Any plans to protest the inauguration?

[wildeyed]

I want to let the rest of the word know that this president doesn't represent my values.

[skylarmae]

1. there was a little chatter yesterday - I think its a great

idea. He will never ever be my President!! I would try to go. Am poor and its far away but we have to do something.

[rvgwinn]

2. protest

We would not get within two miles of the platform. Remember he is always protected from the nay sayers.

[pelagius]

3. What about just flooding the city in silent witness?

Get as many people into the district as possible, dressed in mourning.

[wildeyed]

4. yes

And we could have smaller demonstrations in other cities, for people who could not make the trek to DC.

[Erika]

7. On Inauguration Say We Should Show UP In Black

in DC or ar the State Capitols. We will be there.

[flordehinojos]

5. this is a beautiful idea.

How could those of us who are far away from the DC join the protest? In other words, what could we do to signify our protest from our far away places?

[kainah]

25. organize a simple vigil in your town

Vigils are the easiest thing to organize.

Choose a symbolic building -- courthouse, city office building, whatever makes sense in your town.

Spread the word. Tell friends, church groups, civic groups, your sphere of friends, the press, fliers in coffeehouses. You can do as much or as little of this as you feel up to doing. The best thing about a vigil is that just a few people can make a very wonderful statement of resistance.

Ask people to dress in black, bring a candle (or you'll provide) and stand in silent remembrance of ... the death of democracy? whatever. Set a start and end time.

You should bring: 1) a bunch of candles, 2) cups to keep them lit in the wind, and 3) something to light the candles. Other creature comforts that you can provide are nice, not necessary.

And then, let it happen. It will be exceptionally meaningful for you, no matter how many others come. And you may be very surprised by the number of others in your town who want to say -- I DISSENT!

[ChiciB1]

6. I'M IN

Guess this is where I should have gone in the first place. I've been asking this question at so many other forums!

I live in Sarasota, Florida and I would MOST definitely come to D.C. to PROTEST! No I'm not rich, live on DISABILITY and my mother-in-law lives with us. She has Alzheimer's and has been with us going on 6 years. We manage, but my husband said he would support me and wants me to go if a protest could be activated. Let's do this!!

The election was sooooooo Rigged and Katherine Harris is once again my Congressperson! YUK! I was a foot soldier during the campaign and I'm still hearing from people who are in shock! Sarasota was looking so good for Kerry! We had GREAT response... but we got robbed.

How do we get this info to FLOAT????

[Erika]

8. All We Would Have To Do Is Flood The Streets In Black

I will be at the state Capitol dressed in black, with my kids at inauguration. Le's make the scene outside the story.

[wildeyed]

11. Which group organized the big protest in NYC during the

RNC convention? We should email them and see if they have plans. Then each of us should contact anti-war groups who have protested in our home towns and see what they have going. Then we need to get the word out, make the protest as massive as possible.

[katinmn]

38. United for Peace & Justice

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

[rosyhue]

54. bring a homemade "Twin Towers" to the protest

protesting the inaug is an excellent idea. Dressing in black is hysterical. Haha.

How come no one ever builds big cardboard models of the world trade center at these protests, though? seems the towers should lead the way. Plus it would remind everyone Bush screwed them over. Just a thought :)

[prayin4rain]

9. I have seen some post on this. I really think we need to do it.

We need to find a way to get organized. Maybe we could get a forum up only pertaining to this protest. (I do realize I am way too new to suggest formatting ideas) It seems we need to get sort of teams together. A group to blast the media about the protest, mercilessly. A group organizing time and travel. Maybe a group to research how the other million person walks went down. A group to organize the other groups. I don't know, but I definitly think this should get done.

[Erika]

10. I liked Your Post

I will show up in black just to reflect my deep felings. Our economy is gone to hell, our families have lost annual income and we have less insured. Yes, I will show up in black.

[samwisefoxburr]

17. Here's what I posted yesterday...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=106&topic_id=12046&mesg_id=12046

[murielm99]

12. I will come.

Let me know what is being organized. I definitely want to be there.

[Nightwing]

13. Count Me In

Hopefully someone will get this organized and if they need help in doing so please let me know.

Buck Fush all the way!

