Taxpayer tea party activists got their chance earlier to today to speak against CNN during a live television discussion between CNN reporter Lisa Desjardins and anchor Fredricka Whitfield.
With chants of "tell the truth," and "Glenn Beck," protesters made known their great displeasure with the former #1 cable network. The Beck taunt, of course, is a reference to the former CNN host turned FNC star.
Unlike her former colleague Susan Roesgen who insulted tea party protesters and was confronted on her bias by NewsBusters member "namron", Desjardins didn't dismiss the protesters but instead asked them what they thought of congressman Joe Wilson, famous for his recent outburst that President Obama was lying about his health plan covering illegal immigrants.
Estimates for crowd sizes are starting to come in. We're talking at least a million people, folks.
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CNN smear FAIL
September 12, 2009 - 15:13 ET by candanceI love the anchor warning her viewers how the protestors will yell about healthcare and government spending when the segment was supposed to be about Joe Wilson. They wanted desperately to link Wilson with the protest even though those two stories are unrelated. Talk about offering distractions.
Wilson apologized. It's time for liberals to moveon.org.
yeah
September 12, 2009 - 18:33 ET by 10ksnookerthat's what you call what passes for journalism today. ... LOL.
She probably felt her viewers, both of them, wouldn't understand.
Saw the segment live......
September 12, 2009 - 15:15 ET by sshuffield70and I agree. And they wonder why their ratings have gone to hell.
CNN at least can say they covered the tea party
September 12, 2009 - 15:32 ET by averageschmoeThey tape a segment trying to make a Republican look bad at the tea party.
That would be like going to a Moveon.org rally and reporting live about John Edwards cheating on his wife and fathering another women's baby. Then asking them all what they think. Yea, like that would ever happen.
CNN
September 12, 2009 - 17:01 ET by Sergeant ROCKlol.. good one.
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
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media
September 12, 2009 - 15:24 ET by cajun2Media idiots no longer matter. We have sources of information that are trustworthy. Look at Michelle Malkin's photos posted. WOW! Newsbusters all over this story. Copy, print, share, spread the word. I am stunned and so so very proud today. 12,000 cities have tea parties today. The media can ignore it, they can label folks radicals and nutjobs but they can't stop us. I have family members in Iraq. We are going to send them photos and let them know their service has value, that there are people at home that are worth fighting for and appreciate their efforts. Spread the word. And thank you again and again NEWSBUSTERS.
TELL THE TRUTH
September 12, 2009 - 15:26 ET by ptsonTRUTH seems like good policy for news organizations. I am not sure how well it works for propaganda outlets like CNN, NBC CNBC, MSNBC, ABC , CBS, NYT, PBS or so many others. It presents a conflict, support Obama OR tell the truth? SAD FOR AMERICA!
But It seems the people have had enough!
no more lies!
September 12, 2009 - 15:34 ET by katainkentthe people that spoke at the rally today spoke words the press could not possibly allow on the air. Truth.
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Hmmmm....
September 12, 2009 - 15:37 ET by BKeyserI've been trying to find some airials of the Mall but so far without any luck. I was hoping to save some photos for future reference regarding the turnout, since we all know the effort to downplay the event is, and has been, underway. I did find one website, called EarthCam that has live webcams, including one for the Mall. I even joined the stupid site (free registration) just to get to the specific camera. Here's a screencap from the website. The time and date are on the screen. Anyone venture an explanation for this?
Say WHAT???
September 12, 2009 - 15:43 ET by Indiana JoeWell, that's an interesting "picture."
Explanation? Sure. They don't want any terrorists using the pic to target all those "hate-filled, right-wing, un-American" Americans who are gathered there today.
There, I "ventured." But I don't buy it.
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Bkeyser
September 12, 2009 - 15:43 ET by FeynmanFanUmmm. It's either an unfortunate coincidence or they're doing their best to support the Democrats and MSM.
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I suspect you'd hear, it's
September 12, 2009 - 15:44 ET by danboI suspect you'd hear, it's due to security. (This is the capitol.)
But if it's available next week. Or when Obama makes a speach????? (Was it available for Teddy's funeral?)
We'll know for sure.
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Interesting. There are
September 12, 2009 - 16:16 ET by celatorInteresting. There are "from above" photos of the event for sure, satellites etc. Be nice to see one now before the MSM starts branding the "a few thousand" description.
