Anyone going to DC for the march?

[SharonRB]

[screembloodymurder]

1. When is it

and who's organizing it?

[SharonRB]

3. Sorry

I thought by now everyone around here would know about it. It's been talked about for quite a while now.

It's on January 27. United for Peace and Justice is the organizer. It's against the war.

http://www.unitedforpeace.org/

[stevedeshazer]

2. Not if you don't tell us when and what for

:shrug:

[babylonsister]

6. Endorsers:

http://www.unitedforpeace.org/article.php?id=3454

[stevedeshazer]

8. Thanks

I didn't know.

[babylonsister]

10. It kind of snuck up on many; the holidays probably

prevailed. But I might be going, my first 'big' march!

[bdamomma]

13. your first time, you will never forget it

it is something we should all do, it's too damn important and Bush is scheduled to escalate the troop numbers next week.

We got to tell them enough is enough.

[SharonRB]

14. You'll love it

My first one (at 56 years old) was in DC in September of '05 and my second was last April in NY.

I'm now seriously considering going, since the winter weather appears it will continue to hold off. The long range forecast for DC that week is in the low 40s, which isn't too bad if dressed properly. Of course, that could change five times between now and then.

There's also a cheap fare from here -- only $124 round trip.

I think Wolverine is going to go, too. It would be great to meet you, finally!

[babylonsister]

15. Go! I'm in 'negotiations' with Wolverine to go; I'd meet her at the

big airport in Houston. We met in Crawford briefly, have talked more on DU, so it would be very cool. And to meet your own awesome self and other DUers and like-minded people will be awesome!

[proud2BlibKansan]

18. Please tell me you are going, Sister!

I would be sooo excited to finally meet you. :hi: :hug:

[babylonsister]

20. Hi, proud! I PM'ed you, and I think I am, I hope I am! Depends on

flights, but they look okay so far.

[proud2BlibKansan]

23. Hooray!!!!!

I will PM you my cell number. Is Wolverine coming with you?

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

I am really getting excited. We are staying at The Harrington. There will be a bunch of Camp Casey people there. So if you haven't booked a room yet, try to get one there.

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

I get to meet Sister!!

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[SharonRB]

36. You're going, too?

I have a feeling I'm going to wind up going. It will be good to see you again. I hope your travel arrangements are better than they were for NY! :)

Wolverine said something about staying at a Marriott near the mall. Sounds like it might be her, me and Sister staying together.

[bdamomma]

60. The Harrington is close to everything I stayed there for Sept 2005

DC March, it was great being so close to everything.

[seriousstan]

4. You mean the one today by theworldcantwait?

[SharonRB]

5. No -- January 27 -- UFPJ

http://www.unitedforpeace.org/

[jtrockville]

7. Code Pink is Hosting Some Events That Weekend Too

http://www.codepinkalert.org/article.php?list=type&type=182

[tavalon]

33. And A.N.S.W.E.R. is thankfully nowhere to be found

Maybe this one will run more effectively. I never much cared for A.N.S.W.E.R. but after the September 2005 march, I hated them. They were awful, obstructionist and just plain stupid. I won't ever be involved with another march that has them prominantly involved.

[SharonRB]

37. Amen to that, tavalon!

I don't want to see them anywhere near DC that day.

Hope you can come, but I think you said you weren't going to be able to this time.

[tavalon]

61. Yeah, sadly all of my available funds

are being funneled into buying a Prius to replace my beloved 12 year old car. And it happens at the end of this month. Profoundly bad timing on the part of my elderly car. I'm sad to not be able to go but I have faith in my DU brethren. Are you folks getting together to march under the DU banner? You can talk to EarlG about that one.

[babylonsister]

12. They're involved, too. We are all invited! nt

[jtrockville]

9. YES. Absolutely. Without a Doubt. I'll Be There

[babylonsister]

11. I'm hoping to, SharonRB!

Hope to see you there! :D :hi:

[Blue_In_AK]

16. Me.

I had such a good time in September 2005, I'm coming back for an encore. :)

[proud2BlibKansan]

17. I am! I am!

Are you going? We could have a DU/UPJ reunion!! :hi:

[SharonRB]

38. I'm seriously considering it now.

I wasn't going to, but since it's not going to be awfully cold and there's a good airfare, it's hard for me to say no. My biggest problem is that we have our annual meeting from work the previous Monday-Wednesday in Chicago and I'm going there for that weekend as well, so now I'll be gone two weekends in a row and will only be in the office one day that week. I think I can make it work, though.