[L84TEA]

14. All we have is one another

I could fill a bus with disappointed ppl.

We need something peaceful yet POWERFUL...

hmmm

[geekgrrl]

35. that's how madison will look- but w/o John, with black clothes & candles.

Seriously- we had about that for the candlelight vigil before the war in Iraq began.

[prayin4rain]

15. Here is the website to the debacle....

It may increase motivation to visit.
http://inaugural.senate.gov/

[radio4progressives]

63. We should be talking about protesting for a new election!

Whats the point in talking about demonstrating on inaugeration day, at this juncture?

We should be planning on huge wide scale demonstration, statewide, nation wide - protesting VOTERGATE. Come on folks!

Wake up out of your slumber folks. The elections were STOLEN AGAIN!

We need to be calling for NEW ELECTIONS. at least in Ohio, Flordia, Colorado, Oklahoma, Nevada, North Carolina, looks like Texas is questionable, Louisiana.

Take a page from the Ukrainians!

[samwisefoxburr]

16. Here is my post about this...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=106&topic_id=12046&mesg_id=12046

[ChiciB1]

20. Protest Inauguration

Okay, we got chatter... but HOW DO WE GET ACTION?? I'll write Michael Moore, I'm on his list. What About Move-On.Org?? This has to be started SOON. There will be no place to stay if we don't do it QUICK. I've visited D.C. 4 times and it's ALWAYS packed!

HELP!

[L84TEA]

22. I say we go to KERRYs home state...

ON the exact SAME DAY AS BUSH IS BEING CROWNED...

SERIOUSLY...LETS STEAL THE SHOW!!
Any ideas???
LOOK AT THIS...THEY WILL COME!!! I PROMISE THEY WILL COME!

[noamnety]

18. world wide (in burkas)

We need to ask the rest of the world to help us. Our own media is dead. We need worldwide visibility that is covered in the international press, because ours won't report it. It needs to be like the international day of protest against the Iraq War.

And we need a strong visual statement. Burkas does it for me. We need to make it clear we are now transitioning to a third world fundamentalist country of repression. There is no better symbol than the burka, imo, for that. And it will make striking photos, which is part of getting press coverage.

[Tesibria]

24. oohh - this fits with my "black/silent" thot.. i like it.

[kainah]

26. i actually have a burka

In the late 70s-early 80s, my husband bought me this really lovely top with pleats and a pretty open grid across the chest. Several years ago (before 9/11, though), I saw pix of Afghan women in burkas and suddenly realized it was a burka with an opening inserted.

A Made in Afghanistan authentic burka and, yeah, I'll be wearing it at a demonstration I'll help organize in Laramie, Wyoming.

[benevolent dictator]

53. burkas would not only be a statement, but they would hide our faces...

which may become important in the next four years...

[uppityperson]

19. worldwide protest

not just in the USA and not just at the inauguration, but all over. Big cities, small towns, schools, workplaces, everywhere.

[lady lib]

31. Protest NOW, don't wait

We need to organize protests over the vote fraud now - don't wait until the inauguration. World wide protest would be great, but one MASSIVE PROTEST in Washington would get the complicit media's attention.

[L84TEA]

21. What about.....

gathering in Kerry's turf???
To show him we support HIM on the same day that Bush is inaugrated????

Just like this....

[Tesibria]

23. I think that we HAVE to do this...

it should be a silent protest.

thousands of people - all dressed in black.
Silent.
No posters.
No sound.
Tape over our mouths.

[Ducks In A Row]

27. you know they will happy shoot us

bush will get a boner driving over our dead bodies.

I'd rather get BBV gone in time for 06

[ChiciB1]

28. Look... I'm

Ready for ANYTHING! I've been at my PC for almost 3 days now and I want to get something going besides talk! We need to connect with someone! MoveOn.Org, William Rivers Pitt (TRUTHOUT), Seymour Hersh (New Yorker), Michael Moore, Peace Activists! We need INFO! I'm trying to gather info myself, but I've read far too much about ACTUAL Voter Fraud to let this go by the wayside!

I like the Boston Idea, but who do we contact there?? Let's really give this some thought!!

