I have tickets to see Bush. What should I do?

[Radical Activist]

He's going to speak at the dedication of the Lincoln Presidential Museum. I'm thinking I'll where my "Not My President" Shirt. I don't necessarily want to get kicked out since I'm excited about the museum.

I'm sure Bush will try to claim he's continuing Lincoln's legacy of fighting for freedom and liberation, even though Lincoln would have opposed the war in Iraq. Lincoln spoke out against the Mexican-American war as a Congressman because it was an unprovoked war of aggression based on lies.

Any suggestions?

[theliberalavenger]

1. Key Lime Pie

or banana cream.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

3. Go with blueberry. It stains.

[Radical Activist]

8. That involves too much jail time.

I want to embarrass the President, not do something that could cause me to be arrested for attacking him.

[hippiechick]

2. Bring a gallon of Maalox ?

... he DOES have that effect on rational people .... :evilgrin:

[saltpoint]

4. Sell the tickets to a nutcase fundie who actually --

-- believes Bush is a Christian. Triple the price. The fundie will pay it.

Then give 2/3rds of the money to the progressive party of your choice -- Democrats, Greens, etc. -- for the upcoming battles.

With the last third, buy some good beer and share it with a progressive spouse, S.O. or pal.

[caligirl]

6. I cast a vote for your idea. eom

[Radical Activist]

7. Except that the tickets were free

and I actually care about the dedication. I could probably get money for them since they're out of tickets, but I don't want to do that.

[Selteri]

12. Sell them

you'll never get in.

[SlowDownFast]

53. i second that motion.......n/t

[gumby]

5. Beware the Police State.

10,000 people were just 'rounded up' here in 'Murika. None of us are different.

Bush speaking at the dedication of the Lincoln Presidential Museum is a crime against any sensibility.

[WildEyedLiberal]

9. He's polluting our state?

Oh, geez.

Be sure to have the place fumigated, if you can.

[Lisa]

10. during his speech, applaud wildly at inappropriate times ...

Insert all kinds of compliments like "I had no idea he could be so funny!"

[Radical Activist]

13. LOL I like that one.

You can't get arrested for that, but you can still do it in ways that will make a political point if I do it right.

[Lisa]

36. if you do get close enough, you could claim loudly that it's not Bush ...

... but the guy who portrays him on Leno's show! And address him as "Mr. Bridges" and tell everyone within earshot how realistic his wig and makeup are.

Apparently he does GOP fundraisers and a lot of the audience think (at least at the beginning) that it really is Bush.

http://www.stevebridges.com
http://www.irts.org/events/gallery/holidaybenefit/12-2002/holiday_12-2002.html

[burn the bush]

41. How about this

yes, if u could sound like an over zealous fundie, u could make less radical people near you see how stupid his ideas are. Like clap wildly and say how excited you are because you want to invest all of your social security money in your brothers aligator farm. If they're able to reattach his arm, you know it will make money. You are so glad this president can see the needs of the people.

[FreedomAngel82]

57. That would be funny

:rofl: I'd pay to see that. ;)

[JohnLocke]

11. Go, wear your shirt, and don't get kicked out. Say nothing. (nt)

[Radical Activist]

14. That's the plan for now.

The shirt by itself makes a statement. I'm thinking about my other options though.

[JohnLocke]

15. Will C-SPAN be there? (nt)

[Radical Activist]

16. Yes

A lot of regional media as well.

[JohnLocke]

17. Ooh, good.

See if you can talk to them before or after Bush speaks.

[The Doctor.]

20. Highly suggest wearing a sweater over it to get in....

and tying the sweater around your waist later.

I would vote for the 'wild applause at inappropriate times' idea.
It would really be great to time it to a normal pause and see if you can get big chunks of barely-sentient Bush-fans to join in.

It might even throw him off if you are artful about it.

[Radical Activist]

24. I also have a Kerry/Edwards hoodie

I'll wear that if its a little cold, but I think it will be a warm day.

[The Doctor.]

27. Anything that is plainly visible and can be construed as

'Anti-Bush' will get you tossed.

But hey - if you want to experiment... by all means.

[Radical Activist]

28. This isn't a Bush event.

Its a public event to which he has been invited. Its not one of his town hall meetings.