[FogerRox]

19. I am SO there... see my sig?

[proud2BlibKansan]

24. Were you in NY in April?

Sorry I don't remember.

We so have to schedule a meetup. I will post something on the DC forum.

[SharonRB]

39. LOL - I did that already.

[FogerRox]

46. Hell yeah..... LOL.

[stephinrome]

41. good idea with the sig! I just changed mine.

maybe it will catch on ;-)

[FogerRox]

21. How am I the first Rec for this OP, shame on all of you,

now go back and rec this thread, NOW DAMN IT.....

[babylonsister]

22. I'm the second, and hope to meet you, FogerRox! nt

[proud2BlibKansan]

25. Yes sir!!

[annm4peace]

27. * My first time at a DC protest *******

I think it so important to go at this time. We have to keep the pressure on. I"m really excited.
Vets for Peace members will also be there. I'm there to give them support. I don't have much money but felt this was too important to miss.

I can't wait to meet with my Legislators and give them petitions from those collected in Minneapolis to bring the troops home, and to close Gitmo.

:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:

[WolverineDG]

68. You'll love it!

My first-ever protest was the one in Sept 2005. 500K strong, so of course the media reported that "tens of ones" showed up. :eyes: The downside to that was ANSWER being involved. What a complete f-up that was.

Anyway, I look forward to meeting you there! :woohoo:

TROOPS HOME NOW!

dg

[Olney Blue]

26. Hi Sharon! I didn't know about the march....

Is this the same organization that some people jumped on us about during the last march we attended in DC?

[SharonRB]

40. No -- that was A.N.S.W.E.R.

Hopefully they're not involved. I hope you can come. You're so close to DC.

[kiteinthewind]

28. SOOO looking forward to it!

:patriot:

[proud2BlibKansan]

29. Hey you.

How are you? :hug:

[kiteinthewind]

30. Thanks, Proud!

Pretty good. We see the KU Transplant surgeon on the 19th. Just wanting to get things going. Finally got him an appt. with SS to apply for disability. Just feeling overwhelmed. Thanks for the hug!
:pals:

[babylonsister]

31. I also know DUer unhappycamper from Vets for Peace is going.

There's probably more people in the Lounge, too, who might live closer.

[Blue_In_AK]

32. And InTheFlow and UsedToBeSick

[babydollhead]

34. large group from pittsburgh...going

[stephinrome]

35. I'm traveling from Rome for this one!

I've been to plenty of big protests here in Italy, but this will be my first in my own country!

Arriving early (Jan 15) to volunteer and staying for the Lobby Day on the 29.

See you all there!

Steph

[PuraVidaDreamin]

42. Got my plane tickets today

Wearing my "Help airport security- Fly naked" tee shirt

[LynneSin]

43. Thinking of going but might need a roommate to share a hotel room

Might take me out of these winter doldrums with a good protest!

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

53. I have my roommate!

:evilgrin:

[LostinVA]

56. Who?

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

63. Lynne. Duh.

KIDDING.

It's you!

[LostinVA]

67. It better not be Lynne!!!

[Catchawave]

44. It's a wonderful experience, if you haven't been

please seriously consider going :patriot:

I dug out my DU compilation of the photos and threads from the last one, with hopes more DUers will go this time:

http://journals.democraticunderground.com/Catchawave/41

Pictures are worth a thousand words :hi:

[SharonRB]

47. Are you coming this time, Catch?

At least we'll see each other this time, like in NY, not like in DC last time!

[Catchawave]

50. No, darnnit :(

We'll be in Florida that weekend for the grandtwins 4th birthday and Super Bowl the following weekend. And yes, I was peeved about the conflict....or I would be THERE, you know it!!!

AND.... if 2 or 20 or 200 DUers go.....make sure there's a Spirit Sign or Shirt or something marching with you. It's special! And I want to sign up :)

Have a feeling I'm missing Keith's Birthday Weekend too :cry:

The GREAT news, I'm signed up for http://www.yearlykosconvention.org/ in August!
Hope to see some DUers there!

