Anti-war protesters march in D.C., London

[sabra]

http://www.sanluisobispo.com/mld/sanluisobispo/news/12726816.htm

Anti-war protesters march in D.C., London

Associated Press

WASHINGTON - Opponents of the war in Iraq rallied by the thousands Saturday to demand the return of U.S. troops, staging a day of protest, song and remembrance of the dead in marches through Washington and other cities in the U.S. and Europe.

...

"Bush Lied, Thousands Died," said one sign. "End the Occupation," said another.

While united against the war, political beliefs varied in the Washington crowd. Paul Rutherford, 60, of Vandalia, Mich., said he is a Republican who supported Bush in the last election and still does - except for the war.

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A crowd in London, estimated by police at 10,000, marched in support of withdrawing British troops from Iraq. Violent clashes between insurgents and British troops in the southern Iraq city of Basra in recent days highlighted the need to get out, protesters said.

[goddess40]

1. support bush except for the war - what else is there

oh yeah, destroy the environment, get rid of decent jobs, keep health care unattainable for many, send the price of gas and everything else sky high - there is are a lot of reasons to support bush - NOT!

Maybe it's the lie that bush is pro-life - that is the biggest joke he's pulled on the fundies yet.

[Judi Lynn]

2. Watch the protest speeches online in Washington at www.c-span.org

[Judi Lynn]

3. Cindy Sheehan is speaking.... n/t

[sabra]

4. she's doing amazing...

[Judi Lynn]

5. She has lots of company today, and no neighbor firing his dove-hunting gun

over her head! This is one step forward, and out of the ditch in Crawford!

[Judi Lynn]

6. Accidental dupe. Sorry. n/t

[gorekerrydreamticket]

33. Cindy show go down to the Gulf Coast, that's where the news coverage is...

She's not getting enough airtime.

[BlueStater]

7. Gary Qualls again?

Sounds like he's "exploiting" his son's death just as much as Cindy is.

[Judi Lynn]

8. Lochloosa in G.D. posted this great vantage point:

http://app.ddot.dc.gov/services_dsf/traffic_cameras/map_15.asp

From the thread:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x4870361

He offered this collection of traffic views in Washington D.C.:
http://app.ddot.dc.gov/services_dsf/traffic_cameras/map_15.asp

[maddezmom]

9. Thousands march in London against Iraq war

LONDON (AFP) - Several thousand demonstrators have begun marching through central London calling for an end to the US-led war in Iraq and for the return of British troops from the country.

Protest rallies were also planned in Rome, Paris, Madrid, Copenhagen, Oslo and Helsinki, to coincide with a similar march in Washington.

The Stop The War coalition, which organised the London rally jointly with the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament and the Muslim Association of Britain, said it expected at least 100,000 people to take part on Saturday.

The protestors gathered outside the Houses of Parliament before setting off for Hyde Park.

more:http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20050924/wl_uk_afp/iraqeuropedemosbritain;_

[malaise]

10. I need a radio or TV link for

the Hyde Park rally.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/4275542.stm

[mogster]

12. LOL! Sorry, didn't check your link -

- saw now it's the same as mine ;-)

[mogster]

11. 10,000 on Iraq march say police

Ten thousand protesters are taking part in a demonstration against the conflict in Iraq, according to Scotland Yard.
The organisers, Stop The War Coalition, told BBC News 100,000 were taking part.

Fathers of two British soldiers killed in Iraq addressed protesters before the march started near the Houses of Parliament at noon on Saturday.

The route has taken protesters up Whitehall and along Piccadilly before reaching Hyde Park, where a rally is taking place.

As the marchers walked up Whitehall, some campaigners shouted towards No 10: "Down with Downing Street, " and "Stop the bombings".

More:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/4275542.stm

[malaise]

13. No problem

but I still need a radio link to hear the speeches from Hyde Park.

[rodeodance]

14. kick

[rodeodance]

15. recommend

[Nictuku]

16. Thousands march through London in Iraq war protest

Thousands march through London in Iraq war protest

Sep 24, 2005 — LONDON (Reuters) - Thousands of people marched through central London on Saturday demanding that British Prime Minister Tony Blair withdraw British troops from Iraq.