No citizen's right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, or property is safe as long as Obama is President of the United States.
few thousand
September 12, 2009 - 16:20 ET by katainkentthey are confusing it with the rally Obama is at in Minnesota.
I mean here is a screencap from MSNBC's own coverage - few thousand?
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Yea, Yea, that's the ticket!
September 12, 2009 - 16:25 ET by celatorYea, Yea, that's the ticket! That's what happened. (apologies to Jon Lovitz ). ;+}
No citizen's right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, or property is safe as long as Obama is President of the United States.
coverage
September 12, 2009 - 17:41 ET by katainkentmy dad just brought by some stuff and I asked him what he thought of the 912 protest. He said "CNN had 5 minutes on it. Says there was what... a couple thousand people?"
*sigh*
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I joined in the massive
September 12, 2009 - 16:30 ET by GrannyGrump42I joined in the massive march, and the huge gathering at the Capital, then as I was getting ready to leave, and stopped dead in my tracks. "Holy s**t!" There were more people behind me than there'd even been in front of me. The gathering was absolutely huge.
Webcam
September 12, 2009 - 18:45 ET by beauxdogDear BK:
I checked the webcam this morning and saw a picture very similar to what kakainkent has posted from MSNBC. I checked later around 3pm central and the place was empty. It is possible they closed down the webcam because there was nothing to see and they were being inundated with traffic. I am only saying it is a possibility.
Beauxdog
beauxdog~~
September 12, 2009 - 19:34 ET by BKeyserThat very well may be. I don't know why the camera is not operable, but the caption "This camera is currently unavailable to the public" seemed odd to me. The actual camera link is here. It's still "unavailable." I bookmarked it so I'll keep checking back to see when it reopens. It could be down for a thousand reasons, I guess, but I also noted the Washington Post camera was down for the same area.
At first, I was a little
September 12, 2009 - 15:39 ET by Indiana JoeAt first, I was a little disheartened at how the crowd behaved. BUT, I understand WHY they did it, and can't say I wouldn't have done the same. The frustration level has reached a crescendo, and people need some outlet.
And kudos to Lisa Desjardins for sticking in there, and treating the crowd with respect. Ditto for the crowd for quieting down when asked.
All in all, a great thing to see.
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I wasn't disappointed with
September 12, 2009 - 15:45 ET by Radical1979I wasn't disappointed with how the crowd behaved. They were more polite than the media has been to them.
You're right, Radical. But
September 12, 2009 - 15:55 ET by Indiana JoeYou're right, Radical. But you don't get good media coverage when you behave badly. CNN would just spin it as a bunch of whack-job Neanderthals rioting on the Mall.
As I said, overall it was very gratifying.
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"Read my lips... "
September 12, 2009 - 16:59 ET by Sergeant ROCKYou haven't learned have you?
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
Lisa Desjardins -- smart
September 12, 2009 - 15:53 ET by KC MulvilleGotta give her credit. Desjardins played it smart.
Instead, click Matt's link, please, to see the size of the crowd.
Seriously, if they're not going to report the truth, especially when it's inconvenient to their political agenda ... why watch them?
KC,
September 12, 2009 - 16:00 ET by Indiana JoeBoy, were you right about checking Matt's link. I almost missed it.
All I can say is "Holy CRAP!"
How is the media gonna ignore THIS??? (link copied here for convenience)
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Vetting the news
September 12, 2009 - 16:10 ET by KC MulvilleJust to point out, Indiana Joe ... these are the same people who (just last week!) claimed to "vet" the news for us, and claim that we need their editorial judgment to know what the truth really is.
They'll try to "vet" it all away.
The media has no credibility. You might as well get your news from the hobo at the railroad yard ... neither one will give you the real story, but at least the hobo has no motive to lie.
I knew they'd try
September 12, 2009 - 16:32 ET by GrannyGrump42I knew they'd try to characterize two million people as "thousands". Their god is the Father of Lies, and he's taught them so well that they can manage to lie even while being technically truthful. (A million, after all, is a thousand thousands; that is thousands, right?)
Possible Different Take
September 12, 2009 - 16:08 ET by srqvetSince the reporter was saying positive things about Rep Wilson, could it be possible this is the way the reporter could slip in a view of the rally participants and still meet marching orders to ignore the rally? She now has plausible deniability with her boss at CNN. Just a thought.
