"There's no place like 2008" on an orange safety vest - Great protest pic

[Kadie]

and notice the bullseye on the guy standing next to her...


Christine Harris wears a hunter orange safety vest over her commencement gown before she accepts her doctorial degree at the graduation ceremonies for Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge on Friday May 19, 2006. Vice President Dick Cheney spoke to the group.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

[987654321]

1. I just want to hug that person!

That's priceless!

[CottonBear]

2. Buy that woman a drink! Brilliant! Freaking brilliant! Go Christine!

:woohoo: :rofl: :patriot: :woohoo: :rofl: :patriot: :woohoo: :rofl: :patriot:

[arcane1]

3. lmao, on a hunting vest, no less!

:evilgrin:

[Rainscents]

4. She is one brave women!!!

She deserve medal of honor!!! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :rofl:

[Squeech]

5. Don't forget

the guy next to her, who's wearing a target under his academic hood.

Does anyone know whether Deadeye Dick stayed awake for the whole ceremony?

[Kadie]

9. LOL

I think I will edit my original post so others don't miss it.

Thanks!

[AX10]

6. K&R

[paparush]

7. She wears a blaze orange hunting vest for Cheney's Speech!! ROFLMFAO!!!

[BrklynLiberal]

8. Absolutely brilliant!!

:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

[Kadie]

10. .

:kick:

[aaronbees]

11. Gotta love the sign, too ;)

Goodonya, Christine Harris ... a graduate with class ... and wicked humor :)

[Pacifist Patriot]

12. I think there is something on the top of her cap too...

besides her tassle I mean. I'd like to see what it is.

Way to go Dr. Harris!

[Kadie]

16. According to this article, it is a target...

snip...
Christine Koch-Harris, who received a doctorate in French, wore an orange vest over her graduation gown and a target on her mortarboard, a mock reference to Cheney's accidental shooting of a hunting companion in February. But Koch-Harris was in the minority inside the assembly center, where the vice president received two standing ovations.

more...
http://www.nola.com/news/t-p/capital/index.ssf?/base/news-3/114810615838920.xml

[DesertRat]

13. Love it!

:applause:

[LibDemAlways]

14. I'm surprised the SS didn't swoop down and

toss her out. And I love the target on the man who looks to be a prof. Brilliant.


I'm wondering how many others similarly signified their disgust with the Bush Crime Family.

Hard to believe that LSU invited Cheney in the first place. He was on vacation when Katrina hit and couldn't be bothered to put in an appearance anywhere on the Gulf for many days. No member of the cabal, whose negligence contributed to the death of thousands in that area, should have been allowed anywhere near that graduation.

[babylonsister]

15. Look at the guy next to her, with a bullseye on HIS back! nt

[Treeling75]

17. Thanks, everyone!

First, thanks for the vote of confidence. Someone pointed me to this board when I was feeling a little worn down by some of the flak I was taking.

Second, the man in the target is my academic advisor, Jack Yeager. We were the only two people who I saw who did anything noticeable during the ceremony to indicate our displeasure with Cheney. Jack was the one who originally suggested a little civil disobedience, so he deserves most of the credit. It was a memorable experience--I had to walk TWO FEET in front of Dick in my vest, yikes. They tell me he chuckled. I didn't look--it would have turned my hair white to see him chuckle. I just kept chanting "Colbert, Colbert, Colbert" to get my nerve up. Because frankly, this was nothing in comparison with the press correspondent's dinner speech.

Finally, here's a picture of the hat:



It reads "Don't shoot anyone! We're NOT that kind of doctor!"... the little stickers were intended for a scrapbook and are a camo hunting jacket, a rifle, and earphones of the variety worn when shooting. There was a little camo hat, but it's apparently fallen off.

Incidentally, I think Dick may have stayed awake during the entire ceremony, but I almost fell asleep. His prefab speech... well, let's just say it didn't put the "fab" in prefab.

[Cerridwen]

18. Welcome to DU!

Humor and dissent all in one great package!

:yourock:

[PassingFair]

19. I hope that vest protected you from all the

FLAK!

Good on you, and you couldn't have chosen a better mantra
than Colbert, Colbert, Colbert!

You are BRAVE AND MIGHTY!

[librechik]

20. welcome, treeling

please feel free to drop by and rant anytime you feel low--

and thanks for the demonstration!

best wishes on your graduation too

:loveya:

[Sydnie]

21. Congratulations!

You are the future! Speak out loud and often!

and big, ole WELCOME to DU!

[proud2BlibKansan]

22. Welcome to DU!!

Love your outfit!!

LOL :)

[GregD]

23. You rock!

Thanks for having the courage to stand up to the bastard

[havocmom]

24. Welcome aboard! We are stronger for you being with us

:toast:

[Mnemosyne]

25. Great job lady!

Welcome to DU!

:toast::hi:

[yy4me]

26. Thank You Treeling, wish I was there.

You took an opportunity to show your courage and we are all grateful.Welcome to DU, you will enjoy your time here. (Our thanks to the fellow next to you too)

[xultar]

27. I love you and wish you were my kid! WOW YOU KICK ASS!!!!

How awesome to have you.

