As Joe Biden's mother would say, "Philadelphians, God love 'em".

[Barack_America]

But few have ever accused them of being "nice". lol

Palin greeted by cheers, boos

By Mari A. Schaefer
INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS

Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin came to town today fully expecting to be booed by Philadelphia hockey fans.

"The Flyers fans, they get so enthused that they boo everybody at the drop of a puck," said Palin.

The Republican vice presidential candidate even stoked the ire of her own supporters at a pricey afternoon fund-raiser, when she said she'd be cheering New York Rangers center Scott Gomez, who is from Anchorage. She was booed.

"Ok, Ok, I'm getting used to the boos already," she said.

For those keeping score, Palin was first booed on Broad Street at 3:35 p.m. as she peered out the window of her SUV while it passed a crowd of protesters outside the Park Hyatt at the Bellevue, site of the fundraiser.

At the Wachovia Center, loud music drowned out the fans, who greeted Palin with a mixture of cheers and boos, clapping and thumbs down as she dropped the ceremonial first puck of the first Flyers game of the season.

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Outside the Bellevue, Palin, sitting in her car, gave a little back and forth wave to the protesters, who in return gave her thumbs down and rounds of boos.

"Back to Alaska, They shouldn't have Asked ya!" read one poster on the median.

Police said about 400 protesters lined the streets outside the hotel, the same number that organizers expected at the fundraiser, chanting to each other and to passing motorists. Inside, Palin got her hair and makeup done at Pierre and Carlo salon.

At times, Republicans attending the event and protesters confronted one another.

"They are hooligans," said Bucks County restauranteur and McCain supporter Andrew Abruzzese, after he flashed a peace sign at protesters, who responded with raised middle fingers. Another Republican complained of being jostled...

More:
http://www.philly.com/philly/hp/news_update/20081011_By_Mari_A__Schaefer.html

Edited to bold that last line, which just cracked my ass up. :rofl:

[muntrv]

1. Carribou Barbie can dish it out but can't take it.

:evilgrin:

[MadrasT]

2. We're not "nice"... but you can COUNT ON US in a pinch!!!

GO PHILLY!!! :woohoo:

[Barack_America]

3. .

Agreed.

I've lived in Philly for the past 6.5 years, but still don't feel comfortable using that royal "we" yet. ;)

[MadrasT]

5. Hi, neighbor!

:hi:

[BumRushDaShow]

4. Good! They even protested outside of her hotel!

:rofl:

There was a caller on WIP who said that the fans were told they weren't allowed to bring in any signs, although the guy said that some of the guards did a wink wink.