Censorship alert
September 12, 2009 - 16:27 ET by GrannyGrump42After the rally I took my granddaughter to the Natural History Museum. The guard who was checking backpacks -- ostensibly for weapons -- overlooked the leftover fried rice (despite the fact that food is forbidden in the museum) and instead CONFISCATED A SMALL SIGN AND BUMPER STICKER FROM INSIDE MY BACKPACK! He said that "due to controversy" they were "forbidden in the museum, even in a closed bag."
Manager's orders, he said.
So come Monday I'm gonna look into who's the management of the Natural History Museum and start screaming for their heads on a plate.
So the Smithsonian violated
September 12, 2009 - 16:38 ET by danboSo the Smithsonian violated your right of free speech and right against unreasonable searches and seizures.
Limited Disclosure: I used to belong to the Sierra Club untill they went crazier. Worse of all, I was bribed by Exxon with free New Orleans Saints glasses with fill ups in the 70's.
Granny...that is
September 12, 2009 - 16:41 ET by bigtimerGranny...that is outrageous...I know you mean it too about going back Monday...fill us in on what happened, just hope I catch it wherever you post...or PM me.
Wished I could of been with you all there today...that's for sure.
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September 12, 2009 - 16:53 ET by nadadhimmiWell, the Smithsonian only violated 20% of the bill of rights. That's pretty good for this tyranical Gov't.
Love that Museum
September 12, 2009 - 16:40 ET by general companyWere you able to recover them after your visit? Were items such as these mentioned on the "Prohibited" signage?
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
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Granny - we were there as
September 12, 2009 - 20:10 ET by HermanoGranny - we were there as well! We had three signs and four children - all of whom needed to use the restroom. The security guard did not politely tell us that we could not bring the signs in but rahter rudely told us. Than my wife caught her smirking as I was walking out of the building with the signs and the stroller. My wife then purposefully went though her line with an American flag in hand and sarcastically asked if it was OK to take the flag in. Of course, once in the museum, the first thing you see in the gift shop is a wall of Obama propaganda.
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I saw the segment,
September 12, 2009 - 16:35 ET by bigtimerI saw the segment, desperately clicking around all morning trying to find coverage...it was so spotty it was maddening.
As far as I was concerned, she actually did a good job....Whitfield and her bias is a different story.
I was proud of my fellow Patriots across this nation today, the sleeping giant has awoke...the msm can ignore it all they want to...we aren't going away.
Caught the 1.5 million of them on C-SPAN along with all the speakers they showed from 10:00-2:00 MT. I was so happy with so many there...Jim DeMint and his Waterloo comment made my day, along with plenty of other great speakers.
Loved one sign I saw earlier this morning regarding Joe Wilson on this CNN segment you are talking about here that said "Joe Wilson...The Truth Czar"
Mason Weaver was another, he state at the beginning of his speech "I'm a black man who can speak without a teleprompter!"...heheee
Lloyd Marcus and his parody of 'Start Spreading the News' was great as well.
Armey, Blackburn, Pence and tons of others all made my day!
This is just the beginning...
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Had ta share this. Thanks
September 12, 2009 - 16:41 ET by danboHad ta share this.
Thanks to a poster over at Michelle Malkins.
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Thanks, Danbo
September 12, 2009 - 16:43 ET by FeynmanFanGood one!
"Reason and persuasion are the only practical instruments against error. To make way for these, free inquiry must be indulged" - Thomas Jefferson
Hey danbo... Roaring with
September 12, 2009 - 16:43 ET by bigtimerHey danbo...
Roaring with laughter here, how fitting!
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You know what I hate about those things?
September 12, 2009 - 16:48 ET by BKeyserThe urinal is convenient, but the sink is way too low.
I just found the definitive crowd size report.
September 12, 2009 - 16:59 ET by BKeyserMuch as we expected, this guy nailed it.
Hhmm
September 12, 2009 - 17:05 ET by general companyWe should prevent endorsing Shuster
My Gov. thinks I am dangerous, so be careful
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gc
September 12, 2009 - 17:13 ET by BKeyserI think I was pointing out his lunacy- but maybe I should've indicated my sarc. Btw- he's upped his estimate to less than 50k now.
Very good
September 12, 2009 - 17:16 ET by general companyI should had known better
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"Television is a freak show" Bernie Goldberg
Shuster and his handful of viewers
September 12, 2009 - 17:09 ET by averageschmoeMuch as we expected, this guy nailed it.
