Bush Administration Seeks to Squelch S.O.T.U. Protest at Capitol

[joefree1]

January Monday 23rd 2006 (23h42) :
Bush Administration Seeks to Squelch State of the Union Protest at Capitol on January 31

The Bush administration has expanded the special security zone around the Capitol, effectively denying a meaningful public space for a protest called by World Can’t Wait-Drive Out the Bush Regime during the State of the Union address on January 31, 2006. This action, one of many held simultaneously that night at 8pm EST in cities and towns across the country, calls for symbolically “drowning out Bush’s lies” and demands “BUSH STEP DOWN.”

At a meeting on January 10 with the National Park Service Police, Capitol Police, and National Parks Department, the World Can’t Wait was offered the area surrounding the Capitol Reflecting Pool for the January 31st gathering. This was accepted by World Can’t Wait. However, on January 19, the organization received word that this area had been reclassified as part of a “secure perimeter” for that day.

In addition, the grass areas of the National Mall have been closed for “turf renovation” up to 7th Street. Thus, the proposed demonstration area is restricted to the “gravel and concrete walkways of the national Mall between 3rd and 4th Streets.”
http://www.disinfo.com/site/displayarticle14876.html

January 31 Convergences
Jan. 31, on The Night of President Bush’s State of the Union Address:
Bring the Noise! Drown Out Bush’s Lies!
In large cities and small towns all across the country, join in rallies one hour before Bush’s address as we make our determination to “Drive Out the Bush Regime” the political message of the day.

At 9:00 PM EST, just as Bush starts to speak, everywhere we will BRING THE NOISE. In a cacophony of sound, we will drown out his address with music: from drums to violins, from hip hop and classical; and with noise: banging pots and ringing church bells, sound car horns and lifting our voices.

http://worldcantwait.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=578&Itemid=208

Link to to the DU thread in the Activist forum:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=106x25961

Los Angeles: 5 PM - Gather at intersection of Hollywood and Highland;?6 PM - Bring the NOISE; march and 7 pm rally in front of CNN news station at Sunset and Cahuenga.

Link to the thread in the DU California forum:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=141x18647

[marmar]

1. Welcome to the U.S.A.S.S.R.

Freedom of speech and assembly - what a quaint 20th century concept!

[joefree1]

2. We must be making an impression

With the Gonzales protest yesterday and other recent protest it's becoming very hard to keep Bush events hermetically sealed.

[Village Idiot]

3. DISSENT = TREASON

[acmejack]

4. To hell with these people!

I really am getting pissed off by their high handedness.

[rock]

5. If bush* keeps this up he's going to

give repukes a bad name (HAHAHA).

[Javaman]

6. Are there any Democratic rallies being held that night?

I'm in Austin

[joefree1]

7. All across the USA. For Austin go here ...

Austin: Rally with speakers: 7pm, Austin City Hall (downtown, wher S. 1st St. Bridge meets Cesar Chavez)
Drown Out Event-8pm (Real time-State of the Union Address)
Bring Tha Noise! Pots and Pans * Drums * Music of all kinds
CALLING ON ALL AUSTIN BANDS-Be a part of these historic national events-Contribute your talents to Drowning Out Bush's Lies!
*Get your tickets for the buses to D.C. Saturday, Feb 4, we will Demand that Bush Step Down! and Take your Program With You!
**Contact Us at: [e-mail]

For more info on this and other protest across the USA check out this web page:
http://worldcantwait.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=578&Itemid=208

[Javaman]

8. Thank you Mucho!

[RebelOne]

9. The World Can't Wait link is bad.

I keep getting the message that the specified server can't be found.

[joefree1]

10. Check it and no problems

Are you somewhere that censors your internet access?