Italian protests bush photos

[buldra]

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[Supormom]

1. Thank you

And welcome to DU, buldra!
:hi:

[saigon68]

2. Welcome to DU buldra

Thanks for the Photos !!!!

:-) :-)

In Struggle

saigon

[Tellurian]

3. Great Pix, buldra..thanks!

and welcome..:hi:

[Kahuna]

4. My new favorite DUer. Great pics! Welcome to DU!

:pals:

[lebkuchen]

5. Thanks!

Here are some from Yahoo to add to the collection:



Italian pacifists lay on the ground for a 'die-in' protest in front of Rome's famous Pantheon. Police turned Rome into a fortress as anti-war protesters pledged to give US President George W. Bush a heated reception during his 36-hour visit which includes talks with Pope John Paul II and Italy's Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/040604/photos_wl_afp/040604094647_otszdo5h_photo1




People holding a peace flag protest against the war in Iraq and the visit in Italy of US President George W. Bush 04 and 05 June, during the Day of the Republic celebrations in Rome.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/040602/photos_pl_afp/040602133150_o40tcnwo_photo1

[kerrycrat2k4]

6. Why isnt this being covered more in the mainstream news

America needs to see how bush squandered the pity that was felt for us after the horrible events that he allowed to happen on 9/11.

[Paradise]

9. This thread is the only coverage I've seen.

Welcome to DU, kerrycrat2k4!

[Paradise]

7. Thanks for the Photos and Welcome to DU, buldra! nt

[drfemoe]

8. more coverage >>

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/3776177.stm

How humiliating and UNfreedom emphasizing is the hatred our CiC encounters across the globe? America the despised .. yippee ..

[ET Awful]

10. I REALLY like the second one. . .

the US All was clever :)

[Norquist Nemesis]

12. Mine too.

Also note the "HOME: 0" in the corner.

[ET Awful]

13. I actually thought that was an "R" not an "H" ? n/t

[UpInArms]

11. related article: Anti-Bush Protesters Gather in Rome

http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=topNews&storyID=5343979

ROME (Reuters) - Thousands of armed police lined the streets of Rome on Friday as anti-war demonstrators gathered to protest against visiting President Bush and the U.S.-led occupation of Iraq.

Bush landed in the early hours of Friday for a two-day visit to celebrate the defeat of fascism in World War II, but it is the war in Iraq that has raised passions which the authorities fear could flare into violent protests.

Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, a staunch Bush ally, has warned of violent protests. Fears of a repeat of the mayhem that marred a G8 summit in Genoa in July 2001 have led Italy to massively bolster security until Bush leaves on Saturday.

Masked police snipers manned the roofs surrounding the U.S. ambassador's residence where Bush stayed the night as numerous rainbow-colored peace flags hung from balconies close-by.

As helicopters buzzed overhead, riot police with shields formed a human wall outside Rome's Termini station where bewildered tourists outnumbered protesters arriving by train.

...lots more...

and Welcome to DU buldra!

:hi:

Great Pics!

[lebkuchen]

14. more photos to add to buldra's collection

A hooded protester shoots a firework into the Defense Ministry during anti-war demonstrations in Rome, June 4, 2004. Armed police lined the streets of the Italian capital on Friday as activists gathered to protest against the visit by U.S. President George W. Bush and the U.S.-led occupation of Iraq




Italian Carabinieri paramilitary police officers, left, keep demonstrators away in Rome during a protest against a visit by US President George Bush, Friday June 4, 2004. Bush, who met Pope John Paul (news - web sites) II at the Vatican (news - web sites) Friday, is in Italy to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Rome's liberation and will proceed to France Saturday.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/040604/481/ajm10206041204



A hooded protester throws eggs at a bank during anti-war demonstrations in Rome, June 4, 2004. Armed police lined the streets of the Italian capital on Friday as activists gathered to protest against the visit by U.S. President George W. Bush and the U.S.-led occupation of Iraq




A hooded protester throws a flare into the Defense Ministry during anti-war demonstrations in Rome June 4, 2004. Thousands of armed police lined the streets of the Italian capital as activists gathered to protest against the visiting President George W. Bush and the U.S.-led occupation of Iraq

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/040604/photos_pl/mdf586594



Italian Peace activists throw rotten apples at a picture of President Bush on the Ponte Sant' Angelo bridge, as part of a demonstration against the reported acts of torture by US forces in Iraq, during the Republic Day military parade and celebrations in Rome, Wednesday June 2, 2004. Writing on poster can be paraphrased as: 'The UN, the USA uses and throws it away' a play on the word USA which in Italian means 'uses'.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/040602/481/xcg10206021316



A hooded protester shoots a firework into the Defense Ministry during anti-war demonstrations in Rome, June 4, 2004. Thousands of armed police lined the streets of the Italian capital on Friday as activists gathered to protest against visiting U.S. President George W. Bush and the U.S.-led occupation of Iraq.



