Several thousand demonstrators near the White House today - pics

[Kadie]

Police officers on motorcycles keep a safe distance between protesters during a rally against the Middle East conflict, in Washington August 12, 2006. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (UNITED STATES)


Peace activists shout slogans during a rally at Lafayette Park across from the White House in Wasington, DC. Several thousand people demonstrated outside the White House to protest Israel's US-backed military operations in Lebanon and the Palestinian territories.(AFP/Mandel Ngan)


Demonstrators carry flags of Lebanon and Palestine during a march near the White House in Washington, DC. Several thousand people demonstrated outside the White House to protest Israel's US-backed military operations in Lebanon and the Palestinian territories.(AFP/Mandel Ngan)


A woman shouts at anti-Muslim protesters during a rally in Washington against the Middle East conflict August 12, 2006. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (UNITED STATES)


Protesters in Washington carry mock coffins during a rally against the Middle East conflict, August 12, 2006. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (UNITED STATES)


People gather in Lafayette Park near the White House to protest against the Middle East conflict, in Washington August 12, 2006. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (UNITED STATES)


People march in a rally in Lafayette Park near the White House to protest against the Middle East conflict, in Washington August 12, 2006. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (UNITED STATES)


Muslim men pray in Lafayette Park near the White House before marching in a protest against the Middle East conflict, in Washington August 12, 2006. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst (UNITED STATES)


Muslim girls (L) join a Jewish man in front of the White House during a rally to denounce U.S. policy in the Middle East, in Washington August 12, 2006. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts (UNITED STATES)

[pooja]

1. and MSM is calling these anti-Israel demonstrations and

Pro-hezbollah marches... such a shame

[acmavm]

2. Did anyone expect them to say anything else? I sure don't.

[Breeze54]

9. Thousands Rally for Lebanon Near White House

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/08/12/AR2006081200565.html?nav=rss_metro

Thousands Rally for Lebanon Near White House


By Petula Dvorak
Washington Post Staff Writer
Saturday, August 12, 2006; 2:38 PM

A few thousand people, many waving the red, white and green flag of Lebanon, gathered in Lafayette Park this afternoon to show their support for the country at the center of the war between Israel and Hezbollah.

The demonstration, which comes as the Lebanese and Israeli cabinets are poised to vote on a U.N. Security resolution calling for an end to fighting in the month-old conflict, drew participants from across town, across the river and across the country.

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Police removed a small group of counter protesters, who did not have a permit but claimed a spot in front of the White House, after they had several heated exchanges with the demonstrators. "It was for safety reasons," said Kristinn Taylor, who organized the small group to oppose the rally that he called "pro-terrorists <--snip

more at link.....

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OP, Thanks for posting the pics.

[pooja]

17. Supporting Lebanon who is a new democratic country from the

carnage of one group within its borders and another country is something most people should support. Lebanon (a beautiful country with good people) is being destroyed in this battle.

[noamnety]

26. That may not be so far off

I went to a cease-fire rally in Detroit. (a few photos here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=280x18429) It's probably a lot of the same people as are in DC this weekend - I know we sent 5 bus loads there.

There were a stack of homemade signs for people to grab, and a few of them were pro-Hezbollah specifically. I saw a woman quietly folding those up and putting them in the trash. When the speakers were speaking after the march, each time Hezbollah was mentioned, a big cheer went up and several hundred people waved their flags enthusiastically.

The US, Canada, and Israel list Hezbollah as a terrorist organization. The UN acknowledges it "employs terrorist tactics" but at the same time says it's not helpful to label it "a terrorist organization" and says the US and international world should respect it as a legitimate political party. They operate hospitals, clinics, schools, agricultural centers. They're pretty heavily involved in social development. They also promote women's rights. It's not a black and white issue, though the media here naturally portrays it as such.

[Wheezy]

3. K & R n/t

[BeHereNow]

4. Couple of thousand in downtown LA today!

No pictures yet, but I am listening to the speakers
on a local Pacifica station.
http://www.kpfk.org

You can listen online if you want.

BHN

[butterfly77]

5. Did hispanics march in front of the white house....

its time for a march like this with all american people, against war,outsourcing, crime, homelessness etc... I am tired of this so called MSM protecting these bastards and trying to make them look good.

