Protesting GOP convention (NSR, unless you can figure something out to make it SR)

[Stu Gotz]

It's too bad that most of the delegates won't see how great our city really is.

I am sure that most will not go north of Columbus Circle or south of MSG.

That's the worst part of the city.

[Buster Highmen]

Originally posted by mr_gyptian
Best strategy I've seen was when the WTO had it's meeting in Chicago three years ago. Daley brought in officers from all over the state. The only requirement was the the officer was taller than 6'4". Incidentally, there wasn't a single problem during the whole meeting.

Translation: The Right to assemble: bad. Police state: good.

[sea2ski]

Dexter,
I purpose that you steal the Quizno's cup costume from the guy that is always on the street by my office. Instead of handing out Quiznos coupons you could hand out handbills listing all the fireman and police who were laid off since 9/11 due to budget cuts. This way maybe some people would realize that Bush is the king of rhetoric and that actions speak louder than words.

It would take awhile before anyone would realize you were actually protesting and the cops probably wouldn't beat you when they actually saw what you were handing out.

I'll look for you on CNN. The appeal of the extra delays getting to work in an area that is certainly on the short list of potential terrorist targets doesn't have as much appeal as skiing in Argentina.

[basom]

i was having a good disscussion with several friends the other night 'bout the election.

it seems highly probable that there will be record voter turnout in november. more than ever before. we disscussed the possibility of a very close race in the electoral, as manny are predicting, and several of my friends really think bush will end up winning. but we all agreed that, due to insane turnout than the popular vote will be the most slanted in the history of process.

can you imagine whats going to happen if bush wins the electoral by one state, but losses the popular by millions of votes? it could happen.

[mr_gyptian]

Sorry Busted. They were allowed to protest all they wanted. However, for some damn reason no rioting or looting happened.

It might have been the police. It might have been the futulity of the cause.

I just don't get why protesting would go on. Kerry is floundering like few candidates, ever. The Democratic primaries have the lowest voter turn out in the last two decades. If it was me, it wouldn't be the right fight. Of course, the upside would be a debacle like Chicago in 1968. Marginalizing the "cause" to the point of losing two elections in a row to a perennial loser like Nixon. In a larger sense, five of the next six elections went to Republicans.

So, again, I encourage all of you brandish signs, your buttons, and march. It is your duty.

[watersnowdirt]

Originally posted by mr_gyptian

I just don't get why protesting would go on. Kerry is floundering like few candidates, ever. The Democratic primaries have the lowest voter turn out in the last two decades. If it was me, it wouldn't be the right fight.

Good thing people involved in the women's suffrage movement, civil rights movement, etc. etc. etc. didn't have that attitude. We'd be living in even less of a democracy than we are now.

If we only fought the fights that were convenient or easy, we'd be nowhere.

[snow_slider]

Just show up toting this sign:
http://www.tetongravity.com/usergall...10629/Bush.jpg

[Game Over]

I honestly think Bush will win.

I also think the Bush Adm. will use its power to help them win.

I have no faith in George Bush's America.

[Tippster]

Well, I plan on enjoying myself immensely. Boston was so... civilized... (Fishbowl!)

Unfortunately I just found out that I'm working nightly until at least midnight and cannot stay an extra day like I did in Bean-town. Anyone wanna get loaded in the wee hours? PM me yer cellie, mateys, if ye have the eggs - YAR!

Now if Basom comes down, he can get nearly-arrested in two towns for cussing out a maggot on the street!

[BurmaShave]

Or you could try selling some Dope-On-A-Rope soap found here.
http://www.dope-on-a-rope.com/

[Dexter Rutecki]

I like sea2's idea, but I don't know about kidnapping the Quizno's guy.
I'm stuck on either the pretzel, or a chicken suit labeled 'AWOL George'.

[Plakespear]

Originally posted by Tippster
Unfortunately I just found out that I'm working nightly until at least midnight

Bars in Manhattan are open until 4 AM.

Dex, I'll probably be up your way next week to moon the republicans, and laugh my balls off when Asscroft has a stroke when he goes on 8th ave.

[Tavi]

Originally posted by Dexter Rutecki

I'm stuck on either the pretzel, or a chicken suit labeled 'AWOL George'.

Go with "AWOL George." That's quality entertainment.

Edit: Perhaps a "bantam cock" outfit would work as well.

[Tippster]

Originally posted by Plakespear
Bars in Manhattan are open until 4 AM...

Lower East Side - yes... they're actually open all night. YOU try getting there after the fucking Lovefest lets out nightly at12:00. I'll be lucky not to be aprehended by the nearest Brownshirt...

I'm lookin' to get some at a Hotel bar in Times Square before 2:30 - closing time in that area. Any takers?

[tuffy109]

http://in8.com/fucknewyork/Resources/fucknewyork.mov

http://www.stereogum.com/img/republicans.jpg

[basom]

Originally posted by tuffy109
some funny ass shit