[leftinthemidwest]

36. I'm in

I've finally awaken from my post election funk and I want to get involved. I've already decided I'll be in D.C. for the crowning ceremony to let it be know that I'm not part of the fearfull 51. Please keep me posted on anything that is being organized.

[carols]

29. ANSWER already has a counter-inaugural protest in the works

Please keep an eye on this page: http://www.internationalanswer.org/
Lots of us will be there.
Carol

[ChiciB1]

33. Thanks!

Soooooo Very Much!!! Finally something Concrete! I'll get to them right away!

[Kip Humphrey]

30. 51 Capital "You Stole My Vote" March on December 12th

The Inaugural is too late. We need to save our vote BEFORE the electoral college meets:

Save Our Votes! Stop The Theft!

If you are interested in helping organize the
51 Capital "You Stole My Vote" March on December 12th, 2004


Email me at:
[e-mail]

We need all kinds of volunteers:

State Coordinators, web scripters and coders, state medical coordinators, city coordinators, march organizers, etc..


COMING SOON:
www.51CapitalMarch.com
www.YouStoleMyVote.com

[sarahlee]

32. Check Out

...the Jan 17th, 20th and 21st Events here:

http://pdamerica.org/events/main-list.php

A Rally planned for the 17th.

A Peoples' Innauguration on the 20th and a Progressive Summit on the 21st - meeting with Congressional Progressive Caucus members is planned for the summit - I think.

[carols]

34. For those uncomfortable with ANSWER, the Progressive Democrats are also...

Planning Counter-Inaugural activities:
http://pdamerica.org/events/main-list.php
Carol

[ever_green]

37. turnyourbackonbush.org

[Vincardog]

46. They have a plan see this link

www.TurnYourBackOnBush.org
[e-mail]

[ChiciB1]

39. Thanhs To All Of You

I just signed up with ANSWER, www.Unity04.net and http://pdamerica.org/event/main-list.php. I'm also contacting as many organizations as I can. the Unity04 is a Black Organization and even though I'm white, I'll march hand and hand with them or anyone! El-Smirkle-Ray and his cohorts won't hold me back... let's Fight! I'll march anywhere. Unity is trying to do something BEFORE Dec. 15th when the Electoral College votes.

Also here in Saraota County our local Sarasota Memorial Hospital has been turning away patients who have no insurance. This is against the Federal Law! This is a County owned hospital and Katherine Harris has her fingers ALL over it!! They ARE NOT allowed to turn patients away!

If you're concerned... write Duncan Finlay at 1700 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34287 and complain about the fact that they have instrumented a "Diversion Program" for the last 8 weeks witch is illegal! This lady WAS NOT elected.... Florida is still in FLUX. I just saw JEB on TV this A.M. and they're STILL fielding questions about the Election!!
Thanks

[ChiciB1]

40. That Was THANKS

Hey got in a hurry! Also buy all the bumper stickers you can. www.bumperart.com has great list on new bumper stickers!

[JennC]

41. A international war protest day before (Sunday) would allow

a large turnout and throw a little snark at his "mandate" while not allowing his inauguration to upstage it or giving him "homeland security" excuses to disrupt it. Any idea if the international community who has been so verbal about their hate of this leader has anything like this in mind? I have no connections.. have never protested before : ) Feeling pretty inspired this week however.

[ChiciB1]

42. A Very Good Idea!!!

I think SOMETHING BEFORE the Inauguration is the best way to Go!! I'm doing my best to get connected with anyone and everyone I can! I guess some of this takes time to root!

Besides, if we don't do it before, we'll be sleeping on the Washington Mall and I think that would be pretty Cold. I live in Florida and I DON'T know what cold is! Today it's 81 degrees!

I'll post what I find out and hope others will as well. I couldn't STAND seeing they're faces before the election, now to think of FOUR MORE YEARS has me in a state of PANIC!

[fameless]

43. what about confronting those who gave us the war?

like they did in 1967 and we storm the pentagon.

[KeSs]

44. anyone?

Is anyone planning on putting up a website that has all of the different kinds of protest that will be going on there January 20th?

[Baja Margie]

45. I want to protest too

but Mike said it would be difficult getting people to do that because they are so letdown by this election. I disagree with that. Please, someone, organize something.

