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September 15th, 2007 March on Washington -- Enough Is Enough

pephost.org — The Police shut down the press conference but they won't be shutting down the event. A broad spectrum of national groups have united to mobilize for a massive fall anti-war mobilization called the Days of Action. September 15-21 will be a major showdown in Washington, DC at the very moment that the Petraeus Report is released. NOW is the time.

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  • littlebylittle, on 10/10/2007, -13/+31Related Posts by other Diggers:

    News: http://www.digg.com/politics/Police_break_up_anti_war_meeting_in_Washington_2
    Video: http://www.digg.com/videos/people/Anti_War_Press_Conference_Results_in_Arrests_in_DC_for_BS_poster_ban
    • Pake, on 10/10/2007, -13/+12It makes so much more sense now. It wasn't a protest, but a press conference in which they defaced private property owned by the electric company.
      • phmfthacim, on 10/10/2007, -1/+5you ***** tool, that that could easily be a traffic light control box. you're a bitch regardless of what it is.
    • RuffRidr, on 10/10/2007, -8/+5I assume you're going to be there Littlebylittle. No?
    • knomevol, on 10/10/2007, -8/+38)
    • FrawQ, on 10/10/2007, -5/+7As much as i believe that the police are totally wrong here, be it for or against the war blatantly arresting someone in the public for no apparent crime is unjust and unamerican, but having said that in todays world of publicity stunts and never knowing the real truth, I have to wonder weather the fact that the cameras were there made them seize a crucial pr boost, if they had simply called the police on themselves or someone else might have making a claim that they were disruptive and civilly disobedient. I dont know if the did but its something to think about.
    • manicallday, on 10/10/2007, -10/+7As a DC resident, I would really wish that they would remove all of their signs. They are ***** everywhere. And of course they just don't put up one sign. They just plaster them anywhere they can find an open space. People do live here and I'm sure you wouldn't me coming into your neighborhood and plastering signs everywhere.
    • Vicujozobenaxod, on 10/10/2007, -10/+2Yeah, where the fact that they were plastering crap illegally on city property was very evident, but was ignored and instead got labeled an attack on free speech. I hope people do stupid stuff at this big march, give the cops a reason to crack a few heads. Everybody knows the power of stupid people in large crowds.
      • phmfthacim, on 10/10/2007, -2/+1what everyone actually knows is that you're a dumbass
    • donwilson2, on 10/10/2007, -1/+2Do what's right - throw the trash away.
    • joel2600, on 10/10/2007, -2/+1http://sept15.org .... get going
  • phenry50BMG, on 10/10/2007, -12/+114There should be a march on DC alright, one where the people take it back.
    • Soytaco, on 10/10/2007, -3/+3Amen.
    • ogremidget, on 10/10/2007, -2/+14If you want to overthrow Washing, you'll need guns. How many of you have guns yourself? And who would be willing to use them against your government?
      • EuphopiaB, on 10/10/2007, -0/+6We have 7 rifles and shotguns. I think if those with weapons passed them around at a big get-together everyone would be armed. Sure, some people don't own weapons, but those that do usually own more than just one per person.
    • DirtySnachez, on 10/10/2007, -0/+9
      Like I've been saying for the last six years :

      I'll believe it when I see it.
    • 4degrees, on 10/10/2007, -0/+3One where the citizens burn the white house to the ground as a message to all who wish to live there. Watch where you step and who you step on.
  • swrostmore, on 10/10/2007, -7/+56Be there or be [ ]

    I don't know if Digg is the right audience to be spreading the word to, people who use teh internets all day are very complacent.
    • Bartboy919, on 10/10/2007, -6/+43I dont want to be bracketed... I better go.
    • sp89, on 10/10/2007, -6/+12true, but i guess diggers can spread the word.
      • mrASSMAN, on 10/10/2007, -13/+3I've tried spreading the word and I get buried everytime I mention the sep. 15 march.
    • h4mx0r, on 10/10/2007, -6/+3Looks more like a rectangle to me.
      • lgc90, on 10/10/2007, -6/+4All squares are rectangles.
        • p0tent1al, on 10/10/2007, -2/+2but not all rectangles are squares. -1 buddy.
    • s0rce7, on 10/10/2007, -1/+10The internets ? lol. Unfortunately I can't make it myself but it brings tears of happiness to my eyes to see the people starting to stand up for what is right. And btw your stereotypical pov seems to be rather 'complacent' as well. Stop with the hypocrisies. Not all digg users are home ridden & unambitious or whatever. There are plenty of people on digg such as myself who are totally awesome & have at least somewhat of a life & get some sunlight from time to time.
      • swrostmore, on 10/10/2007, -2/+7hypocrisy? I'll be in DC.
      • brycelb, on 10/10/2007, -1/+2Doesn't calling yourself awesome automatically disqualify you from being awesome. Just a thought.
        • sherrife, on 12/24/2007, -1/+1No, because when people are deeply unhappy with themselves they can be manipulated by those that claim to have the solutions (self-help *****, cosmetics *****, fashion *****, trend-setting *****, consumerism *****, brand-identity *****, etc).

          A bit of self-celebration is one of the _many_ things missing in our society today.
    • knomevol, on 10/10/2007, -8/+2i don't know why i befriended you. i've wondered a dozen times at least now. you've become very annoying.
    • SheilaNoya, on 10/10/2007, -2/+7Unfortunately, you are somewhat correct. Back in the stone age (prior to the Internet), it was much easier to get boots in the street to protest unpopular government actions. It's hard for the Main Stream Media to ignore angry crowds in the streets. However, it's easy for the media (and older folks who don't use the computer much) to ignore people complaining online. The media just calls it "wackos from the blogoshere" and the old folks never even see any of it or hear about it.
      People also need to keep in mind that there are still about 33% of Americans who don't even use computers or go online to read the news, blogs, etc. The only information these people get is usually from their AM radio talk shows, or the local news.
      The Internet is GREAT for dieeminating information, but let's not all become so complacent that we forget to show our anger in person too.
    • ganjadude4391, on 10/10/2007, -3/+3i live in NY and to be honest, i wasnt gonna drive to DC but i got a lil bonus from my job for selling out this past labor day weekend so i think i will attempt to make it down there ill be wearing an

