How did the protest against Shrub go today?

[CoffeeCat]

I was wondering if anyone attended *s' SocSec speech or if anyone protested?

Was there a big turnout for the planned protest?

I did see a very courageous woman on CNN--who seemed to be shouting at the president. Awesome work! Was that anyone from DU?

In any case, I hope there was a big turnout and that no one ended up in the clink!

:)

[BamaLefty]

1. I Didn't Get To See The Protests

But I seriously doubt that was a lady from DU that you saw on TV.

[quaoar]

2. The Montgomery Advertiser says there were 200 protestors

It was organized by the AFL-CIO.

[solinvictus]

3. Staged..

A local radio station carried the event. It was funny to hear The Chimperor congratulate each pre-screened "speaker" with "Good job" and such. I can't understand why anyone would take such staged propaganda events seriously.

[BamaLefty]

5. Yes

they were obviously scripted.

[Dylan Garcia]

4. Here's the email I recieved

SYNOPSIS OF YESTERDAY'S EVENTS

MPP gathered at the back entrance of AUM University and protested the
Bush Administration's proposed privatization of social security as well
as their policies of war, threat to civil liberties, and the
destruction of social programs.

A group of roughly 45 individuals participated with approx. 30 members
protesting for the full 4 hours of the permit. We were joined by
several students from Auburn University and a couple from New Orleans,
LA.

The group received a relatively warm reception from 1pm to 4pm with the
number of honks, thumbs up, waves, or simply no reaction from cars
outweighing the yells of disapproval and thumbs down.

At 4pm the group divided in two in order to cover both entrances of
AUM. A group of 25 individuals rallied at the Taylor Road exit in hopes
of catching the president as he exited. They were side by side with
many Bush supporters, and did in fact, see the Bush parade exit.

Back at the Brown Springs Road entrance, the group of 8 remaining MPP
protesters received a not-so-warm farewell from people exiting the
"town hall script-o-meeting." Gestures learned in adolescence were on
display by the Bush fan club. But we did receive the occasional smile
and wave.

MPP member, Robert Delk, attended the event. The audience stood to
applaud President Bush at the end of the meeting, and Robert refused to
stand. Once outside, he said he would have "much rather been out here
with you all."

An excellent protest experience overall with some good media coverage.
Wayne Sabel was interviewed for WSFA news last night. Birmingham News,
the Anniston Star, and student journalists did several on the spot
interviews. Clear Channel radio did an interview with MPP which aired
this morning on 97.1fm. Amy Carr was part of a roundtable on WSFA
yesterday afternoon discussing the social security plan.

The wednesday night poster party at the Sabel's home was covered in
Thursday's Montgomery Advertiser as well.

If anyone knows of any other coverage of the protest, please let me
know.

MANY THANKS to all who helped prepare, participated, and rooted for us
from your homes and office chairs!

peace,
val

[Frances]

6. Thanks for your work on behalf of all of the U.S. citiziens

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