[ChiciB1]

47. I Live In Florida!

I've been trying to get something started on this since the election. www.BartCop.com says it's going to have a Protest and A.N.S.W.E.R says it is too. But they both want them on Inauguration Day! I think that would be foolish because the MEDIA may just say we're SUPPORTERS. I think it should be either RIGHT BEFORE or RIGHT AFTER the Inauguration! Since we don't know what's coming down the pike about Fraud, perhaps ASAP is even better. That way, the WORLD will know how strongly we feel.

[wildeyed]

64. I feel let down by the election, too.

I have never been big into protests, but now I think the only way I can make my voice heard is by protesting. On the inauguration, I want the world to see that not only did we not vote for him, but we strongly disagree with the policies and actions of our president.

I am planning to caravan down to DC to protest, but it would be nice if everyone who couldn't planned a vigil or march in their home town. It would also be a good day for the freeway bloggers to get active.

[patrice]

48. National Strike?

55+ Million Kerry voters DON'T BUY ONE GOD DAMNED THING! the entire day.

[wildeyed]

65. excellent idea. n/t

[utoo]

49. LET'S PICK A FIGHT.BUSH TO BE IN LITTLE ROCK AT CLINTON MUSEUM OPENING.NOV

Subject: RE: LET'S PICK A FIGHT.BUSH TO BE IN LITTLE ROCK AT CLINTON MUSEUM OPENING.NOV 18...TIME IS SHORT...WE MUST ACT NOW!

Karl...is there any organization there that can do a QUICK START on organizing this. the 18th is a short window...and only NUMBERS can get attention! I'm in OKC..too far away to be effective on the ground. I've posted it at Common Ground and will also post it at the Democratic underground...and am waiting to hear back from my Deaniac friends!

Can you help!

Subject: RE: LET'S PICK A FIGHT.BUSH TO BE IN LITTLE ROCK AT CLINTON MUSEUM OPENING.NOV 18...TIME IS SHORT...WE MUST ACT NOW!

That would be an excellent place to start. I am in Little Rock and this sleepy town needs some entertainment.

Peaceful of course, but VERY VOCAL.

Karl

Subject: LET'S PICK A FIGHT.BUSH TO BE IN LITTLE ROCK AT CLINTON MUSEUM OPENING.NOV 18...TIME IS SHORT...WE MUST ACT NOW!

THIS MY FRIENDS IS A PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A POINT...TO NOT ONLY THE NEO-CONS BUT TO THE DNC...

ANYONE who has more information on this event, staging etc....JUMP IN NOW...
There will never be a better opportunity for people who oppose the neo-con agenda to raise their voices not only to the NEO-CONS but to the DEMOCRATS . It might be a definining moment if 80,000 people showed up in protest in Little Rock .... protesting Bush and his evil agenda...and making a point to our Democratic leadership they WE WANT TO FIGHT IT!

LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! [e-mail]

http://www.arkansasglobecoming.com/pdf/headline_clinton_ceremony.pdf

RECENT NEWS
AP: Bushes, Carter, U2's Bono headline Clinton Library ceremony (.pdf 36k)
New York Times: What's Doing in Little Rock (.pdf 101k)

NOVEMBER 18TH, 10:00 AM:

Clinton Presidential Center Dedication Ceremony

1200 President Clinton Avenue
501-374-3047
http://www.clintonpresidentialcenter.org

This event is the culmination of Grand Opening Week. The Clinton Presidential Center and Park will be officially dedicated as President Clinton and other dignitaries take part.

For Media Planning Purposes only, not for publication

The Dedication and Opening of the William J. Clinton Presidential Center and Park will take place on Thursday, November 18, 2004 in Little Rock, Arkansas. President Clinton will be in Little Rock for public events with Open Press Coverage as early as Tuesday morning, November 16, when, among other public events, he will swear in the City Year Corps in a ceremony at Little Rock's Central High School.

Information about additional events occurring all week in the Little Rock area and press contacts for them, can be found on the community’s website: www.arkansasglobecoming.com

[utoo]

50. bump...can you help...can you attend a protest

short notice but needs to happen if at all possible

[ChiciB1]

52. Sorry....

But this notice doesn't give me enough time to attend. Would love it, but I'm really looking to go to D.C. preferrably BEFORE the Inauguration or RIGHT AFTER!!