      IMPEACH
      ARREST
      EXECUTE Tshirt and ill have a camera with me
      • blackjack75, on 10/10/2007, -0/+3Something tells me the police will only read the second line.
    • EuphopiaB, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1[Euphopiab] Oh shi... [/Euphopiab]
  • MasterThief117, on 10/10/2007, -12/+97I hate to say it, but I am a little afraid to go. I live like 20 minutes from D.C and I am terrified that police or something are going to open fire on all of us who go. That being said, I am still going, because I believe our country's freedoms are more important.
    • mrASSMAN, on 10/10/2007, -5/+15Well.. no they're not going to just mass-murder people. But of course you run the possibility of being shot at with rubber bullets and tasers etc. As this is clearly going to be a peaceful rally (anti-war) they have no reason to use force, but you never know I guess..
    • tehpwnrate, on 10/10/2007, -21/+3If you're seriously afraid of that, while you're most definitely in the "Bush is a fear-mongerer!" camp, you just got duped big time by the left. Congratulations, hypocrite.
    • MindTrigger, on 10/10/2007, -6/+16You are exactly what is wrong with this country, and why the globalist agenda is doing so well. Even if the police went ***** crazy for no reason, the most you would get would be some pepperballs or rubber slugs. Yes, that sucks, but does it suck more than watching your freedoms and your country circle down the toilet bowl?
      • datenshi, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2What is your problem? They said they were still going.
    • dmh11686, on 10/10/2007, -13/+5Overreact much? You are really stupid if you think the police are going to fire on you for protesting.
      • Ellipsys, on 10/10/2007, -3/+10Kent State. Not saying it will happen again, but there is precedent
    • mondokoosh737, on 10/10/2007, -2/+4Well good for you that you're still going.
    • AggieFalcon01, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1It's the DC Mall, not Tiananmen ***** Square.
  • readthis, on 10/10/2007, -30/+4Come prepared with questions. Read about bldg number seven at http://www.wtc7.net
    • DoscoJones, on 10/10/2007, -3/+8Spam.
    • tehpwnrate, on 10/10/2007, -8/+3You realize that conspiracy nuts like yourself will undermine any message that reasonable, intelligent people may try to bring, right? Plus, you'll make it more likely that a riot (and thus, police action) will ensue.
    • brycelb, on 10/10/2007, -2/+1Truthers?
  • Theoxenmooving, on 10/10/2007, -11/+41I'm getting a T-shirt made. It will be in German. It will say, (translated), "The Bush, The"
    • Conquerist, on 10/10/2007, -21/+9"The Bush, The" translates to "Der Bush, Der"? That is gramatically incorrect, and any message is lost. If you intended to make a reference to Hitler ("Der Führer"), you have failed, at least in the eyes of any German speaker. Perhaps I simply miss the point, but the only message this t-shirt will convey is your limited knowledge of German.
      • Ceeman, on 10/10/2007, -7/+10its a joke from the Simpson's.

        "no one who speaks german can be bad"
      • goffy59, on 10/10/2007, -2/+3Not many people in America speak German. Most Americans will see that and laugh. Are you a bush supporter? If that message sucks, write a better one and post it here.
      • metric7, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1Fail
    • skankyBacon, on 10/10/2007, -3/+37It was clearly a Simpsons reference. "Die Bart, Die!"
      • likesoy, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2I totally read this with Comic Book Guy's voice in my head
    • ubica, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2how about

      Nein Bush, Nein !
  • Gir9000, on 10/10/2007, -6/+8If i lived there... I would go.
    • swrostmore, on 10/10/2007, -5/+5Take a bus
      • sp89, on 10/10/2007, -1/+8from across the country?
        • onewingedangel9, on 10/10/2007, -2/+4if you have the funds, sure. It's a worthwhile cause.
        • swrostmore, on 10/10/2007, -2/+4yes. cheaper than flying.
    • mrASSMAN, on 10/10/2007, -1/+2If you signed up a while ago, you could've gotten free tickets (paid by donations). Too late now though I'm sure.
    • joel2600, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2it's never too late. there is a lot of mass transportation being organized. http://sept15.org
  • seks03, on 10/10/2007, -9/+18I cant be there but my donation can, good luck
  • JJsays, on 10/10/2007, -25/+6ya, I won't be there. Good luck getting all 300 million Americans there, before you go and speak for them
  • bingobongony, on 10/10/2007, -21/+7Wow! They are really going to make a difference!
  • digitallysick, on 10/10/2007, -9/+14i think this is great, i wish i could be there. Hopefully bush doesn't call them terrorist and send them away. It might be the last we see of them
    • cranium, on 10/10/2007, -4/+14They'll be photographed, identified and put on a list somewhere.

      Pretty sad when you have to fear the neocons more than radical Islam.
      • annezieger, on 10/10/2007, -7/+1Cranium, I wish I disagreed with you, but I don't entirely. However, if thousands or even millions show up, identifying people gets a bit trickier, even for the FBI.
        • bitcloud, on 10/10/2007, -0/+6have you heard of cameras?

          they don't need names... they only need to assign numbers - then every time you pass a security check your life is a living hell...
      • tehpwnrate, on 10/10/2007, -11/+3Americans killed by neocons: 0
        Americans killed by radical Islam: 6 + 17 + 3,000 + 4,000
        • cranium, on 10/10/2007, -2/+9Our troops aren't Americans?
          • brycelb, on 10/10/2007, -3/+0Are they Iraqis? Time to start using that cranium.
        • cranium, on 10/10/2007, -4/+1*****
        • supermanred, on 10/10/2007, -2/+6Troops count. Thats 4,000 to 4,000 pretty even, with Bush taking the lead.
          Not counting troops who died in ACTUAL war on terror in Afghanistan. the 4,000 or so include only the troops dying in the WAR CREATING TERROR in Iraq.