I see Shuster has had less than 10 people post on his site since this morning. I am glad to see all of his viewers checking in. (Probably all family members, lol!)
They're desperate
September 12, 2009 - 17:10 ET by FeynmanFanThey're desperate to make it look like just a few people showed up. What can they be afraid of? What can they hope to accomplish by lying about something that everyone can see?
"Reason and persuasion are the only practical instruments against error. To make way for these, free inquiry must be indulged" - Thomas Jefferson
Lets say its 500,000 people
September 12, 2009 - 17:33 ET by nwahsWhat did the million man march do? I understand demonstrations get attention, but what else do they do? Its not like the opposition to Obamacare was going unnoticed. What will this do? Just curious.
Edit: I saw an AP story earlier that said "thousands march on Washington." If it really is closer to 1 million people, I do think the AP should be made to explain why they are distorting the numbers. But honestly, I still don't get how things change it its 50,000 or 200,000 or 1.5 million.
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400,000 Man March
September 12, 2009 - 17:44 ET by Sergeant ROCKThat was the National Parks Service estimate anyway.
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
nwahs, people...
September 12, 2009 - 17:46 ET by MrShyThis alone ain't no 20,000, and than THIS, when you pan back what looks like almost 1/2 mile from the Capital, ain't even no 100,000.
Shuster the Shyster BS Artist.
It definitely more than 20,000
September 12, 2009 - 17:55 ET by nwahsIt looks to me like about 80-150,000. I know thats a big gap, but its hard to piece the pictures together. From what I've seen so far its not 1 million. A million people is a hell of a sight. This looks like a Monterey Pop Festival size (200,000) crowd at the most.
Politics is showbiz for ugly people
nwahs
September 12, 2009 - 18:07 ET by MrShyWe can agree it was a pretty impressive turnout.
Another one, of just in front of the Capitol. That alone, if it was a concert in that open area, would be approx 10-15 thousand, no? Now, pan back 1/2 a mile.... AND, keep in mind, more definitely appear scattered beyond this.
1/4 - 1/2 million is even a good guestimate. No, the AP needs to stop with "thousands" in their headline. That basically means, one big group in one open area in front of something. This ain't that, at all.
I think it is impressive
September 12, 2009 - 18:16 ET by katainkentI don't know if its 2 million but I sure as heck is isn't "thousands".
They are under-reporting the numbers. To do otherwise would be against their interests.
the liberaldemocrat.com is reporting between 1.5-2 mill. So is the dailymail. No idea where they are getting their numbers. ABC supposedly had an estimate of 2 million but all I see there is a reprint of the AP story that said 'thousands' and has since been updated to 'tens of thousands'.
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Its obviously more than
September 12, 2009 - 18:16 ET by nwahsIts obviously more than thousands. I think they could defend tens of thousands, but the are going to be hard pressed to defend "thousands." That coveys a much smaller crowd - a playground type demonstration .
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nwahs, In the two and a
September 12, 2009 - 17:53 ET by hydrodynDMnwahs,
In the two and a half years you have been on this website, I'm wondering if you've ever asked a question like this regarding any of the liberal protests that have been posted about on NewsBusters.
Just curious.
I don't recall
September 12, 2009 - 17:58 ET by nwahsI don't recall there being such a controversy over numbers for a liberal march. I did have this type of discussion about the million man march, but that was long before this board existed.
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nwahs, I was referring to
September 12, 2009 - 18:01 ET by hydrodynDMnwahs,
I was referring to you asking what the point of the protest is.
As I recall. They sued the
September 12, 2009 - 18:04 ET by danboAs I recall. They sued the NPS or who ever. They gave a smaller number then the organizers wanted. So the numbers kept changing.
That's happening again. They who shall not be named want lower numbers. So we'll se rediculous numbers.
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Yea, I think it was like 800,000
September 12, 2009 - 18:13 ET by nwahsIt was a long time ago but I think the initial figure was about 800,000.
I remember having this same discussion on a local board. What is the difference between 500,000 or 1 million. What changes? Is this about showing there is support for a cause or showing a certain person has x number of people they can mobilize?
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Who's figure?
September 12, 2009 - 18:19 ET by Sergeant ROCKNPS said it was 400.000.
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
From the photos I've seen.
September 12, 2009 - 18:25 ET by danboI think it's fair to say there were a hell of a lot of people out there. Lot's of support. (I doubt many were paid by the unions or anyone else. And there was no parade.)
