jocapo
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Thu Feb-19-04 11:15 AM
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Protesting the Republican Convention? |
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If anyone is aware of any planned protests during the Repub Convention could you please post the info? I want to make reservations sooner rather than later so I'm sure to get a hotel room.
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Kathy in Cambridge
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Thu Feb-19-04 11:16 AM
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1. http://www.counterconvention.org |
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they are organizing protests. Some of us DUers are trying to also. We are planning on get started soon. I will keep you informed.
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jocapo
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Thu Feb-19-04 11:25 AM
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RT Atlanta
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Thu Feb-19-04 11:16 AM
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Sarcastically (maybe seriously), where will the "Free speech zones" be established - Hoboken?
Seriously though, good for you for planning to go and fight the repug's message of fear, hate and intolerance.
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Thu Feb-19-04 11:32 AM
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5. Did anyone else hear that |
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the administration is considering using National Guard and Army Reserve troops to provide "security" for the GOP convention? I heard it mentioned on IE America yesterday but have seen no links elsewhere. They are concerned that the protests may become violent. You know how those liberals are- "they say they want peace, but they're really violent people!" I was once told this by a republican neighbor. Scary!
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Thu Feb-19-04 11:36 AM
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7. I hadn't heard about the National Guard |
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Are there any left to do this? I wouldn't be surprised however, as the NYC police commissioner and the mayor have already said they will not restrict New Yorker's right to assemble and protest. They caught a hell of a lot of flack for the way they handled the anti-war protests last February. When I participated in the March demonstration, they were nothing but courteous.
Anyway, cops usually do not support Republicans because of their pro-gun stance.
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Thu Feb-19-04 11:40 AM
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8. yes, this is being 'discussed' |
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there was a thread here recently on it.
the occupation of Manhattan?
it will be an interesting time.
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jocapo
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Thu Feb-19-04 12:33 PM
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10. Could you point me to the thread |
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so I can bookmark it? Thanks....
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Thu Feb-19-04 12:37 PM
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Thu Feb-19-04 11:42 AM
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Edited on Thu Feb-19-04 11:48 AM by RT Atlanta
There was a thread about NG being "considered" for use on here a day or two ago.
On edit, I am new to the "search" feature and wasn't able to find the thread. Perhaps someone with more exp. can find it and link it in for you.
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Thu Feb-19-04 01:01 PM
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12. maybe they'll be in the Hudson River |
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Thu Feb-19-04 11:24 AM
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http://rncnotwelcome.org/NYC-based. Lots of good resources.
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Thu Feb-19-04 11:32 AM
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6. I could put up one or two people |
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Perhaps NYC Du-ers can offer sofas or floors to folks coming into town. I could take one or two (sofa and aerobed). More if you are willing to sleep on the floor with a sleeping bag.
PM me to discuss details.
Note: if you are a lurking Freeper and think you'll get to stay, forget it, you'll be on the street in a hummingbird's heartbeat.
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Thu Feb-19-04 07:47 PM
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14. DUers who are going should meet! |
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We could have a get-together at a restaurant or something.
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