          Oh, and if you count Iraqis, then Bush has Bin Laden beat by tens or hundreds of thousands of kills. Before Iraq war more people hated Al Qaeda than the USA now, they hate the USA even more.
          • marvin69, on 10/10/2007, -2/+1"Al Qaeda than the USA now, they hate the USA even more" proof?
            Oh you pulled that one out of your ass. That's why it smelt.
        • onewingedangel9, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2Which group has infringed on the most American's rights?
  • zeebo323, on 10/10/2007, -14/+38This is probably one of the most important Digg stories to hit the front page in a while. We need to act!
    • TroubleInMind, on 10/10/2007, -7/+11And then, when you get there, are you going to equip your +3 Boots of Kicking and cast Magic Missile?
      Good luck storming the castle.
    • maverex, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2About time digg had an important article.. it's sure been a while..
  • sb76117, on 10/10/2007, -25/+3alex jones has a vagina
    • supermanred, on 10/10/2007, -2/+7And how would you know what a vagina is? Judging by your comment you are too young to have seen one unless you are female.
      • moskaudancer, on 10/10/2007, -5/+1Probably true, but you have to admit, he's got a point. Alex Jones *does* have a vagina.
  • zeptobyte, on 10/10/2007, -7/+35One does not simply march into Washington!
    • shupy, on 10/10/2007, -13/+10Oh yeah? I've done it three times. If you've never done it, do it for the experience. It'll give you an appreciation of what it means to live in a democracy as well as what the responsibility of a free people is.
      We can whine all day on the internet, but even Bush will see you if you show up on his front lawn.
      • digggggggggg, on 10/10/2007, -2/+9Dude, it was a reference to LOTR:

        "One does not simply walk into Mordor"
        • supermanred, on 10/10/2007, -4/+2If it had read One does not simply walk into Washington then it wouldve made sense more.
    • supermanred, on 10/10/2007, -2/+14Yeah, one does.
    • digggggggggg, on 10/10/2007, -2/+7Right, you're supposed to drive there, or fly there, or take some form of public transportation.
    • DarcSeraphim, on 10/10/2007, -1/+10hah. *I* got the reference.
      • mturn, on 10/10/2007, -0/+6this is digg... i am pretty sure we all got the reference.
        • bitcloud, on 10/10/2007, -1/+2this is the planet earth.....
        • brycelb, on 10/10/2007, -1/+0I didn't get the reference and feel real good about myself for not knowing it.
    • bigp3rm, on 10/10/2007, -0/+3I loled in rl.
  • 1337diggster, on 10/10/2007, -5/+26This is an anti-war rally. I don't know what all the talk is about the WTC conspiracies and what not. If you don't support the war then come out and show it.
    • maverex, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2WTC Conspiracies oh god. They are not conspiracies they are FACT, but never mind. Just believe what the media and your friends tell you. Your too stupid anyways, get the hell away from politics.
  • slightlyoffbeat, on 10/10/2007, -3/+33I've seen how digg handles their "protests" on the internet...I'd hate to see how it manifested itself in the real world.
    • ltj1200, on 10/10/2007, -3/+11Just for your information. This is not being organized by diggers. It is being organized by International ANSWER and many other organizations capable of logical thought. They have organized similar protests in the past. Some that have drawn over 100,000 protesters. Believe it or not, some have even been televised. I'm all for sarcasm and being a smart ass but educated yourself first.
      • knomevol, on 10/10/2007, -3/+1yeah, educated yourself first! take that, nimrude! (btw: dugg you)
      • RuffRidr, on 10/10/2007, -4/+2"I'm all for sarcasm and being a smart ass but educated yourself first."

        Brilliant!
      • slightlyoffbeat, on 10/10/2007, -3/+2"i'm all for sarcasm"

        Apparently you are not.
      • supermanred, on 10/10/2007, -2/+4I would guess around 300,000 or more will show up, but FOX and CNN will report 40,000 protesters and keep showing footage of bush's little fake supporters group, all of which get PAID to hold pro-war and pro-bush signs.

        Hopefully some patriots at these television networks grow some balls and cover this one legitimately
        • AggieFalcon01, on 10/10/2007, -1/+1"It is being organized by International ANSWER"
          In other words, the global Communism movement. Thanks for the heads-up, comrade!
    • Vicujozobenaxod, on 10/10/2007, -3/+1I do hope people as vicious and hate-filled and rabidly stupid as some on Digg are at the march. Better chance of tear gas being used.
    • metric7, on 10/10/2007, -0/+3Whats this "real world" you speak of?
  • tehpwnrate, on 10/10/2007, -7/+19How about you guys march in AFTER the Petraeus report?
    • RuffRidr, on 10/10/2007, -13/+16Conclusive proof that the Democrats never had ANY interest in what the report says.
      • expat001, on 10/10/2007, -2/+2*****
      • harksaw, on 10/10/2007, -2/+5Was there ever a possibility that it would say anything other than "Things are going very well, but not well enough for us to leave." ?
      • roystgnr, on 10/10/2007, -2/+5Democrats, as well as independents and Republicans like me who pay attention to the news, already know what the Petraeus report will say. Just in case Bush's habit of firing generals who disagree with him isn't enough to skew the opinions of those who remain, the White House will be ghost writing Petraeus' opinions for him:

        http://thinkprogress.org/2007/08/15/petraeus-white-house-report/
    • annezieger, on 10/10/2007, -8/+18Guess what, Ruff. You're right, I don't. After a few decades on this planet I've pretty much decided that when someone (the federal government) starts out with lies and bull, they're not going to suddenly stop and show integrity. So why even take in new information at this point? Let's just get the hell outta Iraq, period.
      • RuffRidr, on 10/10/2007, -7/+5Then why did the Democrats demand the report in the first place? You see, I don't have a problem with getting out of the war. I have a problem with the political posturing that your elected representatives are pulling. The only "goal" they are working towards, is their election to presidency and retaining their majorities in the senate. The rest of the country (and the world) be damned.
        • annezieger, on 10/10/2007, -1/+5I'm not sure why they did. You're right--the Democrats as they are today are just posturing and hoping to keep power. I'm not proud of how my elected representatives are doing, definitely. But what's the alternative if you're not on the right? Candidates like Nader (left) and Ron Paul (R) are interesting but probably unelectable.
          • xister, on 10/10/2007, -0/+3That's kind of the problem though. Many people keep saying that. If all the people saying that second tier candidates are unelectable would stop saying that and back them, there'd be a marked difference in the opinion of those candidates and many more votes for them.
        • enki25, on 10/10/2007, -3/+4Now you're just attacking the method, not the stated intent. If you have any doubts about what the Patraeus report is going to say, then you probably don't read a lot of news. And don't give me crap about "liberal bias" in the media. Any positive report you read about Iraq is going to be either written by this administration, or some neocon think tank.
        • bizchris, on 10/10/2007, -1/+2Forgive me if I'm ignorant on this - but did the Democrats actually demand the report in the first place? I was under the impression their desire was along the lines of "If you want our support, convince us of REAL progress in Iraq" and that Petraeus was the Bush administration's answer. If that is the case, I could see where it has become apparent (through only meeting 3 of the 18 benchmarks, etc.) that that progress has not come to pass - so they don't need to hear from Bush's military representative on the matter...?