WELCOME WELCOME WELCOME!!!!!
Welcome to DU!
:hi:

[CottonBear]

28. Welcome to DU Treeling75! Congratulations on receiving your degree!

:hi: :toast You rock! Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant! :) :patriot:

[InternalDialogue]

29. Welcome!

The more inventive and brave souls we have, the better!

[babylonsister]

30. Treeling75, good to see you here! You and your classmates are

MUCH admired here! Welcome!:hi: :thumbsup:

[myrna minx]

31. Welcome to the Underground!

:hi:

[puerco-bellies]

32. LOL! Welcome aboard!

Your going to fit in just fine.
:hi:

[burythehatchet]

33. Between you and Sara Rohe

I'm optimistic about the future.

[benddem]

34. congratulations

on your graduation and for such a great performance. Welcome to DU!!!!!

[Garbo 2004]

35. That was brilliant IMO and gave me a laugh too.

:yourock:

:hi:

[fight4my3sons]

36. Welcome to DU!

and Congratulations on your Graduation!! :party: :toast:

[mcscajun]

37. Welcome to DU! We can use a lot more like you.

:) :applause: :)

[unhappycamper]

41. Welcome to DU Treeling75!

Hellova first post. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Have fun at DU. :hi:

[seabeyond]

42. love your courage. love your youthful activism.

and a huge thank you from the nation, one person standing up and speaking out. awesome.....

were your parents proud. how did the others around you take it. i am going ot read the thread, see if you have talked further about your experience

[Wrinkle_In_Time]

43. Great job! Please thank your academic advisor too. (n/t)

[sinkingfeeling]

44. Hi and welcome to DU!

[NV Whino]

46. Welcome to DU!

So sorry you had to endure The Dick.
:hi:

[brook]

47. Welcome to the DU!

Thanks for a job well done. :hi:

And Congratulations on your graduation. :toast:

[xchrom]

48. i'm gonna say welcome and give you a little

:woohoo:

and

:yourock:

[Kerrytravelers]

50. Doc, you rock!

:bounce: :woohoo: :bounce: :applause: :bounce: :woohoo: :bounce: :applause: :bounce: :woohoo: :bounce: :applause: :bounce: :woohoo: :bounce: :applause:

:bounce: :woohoo: :bounce: :applause: :bounce: :woohoo: :bounce: :applause: :bounce: :woohoo: :bounce: :applause: :bounce: :woohoo: :bounce: :applause:

:bounce: :woohoo: :bounce: :applause: :bounce: :woohoo: :bounce: :applause: :bounce: :woohoo: :bounce: :applause: :bounce: :woohoo: :bounce: :applause:

:bounce: :woohoo: :bounce: :applause: :bounce: :woohoo: :bounce: :applause: :bounce: :woohoo: :bounce: :applause: :bounce: :woohoo: :bounce: :applause:



Welcome to DU. Hope you stay with us. You made us proud!

[mithnanthy]

51. Welcome to DU

Thanks for making my day!

[tech3149]

52. You done good girl

Thanks from this tired old fart. It takes a lot to make a stand where people might think it's not "appropriate" Reminds me of HS graduation in 71. I can't believe we still have to protest this shit!

[Oak2004]

54. Thank you!

It always takes a lot of bravery to stand up for something when others are just going along -- meaning "being scared out of one's wits and doing it anyway because you know it's the right thing to do", and not "having no fear" (which would be some kind of self-destructive psychopathy, assuming anyone is capable of that).

But every time one person digs deep and finds that courage, others are encouraged too, and more stand up for what's right. Your seemingly lonely act will generate a cascade of other brave acts, until we're all brave enough to throw off this national nightmare.

[Progressive4Life]

38. And these grads are among the few who actually attended

I'm sure Deadeye Dick feels so loved. :rofl:

[StellaBlue]

39. When I graduated in 2001...

At The University of Texas at Austin, I proudly wore a glitter anti-W sign on top of my mortar. My parents were horrified. :D

[in_cog_ni_to]

40. ROFL......Christine ROCKS!

:yourock:

[Spazito]

45. Kick for a great picture and to welcome the wearer to DU!

Well done, Ms. Harris, well done!

[LouisianaLiberal]

49. Thank you from an old LSU grad ('82).

It was discouraging to think that LSU students and faculty cheered him.

I'm curious to know what most LSU students think now, and if any announcements were made to discourage protesting. Two or three years ago Bush spoke at the ceremony, and apparently everyone was made aware that it was forbidden to protest.

Thanks again. You've made my day.

[Treeling75]

55. 1st Amendment Apparently Still Valid....

Nope, nothing like that. Not that I saw. Just urging us not to carry signs on *posts* which can be weapons, and no "distracting" decorations on hats. I imagine that would involve... what? A live quail with a sign around its neck saying "Ha ha ha, Ya Missed me, Dick!" around its neck?

No one tried to stop me at all or made a peep. Not going through the metal detectors or going past the SS guys on stage (although they looked deeply unhappy with me)...

So at least on this one day, the first amendment was protected. If only a few more people had taken advantage of that fact.

Kudos to the glitter Anti-W hat!

[SoCalDem]

53. What most people did NOT see..

Gotta love the brave photographers:)

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=364&topic_id=1240932