I thought BartCop.com was planning something, but haven't heard ANYTHING! I don't think it's a good idea to go on Inauguration Day... We need to have a day of our OWN! I know there would be thousands and thousands attending if we could find the right venue!! I'll check out the ones mentioned above, but if anyone has more info, please post!

[sadinred]

51. kick n/t

[Kralizec]

55. Planning must be done NOW in case sh*t hits the fan LATER,

which a lot of people here would probably agree is not too far away. Look, all I want is to be prepared. If things go bad and we're caught with our pants down (like liberals usually are) then we must be ready to endure a generation of the gov't that has stolen our White House. Let's not be ill-prepared. Imagine, if the net went down, would you know what to do next?? Or would you sit around wondering when DU would come back up so you can post more?

Note: Please don't take this the wrong way. DU should NEVER stop doing what is has always done best. Just be prepared. Please.

My post in election 2004:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=203x70165

[be inspired]

56. International nonviolent protest

I posted this on another topic, but it's relevant to this topic as well. Here's a link to a description of a nonviolent protest and there's a petition there as well:

http://www.petitiononline.com/pray120/petition.html

This was inspired by the movie of Gandhi's life, in which he tells people to engage in a day of prayer and fasting to protest a new piece of legislation. They shut the entire country of India down. The idea is that on inauguration day, people shouldn't go to work or spend any money. Instead, they should pray and fast for peace and democracy.

Please help get the word out about this. People are encouraged to participate internationally as well as in the United States. It will be most effective if a lot of people know about it. Please tell everyone!

[ChiciB1]

57. I Just Got A Message

from A.N.S.W.E.R. that they plan to Protest the Inauguration. Since this seems to be the ONLY National Protest going around I guess I'll HAVE to go there on THAT day!!

I don't happen to think this is the BEST day, however there doesn't seem to be anything else happening, unless someone else has more info!
Thanks

[Kablooie]

58. Wearing black is the answer!

As mentioned earlier. It's a simple way that people all over the world could protest on inauguration day. Large patches of black on the mall could make a pretty strong statement.

[ChiciB1]

59. I Still Feel An Inauguration Day

March is NOT the BEST day! Since most of the Media has chosen to ignore our voice up until now, I feel they will only make us look silly by marching on that day.

Add that to the fact that many will say it's in BAD TASTE and could back-fire. I have no fear of any name calling, but just feel we won't be as effective UNLESS we march on another day. Karl Rove probably is looking forward to something on Inauguration Day and probably already has a strategy planned to debunk any protest. I want to go to a Protest and said I would go to any that is organized, but I've sort of "flip-flopped!" I just don't want to be there on THAT DAY!

Does anyone know anything else??

[bufftiger]

60. FYI about this year's security

As someone who was at the 2000 inauguration protests and has spent some time in DC jails, this year they're planning on having MUCH MUCH more security and most likely will be very intolerant of dissent.
Not that we shouldn't show up, but keep this in mind. There may be other creative non-violent ways to express ourselves than on the parade route?

[ChiciB1]

61. WE OWE OURSELVES...

the right to have a MASSIVE PROTEST! My daughter and I have been going about with our own protests here where we live. Deep in Repuke country, and we are beginning to see some results.

Been putting notices everywhere and now when we go into stores like Target, Publix, Walmart and other places we have begun to notice that Republican books etc., have been removed from the shelves!! Security guards at malls have been on "high alert" and following people outside! I think some hairs are standing on edge. NOW is the TIME... let's March to D.C.!

[orleans]

62. small towns and suburbs could protest too

if need be (as i'm still holding my breath about this election until the fat lady ((cheney)) sings) people in any town could protest simply by going to their village hall on inaugration day, or a park in the downtown area, or any popular meeting place; dress in black ((mourning color)) and wear a black ribbon ((votor fraud)). we don't need to travel to washington or to our state capitol. our voices do not have to go unheard because we can't get off work for a few days or can't afford to travel anywhere. we can speak in unison in hundreds of protests across the country. alert the media, ban together, join with friends--get out of the house and into the street.