Three streams of marchers carrying banners, chanting and blowing horns set off from various parts of London aiming to pass parliament and converge on Hyde Park to hear anti-war speeches.

There was a large police presence and barricades were placed around key government buildings in case of violence.

Protesters carried banners with slogans such as "Blair Liar," "Bush world No. 1 terrorist," "No war, no nukes" and "Blair's taking liberties, troops home now."

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=1155307

I was looking for news of U.S. Protests, and found this US news site reporting about other countries protests instead... :(]

[cwydro]

17. Go England!

but so sad there is no real coverage here...of our own rally.

[Dulcinea]

30. It's on C-Span. eom

[Nictuku]

18. Anti-War Protesters March in D.C., London

Anti-War Protesters March in D.C., London

Thousands of Anti-War Demonstrators March in Washington, London; Rallies Planned in L.A., Rome

By JENNIFER C. KERR Associated Press Writer
The Associated Press

WASHINGTON Sep 24, 2005 — Opponents of the war in Iraq rallied by the thousands Saturday to demand the return of U.S. troops, staging a day of protest, song and remembrance of the dead in marches through Washington and other cities in the U.S. and Europe.

More than 2,000 people gathered on the Ellipse hours before the showcase demonstration past the White House, the first wave of what organizers said would be the largest Washington rally since the war began. President Bush himself was out of town, monitoring hurricane recovery efforts from Colorado and Texas.

"We have to get involved," said Erika McCroskey, 27, who came from Des Moines, Iowa, with her younger sister and mother for her first demonstration, traveling in just one of the buses that poured into the capital from far-flung places.

"Bush Lied, Thousands Died," said one sign. "End the Occupation," said another.

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=1155480

That's Better!

[Nictuku]

19. 100K people expected at war protest

100K people expected at war protest
Chicago Tribune

WASHINGTON - The anti-war movement, which has been gathering support in recent months, will get a major test of strength today as organizers hope to convene the largest peace rally in the nation's capital since the Vietnam War.

Small demonstrations have been common since the Bush administration began contemplating war with Iraq nearly three years ago. But throughout the summer, support for the conflict, as measured by various polls, has dropped, and peace activists hope a large demonstration of opposition at today's event will show that the movement has turned a corner.

"It's becoming clear to everyone that not only was this war based on a false pretext, it is not winnable," said Brian Becker, national coordinator for the ANSWER Coalition, one of two umbrella groups organizing the rally. "The anti-war sentiment is now the majority."

Today's "Bring the Troops Home Now" rally is the anti-war groups' first opportunity to demonstrate that a significant numbers of protesters are willing to travel to Washington to show their frustration.

Becker said organizers expect 100,000 at today's protest. He said about 1,000 busloads from every state in the contiguous 48 will arrive in Washington for the weekend's activities.

http://www.billingsgazette.com/index.php?id=1&display=rednews/2005/09/24/build/nation/57-war-protest.inc

[Nictuku]

20. St. Louisans will join anti-war protest in Washington

St. Louisans will join anti-war protest in Washington
By Ben Roberts
POST-DISPATCH WASHINGTON BUREAU
09/23/2005

WASHINGTON Dozens of people from the St. Louis area plan to join tens of thousands of protesters in Washington this weekend to voice opposition to the war in Iraq.

Charles Smith, 57, is among two dozen members of the St. Louis Instead of War Coalition who expected to start the 14-hour trip to the nation's capital this morning in a convoy of three rented vans.

Smith, a retired public school teacher and Vietnam veteran, has taken part in several anti-war protests in the past three years. He said he has started to see a shift in the public's perception of the war in the last few months.

"I think people are really waking up to the fact that we were lied into this war. And I'm hoping that with this action, people will take even more notice," he said

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/nation/story/CB12D8E296427B91862570850018E535?OpenDocument

[Nictuku]

21. Anti-war protest at Shannon (Ireland)

SATURDAY 24/09/2005 09:10:20
Anti-war protest at Shannon

Hundreds of people are expected to attend an anti-war demonstration in Shannon today.

http://www.utvlive.com/newsroom/indepth.asp?id=65266&pt=n

[Nictuku]

22. Rocky Planning Another Anti-War Protest (Salt Lake City)

Rocky Planning Another Anti-War Protest

Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky Anderson plans to protest once again despite harsh criticism the first time.

