WestHoustonDem made the news today! Channel 2 had a great

[babylonsister]

clip of her, talking about the protest she was at and ending the war. Whooo hoooo! :yourock: :yourock:

[WestHoustonDem]

1. Glad you saw it BabylonSister - my interview was the first one

they did so I figured they wouldn't show it, then there it was. :blush:

[MagickMuffin]

2. That's sounds really great!

Wish we could see it. If you have a link to share with us that would be kewl.

[WestHoustonDem]

13. My friend who was also interviewed recorded it on DVD

I'm going to try to meet up with her Tuesday and copy the clip.

[babylonsister]

3. I sure did; when I heard they were covering the story, I started

looking for anyone familiar, and there you were! When did this get organized? I hadn't heard anything about it. And how was the turnout, something that's hard to tell on the tube.
Anyway, ya done good! :hug:

[WestHoustonDem]

4. To be honest, it wasn't well organized at all. I participated

with Code Pink, but that woman with the megaphone was the organizer and the turnout was disappointing. It wasn't well publicized. Also a lot of folks I know went to New Orleans for their protest and to highlight the needs of the people there.

[sonias]

5. Congratulations WHD!

You know that quote "Well-behaved women seldom make history." Not that protesting is a bad behavior. I just mean we know we have to rock the boat to move things along.

Baby :yourock:

:applause: :applause:

Sonia

[WestHoustonDem]

15. Sonia - I almost forgot to tell you - I sold 7 DVO shirts at the

rally!

[derby378]

6. Way to go, girl!

Our march in Dallas is on Sunday - provided that our wet, windy weather actually cuts us a break long enough for us to march.

[WolverineDG]

7. YAY WHD!!

You're a star now! Can I have your autograph? :yourock:

BTW, if anyone is interested, United for Peace & Justice is mobilizing a major rally in NYC on April 29. There are supposed to be mobilizations in other cities as well. And no, ANSWER is NOT invited to this protest.

dg

[WestHoustonDem]

8. Are you serious? I'll be visiting my folks in Westchester

that week! If I can slip away, I'll be there! :woohoo:

[WolverineDG]

9. Serious!

Several DUers are going to be there, & meet-ups have been proposed for Friday & Saturday nights. I'm staying with a friend & another KOEBer. Here, check out this thread:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=169&topic_id=5190&mesg_id=5190

FYI, NYC is booking up fast for Saturday night, so if you want/need to stay over that night (& why not, we're having a meet-up) get your room booked asap! You can always cancel if you can't make it. :)

dg

[WestHoustonDem]

11. I don't know about staying overnight.

I might be able to get away for a day, but not overnight. Can you pm me your cell number?

[WestHoustonDem]

17. Doesn't look like I'll be able to make it.

My dad is back in the hospital and my mom sounds like shit. If things get a whole lot better, I'll try to make a day trip of it, but it's my turn take care of them that week.

[muse]

10. You are so cool! I was at an anti-war protest in San Diego today!!

Yes! I was there on business yesterday and today I was visiting some museums in Balboa Park and I stumbled into an anti-war event in the Park. Very fun. There were probably 500 people there with lots of great signs. My favorite one was a huge sign with Curious George on it, but it said Delirious George. There were speakers, booths and the like. I took photos and if any of them are good, I'll post a few here.

I knew there was an event here today and I was hoping someone from our board was there. WHD is such a star!

[WestHoustonDem]

12. Good for you

jumping into an event in a strange city like that!

[merci_me]

14. SanDiego protest pictures

Just in case you didn't see this, someone posted them on DU.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x700321

[muse]

16. I looked for these and didn't see them, so thanks.

It was a gorgeous day with lots of people who were more than happy to be there protesting the war. There were several groups of 20+ cops on the fringes, but nothing like in Minneapolis. Did you see those pics? Frightening. In full out riot gear, with dogs, on horses, etc.