[EFerrari]

8. There are many Hispanics in America and we are citizens. n/t

[chat_noir]

6. anti-FReeper pic

edit to correct subthread title...thanks, bear

[butterfly77]

7. Do you have anymore?

[stop the bleeding]

10. more please that is great n/t

[bear425]

12. Looks like anti-freeper to me. n/t

[chat_noir]

14. bear, yeah it is anti-Freeper

...should have explained that it was posted by a FReeper.

[bear425]

19. Ok, I gotcha now. Thanks for posting it! n/t

[Jensen]

11. * Bush the Uniter has manage to Unite the world against US!

I hope * gets what he deserves, someday, somehow!

Wake up America!!!

[seabeyond]

13. our muslims and our jews need to stand together and show the ME

how it is done. surely our jews and muslims can figure it out of the jews arent already so brainwashed by this middle east and isreal/lebenon battle. why havent we done it long before now.

is that too idealistic of me. or would it have been more possible prior to all the damage bushco's have done

the last picture of course is what hit me upside the head

[Annces]

15. great n/t

[BeHereNow]

23. I like you more and more...COYOTES RULE!

Again,
WELCOME TO DU!
BHN

[Annces]

27. Thanks

Actually I have been around. I changed my username from annces8 to Annces and had to lose my post count.

I love all animals. I just feature Coyote right now.

[Imagevision]

16. Several thousand? over 50,000 protestors in San Francisco RIGHT NOW!!

[butterfly77]

18. where can I find the pictures?

[Kadie]

21. Here is a link to some at SFGate

more photos at...
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/object/article?o=26&f=/c/a/2006/08/12/MNGIAKHHS75.DTL



Dueling Middle East war protests in San Francisco
John Cote And Carolyn Jones, Chronicle Staff Writers

Saturday, August 12, 2006


(08-12) 12:59 PDT SAN FRANCISCO -- In a civil-but-spirited pair of Middle East protests Saturday, hundreds of pro- and anti-Israel demonstrators rallied side by side at the Civic Center, separated by metal barricades and dozens of police officers.

The protesters noisily chanted against or in favor of Israel's military actions in Lebanon and Palestinian territories. The protesters calling for a stop to U.S. aid to Israel planned to march from the Civic Center down Market Street and back up Mission, blocking the busy Fifth and Market streets shopping corridor.

At noon, there had been no arrests but several minor skirmishes.

"I've been a pacifist all my life. I think that war is the enemy of everyone and solves nothing," said Eleanor Ohman, 87, of San Francisco, explaining what drew her to protest. "What I hope, but what I don't think will happen, is that everyone around the world will be friends."

more...
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/08/12/MNGIAKHHS75.DTL

[Kadie]

22. Thanks! I just found this at SFGate

more photos at...
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/object/article?o=26&f=/c/a/2006/08/12/MNGIAKHHS75.DTL



Dueling Middle East war protests in San Francisco
John Cote And Carolyn Jones, Chronicle Staff Writers

Saturday, August 12, 2006


(08-12) 12:59 PDT SAN FRANCISCO -- In a civil-but-spirited pair of Middle East protests Saturday, hundreds of pro- and anti-Israel demonstrators rallied side by side at the Civic Center, separated by metal barricades and dozens of police officers.

The protesters noisily chanted against or in favor of Israel's military actions in Lebanon and Palestinian territories. The protesters calling for a stop to U.S. aid to Israel planned to march from the Civic Center down Market Street and back up Mission, blocking the busy Fifth and Market streets shopping corridor.

At noon, there had been no arrests but several minor skirmishes.

"I've been a pacifist all my life. I think that war is the enemy of everyone and solves nothing," said Eleanor Ohman, 87, of San Francisco, explaining what drew her to protest. "What I hope, but what I don't think will happen, is that everyone around the world will be friends."

more...
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/08/12/MNGIAKHHS75.DTL

[Initech]

20. See that freepers? This is what a real protest looks like.

Your little pro-war "support the troops" rallies might be fun for a few minutes... but maybe only 12 people show up.

[midnight]

24. What a beautiful thing free speech is.

The last picture with the muslim girl and the jewish boy-my favorite.

[Blue Belle]

25. Damn... that last picture is quite powerful.

If only the rest of the country would open their eyes. :SIGH:

[Olney Blue]

28. Thanks, Kadie. This is getting almost NO coverage elsewhere.

[AntiFascist]

29. K & R....

what a pleasant surprise to see such "preemptive" protesting in the US.