Anderson is protesting President Bush and the war in Iraq. Of course this time, the president won't be in town.

The anti-war rally will correspond with a larger march in Washington, D-C. The three-day rally begins Saturday and goes through Monday

http://kutv.com/topstories/local_story_266135041.html

[Nictuku]

23. Peace activists rally for anti-war protest (Burbank CA)

Peace activists rally for anti-war protest
By Sarah Hill, The Leader

Burbank Neighbors for Peace and Justice joined other groups to march and rally in Los Angeles today to protest the war in Iraq.

Protesters will meet at the corner of Olympic Boulevard and Broadway and march to the Federal Building, where several speakers, including Ron Kovic, whose autobiography, "Born on the Fourth of July" became an Academy Award-winning movie, will rally.

http://www.burbankleader.com/news/story/25266p-36168c.html

[Nictuku]

24. 100 local residents to join anti-war protest (State College, PA)

Posted on Thu, Sep. 22, 2005

100 local residents to join anti-war protest

STATE COLLEGE -- Nearly 100 members of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Centre County and the State College Peace Center plan to join thousands of protesters Saturday in front of the White House and Capitol.

http://www.centredaily.com/mld/centredaily/12715580.htm

[Nictuku]

25. Anti-war protest (Souix Falls, CO)

Anti-war protest
Published: 09/23/05

Rallies will be held in South Dakota on Saturday in solidarity with the Sept. 24 National Mobilization in Washington, D.C., to bring United States troops home from Iraq.

Concerned members of the public are invited to attend. The Sioux Falls rally takes place from 1 to 3 p.m. at the federal courthouse on 400 S. Phillips Ave. in downtown Sioux Falls. Bring peace signs and banners, drums or other musical instruments, prayers and songs.

http://www.argusleader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050923/NEWS/509230343/1001

[Nictuku]

26. Rockland (NY) groups plan to join

Rockland groups plan to join anti-war protest in capital
By GERALD MCKINSTRY
[e-mail]
THE JOURNAL NEWS

Several Rockland-based organizations will march in Washington next week with the hope of ending the war in Iraq.

The Fellowship of Reconciliation and the Rockland Coalition for Peace and Justice are sending several buses to the nation's capital Saturday for the March on Washington, an all-day festival and protest at the Washington Monument. It is sponsored by United for Peace & Justice.

http://www.thejournalnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050918/NEWS03/509180340/1019/NEWS03

[Nictuku]

27. Anti-war protest slated for Saturday (Lawrence, KS)

Anti-war protest slated for Saturday
J-W Staff Reports

Monday, September 19, 2005

The Lawrence Coalition for Peace and Justice is sponsoring a march and rally Saturday to protest the war in Iraq.

The group intends to publicize the cost of the war and to demand U.S. troops be brought home. The event will coincide with demonstrations planned across the country.

The march will start at 11 a.m. at Watson Memorial Park, Seventh and Vermont streets, and will end with a program at the South Park Gazebo. There will be speakers, music and free food.

http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2005/sep/19/antiwar_protest_slated_saturday/?city_local

[Nictuku]

28. Michigan residents join war protest in Washington

WASHINGTON Some Michigan residents will be part of those gathering at an anti-war protest tomorrow in the nation's capital.

Organizers of the protest predict about 100-thousand people will crowd the Ellipse near the White House for a rally and march.

http://www.woodtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=3891885&nav=0Rce

[Nictuku]

29. Local Anti-War protesters head to D.C. (Freeport and Rockford IL)

Local Anti-War protesters head to D.C.
Peace Rally video
Narina Crain


Eleven people from our area are going to rally for peace in Washington D.C. tomorrow.

They're joining thousands of people from all over the country. Holly Johnson and Karen Gutierrez are members of United for Peace and Justice.

They're urging congress to provide an exit strategy from Iraq. Johnson wants Americans to know that there is a large anti-war movement outside of what Cindy Sheehan is doing.

And Gutierrez hopes they can convince the administration that there is enough need for the national guard in the United States to bring them home.

http://www.wifr.com/home/headlines/1747436.html

[cloudythescribbler]

31. WBAI estimate: 300,000 at demo in DC

[Carolab]

32. Galloway said there were a HUNDRED THOUSAND in London.

NOT 10,000, as misreported here.