This is what Democracy looks like. Scenes from Madison March 19, 2011 (warn: pics)

[Scuba]

Another beautiful day in Madison today. Much smaller crowd than last Saturday - perhaps 70,000 - 100,000 just based on eyeballing / comparing.

Dual purpose rally today: People vs. Scott Walker and Veterans Against the War.

Once again, lotsa great signs.

SOS Doug LaFollette arrived for work early. Doug is the Great Grand-nephew of "Fightin' Bob". Doug was greeted as a hero by Scuba and others for his refusal to publish Walker’s union busting bill until the last possible day. This gave the courts a chance to intervene. Doug said he thinks there’s a good chance Walker won’t be able to muster the votes to pass his monstrosity again. Sadly the motives of those Rethugs who might change their votes is fear of recall, not “seeing the light”.



Marge was there.



This gentleman made a sad but well documented point. He included his last paystub and laid out the figures for how deep a cut Walker wants from him. Conclusion: he can no longer afford to work for the State.



And of course there were lots more great signs from the creative minds of Wisconsinites.

































And my favorite:

[madokie]

1. I had a girlfriend from Wisconsin years ago

From that experience I have to say I love the Wisconsinites
This fight they won't give up only reinforces those feelings

[Lefta Dissenter]

2. Holy Cow

you got photos of a lot of signs I didn't even see, and we were there most of the day! I was just starting to upload some photos.

Thanks for posting those! :hi:

[Critters2]

3. Thanks for posting these! I was there last week, and am glad to see the protests continue.

Forward!

[logosoco]

4. thanks!nt

[liberal N proud]

5. Sad isn't it?

Referring to these facts:

[charmay]

6. This sign hit home with me also.

Sad but true!

[Arctic Dave]

17. And we busted them in Iraq.

This one of my pet peeves. I wish people would add it to the list of union busting.

It was one of the first things bush had done, via paul bremer, after he killed a bunch of Iraqis.

[Redford]

7. Great pics

I'd say 70000 -100000 is still a lot of people

[pacalo]

8. I look forward to seeing the pictures each weekend, so thank you!

[dixiegrrrrl]

9. Every sign is fantastic.

And the smiling faces are lovely to behold. Determination and a sense of humor go a long long way.

THANK you for posting these.

[classof56]

10. Great photos! Great signs! Thanks for posting.

Keep it going, Wisconsinites--you have more support than you know!

Peace and blessings.

[Bozita]

11. Great pics of terrific folks carrying creative, properly spelled signs

Thanks!

[caduceus111]

12. Spelling error

Sadly, "facists" is incorrectly spelled (he forgot the other "s"). He did get "you're" correct though! :)

Agree on your other points!

[tsuki]

13. I love the pic of Wanker with the Noomi Rapace hairdo. nt

[mdmc]

14. r

[xchrom]

15. ...

:applause:

[barbtries]

16. great pics

i did catch a misspelled word though. tsk.
i really love that wisconsin is keeping it up. i don't think i could bear the cold but if i could i would want to be in WI right now.