A hooded protester throws a flare into the Defense Ministry during anti-war demonstrations in Rome, June 4, 2004. Armed police lined the streets of the Italian capital on Friday as activists gathered to protest against the visit by U.S. President George W. Bush and the U.S.-led occupation of Iraq.



A hooded man is enveloped by red smoke from a flare, lit up during a protest against a visit by US President George Bush in Rome, Friday June 4, 2004. Bush, who met Pope John Paul (news - web sites) II at the Vatican Friday, is in Italy to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Rome's liberation and will proceed to France Saturday.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/040604/481/ppc10106041230



A hooded man throws a flare into an Air Force building, during a protest against a visit by President Bush in Rome, Friday June 4, 2004. Bush, who met Pope John Paul (news - web sites) II at the Vatican Friday, is in Italy to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Rome's liberation and will proceed to France Saturday.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/040604/481/alt10306041245



Demonstrators carry an effigy of US President George Bush with a gun, during a protest against a visit by President Bush in Rome, Friday June 4, 2004. Bush, who met Pope John Paul II at the Vatican Friday, is in Italy to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Rome's liberation and will proceed to France Saturday.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/040604/481/ppc10306041243



Italian peace activists, lying down, pretend to be the victims of a bombing on the Ponte Sant' Angelo bridge, as part of a demonstration against US and Italian forces in Iraq, during the Republic Day military parade and celebrations in Rome, Wednesday June 2, 2004. In background at left, a statue of an angel is hooded with a garbage bag, put there to protest against reported acts of torture by US forces in Iraq. In background, Castel Sant' Angelo fortress.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/040602/481/xcg10606022028



Italian peace activists pretend to be the victims of a bombing on the Ponte Sant' Angelo bridge, during a demonstration against US and Italian forces in Iraq, at the Republic Day military parade and celebrations in Rome, Wednesday June 2, 2004. In background at left, a statue of an angel is hooded with a garbage bag, put there to protest against reported acts of torture by US forces in Iraq. In background, Castel Sant' Angelo fortress.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/040602/481/xcg10306021303

[DaveSZ]

15. Wow

That's really amazing.

Welcome to our noobies to DU.

Let's make a deal: Vote out Berlusconi and we'll work on W.

:toast:

[Judi Lynn]

16. Inspired. The photos of the hooded statue overlooking the similated dead

by bombing creates a scene with deep resonnance. It should trigger moments of reflection by all people who can see the photos, all over the world.

The idea of personal responsibility seems hard to sell to some of our Republicans, as if whatever fallout from their actions happens is simply the burden for others to deal with. Maybe the majority of the rest of the world is going to get fed up with this eventually.

Thanks, also, to buldra for the WONDERFUL shots. So glad for the chance to see them.

[lebkuchen]

17. More photo(s)

A girl rides a bike towards Italian police in riot gear during a protest against a visit by US President George Bush in Rome, Friday June 4, 2004. Bush, who met Pope John Paul II at the Vatican Friday, is in Italy to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Rome's liberation and will proceed to France Saturday.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/040604/481/ppc20706041402

[lebkuchen]

18. photos

I've never seen smoke flares at a protest before. The red color signifies blood to me. It would probably help to prevent the police from shooting tear gas if they can't see where they're shooting. The US should try this. Rockets red glare, bombs bursting in air...



http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/040604/photos_wl_afp/040604145700_49iy5uzd_photo1



A masked protester shouts during anti-war demonstrations in Rome, June 4, 2004. Police lined the streets of the Italian capital on Friday as activists gathered to protest against the visiting President George W. Bush and the U.S.-led occupation of Iraq.



Italian anti-war demonstrators display a tattoo in central Rome, 04 June 2004 during a protest in the capital's streets against US President George W.Bush's visit.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/040604/photos_pl_afp/040604150847_d2035s44_photo1

The masks are creative. Why not make a protest "Mardi Gras," no matter what day of the week?