          I'm just speculating, but would appreciate any other insights into the matter.
      • AggieFalcon01, on 10/10/2007, -1/+1Um, don't look now, but the federal government is filled with Democrats that also start out with lies, bull, and fearmongering (shoot, the fact that they still listen to the likes of Jesse Jackson & Al Sharpton).
    • swrostmore, on 10/10/2007, -10/+13The 15th IS AFTER the Petraeus report. *****.
      • tehpwnrate, on 10/10/2007, -5/+11Sorry, I didn't know the exact date (I'm sure you looked it up). I read this and made an assumption, "at the very moment that the Petraeus Report is released." So take that, you classy, mature fellow :)
        • annezieger, on 10/10/2007, -1/+5You tell 'em! Gotta love the way some people think attacks on (comparatively) minor issues are more important than grown-up conversation. You got a Freeper there, no doubt.
      • knomevol, on 10/10/2007, -5/+1now i know why i befriended you. sorry for any confusion the doubt caused, amigo.
  • clichecow, on 10/10/2007, -36/+11support our troops assholes
    • cranium, on 10/10/2007, -3/+27Great. Let's bring'em home and use the savings to give them a raise.
    • onewingedangel9, on 10/10/2007, -3/+20I support keeping them alive by keeping them out of Iraq.
    • shupy, on 10/10/2007, -2/+14You are going to be surprised at how many of the "troops" will be there. The people who want them to come home are the real supporters. Not the chicken hawks who sit in their offices talking tough.
    • supermanred, on 10/10/2007, -3/+8Bringing them out of an EVIL war intended only to remove money from Americans pockets and put them in Haliburton (NEW HOME: DUBAI) is supporting the troops, you sheep.
    • goffy59, on 10/10/2007, -6/+1Sheep.
    • bitcloud, on 10/10/2007, -1/+3"won't you think of the children!!!
      but but... terrorists!
      WMD!!!! WMD"

      I'm sorry, but your soundbytes are worthless now.. think for your ***** self.
    • backglass, on 10/10/2007, -1/+1Get your ***** ass over there and I'll support you.
    • metric7, on 10/10/2007, -1/+2Nice cliche.
  • ZachRetox, on 10/10/2007, -15/+7This will surely work.
    • skankyBacon, on 10/10/2007, -3/+6Just like that day where we were all supposed to stay home from work a while back.
      I think someone said dramatic stuff like "NOW is the time" back then too.
      • wholly2b, on 10/10/2007, -4/+4No, that's actually next Tuesday. On, you know, September 11th. Makes sense, huh? It's about time someone outside the Bush admin exploits the date.
        I can't be in Washington cause I have to fly out to California the next day and absolutely cannot risk getting arrested. But I'll be staying home from work on Tuesday, will probably go down to "ground zero", too.
    • supermanred, on 10/10/2007, -3/+4It'll work better than sitting on your ass snorting cheetos praising Neil Purt of Rush while having your constitution ripped up and your country turn into Nazi USA.
  • TroubleInMind, on 10/10/2007, -3/+7Dude, the Chinaman is NOT the ISSUE here.
  • letsfish, on 10/10/2007, -27/+11Who's the featured speaker? Osama bin Laden?
    • onewingedangel9, on 10/10/2007, -2/+11Maybe if he shows up on the White House lawn they'll finally be able to catch him?
      • RuffRidr, on 10/10/2007, -8/+3Maybe if Clinton wouldn't have been sleeping on the job, it wouldn't be an issue in the first place.
        • onewingedangel9, on 10/10/2007, -2/+4Clinton focused on the economy. He did a damn good job with it at that. He also knew how to execute a succesful war.
        • moskaudancer, on 10/10/2007, -0/+5You are correct, onewing. The man knew when to shoot and when to put the gun down and talk. Sadly, all the righties seem to remember about him is the fact that he got *way* more action than any of them ever will. ;)
      • digggggggggg, on 10/10/2007, -2/+5No, because Bush has no intention of ever catching him.
        • xister, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2Seriously- how can anyone support the guy who said- "Osama Bin Laden- he's not really a priority."
    • supermanred, on 10/10/2007, -4/+11No, he's having lunch with Bush and Cheney that day. It must be hard for the Bush family not seeing their good friends the Bin Ladens any more.
    • chrissandvick, on 10/10/2007, -3/+4No but I bet his latest video is going to be aired. And while it's being show about a quarter of the crowd is going to be screaming "CIA tool!!"
    • bsmang, on 10/10/2007, -1/+2I'm sure he won't make it, but the fact that he agrees with the protesters that the war in Iraq should be stopped doesn't mean much besides that he's considerably smarter than those who support the war.
  • annezieger, on 10/10/2007, -8/+4I do live near DC, and I'm afraid to attend, for the reasons some people have named. I'm not saying we'll be gunned down, but we could be arrested, and I'm not able to risk that. For those old or educated enough to get the reference, I'm thinking a People's Park thing here.
    • cranium, on 10/10/2007, -2/+8Chicken-dove? If I weren't a couple thousand miles away, I'd be there. If you pay for my trip, I'll go get shot for ya.
      • annezieger, on 10/10/2007, -3/+0I wish I could afford to--I would if I could.

        I'm not chicken, but in this day and age when employers do background checks for even white collar positions (which include freaking credit reports as well as criminal background) I can't afford a black mark. I have a family to support. Yes, they've subverted me, but that's the fact.
    • wholly2b, on 10/10/2007, -2/+5This is why I think the general strike on September 11th is such a good idea. You stand no risk of getting arrested, and it's incredibly easy to do. And if enough people don't show up at work that their coworkers notice and start thinking about the reasons, then even more people will be on board for a second strike.
  • vvtf, on 10/10/2007, -22/+4.......wow...can't wait to go so we can send a clear DEMORALIZING MESSAGE to out troops. Don't let these idiots fool you....