[wildeyed]

66. I think you are right.

Even small protests are good. And here is something I learned from the election; action feels good. I worked really hard pre-election registering voters and doing GOTV. Do I feel like my efforts were wasted because we lost? No. I feel confident that I did everything in my power to avert the tragedy of another four years of BushCo (not something I can say about 2000). No regrets here. Now I will spend the next four years protesting his policies. Loudly and often.

[ChiciB1]

67. I Finally Got Back!!

Had to have my PC upgraded and then lost my password! They gave me a new one and it NEVER worked! I've be sooooooo lost without DU!

Anyway, have decided to Protest locally. Wasn't going to do the Christmas decoration thing, but found some info at another post about Blue Lights and Black Ribbons. So all Blue Lights EVERYWHERE, and Black Ribbons. We are making signs to Protest downtown, so that will be it. Wearing black, with BLACK Ribbons, with perhaps a dribble of Red Paint to include Protesting Iraq!! Also will be making lots of smaller Black Bows to stick on things. Got NEW Bumper stickers on my car... beginning to get the finger AGAIN!

Oh what FUN!

[Baja Margie]

68. Check out this e-mail I received tonight:

http://counter-inaugural.org

[oscar111]

69. for new election, must do something today, not January

put your efforts into something now, to get a new election.

January will be nice , but totally futile.

Now is the time, if you want results.

See the "sick out " thread, this forum

[oscar111]

70. Jan.= DIVERSION, to keep you away from rallys TODAY, that get NEW ELCTION

Probably unintended, but focusing on a January rally has the effect of diverting you from rallys today, which have the potential to win

NEW ELECTIONS.

{see "sick-out" thread , this forum}\

Planners for Jan. probably sincere, but the effect is disaster.
{not freepers... just muddled thinkers}

You could be rallying TODAY, and influencing judges to grant new elections based on the fraud cases.
Judges DO look out the window at the street.

Instead, you are being led to think only of January, which is way too late to get new elections.

New elections will get us far more good government ,...than 4 years of complaining under Bush's power.

see "sick-out" thread, this forum, for coming weekend and friday.

[jsmacdonald]

73. I'm an organizer in DC for January 20

Hi DU...

DAWN, http://www.dawndc.net , had an organizing meeting today on our actions.

I just wanted to let you know that first of all, we have United for Peace and Justice's endorsement, and they are likely to be a big resource in helping us build.

Secondly,

We have need for lots of help on various aspects.

Since the permits are all in application, we won't know enough about location until a meeting with the Park Service on Thursday. However, right now, we are pushing for one of two locations for our mass rally.

It will either be at Dupont Circle (like 4 years ago), or it will be in Malcolm X Park (officially known as Meridian Hill Park). There will be a march, which will follow, that is likely to go down 16th Street.

As far as who will speak, etc., we have no idea. We know that the folk singer David Rovics will be performing. Beyond that, it's still a very early work in progress.

As for the die-in part of the action, for obvious reasons, much of that won't be public information. However, just know that there are two tiers of planning, one for people who will be involved in a higher risk action, others in a somewhat lower risk, but more mass provocative action. There is preliminary planning of where that will be. It will be publicly announced; we want people to know the symbolism, and why we believe we need to make this kind of stand in this way.

We continue to meet, but we also need donations and support. This is a big project. If you can help us out, either with your time, or with your resources, either is appreciated. You can send an email to [e-mail]. You can also find out how to donate at http://www.dawndc.net/events/j20_05/donate.php

If you have any more questions, please share them. We need your help and solidarity. Just know that there is planning in earnest, that it's being done with community input, and that unlike some protests that ANSWER has organized, this is truly a more democratic, open, transparent, grassroots effort.

Peace to you all,
Jim Macdonald
DC Anti-War Network

[Angelique]

71. Count me and my kids IN!

I wouldn't miss this for the world.

[AmyCrat]

72. Please post any info on the protest at...

www.RedHandsMovement.com

JSamuel (another DU'er) and I started it JUST as a place for organizing protests! Any questions, let me know.

[katinmn]

78. Just added the Minnesota Counter-inaugural listing

Thanks for making this site available.

And here's a big 'ol kick............



