PHOTOS: White House Rally - Sept. 15, 2007

[Hissyspit]

As of 4 p.m., there are not many photos up on the net of the rally and march (and the die-in has yet to occur, but here are some I found. I'm not in D.C. to take any. I couldn't make it because it was a rather rough week, with stuff and deadlines coming together all at once. I'm disappointed that I'm not there for the die-in, as I had planned to join in (and document it), but ultimately decided I couldn't risk arrest for reasons I'm not going to post on the internet Keep an eye out, as I'm sure the photos will start to show up from news sources and DUers. Add any that you cna find to this thread (Hat tip, L. Coyote).

A mock flag draped coffin and combat boots in remembrance of Marine Lance Cpl. Alexander S. Arredondo, from Randolph, Mass., are positioned across the street from the White House as anti-war protesters gather at Lafayette Park Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007, in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

An anti-war protester yells during a rally in Lafayette Park across from the White House in Washington, DC. Thousands of protestors gathered in a park outside the White House Saturday demanding an end to the war in Iraq, the return of US troops, and the impeachment of President George W. Bush.(AFP/Getty Images/Brendan Smialowski)

[L. Coyote]

1. Let's build an album on this thread. K & R & Impeach

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x1815391
FROM: annabanana Sat Sep-15-07 01:14 PM
A couple of WebCam captures from DC (just snapped)

[Hissyspit]

3. I added another to OP.

Unfortunately, none of the street cams around the mall are AIMED at the mall, they are aimed north and south, so we won't be able to see the die-in on the street cams, best I can tell.

[Hissyspit]

23. 2 New Ones:

Relatives of soldiers who died in the war in Iraq protest against the war as they march through down Pennsylvania Ave. Saturday Sept. 15, 2007, in Washington. Thousands of demonstrators marched through Washington chanting against the war. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Counter-demonstrator and U.S. Army veteran John Andes, from Johnson City, TN, shouts at anti-war protesters during a march along Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, September 15, 2007. REUTERS/Stelios Varias (UNITED STATES)

[RoccoR5955]

42. You can find 114 pictures at

http://tinyurl.com/22997y
Taken by yours truly.

Add them to your album if you like.

[bdamomma]

46. what great pictures, thanks for all those who went

I had tears in my eyes just seeing those pictures, wish I was there.

[rodeodance]

2. Thanks H.

[L. Coyote]

4. VIDEOS === SUBTHREAD = Anti-War Protest in progress = MEDIA by the People, for the People.....

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=432203501184592692&q=war+protest&total=333&start=0&num=10&so=1&type=search&plindex=0

ready to take on DC

[L. Coyote]

5. D.C. War Protest via CNN (09.15.07) feaures screaming rednecks

D.C. War Protest via CNN (09.15.07)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqYL5bsMHj8

[L. Coyote]

30. FREEPER MADNESS: Protesting the kooks - Part 1

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=385x54489

Warning: These are freepers doing freepy crap with freepy ideas in freeperland. :rofl: It's positively creepy freepy!

[L. Coyote]

7. Give me an "F" == Country Joe McDonald - I Feel Like (Woodstock 1969)

Country Joe McDonald - I Feel Like (Woodstock 1969)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5btZWbViPA&mode=related&search=

[L. Coyote]

11. Hey There Mister President

Hey There Mister President
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1H7d8MvFMWQ

[bdamomma]

45. was he there, or was he hiding?

oh, I just got my question answered

[gateley]

15. Well come on all you big, strong men - Uncle Sam needs your help again.

Watching this I'm feeling hopeful that we the people will become more and more vocal and bring more awareness.

It's a bitch the Bush's weren't in the WH.

[L. Coyote]

28. Bob Dylan - Masters of War

139,600 view on YouTube !!!!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=385x54465

[L. Coyote]

9. What you won't see on your evening news

What you won't see on your evening news

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LYzbdnxJRo

FROM revolotus: http://www.youtube.com/user/revolotus

[L. Coyote]

26. "NO MORE WAR" DC War Protest == at the barricades ith rednecks

DC War Protest
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJb40lZ3NmI

[L. Coyote]

27. Dc War Protest two

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iYUdyU8hHUs

[L. Coyote]

33. PeaceCenter: Speak Up for Peace on 9/11 STOP the WAR

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=385x54505

[Hekate]

6. 5th Rec to keep this thread going so more pix can be added as the day goes on

Thanks a bunch Hissy. And don't worry -- getting arrested on purpose is something a citizen should do with only the most thoughtful deliberation, imo. Sometimes necessary -- "When in the course of human events" -- but always dangerous on many levels.

Hekate

[Hissyspit]

10. Others are dependent on me. n/t

[Hissyspit]

13. Photo from Sydney, Australia protest:

Protesters from the "Stop The War Coalition" hold a peaceful demonstration outside the US consulate in Sydney. US President George W. Bush cautioned Saturday that a hasty withdrawal from Iraq would damage US national security, as Senate Democrats reportedly reached a deal that would force soldiers to spend more time at home.(AFP/Torsten Blackwood)

[Hekate]

39. Best reason I know of ...

:hug:

Hekate

[Hissyspit]

8. WaPo coverage (and comments) here:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/09/15/AR2007091500826.html

[gateley]

12. K&R Thanks for posting these. nt

[alfredo]

14. So we had counter protesters, the Band of Smeagols.

BTW, this is Smeagol

[L. Coyote]

16. Anti War Protest Targets Costa - Day 1

Anti War Protest Targets Costa - Day 1
by Mike Rhodes ( MikeRhodes Comcast.net )
Tuesday Sep 11th, 2007 5:05 PM
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2007/09/11/18447029.php

The photos and article (below) are about day 1 in what is expected to be a month of protests against Congressman Jim Costa. Costa is a Democrat from the Central Valley who has voted for continuing the war & occupation of Iraq. Local peace groups have united to change his position and get him to vote against funding the war.

