BS: Did You March on March 19?

Subject: BS: Did You March on March 19?
From: LadyJean
Date: 19 Mar 05 - 11:32 PM

I marched from Forbes and Murray to the University of Pittsburgh Student Union this afternoon, to protest this interminable war in Iraq. I was with Democracy for America. We were joined by the Raging Grannies, St. James Catholic Church, the pink slip ladies, the green party. I'm not sure who brought the mule, but there were animal rights activists, to make sure the mule was not abused, and the a man with a shovel to make sure the mule left no souvenirs. We met with no trouble except for a group of drunk frat rats, who were standing beside placards with slogans like Nuke Iraq, and Use Soap.
There was a brief confrontation, quickly ended. Those boys will be laughing out of the other sides of their mouths when their draft notices come.
All in all it was a very positive experience. I don't think we accomplished a great deal. But perhaps a couple of congressmen got a message.

Subject: RE: BS: Did You March on March 19?
From: Peace
Date: 19 Mar 05 - 11:34 PM

"But perhaps a couple of congressmen got a message."

Good use for the mule droppings, IMO.

Subject: RE: BS: Did You March on March 19?
From: DougR
Date: 19 Mar 05 - 11:37 PM

No. I did not march anywhere.

DougR

Subject: RE: BS: Did You March on March 19?
From: hilda fish
Date: 20 Mar 05 - 12:21 AM

Here in Åustralia we had the Palm Sunday Peace March which brings up all those anti-war protests and it was great. What can I say? Every little thing helps.

Subject: RE: BS: Did You March on March 19?
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 20 Mar 05 - 04:02 AM

There was a demonstration for something in Central London yesterday.... I went for a 10 mile walk in green fields, river paths and flower dotted meadows instead.... much nicer!

LTS

Subject: RE: BS: Did You March on March 19?
From: Catherine Jayne
Date: 20 Mar 05 - 04:09 AM

I was in central London yesterday but I have to admit that I was there with a friend and we were shopping then went to China town for a lovely meal....

Subject: RE: BS: Did You March on March 19?
From: freda underhill
Date: 20 Mar 05 - 04:13 AM

I was stranded in Canberra yesterday, am back home (sydney) now, finally. Glad you marched, Hilda, and that it went well.

Subject: RE: BS: Did You March on March 19?
From: GUEST
Date: 20 Mar 05 - 07:45 AM

OK, so how many of you who marched also voted for Kerry last November?

Subject: RE: BS: Did You March on March 19?
From: freda underhill
Date: 20 Mar 05 - 07:46 AM

well, i certainly didnt.












because i live in another country.

Subject: RE: BS: Did You March on March 19?
From: DougR
Date: 20 Mar 05 - 01:29 PM

I think it is good to march. Good for the blood pressure, the lungs, the heart, maybe even the liver. Marching should be encouraged.

DougR

Subject: RE: BS: Did You March on March 19?
From: John MacKenzie
Date: 20 Mar 05 - 01:31 PM

Ho Chi Minh was a deep sea sailor

Subject: RE: BS: Did You March on March 19?
From: Rapparee
Date: 20 Mar 05 - 02:44 PM

There was a "Support the troops, bring them home" in Pocatello yesterday. Note that this is in a state that is DEEPLY crimson.

Subject: RE: BS: Did You March on March 19?
From: Ebbie
Date: 20 Mar 05 - 02:53 PM

There was a demonstration yesterday in Juneau Alaska bringing together 'Veterans for Peace' and 'Juneau for Peace and Justice' and whoever else was able to make it. They carried a flag draped box symbolizing death.

I didn't hear it but some friends of mine said that there were some high school kids who taunted the crowd about 'sand niggers'. One kid asked, "What's in the box?" "It symbolizes 1500 American troops dead and 100,000 civilian deaths in Iraq." "Can I climb in and get a ride?" he asked.

The answer: "Yes. You may find yourself doing that."

Subject: RE: BS: Did You March on March 19?
From: Frankham
Date: 20 Mar 05 - 03:45 PM

Congratulations to those who marched. This is true patriotism.
Patriotism is defined in my view as being able to criticize the government when you think it is doing the wrong thing and in so doing take a stand to defend your country. I was marching in spirit.

Frank

Subject: RE: BS: Did You March on March 19?
From: Stephen L. Rich
Date: 20 Mar 05 - 03:51 PM

The President asked Congress for $81.4 billion dollars more to maintain his adventurism in Iraq. The House voted 388 to 43 in favor of giving it to him. This means that most of the Democrats in the House are acting in the same pavlovian fashion as the Republicans. When Dubya rings the bell they all drool. I don't like the war either, but it's too late. march all you like. Nobody in our govenment is paying any attention to you. As long as Haliburton is making money the war will continue.

Stephen Lee.

Subject: RE: BS: Did You March on March 19?
From: Don Firth
Date: 20 Mar 05 - 04:04 PM

Around here.

Don Firth

Subject: RE: BS: Did You March on March 19?
From: GUEST,Peter Woodruff
Date: 20 Mar 05 - 09:01 PM

I participated at the "Rally For Truth" at the statehouse in Augusta, Maine. We had lots of speakers and protestors. The street theater was amusing and our march to the brigde over the Kennebec River was very visible to passerbys in honking vehicles.

Peter

Subject: RE: BS: Did You March on March 19?
From: Once Famous
Date: 20 Mar 05 - 09:05 PM

Yeah, I marched out for a nice dinner with my wife.

Subject: RE: BS: Did You March on March 19?
From: Ebbie
Date: 21 Mar 05 - 03:55 AM

Ah. She came back, did she.

Subject: RE: BS: Did You March on March 19?
From: GUEST,Paul Burke
Date: 21 Mar 05 - 08:31 AM

"There was a demonstration for something in Central London yesterday.... I went for a 10 mile walk in green fields, river paths and flower dotted meadows instead.... much nicer!

LTS"

Well, I had a number of choices- I could have stayed at home and watched Wales winning the Grand Slam for the first time since the Carboniferous era. I could have walked out of my front door in Derbyshire and gone for a walk in beautiful (misty) countryside. I could have worked on my neverending kitchen. I chose instead to make a pathetic gesture against the criminal actions of the irresponsible goverment of this country that I care about so much.

Subject: RE: BS: Did You March on March 19?
From: GUEST,Mr Red
Date: 21 Mar 05 - 09:37 AM

Danced at the last regular Danchouse ceilidh - and was underwhelmed by the band.

(Danchouse - Swindon UK)

Subject: RE: BS: Did You March on March 19?
From: DougR
Date: 21 Mar 05 - 11:33 PM

Frank: ever marched in support of your government?

DougR