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19 Mar 05 - 11:32 PM (#1438674) Subject: BS: Did You March on March 19? From: LadyJean 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. |
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19 Mar 05 - 11:34 PM (#1438675) Subject: RE: BS: Did You March on March 19? From: Peace "But perhaps a couple of congressmen got a message." Good use for the mule droppings, IMO. |
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19 Mar 05 - 11:37 PM (#1438676) Subject: RE: BS: Did You March on March 19? From: DougR No. I did not march anywhere. DougR |
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20 Mar 05 - 12:21 AM (#1438696) Subject: RE: BS: Did You March on March 19? From: hilda fish 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. |
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20 Mar 05 - 04:02 AM (#1438755) Subject: RE: BS: Did You March on March 19? From: Liz the Squeak 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 |
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20 Mar 05 - 04:09 AM (#1438757) Subject: RE: BS: Did You March on March 19? From: Catherine Jayne 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.... |
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20 Mar 05 - 04:13 AM (#1438758) Subject: RE: BS: Did You March on March 19? From: freda underhill I was stranded in Canberra yesterday, am back home (sydney) now, finally. Glad you marched, Hilda, and that it went well. |
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20 Mar 05 - 07:45 AM (#1438849) Subject: RE: BS: Did You March on March 19? From: GUEST OK, so how many of you who marched also voted for Kerry last November? |
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20 Mar 05 - 07:46 AM (#1438850) Subject: RE: BS: Did You March on March 19? From: freda underhill well, i certainly didnt. because i live in another country. |
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20 Mar 05 - 01:29 PM (#1439018) Subject: RE: BS: Did You March on March 19? From: DougR 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 |
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20 Mar 05 - 01:31 PM (#1439021) Subject: RE: BS: Did You March on March 19? From: John MacKenzie Ho Chi Minh was a deep sea sailor |
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20 Mar 05 - 02:44 PM (#1439072) Subject: RE: BS: Did You March on March 19? From: Rapparee There was a "Support the troops, bring them home" in Pocatello yesterday. Note that this is in a state that is DEEPLY crimson. |
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20 Mar 05 - 02:53 PM (#1439082) Subject: RE: BS: Did You March on March 19? From: Ebbie 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." |
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20 Mar 05 - 03:45 PM (#1439110) Subject: RE: BS: Did You March on March 19? From: Frankham 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 |
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20 Mar 05 - 03:51 PM (#1439114) Subject: RE: BS: Did You March on March 19? From: Stephen L. Rich 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. |
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20 Mar 05 - 04:04 PM (#1439122) Subject: RE: BS: Did You March on March 19? From: Don Firth Around here. Don Firth |
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20 Mar 05 - 09:01 PM (#1439339) Subject: RE: BS: Did You March on March 19? From: GUEST,Peter Woodruff 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 |
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20 Mar 05 - 09:05 PM (#1439342) Subject: RE: BS: Did You March on March 19? From: Once Famous Yeah, I marched out for a nice dinner with my wife. |
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21 Mar 05 - 03:55 AM (#1439453) Subject: RE: BS: Did You March on March 19? From: Ebbie Ah. She came back, did she. |
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21 Mar 05 - 08:31 AM (#1439609) Subject: RE: BS: Did You March on March 19? From: GUEST,Paul Burke "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. |
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21 Mar 05 - 09:37 AM (#1439648) Subject: RE: BS: Did You March on March 19? From: GUEST,Mr Red Danced at the last regular Danchouse ceilidh - and was underwhelmed by the band. (Danchouse - Swindon UK) |
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21 Mar 05 - 11:33 PM (#1440229) Subject: RE: BS: Did You March on March 19? From: DougR Frank: ever marched in support of your government? DougR |