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Blue_In_AK Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 08:59 PM
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Despite icy cold and bitter winds, Alaska peace patriots
take it to the streets... I think there were about 60 of us, although it was hard to get a good count since people kept running to their cars to warm up. :)
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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 09:01 PM
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1. Major props to Alaskans! Thank you all! nt
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wookie294 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 09:02 PM
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2. That's what I call DEDICATED antiwar folk !!
Thanks for those awesome photos! DOWN WITH BUSH!!!
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Nutmegger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 09:02 PM
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3. Thank you guys, we're fighting this Bush Inc together.
Edited on Sat Mar-18-06 09:07 PM by Nutmegger
:kick:and:thumbsup:!!!
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LiberalAndProud Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 09:03 PM
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4. K&R
Because I should very much like to see the Greatest Page filled with stories such as these.
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northofdenali Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 09:04 PM
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5. Blue, you ROCK!!!!!
Where were you guys? Friend of mine was in town from Wasilla and said he saw your group & waved but I forgot to ask him where! Down near Dimond Center? I wish I could have been there!

Thank you! :yourock:
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Blue_In_AK Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 09:07 PM
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8. Yes, Dimond Center...
Another one is planned for tomorrow at the Federal Building, so I'll have some more photos.

I might add here that the response to our "honk for peace" signs was phenomenal. I think we got flipped the bird maybe five times (so original), but I would say hundreds of honks, sometimes four or five cars honking at once. It was extremely gratifying. Even truckers in their semis. The tide is turning, I do believe.
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Hissyspit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 09:11 PM
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12. That brings back memories!
Thanks, Blue. It was even a bit chilly down here at the protest in NC!
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northofdenali Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 10:48 PM
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22. One of the honkers was my buddy, Kenny
actually more of a big brother - I've known him for 35 years, and in addition to being the greatest big brother ever, he builds the HOTTEST cars!! (He probably revved the engine, too, but he definitely said he honked & gave you guys the high 5).

The Fed building should be interesting - are any of the big assholes (Stevens, etc.) in town? I'll let KT know where you'll be, so if he's in the mood for another drive - and he's always in the mood - be on the lookout for a VERY hot older Monte Carlo with blacked out windows and a super loud motor. He's on our side!!!
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Blue_In_AK Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 11:35 PM
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24. I'll look for him...
You should tell him to join us. :) I don't know if any of the honchos are in town or not, but, in any event, I don't think there will be too many people actually IN the federal building tomorrow since it's Sunday. I don't know exactly what's planned - someone at today's protest was just passing out flyers asking us all to be there, so that's where we'll be. Strength in numbers.
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Hissyspit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 09:09 PM
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10. Both you and Blue make me nostalgic for Alaska!
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northofdenali Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 10:50 PM
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23. C'mon up Hissy - I already owe ya at least one beer!
We'll all get together and make it Alaskan Ambers!
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Blue_In_AK Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 11:36 PM
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25. My husband, HullBoss, loves those.
Edited on Sat Mar-18-06 11:36 PM by Blue_In_AK
(Me, I'm not a beer drinker.) We should meet halfway - Talkeetna, anyone?
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northofdenali Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-19-06 12:09 AM
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28. Hell, YES Talkeetna!!!!!!!!
I'll take Talkeetna OR Homer! And I'll STILL buy the beer! (I'll get you a whatever, Blue - and HullBoss can have 2!)

Talkeetna.......I rhapsodize over Talkeetna....... or at least, the parts of it I remember :rofl:
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EFerrari Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 09:05 PM
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6. You guys are so beautiful.
:grouphug:
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mom cat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 09:07 PM
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7. And I thought it was cold in Boston! You guys are great!
:yourock:
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graywarrior Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 09:07 PM
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9. Most excellent.
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WhollyHeretic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 09:11 PM
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11. Nice work!
:thumbsup:
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Gormy Cuss Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 09:14 PM
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13. Gives new meaning to Blue_in_ AK
Kudos. Ours was a walk in the park. :applause: :applause:
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Whoa_Nelly Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 09:19 PM
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14. Thank you! Thank you, Blue!
So appreciate YOU braving the cold, being there AND taking pics!