    When they say they support our troops....and then they go out with a public demonstration against the war, that is NOT supporting our troops! If you don't think the war is just then send a letter to your congressman and everyone else on your list....do NOT demonstrate in public as that sends a clear message to our troops (the WRONG message) AND it sends a clear message to our enemies on the battlefield....
    • zeebo323, on 10/10/2007, -3/+16I'm sorry but you are an idiot.
      • annezieger, on 10/10/2007, -1/+8What kind of brain-dead slug thinks you have to support your government's policies to think well of and wish the best for the brave people in the military? For heaven's sake, it's pretty supportive to want good people not to be pointlessly killed!
    • yotomote, on 10/10/2007, -3/+11Enemies on battlefields??? what the ***** are you smoking, this is a ***** war started on false grounds entirely for the purpose of making profit. ***** YOU
    • SheilaNoya, on 10/10/2007, -1/+4You drank the entire jug of Koolaid, didn't you. Quick! Turn on Fox News! I think Ann Coulter and Sean Hannity have something nasty to say about the 70% of Americans who oppose this war! Hurry before you miss hearing your minority opinion turned into a new hateful message you can hurl at the 70% of Americans you seem to think are all "liberals".
    • ganjadude4391, on 10/10/2007, -1/+3ummm lets see the LEADERS of this protest will be IRAQ VETS!!!

      whos opinion is more valued than theirs
    • Tanishh, on 10/10/2007, -1/+2Is it fun being Bush's sycophant? The idea that to protest anything is immoral and wrong because it "gives strength to our enemies" and thus that protest itself is wrong goes against the first amendment and the Constitution. If they have even a basic internet connection or a basic ability to watch US or even EU news networks they already know how many people hate this war and this administration; the cat's already out of the bag. People like you who call others traitors and supporters of the enemy for exercising their first amendment rights and stating that they see something wrong are dicks.
  • yotomote, on 10/10/2007, -5/+33I sincerely hope you take your country back from the business mafia and give it back to the people. Best of lucks

    and to those saying they are too afraid to go, ***** you, you lazy sheep, i hope you remember this day as the day you could have helped change something but traded it for cheap status quo
    • digggggggggg, on 10/10/2007, -4/+3Right, we sold the American dream for that everyday low low price guarantee.
    • moskaudancer, on 10/10/2007, -2/+3How is someone whose family is depending on him/her to feed and clothe them a "lazy sheep"? Maybe you'll understand some day when you have kids of your own.
      Or maybe you'll still be an insensitive clod incapable of putting himself/herself in someone else's shoes.
      • moskaudancer, on 10/10/2007, -2/+3The fact that I have been dugg down for such an unequivocally empathetic statement is a response in and of itself, and a depressing one at that.
        There's a huge difference between fearing for your own safety and fearing for the well-being of people who depend on you.
        • cranium, on 10/10/2007, -1/+3So buy some life insurance and go...
      • Turpoid, on 10/10/2007, -0/+4Moskaudancer.....i think i can say this without sounding mean or insensitive, so please give my comment some room for thought. The powers that be are taking away your childrens future and selling it to the military-industrial-complex. Remember as congress gives more and more money to support the war that this money has to be paid back by someone. Based on the fact that it's printed by the federal reserve FROM THIN AIR that it continues to lose it's value in a national as well as a global economy. Additionally, the war is being used to strip you and your children of their rights and freedoms....all of them. Look, me and you, by ourselves could never do anything to make a difference against such tyranny. This is as real an opportunity to take back what is about to be taken from you anyway. If you truly love your children and want the best for them....please come out and try to help. (no, i am NOT saying that you don't love your children if you don't go) This is the biggest effort in current history to try and take down a fascist dictatorship. This IS what america has become. The only thing left is to define the second amendment as being applicable only to militants, and then *poof*, no more weapons to protect ourselves. Then it's sent off to prisons if we dissent in any way whatsoever. But it's the financial problems that will take the largest toll on us. Middle-class jobs are gone. Seriously....the manufacturing sector dissappeared, and now the technological sector is being removed. Education is intentionally becoming harder and harder to afford, attain, and maintain. Health-care is non-existent, prescription drug companies are consolidating the market to decrease competition and jack up drug prices for better returns. They're doing this by lobbying congress.

        So, before you think that you shouldn't go, think about this.......what should you be more afraid of....facing arrest today for your children's rights and freedoms of tomorrow...or letting their world come crumbling down around them and never giving them a chance for their COMPLETE lives. Clothing and feeding your children isn't going to do them any good if they live a life of torment, torture and famine. All of which you are trying to give them now. Do this.....please go. If this becomes as big as it seems it's going to be, then there are not enough military and police personel to do anything to us. Take your country back for your children. That's what is really happening...it's not false, or virtual, or something that doesn't affect your daily life. It already has, and it's about to get DRAMATICALLY worse..... Please....we need you now more than ever in OUR lifetime. Stand WITH us......or at least behind us. This is too important. This IS the best thing you can do for you and your children.
        • xister, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2Couldn't have said it better. If you have children I understand you not wanting to go, but this is an issue that affects their future.
    • bitcloud, on 10/10/2007, -0/+7This calls for a classic Digg comment from BiggD:

      "The question is, "If I can't overcome (and am therefore enslaved by) my own addictions to TV, junk food, a wasteful commuter lifestyle, what have you, how can I reasonably expect to not be enslaved by opportunistic external masters?"

