Bush staying at Hotel Del Coronado Monday night: Vigil proposed

[Liberty Belle]

A San Diego TV station just announced that Bush will be staying at the Hotel Del Coronado Monday night, before his Tuesday morning appearance at North Island naval air station.

Wouldn't it be great if we could hold a candlelight vigil for Cindy Sheehan outside the hotel Monday night? Singing anti-war songs to serenade our president, into the wee hours of the morning.

Anybody up for a sing-along?

[Cha]

1. Go Californians! Why

should bush sleep in peace when so many families have been torn asunder because of his LIES?

[Liberty Belle]

7. My sentiments exactly.

If the hotel won't allow protesters on its property, there's a public beach just behind the hotel. Nothing like a good old-fashioned California beach party to top off the summer!

[Cha]

8. California has so many

awesome landmarks..and the Hotel Del Coronado is one..too bad bushwa has to sully it. But, maybe you can exorcise the evil right outta there with your Candle Light Peace Vigil with Cindy in mind!

[Oerdin]

26. Are you sure it is public?

The beach I mean. I thought it was a private beach and had been since the 1880's or so.

[Liberty Belle]

27. I hadn't heard that, but you could be right.

[Mr Rabble]

2. I will most likely go and protest, but no singing for me.

I am not really a fan of anti-war songs.

[Liberty Belle]

4. So bring a tambourine! Or drums, or...

I'm sure you can think of something very creative. ;-)

[BayouBengal07]

3. Hey cool

I visited that place last summer...cool old hotel. Very right wing area though. They had an exhibit on all the famous people who visited, and showed presidents. All of them were shown at the hotel, except for the section on Clinton, which showed Air Force One over the hotel, as if it were leaving. Kinda funny really.

I'm stuck in Louisiana, but I'd love to be there.

[Liberty Belle]

5. Yes, the Del has hosted many presidents, plus royalty.

Supposedly it's where the Duke of Windsor met Wallis Simpson, for whom he abdicated his throne.

A bit of trivia: Know who installed the electric lighting at the Del, way back in the 1800s?

Thomas Edison.

[Erika]

10. What are the room rates the taxpayers are paying

for his grandstanding? While Cindy is in a tent. His kids didn't go to war and he's staying in a prestigious hotel. Cindy who lost her son to Bush's war is sleeping in a tent. Where's the sense?

[Liberty Belle]

16. Great analogy. He's probably in the presidential suite;

An FOIA request after the fact should yield the cost.

[Verve]

12. Clinton vacationed on Coronado island a few times in office.

Hopefully his supporters still live there.

[Liberty Belle]

17. M. Larry Lawrence, former owner of the Del, died.

Clinton used to stay with the Lawrences, as I recall.

[Verve]

23. Oh no! n/t

[Liberty Belle]

24. Yes, in fact there was a rumor awhile back...

regarding Clinton and the merry widow.

[Verve]

25. God! Those were the days!

Worrying about Clinton's infidelities instead of Bush's war casualties.

[MindPilot]

31. I believe the last time he was there Chelsea was ticketed

by a local cop for not wearing a bike helmet; a requirement if you're under 16 (IIRC)in CA.

[cliss]

6. WELL what happened to his vacation?

I see his little R & R plans got yanked. heh heh

See? They are on the defensive, mark my words. They're petrified that this situation is going to start growing.

Just watch, Bush will be AWOL from Crawford the rest of the month. He thinks he's pulling a fast one on Cindy.

[nadinbrzezinski]

9. He is quicklly learning what Nixon learned

he cannot be in peace anywhere

[Erika]

13. Very true and profound

for those of us who study history. W, indeed, can't run from what he's done to this country.

[Verve]

11. The Hotel Del is definitely no office.

This slacker couldn't stand the protests in his hometown so he escaped to a "friendly repug" resort in Idaho and now thinks he can gallivant around the country visiting other high class resorts. Unfortunately, he forgot CA hates him! Oh well. He'll find out soon enough.

[Liberty Belle]

18. Let's start a photo gallery of his vacation resorts.

Here's the Hotel Del Coronado:

http://www.hoteldelcoronado.com/about/press.asp

[Verve]

22. Here's his Idaho retreat...

http://www.tamarackidaho.com/

[jaysunb]

14. I love The Del

it will now be forever be the same.

[KaryninMiami]

15. Great idea- wish I was there I'd join in! But you need to get a BIG Crowd

You may want to get started posting- find out first, what you need to do regarding security since there won't be time for permits. But I think we should make it a habbit of given him a "warm" welcome everywhere he goes. Let's not only ruin his vacation- let's make his road trips miserable as well!

[Liberty Belle]

19. There's a public beach behind the Del.

Do we need a permit for a l'il sing-along on the shore? ;-)

[bliss_eternal]

20. Sounds SO cool! Go for it!

I wish I was there--please give him a proper welcome to beautiful California.

