Monday's Protest Against Bush

[Kanary]

From an article in the Tuesday Denver Post:
http://www.denverpost.com/Stories/0,1413,36%257E23827%257E1788971,00.html

"Down the hill and in a heavily traveled area in full view of the massive presidential motorcade, about 75 people packed a median and chanted, "No war. No war," as the president sped past in a convoy of sleek cars and SUVs.

" They were headed into Fort Carson, where the president spent several hoursMonday speaking with family members of the war dead and more than 5,000 soldiers, family members and dignitaries.

(snip)

"Anti-war groups have staged demonstrations periodically across the United States since the invasion in March. About 75 protesters joined Monday to send a message to the president that not everyone favors the war. The demonstrators spread out along a highway leading into one of the entrances to Fort Carson.

(snip)

"So many (Americans) have been sold on this story about terrorism. That's all we hear about, and people are fear-based," Gossage said. "I also think a lot of people are afraid to come out because of what happened in February.
... It's like ... people went back into their holes, and you cannot blame them. It's a scary situation," she said."

The article mentioned one demonstrator with signs supporting Bush.


Kanary

[SheilaT]

1. I'm constantly amazed

that everywhere Bush goes he's met my protesters. There has never been a president so hated -- even Nixon, who was widely despised towards the end, never face a constant barrage of protestors like this. I wonder what those around W tell him is going on.

[jab105]

2. As W would say...

"I don't think they hate me...Pickles said that she always sees American flags when we drive by"

[Kanary]

3. What makes it more amazing....

.....is that this was at a Military Base! The location was the outskirts of a very conservative city! To get that many people there, on a moment's notice, in that context....

Yeah, I don't think he can exactly crow about the great reception he received!

Kudos to those who pulled together this protest! Great job!

Kanary