Demonstration in San Diego

[nadinbrzezinski]

Dateline: January 2, 2005
San Diego, California

Well folks we did it again. Today at Second and C we got together for a small get together among friends. The topic was, as usual, about counting those pesky votes. We also want to let our Mayor know that we do not take kindly to 5,547 votes being thrown out and not counted just because people wrote a name (Donna Frye) but did not fill a bubble.

Here is the extremely good news... our little get togethers have grown from oh 25 people almost a month ago, freezing our behinds in the rain to 300, we estimate for today.

We had a good slew of speakers, all local, including John Fauchi (a local activist who has been in the trenches since that other movement). What is most important though is that people are realizing that Democracy ain't a spectator sport, and if we want to contest the vote for Frye (and Junior) we need to get involved.

I wish I could post photos, but alas I do not have a website where this could be done... and unless I can upload piccies....

Anyhow, it was very peaceful, in some ways it almost looked like an afternoon out for the whole family. Yes people brought their pets and kids to this event. Some of the people present (one) was on crutches and another on a wheelchair. That alone speaks volumes.

Oh and yes the media was present en force, now lets see if they bother showing it...

[Liberty Belle]

1. We were on at least 4 news channels...

and Channel 10 aired an interview with me, I'm told. (Hope I didn't look too dissheveled--I was caught off-guard when he turned the camera on!)

Miriam

[nadinbrzezinski]

4. Hey it has gone from 25 folks to 300

and form almost no news coverage to news coverage, we need to keep this up...

[NickiWitch]

2. Anything planned for the 6th & the 20th

here in San Diego? I'd love to attend a rally if there is going to be one. I've already requested the days off.

Thanks!

Peace!!!!

[nadinbrzezinski]

3. When I know or Miriam knows trust me you will know

By the way, Democracy for America Meetings will be this wendesday (tomorrow) and I have written an acount that will be given to all... shall we say, our local paper... already sent to the distributors and will be making the copies today.

[NickiWitch]

5. Thank you!

I'll keep my eye on this thread.

:)

Peace!

[Liberty Belle]

6. Yes, both dates--see new post in CA section.

[NickiWitch]

7. Thanks! n/t