From my experiences with Mardi Gras. (I lived just below the quarter for 15 years.) I'd say you should count those folks in the hundreds of thousands. Not thousands or tens of thousands.
Limited Disclosure: I used to belong to the Sierra Club untill they went crazier. Worse of all, I was bribed by Exxon with free New Orleans Saints glasses with fill ups in the 70's.
You miss it?
September 12, 2009 - 18:40 ET by nwahsI miss it and I still live here! I remember when New Orleans was great place to live and you could actually shop on Canal Street. I grew up in the Garden District on 3rd and Magazine. I used to go to the "quada " to play that guy Jude Acers chess. It cost $5 to play him and he beat me every single time :)
The city has pretty much nose dived :(
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What do these crowds DO???
September 12, 2009 - 18:49 ET by m4ster chiefOh, heavens, nwahs...this crowd will create JOBS! JOBS, man...GREEN jobs! That's good news!
The bad news, of course, is that those jobs are short lived. These crowds, whether Repubs, Dims, Indees, whomever, leave about forty-to-sixty five tons of trash and garbage behind.
But the good news is that discarded food scraps will feed the homeless for a week.
Ah, but the bad news is that ABC, NBC, CBS, CNN, Pravda, BBC, etc., will only run stories about Repub trash and garbage. Dim trash and garbage is a non-issue.
"I am Joe Wilson!" (And just for Jim Webster...this Joe Wilson is (R, SC) brown hair, hazel eyes, 5' 8", 172 pounds, no visible marks or scars (but there may be some invisible scars now) and he has BIG cohones!) Just kiddin' ya, Jim.
Shyster may want to pay
September 12, 2009 - 17:14 ET by bigtimerShyster may want to pay attention to this, scroll down a bit, a gal has some great pictures there, some posted same comments of news I heard watching all of this on C-SPAN today, abc was reporting 1.5 million folks, yet the msm ignored most of it...but covered the same ol' same ol' Are ya fired up...ready to go' blather from O today...who is still campaigning, doing what he can do to disrupt the March on DC today...on our dime to-boot, I also heard he didn't fill up the auditorium either, seated 20,000, 15,000 were there according to some network I caught that on.
Go ahead and ignore us all msm/congress-critters, it will be at your own peril.
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Shuster isnt watching his own networks coverage
September 12, 2009 - 17:33 ET by katainkentShuster isnt watching his own networks coverage. But at least he can find his network created twitter account so he's one up on Olbermann.
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We must not let our rulers load us with perpetual debt. ~Thomas Jefferson
(if you think healthcare is expensive now - wait until its free)
That picture looks like
September 12, 2009 - 17:47 ET by nwahsThat picture looks like about 80 - 150,000 people. I'm going by Mardi Gras experience :)
Another
These crowds are about 60-70,000.
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question
September 12, 2009 - 17:52 ET by katainkenthow many lanes of traffic are those pics
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We must not let our rulers load us with perpetual debt. ~Thomas Jefferson
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nwahs--
September 12, 2009 - 17:53 ET by Kat Outta the BagYou're not considering the fact that the streets surrounding the Capitol are a whole lot wider than Bourbon Street, are you? :-)
I know
September 12, 2009 - 18:04 ET by nwahsBut there are side streets off of Bourbon and large streets that run parallel ( Royal, Decatur, etc). All those streets are full. You can't see how far the crowd goes back, and it is less than packed in some areas. I think 80-150,000 is a good estimate, and I think 1 million a way too much.
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At Mardi Gras the crowds
September 12, 2009 - 17:59 ET by danboAt Mardi Gras the crowds only from just below St Charles to Rampart.
Plus you have the parades going down the street.
I go more from the pictures I've seen.
Limited Disclosure: I used to belong to the Sierra Club untill they went crazier. Worse of all, I was bribed by Exxon with free New Orleans Saints glasses with fill ups in the 70's.
Parades don't parade
September 12, 2009 - 18:07 ET by nwahsParades don't go through the French Quarter - not since the mid 60's I think. And the crowd goes from Canal St. to Elysian Fields/ Esplanade.
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I'm talking Canal. Not
September 12, 2009 - 18:18 ET by danboI'm talking Canal. Not the quada.
It's been a while. But in the no parade quada. Unless it's changed a lot. The only bad street during the parade is Bourbon. After the parades....