Great time and To Nancy's Whiskey Bar, NYC April 2006 :toast:

[SharonRB]

51. We'll miss you!

You're right about KO's birthday -- it's the day of the march! Maybe we should carry a happy birthday, Keith Olbermann sign.

I'm actually thinking about going to Yearly Kos, too. I've been talking to Nancy Skinner about going. Since it's in Chicago, it's kind of a no-brainer from here.

[Catchawave]

52. A Happy Birthday Keith Olbermann Sign

Definitely!!!! I would sign that sigh-n too :) I'm sure 98% of the peace marchers would understand and celebrate his special day too :party:

I was going to start a thread about YearlyKos soon....just to remind peeps, that the registration discount is only good through Jan 31 and the discounted block of rooms at the host hotel are going fast...AND...if you have problems reserving a room online at the special rate, call the hotel directly...there seems to be some online glitches in the early stages of planning. BUT, not to panic.

The Chicago Trib has already called it one of the Top Ten (#5!) Chicagoland Events for 2007 and predicting it to be the Official Kick Off for the 2008 Presidential Primaries. How kewl is that ! Hope to see lotsa DUers there :loveya:

[SharonRB]

59. It's too soon for me to make a definite commitment

It looked like the standard fee of $175 wasn't a discounted rate. What is the host hotel? I didn't bother to check it when I was on the site earlier. I suppose I could book that and cancel later if I wind up not going.

[lvasconcellos]

45. We have about a dozen flying in from San Diego, but

:hi: I am concerned that UFPJ isn't putting a big push on publicity for this event. I haven't seen many alerts and I am on their e-mail list. Anyone know what's up with that?

[SharonRB]

48. I know there are people coming on at least 2 or three buses

from the Detroit and Ann Arbor areas, but I'm going to fly. I just can't do that sit on the bus thing. Besides, I want to hang with DU people and if I took the bus, I'd have to stay with the group and not get to see anyone.

[Justpat]

49. As long as A.N.S.W.E.R is not involved,

I'll be there.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

54. I'm pretty sure I'll be there with my girlfriend, LostinVA.

It'll be good to see you again!

:hi:

[SharonRB]

57. You, too, Haruka!

[WolverineDG]

55. I'm in!

:) Check your pm re: hotels.

OOOH, a birthday sign for Keith. Can someone creative do that? I flunked stick figures. :( I'll help carry it, though.

dg

[SharonRB]

58. Too hard to travel with

We'll have to make it once we get there, I think.

I responded to your PM re: hotels. CHS is stil the best deal, pricewise and they do have kitchenette and fridge.

[babylonsister]

66. When's his birthday? nt

[WolverineDG]

69. January 27

:evilgrin:

dg

[MaggieSwanson]

62. With bells on!

Haven't decided on what signs to bring yet, though.

:bounce:

[babylonsister]

64. Kick! nt

[countingbluecars]

65. I'll be there,

and hope to meet other DUers!

[caligirl]

70. anyone from the San Jose area?

[mohinoaklawnillinois]

71. Oh God, I'd love to go, but since we just got back from Ireland

Monday night, funds are not available right now.

Tell you what though, I'll definitely be up for a DU meetup in Chicago for the Kos convention this summer. If anyone needs a place to stay in Chicago, we have a spare bedroom that should be available.

Have a great time in DC on the 27th. I'll be there in spirit with you and hopefully the corporate media will give this some decent coverage.

[ChiciB1]

72. Anyone Have Any Connections Out Of Sarasota, Florida???

I've just decided I really really want to "be there!" Got to be much better than the last one I went to!

[ChiciB1]

75. I Just Got Connected With A Demonstration That Will Be Held

here in Sarasota... so guess I'll be there. I got a new camcorder/digital camera for Christmas and maybe I can get some pictures!

But then I will have to learn how to get them from my camera to here at DU! I have never done that yet and will have to do some research! Had to learn about the camera too! Had a regular digital, and it was "easy" but this one has a few more bells & whistles!???

[crispini]

73. Hopefully me!

I have to stand up to this maroon!

[ikojo]

74. I am along with a bus load of folks from

across Missouri.