Today was a GREAT DAY in DC. I was there. I'm proud of everyone!

[autorank]

I'm not a "Johnny go to meeting" type of guy. I haven't been to a protest since 1972. But I decided, if not today then when? and I went to the rally at Lafayette Park and on Capitol Hill (which included a march from Lafayette, across from the White House, to the Hill).

It was just outstanding. The spirit at both rallies was tremendous. It was multi party, multi cultural, multi issue, all around the new civil rights struggle -- for ***VOTING RIGHTS***.

Rev. Jackson was absolutely spell binding, as was Rev. Moss. Cobb was superb as was Arenbeck. They were all both logical and passionate. At Capitol Hill, Lytel did a a great job moderating, Rep. Deutch was hot as a fire cracker, and even Wayne Madsen was there along with bunch of inspiring speakers.

When we heard Boxer stood up, we were all thrilled. I'm just back home for a break (I have my work to do tonight)but I can't tell you what a powerful feeling and vibe there was today.

Something major happened today, a coalition of real democrats with Democrats. This coalition will grow and become THE social justice movement of the next 10-20 years.

If you can't have your vote counted, you can't effect change.

Making our elections fair will get us the government we need.

It's that simple.

It was abundantly clear at the rally that the electronic activism was overwhelming and played a major role in this historic challenge.
Compliments all around. This was a good day for democracy. One of many to come.


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P.S. If there is a DU gathering that will still be going after 9:30PM tonight, PM me and let me know where it is. Thanks.

[CottonBear]

1. Any pics to post? n/t

[autorank]

5. Have a bunch of pics. I won't have them loaded up until much later.

I work for me and have to go do that in about an hour but I'll have them up tonight w/some help from my daughter.

[electropop]

7. I'm currently loading up pics in my computer.

I agree that today's rally was terrific. I am so pumped! My favorite speaker was Rev. Moss, but really they were all great. Cobb may have persuaded me to join the Greens. At least they aren't wimps like our so-called leaders. Stand by for a few pics. By the way, I was the guy in the gigantic day-glo orange parka.

[autorank]

12. Cool, we met on Capitol HIll and talked aboiut Byrd.

You've got some great deer hunting gear (haha). Nice meeting you and I'll cya around!!!

[electropop]

17. Here are a few pics

many more to follow

http://joeorgren.com/election_fraud.htm

[danostuporstar]

25. and here are some more

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=203x260040

and i couldn't agree with you more, autorank...today was electric.

[Bozita]

2. any pics would also be appreciated

thanks

[Jo March]

3. This was a great day!

I am so proud of the Dems today! I can't believe that we had so many Senators stand up and support investigating election fraud. Boxer heard us and stood up for the VOTERS!!!!

What a wonderful day!

[crispini]

4. AMEN!

[caligirl]

6. about to hear boxer on our local radio, ed show.

[housewolf]

8. Thanks for the update!

I would love to have been there, so glad you decided to go

[mattclearing]

9. Yeah, it was awesome.

My post from half an hour ago is already on page three or so, but I was there too, and thought it was completely inspiring.

[sickinohio]

10. how many people were there?

[Cha]

11. Thanks for going, autorank!

It means so much to have People there on the Street!

[eowyn_of_rohan]

13. I am really glad you were empowered today. It helps all of us

to hear about it. Man I hope you are right about the social justice movement... How many do you think showed up at your rally?

[mom cat]

16. Thanks for the post. It helped us all be there with you.

[autorank]

20. I'm positive about the social justice movement. Cheers!

[rodriguez94]

14. any pics available from today's rally??

[juslikagrzly]

15. How many were there? Guestimates??

[autorank]

18. 2000 or so! Seemed like that many.

[danostuporstar]

24. my guess was 750

[demodonkey]

30. About 1000 -- as per my guess and that of friend who was there too. nt

[ailsagirl]

19. autorank, many thanks for going and for telling us about it

[autorank]

21. My pleasure. Love your avatar!!!!! The new ribbon.

[FreepFryer]

22. awesome retelling. Any pics, additions, etc., will help keep this alive.

[FreepFryer]

23. This part took my breath away - confirms what we all are finding within us

"Something major happened today, a coalition of real democrats with Democrats. This coalition will grow and become THE social justice movement of the next 10-20 years.

If you can't have your vote counted, you can't effect change.

Making our elections fair will get us the government we need.

It's that simple.

It was abundantly clear at the rally that the electronic activism was overwhelming and played a major role in this historic challenge.
Compliments all around. This was a good day for democracy. One of many to come."

You are correct.

[autorank]

28. Thanks for the kind words. Your username is perfect!!!!!

[emlev]

26. kick

[marions ghost]

27. thanks for the report!

:) :-) :) :-) :) :-)

[autorank]

29. My pleasure, Welcome to DU!!!!!