[L. Coyote]

17. Peace Demonstration at the Benton County Courthouse. DAILY since 2002!

Peace Demonstration at the Benton County Courthouse.
http://jqjacobs.net/politics/impeach/

The ongoing Peace Demonstration at the Benton County Courthouse began on the day
the bombing in Afganistan started. It is held daily from 5-6 pm, seven days a week.

[gateley]

18. Okay -- how about a protest where the participants wear a name badge of

the person killed, date, etc. These people, and those supporting the protest, are entirely dead silent. No hollering, no getting into it with those Eagle freaks, just somber and respectful.

If all those wearing the name tags were grouped together, it would be quite a statement -- a sea of people.

IMHO, natch.

[Hissyspit]

19. That's the die-in.

Going on on the Central Mall right now. Participants were to bring a photo of an Iraqi or U.S. soldier killed.

[gateley]

20. Gee, I'm all over it, aren't I? And I thought it was such a BRILLIANT idea and

why had nobody thought of it? Boy, is my face....:blush:

Thanks for enlightening me.

[Hissyspit]

24. Like you said, Brilliant idea

...so don't feel bad! :)

[lovuian]

21. woohoo

:woohoo:

[cliss]

22. Thanks for posting, HS.

As I was working my way down the thread, my blood ran cold. All I could think of was, "Is this Viet Nam" "Are these Viet Nam protesters?" Because it looked so similar.

And if it WASN'T Viet Nam, how could we possibly be there AGAIN?

Riveting photos. Thankx.

[babylonsister]

25. Yep, there's a couple of hundred people there, wouldn't you say?

:sarcasm:

[Judi Lynn]

29. Thanks for posting these images. As one who couldn't be anywhere close to a tv to see C-Span

I was really anxious to get to D.U.'s G.D. to see if anyone had photos of this event.

Very glad to see this thread. Look forward to checking back from time to time overnight and tomorrow. Thank you.

[ThatsMyBarack]

31. In one video I saw....

....some of those warmongers were chanting, "USA! USA!" What do they think this is, the Olympics?

[L. Coyote]

34. Alphabet practice!

:rofl:

[EFerrari]

32. Home, have to crash for a few but will be back with pix.

GREAT thread! Thank you!

[L. Coyote]

35. 'DIE-IN' Photos From DC here...... = Another thread

Another thread, for the Die-In:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x1816413

[L. Coyote]

36. Update DIE-IN PHOTOS: D.C. Rally/Protest - Sept. 15, 2007 Thread #2!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x1816417

[BrklynLiberal]

37. K&R

[jazzjunkysue]

38. K&R. Thanks to all who attended and th 160 who were arrested.

Bravo to all. You're the real representatives in this country.

[cadaverdog]

40. The first photo of the memorial to Lance Cpl. Alexander S. Arredondo -

the tribute was created by his father who is an American citizen originally from Costa Rica. Later in the day, at the Capital I learned the father was jumped by a group of pro-war thugs who kicked and beat him.

I was there from 10 in the morning until six in the evening and shot over four hours of video. Right now I'm burned out after catching a seven AM flight back to Burband through Phoenix, but i am so happy I made the trip for the demonstration. Making up for some lost time when I didn't get off my ass and participate years ago.

BTW, I heard a participant at Lafeyette park shout out for DU.

[HughBeaumont]

41. MY photos . .. signs and other things . . .

My signs . . .


I don't think he ever stopped . . . I got over 70 requests for pictures of this one.


I had a talk with some people there who had this same idea, but they figured the list of greivances would read like War and Peace.

And others . .


MY personal favorite.


THIS one made CNN.




GW College Repukes vs Anti-war demonstrators.


Cindy! I moved fast up through the crowd and there she was. This was right before we hit the stench of the GotEs.


Storming the Captiol building.


FogerRox (THANK you for the water, BTW) and Skinner. Many thanks for the march and sorry I broke off there. Just so many people and I kind of got lost in the shuffle . . .


One of the few civil discussions between GotEs and anti-war protestors. The ones just behind them were not so civil.

I'll post more as I get them loaded. Great time and thanks to the DUers I marched with (especially BLITZ!)

[Impeach_Duh]

43. More photos from impeachduh.com

http://www.flickr.com/photos/impeach_duh/

[bdamomma]

44. What a beautiful sight!!!

I wish I was there. Awaiting reports from DU'ers who did go.

[Marrah_G]

47. I have a bunch of pictures at home I will put up tonight

If I can figure out how.

My daughter got some great shots of the storm troopers coming down the steps at us.

All I can say is "Intense" and that keeping some semblance of order was like herding Cats and A.N.S.W.E.R did a great job of it.