      A nation of slaves will manifest as an enslaved nation. Only a nation of sovereigns can manifest as a sovereign nation"
  • tacklebox, on 10/10/2007, -22/+7I heard they're having a parade too. Bin Laden is the grand marshal. I cant wait. The bleeding heart media said anti-war, I cant think for myself, so anti-war it is. woot!!
    • bitcloud, on 10/10/2007, -1/+4you're pro-war? you people actually exist? I thought you would have died by now from a cutlery accident whereby you accidentally pierced your eye with a fork because you couldn't manage your basic motor skills whilst simultaneously trying to remember to breathe...
    • bsmang, on 10/10/2007, -1/+3lol.. if you could only hear how dumb you sound.
    • xister, on 10/10/2007, -1/+2Ahhh give him a break- the last 11 out of 15 diggs for him were about video games...
      • Touchy610, on 10/10/2007, -1/+1As a gamer, I feel oddly insulted by that fact....
  • nastronomical, on 10/10/2007, -7/+3It had nothing to do with freedom of speech. It had nothing to do with the right of assembly. That is what you see because that's what you want to see. What the police saw was the violation of the law, rolling (apparently illegal) paste onto city property to display their posters (maybe without a permit?). They were ALREADY punished regarding this before, so the cops were doing their jobs.

    Let this be a lesson to you idiots: doing the same thing and expecting different results is a sign of stupidty.
    -- Common Sense
    • onewingedangel9, on 10/10/2007, -1/+3Who said they were expecting different results? Their results were getting arrested and getting their messege out. They say on the site, if you participate in the Die-in you have possibility of arrest. They are being civilly disobedient. Arrest is an expected result.
    • Ellipsys, on 10/10/2007, -1/+4They even stated in the video it was a completely safe wheat-paste. Nothing that isn't biodegradable or leaves unsightly marks on the city. I live in MoCo, so I travel to DC often. There are TONS of posters around in DC - for cultural events, concerts... all on public light poles etc... and nobody does a damn thing about them. No, this was a specific reaction to the type of poster it was. Not the poster. Not the paste.
      • liberalcowgirl, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1First of all nastronomical, not to be petty , but in the future, when calling someone's actions a "sign of [stupidty]", you may want to make sure you spell the key word correctly.
        Secondly, as for the whole quote, "Let this be a lesson to you idiots: doing the same thing and expecting different results is a sign of stupidty", is like asking people to give up and just accept the status quo---because attempting to change it the first time didn't work. Things rarely work the first time, and the things that matter usually require fighting for, and read Ellipsys point carefully---because he/she has a good one. Police may be doing their job, but if they are, they are being told by some oppressive power to silence our voices---and only our voices; if we shout loud enough, and for long enough, they'll hear it.
        Enough fearing the government, and on to government fearing its people.
  • theghoul, on 10/10/2007, -4/+19Guy Fawkes masks for all!
    • moskaudancer, on 10/10/2007, -0/+4Yeah, but the real ones, the metal ones, are probably really expensive.
      Still, I'd buy one if I knew where to get a good one.
  • BESTenemy, on 10/10/2007, -5/+9Are we still having the general strike on the 11th or what?
    • mike17032, on 10/10/2007, -9/+2I hope so, I could use a good laugh.
      • bitcloud, on 10/10/2007, -2/+4***** you mike... you're complicit.. there's blood on your hands.
  • Dognutz, on 10/10/2007, -7/+6'Remember kids everyone who thinks differently then you is an Idiot. There are only two colors in this world - Black and white - and by golly that black sure is scary. Don't listen to them kids or you might go to hell.
    • spaceb0y, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1Hah! And here I am thinking the only colors in this world are red and blue.
  • Shantry99, on 10/10/2007, -11/+5What a waste of time. Your actions will be useless. Bow to the machine.
    • supermanred, on 10/10/2007, -2/+3Mr CHeney? Is that you? Awww you figured out how to use the intertubes.
    • moskaudancer, on 10/10/2007, -2/+0@Shantry:
      Dugg up for obvious sarcasm. Seriously, "Bow to the machine"?! Sounds to much like a '50s B-movie...
  • Archee, on 10/10/2007, -11/+6I'VE HAD IT WITH THESE MOTHER ***** SNAKES ON THIS MOTHER ***** PLANE!
  • SD929, on 10/10/2007, -21/+12Oh christ you ***** libtard hippie n00bs who hate bush because its the "IN" thing... YOU ARE WHATS WRONG WITH AMERICA
    • nastronomical, on 10/10/2007, -9/+5So true
    • JenadaeXX, on 10/10/2007, -5/+7The force of the troll is strong with you...
      • moskaudancer, on 10/10/2007, -1/+1No, it isn't, because the only response they got was your wittily veiled insult. ;}
    • omega6, on 10/10/2007, -3/+5I prefer to hate Bush because of the lack of conscience he has. That and I hate the way he says terrorists, and he says it soooo much.
      • bitcloud, on 10/10/2007, -0/+3the tourists want to destroy murkins...

        Seriously.. thats what it sounds like to the rest of the world... we still have no ***** idea what he's on about...
    • SheilaNoya, on 10/10/2007, -1/+770% of Americans are "libtard hippies"????? When was the last time you looked to see how many of you ignorant war supporters are left?
    • bsmang, on 10/10/2007, -1/+5"who hate bush because its the "IN" thing"

      Yeah right. I hate Bush because he's a ***** retard and yet still gets to label himself as "the Decider" for MY country.
  • sspooner, on 10/10/2007, -6/+17I predict that absolutely *****-all will happen.
    • supermanred, on 10/10/2007, -4/+4I dont think so. The Nazi regime in Washington will try to send a strong message against protests in washington regarding bush/war...
    • bsmang, on 10/10/2007, -2/+4Dumbass Bush will probably call in a terrorist strike on DC.
  • zeusthemoose, on 10/10/2007, -6/+11The shear stupidity of republicans amazes me. How anyone can support a unjust war in the name of fighting an unseen enemy is shocking. This war has given many people a real reason to hate America, it hasn't made us safer we are more at risk than ever. I hope you are proud of yourselves republicans for destroying this once great nation. May history books smear your name.
    • OffPiste, on 10/10/2007, -7/+3As opposed to Democrats who ordered to forced march of native Americans onto reservations.
      As opposed to Democrats who locked up thousands of American citizens in WWII including children just because they had brown skin.
      As opposed to Democrats who created the atomic bomb and then dropped it on the civilians of two Japanese cities.
      As opposed to Democrats who stood in the door way preventing black kids from going to school.
      As opposed to Democrats who started the Vietnam war.