[gmoney]

29. You haven't been paying attention, have you?

Sounds like the SS have been enforcing the "no dissenting voices" policy for official events, too...

I would just shout "FUCK YOU" at a quiet moment of his speech...

[FreedomAngel82]

58. Right

Just because it's for the public and not one of his "town hall" events or a "rally" doesn't mean they won't throw you out even if you're civil. They don't like dear leader being around critizim. He has to think he's loved and the best in the history of our country. So if you do wear anything that has Kerry and/or Edwards on it they'll surely make you take it off and if you don't they'll kick you out. Who cares if it's pulic? :eyes:

[The Doctor.]

30. Hmmmm.... well that's different.

His handlers would never let you get close enough to shake his hand if you were wearing something they didn't like. But If they tried to have you removed... then they are certainly beyond restraint.

[KaliTracy]

32. go in discreet if you want to display the shirt -- and take off your cover

covering during the speech... they will probably still ask you to leave since he's not allowed to see people disagree with him.

[KaliTracy]

31. if he wears the shirt they probably won't let him in -- they took out

those three from one Social Security meeting because there was a "no Blood for Oil" sticker on the bumper of their car.... they'll find a way to detain him.


http://www.libertypost.org/cgi-bin/readart.cgi?ArtNum=91514

http://www.wsws.org/articles/2005/apr2005/denv-a02.shtml


edit:corrected bumper sticker

[Radical Activist]

33. But this isn't one of those Bush town-hall meetings.

Bush doesn't control this event, the Lincoln Museum does. I wonder if they would really keep me out for that even with my ticket.

[KaliTracy]

38. Didn't control NYC for the Republican Convention and yet 100s of people

got detained... ( HBO's First Ammendment Project gives great detail to this that MSM completely ignored). While it's a not a "restricted" event -- if they feel that your dissent is "disruptive" they may detain you (if a finger can be seen as disruptive, surely, by their definition Words could be seen as disruptive, too) --

Are you in your rights to wear the shirt. Absolutely.

Would it cause a problem? Possibly.

Is that a risk you want to take? Your call.

If you are more subtle on the way in -- and there are a lot of people you may not be taken aside prior to the event.

[Radical Activist]

42. I'm pretty sure the Republican convention

was a political event controlled by the Republicans.

I'll probably risk it.

[KaliTracy]

45. I'm glad you are standing up for what you truly believe in. Good Luck!

:patriot:

[SlowDownFast]

55. "But this isn't one of those Bush town-hall meetings."

Doesn't matter.

The place will be crawling with SS.

[FreedomAngel82]

59. That won't matter

It won't matter as long as he's around they won't let him see anything to where he's hated. Remember the coronation where they put anti protestors away from him and they sped through the crowd? :eyes: They don't care if it's public.

[Sydnie]

18. You could always make a new shirt

that says something like "Lincoln was a great President" on the front and then "You, Sir, Are no Lincoln" on the back.

I'm sure you wouldn't want anyone to get the impression that you were saying that Lincoln was not your president, right? This would give Lincoln his props while putting blivet** in his place!

Iron on transfers and a printer is all you need!

[brettdale]

19. Dress up as a Freeper

Dress up as a Bush supporter, try to get up close,, see if you can asked him a question that will embrass him, if he starts shaking hands with crowds, refuse to do it.

[The Doctor.]

25. Or this...

If he goes to shake your hand... do it.
Then scream, "AArgh!... you HURT ME!" and cradle your hand as you seek medical attention.

Upon questioning, explain it must have been a pinched nerve.




But DON'T do this;

"I think a good gift for the President would be a chocolate revolver and since he is so busy, you'd probably have to run up to him real quick and give it to him."

SNL, 'Deep Thoughts' by Jack Handey.

Again... DON'T do that.

[brettdale]

21. get up close , wear a sweater

Get up as close as you can, wear a sweater, take the sweater off, havea tee shirt that has a photo of a dead Iraqi baby on it, with the words , "Culture of Life"

[Tracyjo]

22. They probably won't let you in with that shirt

Remember what they did to the guys with the bumper sticker?
Wear a jacket over it, or wear it inside-out until you get in. I would definitely go.

[brettdale]

23. Start up a chant

Like "you are a wanker, you are a wanker, you are a wanker" or maybe "You stole the election, you stole the election" do everything possible to make him look like a dumbass, take a long a video camera and flim it.