:kick:

[nationdivided]

74. Black Protest Wristbands

http://www.nationdivided.com

to order via ebay, or

http://www.ididnotvote4bush.com

for mail order instructions.

Thousands have been sold in the U.S. and abroad. Join the Movement!

In stock and ready to ship.

Black protest silicone wristband, like Livestrong, that says, "I Did Not Vote 4 Bush" Stickers also.

Inexpensive, and a significant portion of the proceeds will be donated to progressive organizations.

A must for international travel. A must for inauguration day. Essential for the next four years.

Keep up the reminder that about 49% of us do not support the policies of the Bush Administration, and about 49% of us are not so dumb!

[procinderella]

75. Oh yea...I'm traveling to D.C. (again)

And don't forget "NOt a Bleepin Dime Day" on the 20th too. Ways you can work form home.

[pamela]

76. Get Free Tickets!

For those wanting to get close to do the "turn your back on Bush" protest, write to your Senators and Congressmen/women to ask for tickets to the swearing in ceremony. There may still be tickets available in some states and they are FREE to constituents. Here is a link with more info.


http://inaugural.senate.gov/2005/tickets.cfm

[RabidNation]

77. www.black-thursday.com

whether you're in DC or not on the 20th, there is one protest you can do from wherever you are:

do NOTHING. buy nothing, and don't work.

http://www.black-thursday.com

[whirlygigspin]

79. this election STINKS day

Just like voter fraud, you can't see it, can't touch it, but you sure can smell it.

How about stink bombs all over the capital?

or at least near the newsachors booths...

make a stink against voter fraud.

I love it.

[alfredo]

80. I will be doing the not one damn dime. and I

will be pasting up these:




I also have some up side down flags.

[EFerrari]

81. San Francisco: Counter Inaugural Comedy at The Marsh Theater

1/20- 1/22

"Full Dinner Jacket" in honor of the military service of George W Bush.

8pm / doors 7:30

[Evolving_Human]

82. Wear ORANGE on Inauguration Day!

Hey, Let's use the Ukrainian example.. Simple & Very powerful ORANGE

[uppityperson]

86. Orange jumpsuits n/t

[bvar22]

83. I'm planning on attending the coronation protests on Jan 20th,

and staying over for a day or so to "check out" PDA.

http://www.pdamerica.org/


The security along the parade route will be a draconian police state exhibition of power. It is my understanding that there will be security checkpoints that ALL parade attendees will have to pass. NOTHING obvious will get through (signs, posters, etc.).


Orange of Black Balloons (uninflated) may pass a pat down. They could be inflated inside the "ring of steel." I'm thinking those BIG balloons that have the rubber band attached like a toy punching bag.
Bunches of those would be impossible to ignore.

[American Tragedy]

84. I'd love to go, if DU specifically were represented there

rather than just wander around by myself, or cling to some organization of which I'm not a member and with which I'm totally unfamiliar.

Besides, it's a rare publicity opportunity for the site. Better than a random tsunami conspiracy theory post in the NYT, no?

[EFerrari]

85. I just read in the SF Chron that no signs or posters will be allowed

in the perimeter and people are going to be frisked. This piece is satirical but these two items seem to be facts. Anyone have information?


http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/01/16/INGMLAP4II1.DTL

A party for regular elitists
The president throws a $40 million celebration

Like frat brothers engaged in an endless belching contest, America's top two presidential candidates spent most of 2004 trying to out-guy each other. Their goal: winning the hearts and votes of ordinary Americans. Dedicated indoorsman John Kerry shot a goose in Michigan. Armchair daredevil George W. Bush resuscitated his love of NASCAR and attended a race for the first time since the last time he was running for president. Kerry posed with a cheesesteak in Philadelphia. Bush fondled a football in Cleveland.

[Kerrytravelers]

87. LOS ANGELES!!!!!

At 6 pm there will be a huge protest at the Federal building on Wilshire by UCLA.

Be there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Pooka Fey]

88. National Day of Mourning Jan. 20th: Dress in All Black Clothing n/t

[texastoast]

89. "Not One Damn Dime"

I'm doing that and a protest in Houston. Gotta buy gas tonight.

http://www.notonedamndime.com/boycott/

www.houstonglobalawareness.org