A Big High Five to you!
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ayeshahaqqiqa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 09:21 PM
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15. You warmed my heart
Hope you all stayed warm! Thanks for the pics!
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Breeze54 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 09:21 PM
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16. This is just great!! Recommended!
And here I was worrying about how cold it will be when
I head for the protest in Boston tomorrow morning!
I don't know the temperature there but I'll bet it's
colder than 19 degree's!! I think I'll make it! LOL!
You and the rest are brave patriots! :patriot:

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Blue_In_AK Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 09:27 PM
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18. The temp was probably around 15,
but the north wind was brutal. But as I said up thread, the response from the passers-by made it all worthwhile. Anchorage rocks.
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Pacifist Patriot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 09:24 PM
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17. Please take me seriously when I say this.
I love (agape) every single person out there today. If you encounter these people again please give them a big bear hug from a pacifist in Florida. Let them know that their commitment means more to me than anyone in my community willing to stand out in 76 degree sunny skies. They are patriots of the highest calibre.
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Blue_In_AK Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 09:30 PM
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19. Thank you...
:hug: We do have a very dedicated core of peace activists here who turn up for every protest, no matter what the weather. I will no doubt be seeing most of these folks again tomorrow at the Federal Building protest. I will pass your thoughts on to everyone I talk to. :)
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bliss_eternal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-19-06 01:14 AM
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34. Their ability to brave the conditions
is worthy of merit! Thank them all for me, too! :hi:
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babsbunny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 09:41 PM
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20. BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!
THANK YOU ALASKA!
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blue4barb Donating Member (367 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 09:50 PM
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21. K&R and huge thanks!
I'll remember the "Peace is a Family Value" sign for future use.
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SeattleGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 11:37 PM
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26. Hooray! Thank you so much, Alaskans!
:yourock:
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fed-up Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Mar-18-06 11:58 PM
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27. Awesome! It was about 50 degrees here in Chico, CA for our rally nt
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Stephanie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-19-06 12:12 AM
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29. Absolutely beautiful.
Awe-inspiring.
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proud patriot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-19-06 12:19 AM
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30. WooHoo
Thank You :loveya:
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bigtree Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-19-06 12:20 AM
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31. you all look beautiful out there
cheers
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Rainscents Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-19-06 01:07 AM
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32. Thank you for braving the weather and standing up for peace and Troops!
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bliss_eternal Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-19-06 01:12 AM
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33. I'm in awe of anyone that would brave such conditions
to protest!

To the protestors:

:yourock:

Thank you Blue in AK for such great photos!
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Broken_Hero Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-19-06 01:25 AM
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35. good job, my fellow alaskans! Kick ASS! n/t
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roguevalley Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-19-06 03:33 AM
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36. the only day you hold a rally, I'm not in town. :-D
Must have been cold there. It was howling here on the peninsula. Go! GO! GO! you good people!
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mogster Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-19-06 08:46 AM
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37. Thank you, Blue_In_AK
Kick and recommend! :-)
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sproutster Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-19-06 08:49 AM
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38. Woo hoo - and I think I know the guy with the family values sign
If it's who I think it is, give him a hug for me.

What was the public reaction? I'm curious, knowing the feelings for anwr drilling=republican vote.

I wish I was there with you guys.

Maybe in a couple months I will be, I'm finally scared to be in the "lower 48" but not sure if I should leave the country or move back to Alaska.
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Blue_In_AK Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-19-06 12:26 PM
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39. The reaction was overwhelmingly positive...
I saw one woman yelling something until her face was red, but couldn't hear what she said as she drove by, about three middle fingers, and some kids screaming something that you couldn't really tell whether they were pro or con, but there were hundreds of honks, peace signs, smiles and waves. Every time we hold a vigil or protest, there is more and more support here. Alaskans are good people and independent. I loved the response we had.
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IsIt1984Yet Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-19-06 02:35 PM
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40. Wonderfully moving images!! Added here:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=364&topic_id=699027&mesg_id=699027
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kainah Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-19-06 05:26 PM
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41. good job!
And you have my sympathies. Here in Wyoming, we've done a number of events in the wind and bitter cold. One Friday afternoon, when we always do a half hour "stand up" downtown with 'Honk for Peace' signs, it was 32 below. And I must admit, we only lasted about 20 minutes. It takes some real dedication -- and learning how to layer clothes effectively -- to stand out there when it's that cold. But you warm our hearts!!!
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snowbear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Mar-21-06 06:27 PM
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42. It's much warmer now!
We had a good dumping of springtime snow the past couple of days, and the cold-snap from when the photos were taking is over!

Hopefully no more cold snaps until next winter!

I wish I could've gone! Looks like they were cold, but from the sounds of them on local tv, they still had a good time.
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