      Yep Democrats are so much better than the Republicans.
      • onewingedangel9, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2I could go point for point and argue against each one, especially since some of them are just outright false, but I'd rather just say: Political parties change their ideologies over time. The parties that exist today have no relation to the ones that existed in those times.
        • OffPiste, on 10/10/2007, -4/+1President Van Buren, a Democrat, sent federal troops to round up about 17,000 Cherokees in camps before being sent to the West
          President Roosevelt, a Democrat, ordered Japanese Americans sent to internment camps
          President Roosevelt, a Democrat authorized the Manhattan Project, the building of the atomic bomb
          President Truman, a Democrat, ordered the dropping of two atomic weapons onto Japan
          Governor Wallace, a Democrat stood in the doorway of the University of Alabama to prevent blacks from entering
          Governor Faubus, a Democrat, called out the state's National Guard to surround Little Rock Central High School and prevent any black students from entering
          President Johnson, a Democrat, ordered troops to deploy to Vietnam starting the war after the Gulf of Tonkin incident which history has show to be a fabrication

          I'm sorry, what is there to debate?

          If you absolutely positively want to trample the constitution, vote for a Democrat
          • Touchy610, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1You are speaking of past events, not things that are happening in this day. In my opinion, the Republican party, in the past, was worthy of much respect and admiration, and the Democratic party did things that are not worthy of the same.

            But, today, the Republican party is being lead by a fool that is only out for his own interests. I rarely comment on anything political simply because, in this day and age, both of the major parties in the US are only out for power. I find the words of any politician that is running for an office extremely hard to believe because of this.
    • nukewinter, on 10/10/2007, -1/+5This isn't about Republican vs democrat man. If it were the impeachment wouldn't be "off the table". At this time it's a free people vs an ever oppressive government.
    • skankyBacon, on 10/10/2007, -0/+5Hey genius: a lot of Republicans are against the war, and a lot of Democrats are (or were) in favor of it.
    • Ellipsys, on 10/10/2007, -0/+5This is bigger than party lines! Wake up! I'm not going to regale you with a history lesson of how democrat and republican policies flip-flopped over the years. It doesn't even really matter at this point. If Bush was a democrat doing the exact same thing, I would still be against it!
    • metric7, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2I'm a republican against the war
  • merrickx, on 10/10/2007, -7/+3Not the 5th of November?
  • fatbert, on 10/10/2007, -18/+6I hate hippies.
  • xSEED, on 10/10/2007, -2/+12damn i wish ilived there i'd be there. PWN THEM DUDES!
    • moktail, on 10/10/2007, -1/+1i live in new york and im going. if you really wanted to be there you would find a way to make it
  • d03boy, on 10/10/2007, -6/+3Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country. Sorry, just practicing my typing.
  • Insomne3065, on 10/10/2007, -6/+2Should have forcefully arrested that woman for disobeying a direct order from the officer, face first on the asphalt for all the cameras and then tear gassed the rest of them. I think I'm the only one on Digg who isn't siding with the protestors.
    • Ebacherville, on 10/10/2007, -1/+4Your a idiot
    • metric7, on 10/10/2007, -1/+1Be careful what you wish for, someday it could be your mother's or wife's face in the asphalt for disobeying some
      direct order
    • muppetFuckr, on 10/10/2007, -1/+0Why the ***** should some police officer be able to give me a 'direct order'. They should have absolutely no more power than a normal citizen unless the law has been broken. Hanging posters *IS NOT* illegal in DC, they are everywhere. Neither are public gatherings AFAIK(I've seen them alot since I live here).

      So when a police officer gives you a 'direct order' to allow him/her into your home then they should be allowed to? That's what we need more blind acceptance of authoritarians that barely graduated high school.
    • muppetFuckr, on 10/10/2007, -1/+0Why the ***** should some police officer be able to give me a 'direct order'. They should have absolutely no more power than a normal citizen unless the law has been broken. Hanging posters *IS NOT* illegal in DC, they are everywhere. Neither are public gatherings AFAIK(I've seen them alot since I live here).

      So when a police officer gives you a 'direct order' to allow him/her into your home then they should be allowed to? That's what we need more blind acceptance of authoritarians that barely graduated high school.
  • tlgjames, on 10/10/2007, -8/+3Another march that'll do nothing, probably won't get more than 15 seconds on cnn unless something dramatic happens.
    • RoboJesus, on 10/10/2007, -1/+6Well sitting around and doing nothing is going to accomplish even less...Maybe if people were less defeatist and joined in the protest something would actually be accomplished.
      • tlgjames, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2No it won't, the only thing that matters is getting young people to vote, which still isn't happening.
        • RoboJesus, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1I don't think that's the ONLY thing that matters. I'd venture to guess that there are LOTS of things that matter, and having a population willing to protest and stand up for what they believe in is one of those things.
    • bsmang, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2Well then, for the sake of the union, I hope something dramatic happens. (er.. As long as it doesn't wipe out protesters!)
  • evilbob333, on 10/10/2007, -2/+4so much for listening to the generals
  • Dotnetsky, on 10/10/2007, -17/+7Yeah, Hippies suck. I know cause I was one of them. I peed on the Pentagon Wall. I had no idea what I was doing or what I believed in. I DIDN'T THINK. Grow up, libtards.
    • RoboJesus, on 10/10/2007, -2/+5And what do you believe in now? Just because you were an idiot hippie doesn't mean that all protesters are. Hell, some of them even have valid, logical thoughts.
    • spaceb0y, on 10/10/2007, -3/+2Curious, I see many conservatives who simply do not think for themselves, as well. Maybe something else accounts for your former affiliation with the hippie subculture, then? Drugs, maybe?
    • SheilaNoya, on 10/10/2007, -0/+9Sounds like the drugs you did during your "hippie" days have caused you some serious brain damage.
    • backglass, on 10/10/2007, -1/+2Idiot. Twice.
  • Thaum, on 10/10/2007, -7/+1Just stop fighting.
  • OffPiste, on 10/10/2007, -10/+4If I was stupid and didn't bathe regularly I'd go to. Chicks with leg and arm hair turn me on.
  • Syphermce, on 10/10/2007, -16/+5Anti-War...what a joke. Can't have peace without war first kiddos.
    • omega6, on 10/10/2007, -2/+3Our war for peace was fought centuries ago. This war was not about peace, unless you count the peace that the oil conglomerates will get from making so much money. Not to mention all the contractors overcharging the money you give to the gov't. Well I suppose if that gives you peace then rock on.
    • nukewinter, on 10/10/2007, -4/+6Please explain to me how an illegal, unjust war against a nation who posed no threat to us has anything to do with spreading peace?
      • p0tent1al, on 10/10/2007, -0/+4digg him down if you must sheep, your president declared an illegal war. You must go through congress before declaring wars. Your president should be in jail for starting an illegal war, yet you still support him.
    • bitcloud, on 10/10/2007, -1/+4I guess you can't have intelligence without moronic war-mongering first either...
    • Ellipsys, on 10/10/2007, -1/+2I'm not Anti-War. I'm Anti-/THIS/-War.
    • Ebacherville, on 10/10/2007, -1/+1Ask Switzerland if thats the case.
    • metric7, on 10/10/2007, -1/+1Actually Bush never declared war so this is just a..um...uh.. police action?
  • crazywarthog, on 10/10/2007, -18/+4Excellent ! This gives the communist, socialist, anarchist and democrats something to do. Kinda like midnight basketball.
    • spaceb0y, on 10/10/2007, -0/+3Ok, I was following you with the alternative forms of government (or lack thereof) theme, until.... Democrats? You do realize that's a political party only made possible by our current form of government, right?
    • Coridan, on 10/10/2007, -1/+4Ooh, ooh, can I play the irrational name calling game too?

