GOP convention attracting array of demonstrators

[babylonsister]

GOP convention attracting array of demonstrators

By AMY FORLITI
Associated Press Writer


ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- A 73-year-old retired surgeon marching in silence with a tombstone picturing a soldier killed in Iraq. A philosophy professor calling for a new investigation into the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. A long-haul trucker from Texas protesting the price of oil.

Those are just a few of the images that demonstrators hope will capture the attention of delegates, journalists and others attending the Republican National Convention. Tens of thousands - from anarchists and immigrants to advocates for the poor - plan to use the streets outside the Xcel Center as a national podium, transforming downtown St. Paul into a marketplace of ideas.

"There are some groups that are going to be here just because this is a big stage," said Chuck Samuelson, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota. "But I think the majority of groups are here because they really want to demonstrate to the delegates that they want to see some sort of changes in the party platform."

Protesters and police expect the opening day of next month's four-day convention to be the biggest - with a huge anti-war march.

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[ayeshahaqqiqa]

1. I hope the MSM covers this

It will be hard to ignore, I would think. Plus Ron Paul's little meeting in Minneapolis should be covered as well.

[babylonsister]

2. Remember 2004? They covered both conventions and protesters

in big cities. Since both conventions this year are in smaller cities, I imagine they'll have a whole lot of time to fill up, so I'm hoping the protesters will get lots of coverage. I guess that will depend on the mindset of the m$m who's covering them.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

3. I could see them really covering Paul

because I think they want to spin the GOP defeat on the Libertarians, in order to try and bring disgruntled Republicans back in the fold in 2012.

[OffWithTheirHeads]

5. Nah, nothing to see here. Move along...OH LOOK!

Brittany changed her underware!

[KharmaTrain]

4. Don't Forget The Paulbots...

They'll be meeting at the 15,000 seat Target Center while the GOOPers are in town, and it'll be interesting to see what happens if they think they're getting slighted. Some may remember the their "greeting" for Hannity in New Hampshire:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNZS9ZuZcrg

This could get quite amusing. Also, possibly a reason so many GOOPers are avoiding the Gramps Coronation.

We may actually see Operation Chaos in Minneapolis.

:rofl: