Testify!

[redwitch]

So the MSM had zip to say about Saturday's protest in DC? Or, they mentioned that maybe 10 of us showed up? Put the lie to that. Now. Testify! Were you there? Are you telling people about it? I am. I can't seem to talk about anything else. I've already gotten at least ten people to promise they will come next time. Hell, my little village will be able to put together a bus or 2 or 3.
Yesterday I was interviewed on a local college radio station for half an hour talking about the experience (WRPI, Troy, NY). The photographs we took will be seen by everyone we know. They may finally act on their beliefs just to shut us up. :-)
Do you remember how many times it took to finally stop the war in Nam? So this time didn't grind the wheels to a screeching halt? Next time, One million of us. No less. As often as it takes. Don't give up! Testify!

[Mr_Spock]

1. I am interested in the next rally - need to plan ahead...

...and the song is appropriate for sure :D

TESTIFY

The movie ran through me
The glamour subdue me
The tabloid untie me
I'm empty please fill me
Mr.anchor assure me
That Baghdad is burning
Your voice it is so soothing
That cunning mantra of killing
I need you my witness
To dress this up so bloodless
To numb me and purge me now
Of thoughts of blaming you
Yes the car is our wheelchair
My witness your coughing
Oily silence mocks the legless
Now traveling in coffins
But on the corner
The jury's sleepless
We found your weakness
And it's right outside our door

Now testify

With precision you feed me
My witness I'm hungry
Your temple it calms me
So I can carry on
My slaving sweating the skin right off my bones
On a bed of fire I'm choking on the smoke that fills my home
The wrecking ball rushing
My witness your blushing
The pipeline is gushing
While here we lie in tombs
While on the corner
The jury's sleepless
We found your weakness
And it's right outside your door

Now testify

Mass graves for the pump and the price is set

Who controls the past now controls the future
Who controls the present now controls the past
Who controls the past now controls the future
Who controls the present now?

Now testify

[redwitch]

2. Great poetry that.

I went from protest virgin ( well, only technically, messed around a bit, never went all the way, ya know?) to protest junkie in one day. That stuff is addictive I tell ya! I hope to meet more DUers next time and you will be one of them Mr. Spock! :bounce:

[Mutley]

3. Maybe DU should organize a protest.

We already know we can raise money when we have to. If we can get DU, and maybe a few other organizations (not ANSWER, just to avoid all the controversy around them) to put something together then we can keep this going!

I was there on Saturday, I've been telling everyone I know about it, and I plan to print up some of my pictures to leave around where people will see them.

[redwitch]

4. I would love to see someone else organize this thing

It's awful big and very expensive for DU to take on I should think. There are many less angst causing groups and people than ANSWER. But damn, they DO make it happen. Sorry we didn't meet on Saturday, next one, OK?

[Mutley]

5. I really don't have a problem with ANSWER...

I don't agree with all of their politics, but they are one of the groups that can get this sort of thing off the ground. I only say to NOT include them in something DU might organize because I don't want half of DU sitting out because ANSWER is involved.

And yes, I would love to meet you next time. My dad and I couldn't find the DUers, but we were there!

[redwitch]

6. It's cool you went with your dad

My husband photographed a son, father, grandfather from Vermont, it's a beautiful photo. The family that protests together...