Greenpeace protests at Koch brothers' rally

[Judi Lynn]

Source: Guardian

Greenpeace protests at Koch brothers' rally
Billionaire industrialists Charles and David Koch accused of distorting US democracy
Ed Pilkington, in New York guardian.co.uk,
Sunday 30 January 2011 17.06 GMT

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The Greenpeace airship flying abover Rancho Mirage, California, as billionaires
David and Charles Koch convened their latest secret political strategy meeting.
Photograph: Gus Ruelas/ Gus Ruelas/Greenpeace

Prominent figures on both the right and left of the US political spectrum gathered in the luxury enclave of Rancho Mirage in the Californian desert today amid increasingly heated debate about the influence of the secrecy-loving billionaires Charles and David Koch on the political process.

About 200 key figures in business, energy, the media and law were expected to assemble at a five-star hotel at the invitation of the Koch brothers for the latest of their twice-yearly discussion groups on how to forward their libertarian causes. The talks began at 1pm with sessions that focused on how to fight the Obama administration, which the Kochs see as a threat to the free market and unfettered wealth.

As the attendees arrived in their private jets, they were greeted by an airship that circled over the hotel's golf courses and tennis courts bearing the logo: "Koch brothers dirty money."

It was sent up by Greenpeace, the environmental campaign group, which has joined forces with several other left-leaning organisations to hold a counter-rally to the Koch meeting.




Read more: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/jan/30/greenpeace-protests-koch-brothers-rally

[Cleita]

1. I like the blimp idea. Maybe that's the new way

of getting around protests on the ground. Fly over them. Hiring sky writers might be a good way too.

[Lint Head]

2. I realize it's "green" peace but red or some neon color would bring more attention.

[marasinghe]

17. well, they are rainbow warriors now; not just green.

and they could use a little help from their friends.

http://www.greenpeace.org/international/en/

[boppers]

18. It's in the desert.

Bright green really stands out in a desert. :D

[Red1]

3. Scared to Death

Of the impending doom for the petroleum industry...losing share to wind and all those tree huggin liberal commy,.. green initiatives...

[ProSense]

4. More information

on the Kochs' meeting

[Judi Lynn]

5. Thanks for the link. Very helpful. n/t

[bluestateboomer]

6. K&R!

[XanaDUer]

7. Love it!

the more light on types like these, the better.

[Can of Whoop-ass]

8. FOX Noise

will rip Greenpeace a new one tomorrow. Sean Insannity in his native-indian outfit with his hatchet mock beheading Stossel and Wallace, all employees of Koch Industries, a division of Krupp Cannonworks, War Materials.

[defendandprotect]

9. Where are the Democrats? Can they protest "dirty money" .... ????

Where are the Democrats when we need them?

Usually absent -- whether it is to spark a push for MEDICARE FOR ALL --

or to respond to and fight right wing propaganda.

Good for Greenpeace!!

I appreciate it!!

[Raine]

11. Probably inside with the Kochs wanting to

get their share of filthy lucre since the article says 200 assembled from the "right and LEFT". x(

edit: spelling

[No Elephants]

13. I had missed that, but I am not sure I believe the left was there.

[Merlot]

15. The left was outside, the right was inside.

They forgot to mention that part in the story.

[No Elephants]

12. Everyone--Dems, Pubs, Teas, media--have been relatively silent bout Koch bros.

Even Dick Armey is rarely mentioned.

I guess no one wants to spoil the image of Teas as a grass roots, populist movement.

:shrug:

[defendandprotect]

16. Oh, love it, "No Elephants" -- !!

[groundloop]

10. Gotta' love it.

Can't wait to see what Faux Noise has to say about it.

[Tx4obama]

14. More info and VIDEO on the link below

Riot Police Guard Against Anti-Billionaire Protesters in Rancho Mirage.
http://crooksandliars.com/karoli/riot-police-guard-against-anti-billionaire-

[Tx4obama]

19. Here's a working link for the VIDEO

http://gocl.me/hatdyb

[luv_mykatz]

20. Yes!

Speak truth to power. Go Greenpeace!!!!!!!

[grahamhgreen]

21. Return to the Eisenhower tax rates (91%) on these cretins!

[Uncle Joe]

22. Kicked and recommended.

Thanks for the thread, Judi Lynn.:thumbsup: