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Twist_U_Up Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-30-04 03:03 PM
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wow theyre really freekin out in Canada
now they know how to protest

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rkc3 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-30-04 03:05 PM
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1. It's amazing what you can do when you have freedom of speech...
in your country.

Someday, I hope to live in a country like that.
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rodeodance Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-30-04 03:07 PM
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4. Fox was saying they are showing thier 'displeasure" with the US/Bush
I was flipping channels and they had a good shot of a very large crowd gathered in Ottowa. Good for them.
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rodeodance Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-30-04 03:08 PM
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5. 'STOP the massacure" reads one sign--from Ottowa (CNN)
the announcer said we are being feed footage from the WH press pool
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pgh_dem Donating Member (584 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-30-04 03:25 PM
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20. From CNN website on Canadian protesterss
Don't know the etiquette here of posting CNN stories or whatever, but thought maybe people might like the link -

http://www.cnn.com/2004/US/11/30/bush.protests.ap/index.html

OTTAWA, Canada (AP) -- Holding up signs calling U.S. President George W. Bush a "war criminal" and "liar," a few thousand demonstrators rallied in the Canadian capital Tuesday to protest his visit, the U.S.-led war in Iraq and a host of other issues.

Organizers said about 5,000 people, many of whom rode buses overnight from across Ontario and Quebec, held a rally at Ottawa's City Hall before a planned march on Canada's Parliament buildings. Police put the figure at between 2,500 to 3,000.

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Isn't it funny how police and organizers just can't seem to agree on how many people are at a protest? Watch for this Saturday in Columbus to have thousands of people, and any coverage will use 'hundreds' (or even 'dozens') as often as possible.

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"I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality." - MLK Jr
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keepthemhonest Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-30-04 03:06 PM
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2. what what happened eom
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rodeodance Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-30-04 03:12 PM
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7. Bush said he recieved a warm welcome in his ride from the airport
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Twist_U_Up Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-30-04 03:14 PM
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10. yea lol
by the people with 5 fingers up in the air LOL
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Straight Shooter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-30-04 03:22 PM
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17. bush's warm welcome consisted of drifts of warm air
caused by all those Canadians turning their backs to him and sending him big warm f*rts.

Thanks, Canada. We love ya!!
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Yuugal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-30-04 03:22 PM
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18. Satan is planning an even warmer welcome for Bush! nt
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Paligal Donating Member (178 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-30-04 03:06 PM
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3. So do we, the media just won't cover it
I am in San Francisco, where people protested and even caused some damage the day after the election. Mainstream media didn't even cover it. I know in other cities, like Denver, the same thing happened.

But I agree that we need to organize large protests for inauguration day, preferably in Washington D.C. (if people are in that part of the country)

GO CANADA!!!!!

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knowbody0 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-30-04 03:12 PM
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8. they learned in the 70's
to never televise the revolution
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jamboi Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-30-04 03:14 PM
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11. We can't wait till inauguration, we need to do it now!
Edited on Tue Nov-30-04 03:16 PM by jamboi
I'm watching it on both Fox and CNN right now. I wonder how big the crowd is. The camera is focusing mostly on the police, so its hard to tell.
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emcguffie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-30-04 03:30 PM
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24. I'm with you
We can't wait that long. I don't want to wait until Dec. 12th. I haven't given up yet. Maybe I'm just dumb. But I know most Americans voted for Kerry, and so most Americans would be GLAD to see the election reversed.

It's just the ones in power that wouldn't.

How about inviting Canadian media to come see our demonstrations, since no media here will cover them?

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Minstrel Boy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-30-04 03:11 PM
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6. full coverage of the protest on CBC Newsworld.
Riot squad officer just shown on the ground, hurt in a scuffle.
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rodeodance Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-30-04 03:14 PM
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9. it sounds as if Fox wants violence--just by the tone of the reporter
suspose that would give a license to condemn all protestors!!
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Twist_U_Up Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-30-04 03:15 PM
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12. just what Madsen said
if theres blood fox will air it
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Az_lefty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-30-04 03:16 PM
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13. Of course. Faux viewers love violence.
They'll be calling for the overthrow of Canada soon.

Go Canada !!!!!!
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sepia_steel Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-30-04 03:17 PM
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14. wowwww
go canada!!
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rodeodance Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-30-04 03:19 PM
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16. drats--cable news not covering the protests!!! now
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dzika Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-30-04 03:19 PM
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15. Does anybody have a link with pictures of protests? n/t
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shakerbaker Donating Member (157 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-30-04 03:24 PM
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19. go to cbc
they have live coverage.
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flyarm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-30-04 03:27 PM
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23. vive la canada!!!!
OHHH CANADA,
MY HOME AND NATIVE LAND,
TRUE PATRIOT LOVE,
IN ALL THY SONS COMMAND ,

WITH GLOWING HEARTS
WEEEEE SEE THEE RISE

THE TRUE NORTH STRONG AND FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!

