So none of you slackers are going to the protest at the RNC on Aug 29th?

[LynneSin]

Fine, I'll have fun without all of you. And I'll keep all the toasters to myself



And I'm sure we'll find someone to accomadate sus's feet - they will be there too

[GOPisEvil]

1. I can only come for the weekend...

...I'd have to leave on Sunday at some point.

I wish I could stay longer.

[LynneSin]

2. Make sure you leave late Sunday

the protest is that afternoon. Maybe you can get a late flight out of Newark

[GOPisEvil]

6. I have to be at work Monday...so that's a consideration too.

Sigh...not being able to get time off is putting a crimp in my style! x(

[TX-RAT]

3. Protested once

When the Doc told me to give up cigars and Crown Royal.

[Gothic Sponge]

4. I'll be there

[LynneSin]

5. Cool, you're hanging with me buhd-dy

[Gothic Sponge]

8. I think we should have a DU meet up.

[redwitch]

7. are there rooms left at your hotel?

I am still considering -can train in from NJ on Saturday and out on Monday.

[slinkerwink]

9. I'll be there! I want to protest the RNC Convention on my birthday!

[MissMillie]

10. Just out of curiosity....

What exactly is it you're protesting? Don't you think they should be allowed to have a convention?

[redwitch]

12. Uh, Bush's policies the fact that he chose NYC

to make political capital, the war on Iraq, the war on America, etc

[redwitch]

14. Hubby wants our whole family to go

with our 2 sons. Guess we'll need our own suite.

[JohnnyFianna1]

13. They will b protesting the fact that any Republicans still support Bush-

even though he is "leading this country of a cliff."

[LynneSin]

16. Why did they protest in Chicago in 1968?

Of course they can have their convention anywhere they want to. And all the media will be there too along with us letting the world know that we do NOT support the Bush agenda!!

[MissMillie]

20. OK

I didn't mean to be sarcastic or anything. I just thought, hey, they're meeting to nominate their candidate. I'm not sure why that's cause for protest, in 1968 or now... I mean, that's something they're supposed to do, right?

Don't get me wrong, if you're going to protest the war (which I think was the case in 1968) then that's something I understand.

[dr.strangelove]

11. My wife and I plan to protest

Is there a DU meetup? If not, lets start one.
I know of a small group from Westchester Young Dems going down. (I'm from the Croton/Cortlandt area)

[LynneSin]

17. Yes, I will have a meeting place for the DU folks joining the protest

I just haven't figure out where yet, but we'll think of something. Once things are organized for the march, then I'll figure something out!!

[Lavender Brown]

21. Count me in for a DU protesters meetup!

Btw, has anyone heard anything more about the possible free concert Bruce Springsteen may be having in Central Park during the convention? He's not everyone's favorite, but it may be fun.:shrug:

[Loonman]

15. You couldn't pay me to go to NYC

:puke::puke::puke::puke::puke::puke:

[Gothic Sponge]

19. What's wrong with NYC?

[jonnyblitz]

22. not a thing. n/t

[LynneSin]

23. Jonny, don't break my heart - you are coming to NYC right??

YOU MUST MUST MUST

:bounce:

[jonnyblitz]

24. yes!!!

I will see you there. I will be in touch prior to... :hi:

[LynneSin]

25. I'll pm you my cell phone - call me

:bounce:

[LynneSin]

18. So you wander what the heck we're protesting: Here's the details

http://www.unitedforpeace.org/article.php?list=sub&sub=47



There is a protest planned for August 29th in NYC. I've also made this an official du gathering - check this link for more details as I get them:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=106x8447

[MikeG]

26. I'm thinking about it. Have to make sure I have enough bail money.