:evilgrin:

[Liberty Belle]

21. I'm making my "Support the Troops: Impeach Bush!" sign

[maveric]

28. I'll be there Liberty Belle.

With my camera in hand.

[katmondoo]

29. My first thought on seeing the hotel was the movie "Some Like It Hot"

Maybe the Mafia will be hiding under Bush's table or an anti-war protester will meet him in the elevator.

[Liberty Belle]

35. Awesome! See new thread above -- 2 events now;

Vigil 7-9 pm Monday outside the Del;
protest Tuesday morning outside North Island.

I'll have a camera, too. Plus a sign reading "Support our Troops: Impeach Bush!"

Stop by and say hi. ;-)

[MindPilot]

30. So what are the plans for security?

Are they going to shut down the hotel completely to the general public that they did with that place in Idaho?

The Del is a pretty public place and it would be very difficult to secure unless they plan on sealing off the whole island.

We're trying to make reservations right now to find out.

On Edit: No room at the inn. Imagine that! I'll bet they will close the bridge and the strand to all but residents.

[Liberty Belle]

36. If they close off Coronado, we'll have a protest rally downtown

near Horton Plaza. Bush wouldn't see it, but the TV crews and public will.

There are ferryboats out to Coronado, and you can also rent private boats. I'd love to see a regatta out there with signs on every sail.

[bliss_eternal]

32. Would someone pls., make and carry this sign (for me--

--since I can't be present)?;)

You can run but you can't hide...

:evilgrin:

[Liberty Belle]

37. Good one! I'll make an extra and get someone to hold it.

[bliss_eternal]

40. Thanks, Liberty Belle!! I would love that!

If anyone gets a picture of the event, I'll get to see it...

:patriot:

Here's a few other possibilities (though that one is the one I DEFINITELY want someone to carry for me):

They hate us for YOUR war!

Cindy's STILL waiting

Talk to the lady

When do our troops get a vacation? Permanently...

We know. Rove outed Plame.

:hi:
Happy Protesting!

[Liberty Belle]

41. I made the sign and will try to get pics.

This is going to be huge!

[bliss_eternal]

43. YAY!! Thank YOU!

Good work on getting this all organized so quickly! It's sounds like it's going to be a great turn-out. Can't wait to see if it is covered on news channels here in so cal.

[lazarus]

33. What time?

I'm willing and able.

I can see the bridge to Coronado from my front yard, btw.

[Liberty Belle]

38. See new thread above for full details;

Vigil is 7-9 pm at the hotel Del Coronado Monday night;
Protest is Tuesday morning outside North Island's gates; Bush speaks at 8:30 but be there early.

We're expecting huge crowds--the island will be packed, if they don't shut it down.

(If they do, we're moving the rally downtown near Horton Plaza. Details above.)

[Liberty Belle]

34. It's on! See new thread above for details

7-9 pm peace vigil outside the Del Monday night.

The protest outside North Island is also planned for the next morning.

This is going to be huge! Veterans groups, peace activists, and progressive groups of all stripes are planning on being there -- by the busload!

Please come join in the fun.

[Liberty Belle]

39. UPDATED DETAILS:

Bush in San Diego! 2 events: Mon. vigil & Tues. protest
As President George W. Bush visits San Diego, let’s ask him…
How Many More,
President Bush?
Support the Troops. Bring Them Home Alive.

Two Events! Attend Both!!

Monday, August 29th; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
CANDLELIGHT VIGIL FOR PEACE

Coronado Island
Ocean Blvd on the beach, Hotel Del Coronado

Join Gold Star father Fernando Suarez del Solar, military families and veterans for a Candlelight Vigil outside of the Hotel Del Coronado. Bush will be staying at the hotel Monday evening, prior to his speech to a select audience of supporters at Naval Station North Island Tuesday Morning. Bring candles, banners and signs of peace. Anticipate traffic congestion. Carpool or use public transit!


Tuesday, August 30; 6:00 am to 8:30 am
GIVE GEORGE BUSH THE WELCOME HE DESERVES!

North Island Naval Air Station, Main Gate
4th St. and Alameda Boulevard, Coronado

Gather at the base entrance with your signs and enthusiasm to tell President Bush: Stop the Unjust War in Iraq!

If either event is prevented on Coronado Island, please gather in Horton Plaza, 4th St. and Broadway, Downtown San Diego.


Miriam R.

[NYC]

42. Why is he going to California?

Getting further away from the hurricane? Does he care at all about the people of New Orleans? (rhetorical question)

[Liberty Belle]

45. Escaping from Cindy, I suppose.

[paineinthearse]

44. As a former resident of San Diego now living 3000 miles away

I say, "Show your patriotic colors, SD. Give * the reception he deserves".

Solidarity.

[Liberty Belle]

46. When did you move? We'll miss you!

Should be a humongous turnout, from what I'm hearing.

Are you going to the big protest rally in DC on the 24th?

[paineinthearse]

47. A LONG time ago

Over 15 years.