      Excellent ! This gives serial killers, child molesters, necrophiliacs, and war mongering Satan worshipers an excuse to assault peace full, law abiding, protesters!
  • hittnrun, on 10/10/2007, -3/+2Are you losers still calling in sick to work and school on 9/11 or not? What did Bin Laden tell you to do? What I find incredible is the story about Germany stopping a 9/11 terrorist plan 2 days ago and it can't make the Digg top ten. Now, after a little searching, the Bin Lden tape has yet to make the top ten, yet ANY crackpot, moonbat inspired story from Rawstory.cum immediatly goes to the top ten. How? Oh, and as I requested before, please include your actual age with your posts so I can tell if you are a 10 year old who got loose on mom's computer or an adult liberal who has been stricken with arrested development. Your cooperation is appreciated.
    • onewingedangel9, on 10/10/2007, -1/+0If Bin Laden tapes are not making it into digg we aren't taking orders from him, are we? Honestly if you ignore those tapes you are doing a greater service to America than the news networks that play them and politicians that reference them. Why give him any airtime? The people who need to know that stuff are the ones that have the originals. The experts who are supposedly hunting him. For the rest of us, we really don't need to know what he thinks whenever he decides to make another tape.
  • omega6, on 10/10/2007, -2/+9I for one salute the efforts of those people that will go and protest this war. Anyone who doesn't support this march doesn't understand the core values of what this nation is supported on. We are the people, and this is our country. This country does not belong to the rich or the powerful. This country is founded on we the people, by the people and for the people.

    We are not United Corporations of America, nor are we the Facist States of America. We are the United States of America and united we must all stand for what is logical and reasonable, for without logic and reason we are blind and feeble.

    The will of the people is the only legitimate foundation of any government, and to protect its free expression should be our first object. -Thomas Jefferson
  • chrissandvick, on 10/10/2007, -10/+3For the marchers: Good men and women are going to die because of your actions. When you march your faces may not be seen on Fox but they will be seen in Riyadh, Damascus, and Tehran. Your march will give hope to the Jihadist, "America will be defeated. And they are the way." And that hope will kill and kill again. Americans: fathers, sons, mothers, and children are going to die because of you.

    While you march, take a good look at the ground. Some of that dust, blown on the wind, you see is the vaporized remains of 2993 people, killed by men who knew marchers like you exist. Hoped your cowardice, your fear, your blindness would make your fellow citizens your enemy and not them. They counted on your treason. Oh the United States is not at war, your safe from legal consequence.
    Your treason is moral. And there is no god to pass judgment on you. But of the rest of us are not going to forget, and we are not going to forgive. We will judge, you have blood on your hands.
    • RoboJesus, on 10/10/2007, -3/+1WTF???? Dugg up just because it's so ***** crazy.
    • SheilaNoya, on 10/10/2007, -1/+10Are you for real? The protestors aren't the ones who sent American troops into Muslim lands under false pretenses. That was YOUR incompetent president who did that. Geez... You sound just like Sean Hannity and his mindless ilk.
    • onewingedangel9, on 10/10/2007, -2/+3What aids the Jihadists is the destruction of Iraq incurred by Bush. If you think all terrorists care about is America you are blinded. Since 9/11 there have been numerous terrorist actions in Europe. Getting the strength to march against a war that aids terrorism is not cowardice, blindness, or fear.
      Riyadh, Damascus, and Tehran will see the march and see that the Bush Administration does not represent the will of the American people. We are not the ones killing thousands of Iraqi civilians, but the corrupt policies of corporate officials.
    • Ellipsys, on 10/10/2007, -2/+4You sir, are the most jingoistic, brainwashed, excuse for human waste I've seen on Digg. That's saying a lot. Good show. Good show. You actually have drank and reveled in the koolaid. It saddens me greatly that my vote is for some reason counted with the same validity as yours. However, I am happy that mine shall always, always cancel yours out
      • chrissandvick, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1Then you are going to have to vote Republican 2008. Hillary's probably going to be as aggressive as Bush ever was in pursuing Islamic terrorism.
      • bsmang, on 10/10/2007, -0/+1No way.. Hillary would never be as stupid as bush has been. She may fight strongly where fighting is due, but she won't go on a spree to ***** the whole country to make herself and her buddies wealthy. For one thing, she certainly won't pick the head of Haliburton as her running mate. And for another, she's got a pretty bright guy for a husband, who will probably be able to give her some very sound advice from his inside yet background position.
    • backglass, on 10/10/2007, -1/+0Idiot.
    • metric7, on 10/10/2007, -0/+2Get ready Iran is next then Syria , Lebanon...ect.
    • stepnw1f, on 10/10/2007, -1/+1Did you forget to take your meds?
  • SheilaNoya, on 10/10/2007, -2/+5There sure seems to be a lot of pro-war rednecks on this site today. Did Rush Limbaugh provide a link for you idiots to follow, or what?
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