And let us know what happens!

[The Doctor.]

26. They will probably not allow cameras...

You know we're 'hated for our freedoms' in this country.

[Crazy Guggenheim]

34. Put some powder under your nose like it's coke.

[OneBlueSky]

35. sell 'em on eBay . . .

might as well recoup some of the money that BushCo is costing you every day . . . you may have to throw in an Oak Ridge Boys CD to actually get anything for them, though . . .

[Ladyhawk]

37. Be sure to take certain bumper stickers off your car. :D n/t

[R. A. Fuqua]

39. I would go to skid row--

pick out the most derelict of the derelicts--and pass the tickets on to them with my regards.

[Jamastiene]

40. Auction them on Ebay

to raise money for charity. Once you get them auctioned off, turn around and give the money to The Southern Poverty Law Center. They are a charity that provides legal services to victims of hate groups like the KKK and the neo confederate hate groups. The SPLC have been successful at proving that conspiracies of race war baiting exist between members of those types of groups in our court system. They have also actively worked to bankrupt many of the groups who have planned violence against what they called ZOG (Zionist Occupational Government) meaning the US government during the Clinton Administration. These hate groups (they call themselves "militia") stockpile weapons and even have ties to Al Qaeda and they are the same types of people who spawned the likes of Eric Rudolph and Timothy McVeigh. What better way to honor Lincoln and speak out against many of Bush's followers who hold racist views?

[TheOriginalAmerican]

43. Don't wear the shirt.

That will get you kicked out. I would either give them away or tear them up.

[spanone]

44. Burn them.

[Cuban_Liberal]

46. He's ruining our trip to the opening, too.

:argh::grr:

[neebob]

47. I think you should go

and behave yourself pay a lot of attention and report back.

[Arkana]

48. Here's what you do

1) Wipe ass with tickets.
2) Arrange resulting skidmarks into an image of either Jesus or the Virgin Mary. Jesus might work better, so I would go with that.
3) Sell to freeper for $10,000,000.

[ultraist]

49. I think you should go

Wear your tee but cover it up to get in. It doesn't matter that it's not a Bush event, they don't want any dissenters near Bush or in the view of the camera.

Get there early and try to get a spot within the view of the cameras as well as try to get a press interview. Have something prepared to say about Bush.

Don't clap, but give a thumbs down whenever others clap for him. This may get you some press. If you yell out, the SS WILL remove you.

Oh, and please flip him off for me!!!

[cmd]

50. TYBOB

Just go peacefully and quietly. Find a place to stand and Turn Your Back On Bush. Leave peacefully and quietly when security escorts you out, then hit all the local newspapers with your story. It would be helpful to have someone with a camera outside to document any action.

[ultraist]

65. Oh, I LOVE THAT! Yes!!! Turn your back on Bush---good one!

Stand back turned the whole time he speaks. I doubt they will remove him for that. But, I'd suggest staying, rather than leaving and trying to get an interview.

[cmd]

72. Not original with me

My old DU friend AWD was removed from the graduation ceremonies at Ohio State a few years ago when he TYBOB ed. Of course, he stood up to do it when everyone else was sitting.

[Radical Activist]

68. Cameras are allowed at the event.

Anything the SS (Secret Service) does to remove me will be well photographed.

[brettdale]

73. record the event

Take along a video camera if your allowed or a still camera, turning your back on bush is a brillant idea, letting out groans and moans of disgust when he is speaking is another good idea, get up close when he is speaking and walk off in disgust when he starts to talk about freedom.

When is the event and please let us know how it went.

[brettdale]

74. dress up in full islamic gear

See how far you can get into the building.

[Roland99]

51. Make up a sign that reads: "Bush = Tree Killer"

[New Dealer]

52. I imagine it would be impossible to bring a pie in

The best you can do is disrupt his speech.

[alcuno]

54. Wear nothing inflammatory and burst out laughing when he talks.

Nothing like laughter to ruin a speech.

[FreedomAngel82]

56. I wouldn't wear the shirt if you want to see him

They will of course kick you out. Other than that I don't know. I doubt they'd let you get away with pie throwing since he is the pResident.

