Anyone going to be in NYC on Saturday?

[WilliamPitt]

I'll be there, and I hope to meet up with some DUers either at the rally or maybe for a beer afterwards. My roomate Fitz will also be there (for the ladies: He's 6'3", green eyes, quite a babe in my heterosexual opinion :) ), and the two of us will be around town in the evening.

So sound off. Who's going?

[WillyBrandt]

1. What rally is this? I might take the train in...

[Renew Deal]

3. The big one.

http://www.unitedforpeace.org/

http://internationalanswer.org/

[WillyBrandt]

8. International ANSWER--ugh

Oh, well--I'll deal. I'll plan on showing up.

[Renew Deal]

2. I'll be there.

And I'd love to meet you. I am thinking about getting a table for Voter Registration but I fear that will be difficult.

[Amaya]

4. I'm planning on it

I'm trying to talk SarahBelle <AKA> PopulistMom to come with me :)

[DinahMoeHum]

5. I'm coming (by train).

Let us know where to meet ya (private mail of course)

:beer:

6. I'll be there

I live here.
First day of spring
a new moon
and a rally
all on the same day:)

[rumguy]

7. tainted love

[For PaisAn]

9. I'll be there!

For them:

http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/news/iraq/casualties/

www.lunaville.org

Please look and then seriously consider going on Saturday.

[soleft]

10. I'll be there - keep me posted

[Stephanie]

22. Me too - would someone please PM me if you guys are going to meet up

before, during or after the march? Thnx!

[Suziq]

11. I'll be There

Would love to hook up with fellow DUers. Keep me posted.

:hi:

[newyawker99]

12. A kick for those who might be interested!

:kick:

[MaggieSwanson]

13. I will be at the Des Moines rally. Anyone else?

[Beetwasher]

14. Will, You Better Friggin' Contact Me

Your PM is disabled though...

[slinkerwink]

15. I'm already in nyc

[NightNurse]

16. Sounds like 2/3's of a "Ratpack Redux" to this Old Gal!

:pals: :grouphug: :loveya:
We'll See You + The new "Honey Fitz" in PHILLY on
:yourock: 04/24/04 :yourock:

[Beetwasher]

17. Will, Check Your Inbox Options

I just got your PM and still can't reply. Or just send me contact info so we can make some plans.

[rbnyc]

18. Well, I live here, so probably.

I have to work during the day. But I'd love to meet you somewhere that night. No beer for me tho. ;-)

I'll PM you with my cell.

[DrFunkenstein]

19. Think They'll Try To Split It Up Again

It was refreshingly annoying that they tried to undermine the protests last year. Less refreshing were the horses that nearly trampled me as they literally charged into the crowd.

[Stephanie]

20. I'll be here - Does anyone know what time this is starting?

Should we try to meet before? I was thinking we could meet in front of Whole Foods at 24th & 6th - about a block away. But I don't know what time to meet. I have a houseguest (family) so might not be able to stay long.

Please PM me if you're going to meet that night - I would love to meet you all.

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from: http://www.unitedforpeace.org/calendar.php?calid=6846

The World STILL Says No to War! - Home Page
Saturday, March 20th 2004 ':' '
New York, NY USA

General Info • Outreach Materials • Ride Board • Housing Board

Last year, two days after the Bush Administration launched its illegal attack on Iraq, more than 300,000 people marched down Broadway in Midtown Manhattan in protest. On March 20, 2004—the one-year anniversary of the Iraq War—we will march in New York City again, as part of a global day of action against war and occupation.

We have received a permit for a march and rally beginning at Madison Square Park, which is located at 23rd Street and Madison Avenue in midtown Manhattan. To receive updates on rally speakers, logistics, and other key matters, join our New York alerts list by clicking here

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Location:
Assemble at Madison Square Park 23rd Street and Madison Avenue New York

Contact:
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212-868-5545

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For a full list of March 20 endorsers, click here http://www.unitedforpeace.org/nyc

[Stephanie]

21. kicking -

Let's meet-up!

[LynneSin]

23. There are actually TWO protests in NYC that weekend

Seems that ANSWER and United for Peace had a falling out and they will be running 2 separate protests in NYC that weekend

http://unitedforpeace.org/

[goodhue]

25. when was the falling out?

Because on February 6 they issued this statement of unity:

MARCH 20 NYC UNITY STATEMENT (2.6.04)
PLEASE FORWARD WIDELY

On February 5, the U.S. antiwar movement took an important step forward when the March 20 National Coalition and the March 20 Mobilizing Committee agreed to hold a unified demonstration in New York City. As part of this agreement, more than 20 organizations present from both coalitions (including New York City Labor Against the War) unanimously decided that:

(1) By February 6, the two coalitions would issue the joint statement below.

(2) Organizations and coalitions will also have the right to produce their own materials for the demonstration.

(3) The two coalitions will share equally in decisions, permits, responsibilities and rally time.

(4) Participating organizations and coalitions pledge to express their points of view in an atmosphere of mutual respect.

These and other decisions will be formally summarized in a subsequent statement.

STATEMENT FROM FEBRUARY 5 MEETING BETWEEN MARCH 20 NATIONAL COALITION & MARCH 20 MOBILIZING COMMITTEE

On March 20th, the one year anniversary of the U.S. war against Iraq, a Global Day of Action will bring hundreds of thousands of people into the streets in cities around the world. In New York City the March 20th Mobilizing Committee and the March 20th National Coalition are organizing a unified demonstration opposing the criminal and empire-building policies of the Bush administration and their impact abroad and at home. We will march for an end to the occupation and corporate control of Iraq and to bring the troops home now. We will march for an end to the occupation of Palestine. We will march to fund human needs, restore cuts in social programs and against the ever-expanding attacks on all immigrants, labor rights and everyone's civil liberties - and we will stand united against racism here and abroad. We represent diverse communities and organizations opposed to the Bush Administration policies for many reasons, but on March 20th we will march together. By working together our two coalitions are confident we will mobilize a massive turnout on March 20th and send a trong, clear message.

Circulated by New York City Labor Against the War (NYCLAW)

http://www.internationalanswer.org/news/update/020704nyclaw.html

[goodhue]

24. Dennis Kucinich will be there.

Assuming he makes it back from Alaska.
But you already knew that.
http://www.kucinich.us/schedule.php

I'll be in St. Paul.
http://www.antiwarcommittee.org/3-20IraqFlyer.pdf

[KoKo]

26. Oh Geeze, If I still lived at " 54 West 10th Street" in the Village I'd

have all of you over for homemade Chili! (I make the best), but alas that's not my address and I have so many differences with some of you that you might scratch your heads wondering about the invite.

But, I had some great parties with folks I didn't always agree with, and I can't do that where I am in fundie country....

But...I think of you all there as ghosts enjoying my chili in my great apartment down the street from where there's a little plaque to Mark Twain and I would be there with you....even if I wasn't in the mainstream of where you all are. :-)'s and a :toast: to NYC......greatist place....