Masked protesters throw paint bombs at a bank during anti-war demonstrations in Rome, June 4, 2004. Thousands of armed police lined the streets of the Italian capital on Friday as activists gathered to protest against visiting U.S. President George W. Bush and the U.S.-led occupation of Iraq.

[Shadder]

19. Bush must go now

That last photo confirms it. I don't care how or why. He has to be removed from power while there still is a nation to save here.

[Joanne98]

20. Welcome to DU buldra

the pictures are great. :)

[diamond14]

21. welcome buldra!!!....GO ITALY !!!

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

:hi: :hi: :hi: :hi: :hi:

:kick: :kick: :kick:


PLEASE PLEASE, do us a big favor....grab bush* while he is there, and transport him to the Haig WAR CRIMES tribunal....

we'd be happy to pay for the whole thing, including keeping bush* in prison for the rest of his life....it's cheaper than what bush* WARS are costing us....save the WORLD ! arrest bush*, guilty of WAR CRIMES and CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY.....

[nostamj]

22. The. Most. Hated. Man. On. Earth.

hands (and :thumbsdown:) down!

[Egnever]

23. And yet the liberal media

cant even get a decent camera shot of it. Guess they didnt send any reporters to cover bush?

[newsguyatl]

24. though simple as it is

i think this is my favorite

thanks for all the pics guys :kick:

[diamond14]

25. Protests TOMORROW in AMERICA....everybody STAND UP and stop bush* (links)

Saturday, June 5th in DC, SF, LA and all across America !
STAND UP against bush* and his war criminal enterprise....

http://www.InternationalANSWER.com


and if you need to stay local...check your local Independent Media news...covering cities all across America...scroll down the left sidebar for your city or area...find and use YOUR Independent Media Center....it easy, and anyone can post news, videos, photos at this outlet...get the news out...tell people what's REALLY going on...

http://www.indymedia.org

[DaveSZ]

26. It always hurts

when I see our flag burned and painted with nazi symbols.

[lebkuchen]

27. It hurts me whenever I see a US flag-burning, resembling a 4-alarm fire

such as in the Philippines several months ago.

Anyway, here's Rome again.

Bush: He doesn't do a country proud.



A U.S. flag with a swastika is seen during a protest against a visit by President Bush in Rome, Friday June 4, 2004. Bush, who met Pope John Paul II at the Vatican Friday, is in Italy to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Rome's liberation and will proceed to France Saturday.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/040604/481/xajm10106041556

[lebkuchen]

28. More photos, when you can't be there

Italian Police officers in riot gear regroup during clashes in Piazza Venezia Square, site of the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, at protest against a visit by President Bush in Rome, Friday June 4, 2004. Bush, who met Pope John Paul II at the Vatican Friday, is in Italy to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Rome's liberation and will proceed to France Saturday.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/040604/481/ppc11706041616




Italian Police officers in riot gear, left, are seen during clashes with demonstrators, right, in Piazza Venezia Square, site of the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, during a protest against a visit by President Bush in Rome, Friday June 4, 2004. Bush, who met Pope John Paul II at the Vatican Friday, is in Italy to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Rome's liberation and will proceed to France Saturday.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/040604/481/ppc11806041612



Italian Police officers in riot gear protect themselves during clashes in Piazza Venezia Square, site of the Monument of the Unknown Soldier, during a protest against a visit by President Bush in Rome, Friday June 4, 2004. Bush, who met Pope John Paul II at the Vatican Friday, is in Italy to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Rome's liberation and will proceed to France Saturday.

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/040604/481/ppc12006041622



Riot police form a line during clashes with anti-war protestors in Piazza Venezia in Rome, June 4, 2004. Armed police lined the streets of the Italian capital on Friday as activists gathered to protest against visiting U.S. President George W. Bush and the U.S.-led occupation of Iraq

[lebkuchen]

29. Bump

[Sparkly]

30. Thank you!

I was looking for pics of the protests in the slideshow of Chimp's visit to Europe, and couldn't find them there!

Thanks for posting these.

[Oddman]

31. I think it's time Senator Kerry took a trip to Europe

so we can compare the receptions!

[devilgrrl]

32. Notice that CNN.com is conveniently ignoring the protests...

not a peep. Oh, but there's plenty about seeing the Pope - 'cause he's a man of god and all! :eyes:

[newyawker99]

33. Hi buldra!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[Skittles]

34. buldra, thank you SO much for these great photos

stick around DU, will you? :hi: