pictures from today's march,

[cal04]

A day after the military announced that April was the deadliest month for U.S. forces in
Iraqthis year, thousands of anti-war demonstrators marched Saturday through lower Manhattan to demand an immediate withdrawal of troops. Cindy Sheehan, a vociferous critic of the war whose soldier son also died in Iraq, joined in the march, as did actress Susan Sarandon and the Rev. Jesse Jackson. "End this war, bring the troops home," read one sign lifted by marchers on the sunny afternoon, three years after the war in Iraq began. The mother of a Marine killed two years ago in Iraq held a picture of her son, born in 1984 and killed 20 years later. One group marched under the banner "Veterans for Peace." "We are here today because the war is illegal, immoral and unethical," said the Rev. Al Sharpton. "We must bring the troops home."




Protesters march down Broadway in New York City during a mass rally against the war...

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060429/ap_on_re_us/anti_war_protest


Protesters march down Broadway in Manhattan, N.Y. during a mass rally against the war in Iraq today.
ADAM ROUNTREE: AP
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/special/iraq/3829268.html





http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/pictures/NYK710D..htm

reuters now has pictures up at Yahoo
http://news.yahoo.com/photos/ss/events/wl/031806antiwar

[bluerum]

1. that big "Bush is worse..." sign looks photoshopped,,,

[sandnsea]

5. One can always hope

I do not know why anybody thinks that helps.

[Haole Girl]

6. It's in several places though...

http://www.in-forum.com/ap/index.cfm?page=view&id=D8H9QK4O0

[cal04]

8. same picture on ABC says AP Photo/Adam Rountree

I don't think it's photoshopped
It's on most of the sites now

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=1905217&CMP=OTC-RSSFeeds0312

[bluerum]

13. The text on the big bush is worse than bin ladden sign just looks

funny - much clearer than anything in the same focal plane as near as I can tell.

I am not an expert - there may have been some touch ups - that's not uncommon - but it does look re-touched.

[Catamount]

16. So what are you suggesting?

I heard the crowds on my radio station, it sounded like a lot of people and
I was proud---I just don't understand your point about the photoshop thing!

Edited for addition.

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[bluerum]

25. I think that internationally distributed images of significant events

should be unaltered. I don't know for sure what the deal is with that sign - just looks a little unatural.

I am proud as punch for the marchers too - I would hate to see their efforts undermined by a planted or altered photo. If anything, I would expect a Rovian type plot to discredit the marchers in anyway possible and can easily see them planting a doctored photo to that end.

Sorry - I may be going off the deep end. The sooner Rove does his perp walk the better I will feel.

[jazzjunkysue]

27. I was there and there were a ton of signs just like it, so, it doesn't

matter: Most of the signs today were about Bush lying, being the true axis of evil, and ending the war.

The crowd went on for ever. It was endless. Unbelievable!

I'm tired! Here is my sign:

[Catamount]

30. It's Ok, hopefully that will happen soon!

:toast:

[MissWaverly]

21. I don't think so, I think it was made with tape

instead of magic marker and it is reflecting light differently

[gristy]

23. One difference is the angle of the sign is such that the sun is not

shining directly on it like it is on the UFPJ sign next to it. I think that's all you're seeing.

[cal04]

2. Anti-War Rally Draws Really Big Numbers

Gothamist is getting reports from all over that the anti-war protest currently going on down Broadway is a shockingly large one. Though it is only supposed to go from Union Square down Broadway to Worth Street, we're hearing reports of protesters backing up all the way to Madison Square!

Anybody got any photos? Reports? Etc.? Put 'em in the comments and we'll update this post as more info becomes available (i.e. when the rally actually finishes).



http://www.gothamist.com/archives/2006/04/29/antiwar_rally_d.php


Thousands In NYC March Against Iraq War
http://www.wral.com/apnationalnews/9096076/detail.html

[Viva_La_Revolution]

3. I'm flipping through the MSM channels...nothing yet. nt

[cal04]

4. I just noticed that CNN and Msnbc posted the story to their

websites and Cnn added a picture. Hopefully it will be on Tv
Thanks for posting

[rodeodance]

7. I have not heard anything on the tube yet.

[partylessinOhio]

9. There seems to be a news blackout of any antiwar marches. Shame!

[bdamomma]

26. this is the biggest problem

the media not televising these marches the same thing happened it Sept. 2005 in Washington but we were overlooked by Hurricane Rita. These dumb freaks in the media are kissing up to bush co, but it should not stop those who want to protest. Wait until Monday, I bet the boycott marches, will stir up the kiss up media. Discontent in the US is igniting, finally.

[rodeodance]

10. Nominated

[Theres-a]

12. Seconded

[rodeodance]

11. march "also meant to oppose any military action against Iran

......Cindy Sheehan, a vociferous critic of the war whose soldier son also died in Iraq, joined in the march, as did actress Susan Sarandon and the Rev. Jesse Jackson.

"End this war, bring the troops home," read one sign lifted by marchers on the sunny afternoon, three years after the war in Iraq began. The mother of a Marine killed two years ago in Iraq held a picture of her son, born in 1984 and killed 20 years later.

One group marched under the banner "Veterans for Peace."

"We are here today because the war is illegal, immoral and unethical," said the Rev. Al Sharpton.

"We must bring the troops home."

Organizers said the march was also meant to oppose any military action against Iran, which is facing international criticism over its nuclear program. The event was organized by the group United for Peace and Justice.

[northamericancitizen]

14. K&R Peace NOW eom

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15. Iraq Vets and Cindy Sheehan

[Jack Rabbit]

17. What is the crowd estimate?

Just add the official esitmate and organizers' estimate together and divide by 2. That's how I usually do it.

[Oceansaway]

18. i've been up-dated

via cell phone from a dear friend whos there....

he says at least 150,000......

[Jack Rabbit]

20. Muchas gracias, señorita.

. . . él dijo, tratando de mear de los Freepers.

[leftchick]

19. Look at All Of The Iraq Veterans Against The War!!!!

very cool!!!

[cal04]

22. CNN's front page

Ella Mattson, 3, of New York carries a U.S. flag with a peace sign as she marches in an anti-war rally.

Thousands in New York march against war

http://www.cnn.com/

[Catrina]

24. That is impressive. That overhead shot of the crowd ~

Why is this not on the media? We saw the immigrant marches, and they impressed people with the numbers ~ there have been huge anti-war marches yet hardly any coverage ~

[jazzjunkysue]

28. It was endless. It really was. It went on as far as we could see.

Huge turnout. Really huge.

My pic:

[bdamomma]

29. something about the anti war message

just irks these people, immigrant marches fine, but the anti war message gets bunked. damn the media.

[malaise]

31. Wow

Great photos.

[Imagevision]

32. Has anyone seen any tv coverage of New York demonstrators?