[lawladyprof]

60. Well, you could wear an over the top praise Bush shirt

Something like, "W, anointed by God to save America." Or "GWB, the new messiah" or "Save us, President Bush, from liberals and gays" or "President Bush, God's gift to mankind" or "With President Bush we can make America a Leviticus-based country" or President Bush, cleanse our country of evil-doers and transgressors" or "Please, President Bush, cleanse America of evil" or "One country, one people, one leader-W" (that latter is a bit obvious, to me at least). I mean something so revoltingly pro-Bush, so way out there that sensible people will believe Bush supporters are stark raving mad. I love the picture someone posts of the rapturous girl. But if you used her you'd have to change the message somewhat.

The idea is pretend to be a Bush supporter but one of the lunatic fringe. Come to think of it maybe we should all infiltrate Bush events--swearing our undying loyalty, protesting for the most ridiculous aspects of the right wing agenda.

[JohnLocke]

69. I like that idea! (nt).

[Lisa]

76. how about that pic of Bush with his "halo"?

Actually there are several of those to choose from.

I just LOVE that "One country, one people, one leader-W" -- what a brilliant bumper sticker that would make!

[lawladyprof]

78. Why thank you, Lisa

Just translated a rather famous slogan.

[Lisa]

80. and under the circumstances, so appropriate!

The sad thing is not just how many people wouldn't get the historical reference, but how many would fervently endorse it.






(and what happens if you get too close to the podium!)

[Zorra]

61. Scalp them to a thug for an outrageous price, buy yourself a good beer,

and give the rest of the proceeds to the Progressive Democrats of America.

[XemaSab]

62. Here's the deal:

cover the shirt to get in. or don't even wear an anti-bush shirt.

when he talks, make a hissing noise between your teeth. when he pauses, look like you're clapping, but don't make any sound with your hands and boo softly. one person booing is audible at an extraordinary range.

either that or just shout "you're not my president!" and prepare to get kicked out. or throw your shoe at him and call him a lying bitch as you're being dragged out.

sigh, so many options!

enjoy! :-)

[Sapphire Blue]

63. Take Ipecac syrup beforehand... vomiting should start within 20 minutes

... hopefully, right when that WH Fascist Thug is speaking.

Or, if you're not that adventurous (or masochistic) simply Turn Your Back (with a one-fingered salute, if you like) when he starts babbling.

Dress conservatively so you can get in.

[ikojo]

64. Radical Activist...do you live in Springfield IL?

I don't know if I'd wear any anti Bush shirts to the Lincoln thing on Tuesday. Springfield is pretty pro Bush (thanks to all the fundies in town) and the crowd could get ugly even if the secret service does nothing because it's a high profile event.

[ultraist]

66. I don't think he should let the fundies SILENCE him.

There are peaceful ways to protest. I think he should go and be our voice!!! Get some press! Speak out!

[Radical Activist]

70. Sangamon County voted around 55% for Bush.

So its majority Republican, but most of them are still pretty moderate. I'll be outnumbered but not alone.

[POAS]

67. why not.........

Put a piece of Duct Tape over your mouth like the rethugs did at Schiavo's Hospice but write Free on it instead of life.

[lawladyprof]

71. One more over the top pro-Bush shirt

Jeb 2008-2016
George P. 2016-2024
Jenna 2024-2032

Bushes as far as the eye can see.
An American Dynasty.

Or

Jeb 2008-2016
Prince George (P.) 2016-2024
Princess Barbara 2024-2032
Queen Jenna 2032-2040

[understandinglife]

75. Invite everyone you see to the MNA on May 2 2005 ....

....a day to reflect on how Bu$h and his theocratic neoconster buddies kill and starve children without a thought, without a care.....


www.missionnotaccomplished.us

[bushcrab]

77. Each time the sheeple applause subsides, shout "Baaaah!"

[journalist3072]

79. Here's the thing

You know Bush's events are always staged.....They screen people to ensure that only his supporters are allowed access to his events.

So, when you get there, pretend you are a Bush lover. Act like you would crawl down the street on broken glass for him. Then once you're in there....bam!!!! Do your thing!!!!

[lonestarnot]

81. BA the bitch!

[barb162]

82. go there and have a good laugh (but have a few beers first)

[chlamor]

83. Citizens Arrest