry day.

Burning Bu$h....hmmmmm, another sign GAWD chose him to lead. }(

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

15. The Freepers will now boycott all new Monty Python & Absolutely Fabulous

episodes!

No more bridies or hagas for them either!

Then, I'll bet they burn all their Jags & Rolls as well.

[tedzbear]

16. I wonder what Patsy thinks of all this?

Or Edwina? I can just see them at the rally getting arrested for being drunk and disorderly (while fashionably flashing the peace sign).

God bless 'em.

[0007]

22. Who is Patsy and Edwina?

I just woke up!

[bleedingheart]

26. Only the funniest whacked out women in comedy

<>

One is an alcoholic/drugged tramp with an Ivana Trump updo...
The other is a materialistic mother with loads of issues and the need to medicate herself with stuff...

together they are great.

[emad]

29. Check them out:

Here's one from their 'quotes':

Saffy - 'I thought they didn't let people with drug convictions into America.'
Patsy - 'It's not so much a conviction, darling. It's more of a strong belief.'

http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/abfab/quotes/index.shtml

[On the Road]

34. My Favorite Line is When Patsy Gets Stopped at Customs

for trying to bring cocaine into the country. The official confiscates the package, leaves, and returns ten minutes later. He looks at her, says "It's a harmless white powder. You are free to go" and walks out again. Patsy looks stunned, then runs after him, yelling "Come back here! I paid 500 pounds for that!"

[bleedingheart]

38. I like those quotes

"The last mosquito that bit me had to check into the Betty Ford Clinic"
- Patsy...

[0007]

49. I thought I being so hip watching South Park.....

Where do I find Pasty & Edwina?

[nostamj]

50. Absolutely Fabulous

or, AbFab. don't know if they're being shown these days.

Comedy Central, if it is.

SCREAMINGLY funny show.

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

54. BBC America iused to show the reruns.

[Ladyhawk]

17. Burn 'im GOOD, you Brits! eom

.

[Mari333]

31. heh thats MY Parrot too

.

[emad]

18. For all those who have 40 years of unfinished business with this ape

it has been one hell of a wait!

Hope it has not gone un noticed that this so called state visit ends on the anniversary of JFK's assasination.

Some of us will never forget......

[dbt]

19. Hmmm. I wonder if bu$h's handlers will be able to

keep accounts of his being burned in effigy away from his chimpy little ears. He says he doesn't pay much attention to the news, but I'll bet this rattles his cage!

Cue the Creedence:

Last night
I saw a fire burning on
The palace lawn.
O’er the land
The humble subjects watched in mixed
Emotion.

Chorus:
Who is burnin’?
Who is burnin’?
Effigy.
Who is burnin’?
Who is burnin’?
Effigy.

Last night
I saw the fire spreadin’ to
The palace door.
Silent majority
Weren’t keepin’ quiet
Anymore.

Chorus

Last night
I saw the fire spreadin’ to
The country side.
In the mornin’
Few were left to watch
The ashes die.

:evilgrin:
dbt

[RetroLounge]

23. WoW! You just gave me a Credence Flashback!

Used to play that song in a band YEARS ago...

[dbt]

24. Glad I could help!

Been wondering what John Fogerty might have to say about this Viet Nam.

:think:
dbt

[Paschall]

20. Woah! Shrub's up against a REAL vet

<snip> Most potent of all may be the presence of another American, Ron Kovic. The trip from California is challenging for the paralysed Vietnam veteran turned peace activist, but he said he was determined to join the protestst. </snip>

Go Kovic!

[0007]

21. Much thought and effort is going into the protest of junior...

in the UK this November 20th.

I'm sure junior will realize that he's not a popular man.

[MaineDem]

25. He probably won't see it

His handlers will make sure his sanitized world is maintained.

He's such a POS!

[emad]

27. Do you mean those inconspicuous DU car stickers on the

royal horses' asses as the cavalcade progresses down The Mall? Or the special festive celebrations planned for his pimp William Stamps Farish III centred around his munificent residence in London's NW1?

[Nlighten1]

30. Whore media says...

Britian has been invaded by "Saddam Loyalists".

[stevedeshazer]

33. Yup, standard operating procedure

Smear those with whom you disagree.

[DivinBreuvage]

32. Saw the headline and thought...

This was a press release from the Ninth Circle of Hell.

Françoise

[nomaco-10]

42. I only wish I could be in

attendance with some lighter fluid and matches.

[Name removed]

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[Gato Moteado]

44. 5....4...3...2...1.....

tombstoned

[Screaming Lord Byron]

45. cause i'm a freep, I'm a weirdo, what the hell am i doing here

I don't belong here. Sing along folks!

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

46. Where you refered to Senator Clinton as a "Cunt" in a thread on another

topic kinda tells me that we might have issues and you are indeed a young one.

Please take your hate somewhere else.

[Name removed]

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[Screaming Lord Byron]

48. That would be "Eau de skank" honey. Again with the spelling.

'cause I freep, baby, he doesn't know what I know'

[hatrack]

51. Britannia, you RULE!!!

I just can't wait for the curtain to go up on Chimpy's Excellent English Adventure. This is going to be a hoot!! ;-)