VIVE LA CANADA!!!! OUR GLORIOUS NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS!!!

KEEP PROTESTING, WE MAY LEARN SOMETHING FROM YOU!!
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brindis_desala Donating Member (866 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-30-04 03:27 PM
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21. They have a host of issues to be angry about
Edited on Tue Nov-30-04 03:32 PM by brindis_desala
Bush wants them to join Star Wars: "Opponents echo the complaints of critics in the United States, arguing that the missile defense
system is unproven, technologically difficult, hugely
expensive and based on an outdated assumption that an
attack will come in the form of an airborne missile.
In addition, critics here say the system undermines
Canada's preference for multinational teamwork and
agreements over weapons and defense machinery. "There
are places we should be cooperating with the United
States, but this is way down on the list," said John
Polanyi, a chemist and Nobel laureate at the
University of Toronto."

http://nuclearfree.lynx.co.nz/MissileDefence.htm
And as actively informed as they are, many Canadians
may not know the half of it:
http://globalresearch.ca/articles/CHO411C.html

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mdb Donating Member (398 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-30-04 03:27 PM
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22. The crowd does look aggressive. The police put on gas mask. n/t
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dmkinsey Donating Member (789 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-30-04 03:41 PM
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25. here's a link to cbc
http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2004/11/30/bush_arrives041130.html

<A small number of pro-Bush demonstrators also showed up to offer a welcome to the conservative, family-values politician. >

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shakerbaker Donating Member (157 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-30-04 03:42 PM
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26. Just watched it live on CBC
The crowd was in the thousands at the bottom of Parliment hill and in front of the Chateau Marmont Hotel(they thought perhaps that Bush or his people are staying there).The protest was peaceful at first and then all of a sudden a group of protestors in masks and handerchiefs got aggressive. Then many riot police showed attempting to block the surge toward the hotel. In doing so 2 police were dragged away injured and several rioters were arrested.police put on there gas masks and were about to use tear gas when the crowd started to disperse. They said that these groups woulod be moving on to different sites to protest throughout the day.

It was so good to see people disgusted by the Bush regime making their views heard. They could be a little less passsive aggresive though. Canadien's are generally too polite to riot big time. This shows how disgusted they are. Signs say "Get Out" and "Bush S****">

The True North Strong and FREE!!!
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Rhapsody in Blue Donating Member (49 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-30-04 03:50 PM
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27. Do you mean Chateau Laurier?
(I think the Chateau Marmont is in L.A.? :) )

I believe Bush is meeting there with the leader of the Conservative opposition, Stephen Harper. At least that was supposed to be the next item on the agenda, after the press conference with the Prime Minister.

Just what we need .... Harper kissing more butt, yet again. And I don't remember if previous visits by an American President have ever involved meeting separately with the leader of the opposition (as opposed to meeting the Prime Minister). Is this a first - does anyone know?
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shakerbaker Donating Member (157 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-30-04 03:53 PM
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28. Yes, I couldn't remember the name
Edited on Tue Nov-30-04 03:55 PM by shakerbaker
knew it was french.

I was so glad when Harper lost to Martin. Harper is a Bushie.
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shakerbaker Donating Member (157 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-30-04 04:29 PM
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29. Oh CANADA
Oh Canada my closer than my native land
true patriot love in all thy son's command
through glowing hearts(and signs)we see thee rise(riot on)
the TRUE North Strong and FREEE!!!
From far and wide Oh Canada we stand in Awe of thee

Oh Canada Glorious and FREE, Oh Canada we stand in AWE
of thee. Oh Canada we stand in Awe of thee.

Keep showing those signs, those fingers, screaming as
loud as you can. We Love Ya!!!!

BTW I sang Oh Canada at a Vancouver/Medicine Hat Hockey game
last Sunday and felt proud to sing it-So Proud. Looking for a slapshot between Dubbyas eyes!!
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texpatriot2004 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-30-04 06:33 PM
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30. Does anyone remember the where the link is to the
website the protesters put up? I remember seeing it here on DU but I can't remember where? Also, does anyone know of a good photo resource for this protest. I am looking for pics not video. Thanks so much.
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texpatriot2004 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-30-04 09:43 PM
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31. kick
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