Limited Disclosure: I used to belong to the Sierra Club untill they went crazier. Worse of all, I was bribed by Exxon with free New Orleans Saints glasses with fill ups in the 70's.
Decatur
September 12, 2009 - 18:27 ET by nwahsDecatur is pretty busy now during Mardi Gras, around Jackson Square and the Moonwalk ( Named after Landrieu, not the moon :(), Royal not so much, but a crowded none the less. Now think of it. You also have crowds down Canal Street and down St. Charles Avenue, all around Lee Circle. Thats a big area and a good Mardi Gras pre-Katrina was about 1 million people.
We'll see with the official estimates, but I'm going to stick with 80-150,000.
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You've seen a hundred or
September 12, 2009 - 18:50 ET by danboYou've seen a hundred or so parades.... Yawn.
MGD My favorite spot was in the quada in front of the old wildlife and fisheries building on Royal. (I think they moved courts in there now.)
It's fair to say. There were a whole lot more than 30,000. And a whole lot more than many in the media want to admit.
Limited Disclosure: I used to belong to the Sierra Club untill they went crazier. Worse of all, I was bribed by Exxon with free New Orleans Saints glasses with fill ups in the 70's.
here is the mailonline story
September 12, 2009 - 18:34 ET by kangaroohere is the mailonline story from the UK, they are saying nearly 2 million, and some cool photos as well http://www.dailymail...
I love
September 12, 2009 - 18:39 ET by katainkentthe cardboard cutout of our Dear Leader with Flotsam and Jetsom there, his faithful teleprompters (PromisePromisePromise - LieLieLie).
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We must not let our rulers load us with perpetual debt. ~Thomas Jefferson
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roo... Thank
September 12, 2009 - 18:49 ET by bigtimerroo...
Thank you.
...funny how our msm doesn't want to utter the word 'million'...unless it is for a leftist march, when there really wasn't.
Bassakwards as usual.
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Astroturf?
September 12, 2009 - 18:42 ET by pbthinkerIs it possible that 2 million people showed up? As Sarah Palin would say, "You betcha." There were some people that couldn't make it and they were out in other areas. I ran across a lone woman, I'm guessing in her late 60's, carrying a sign that said, "Please save America from the Pirates in Washington D.C." She told me that yesterday she had stood up the street for 4 hours.
This woman is concerned, she's standing alone on a street corner, and Nancy Pelosi thinks she's astroturf. I have no clue who this woman voted for but I can guess who she won't be voting for, next time around.
Election 2008-God's way of showing us that elections count.
I thought Liz _____ did a gutsy lil job
September 12, 2009 - 18:46 ET by DaMavThe anchor was obviously snooting down her nose at the crowd, but the reporter on the ground did fine. Especially when she asked the crowd about America's Congressman.
I only caught her first name and rarely watch TV so I'm not endorsing her for anything but I thought in this little segment she was great.
CNN is running the crazy
September 12, 2009 - 18:48 ET by nicksmith112CNN is running the crazy white people with NAZI signs and guns on a loop.
I'm a refugee from the Democratic Party.
Racist lynch mob...says
September 12, 2009 - 18:52 ET by nicksmith112Racist lynch mob...says Dan Sirota on CNN Newsroom with Don Lemon.
I'm a refugee from the Democratic Party.
400,000 Man March
September 12, 2009 - 18:57 ET by Sergeant ROCKI wonder if that's what they thought about the Nation of Islam march??
"I ask, Sir, what is the militia? It is the whole people. To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them."
George Mason
Million MOB March
September 12, 2009 - 19:27 ET by Dan DiegoMillion MOB March
There could be 10 million people there...
September 12, 2009 - 19:40 ET by averageschmoeAnd there would still be "zero" coverage on CBS, ABC and NBC evening news.
Katie Couric on Monday night if she has anything at all it will be a 10 second spot with "mob" "conservative" and "angry" in her opening line. Then she will have a 5 minute segment on Obama's speech and 5 minutes on whether or not Joe Wilson should apologize again in front of congress. If I were Wilson I would tell congress that I will gladly apologize as long a Nancy Pelosi is up there apologizing to the CIA for lying about them. That would shut em up.
as... Right you are...in
September 12, 2009 - 19:47 ET by bigtimeras...
Right you are...in all aspects too.
One difference though, Pelosi lied, Wilson didn't.
One apology from him was one too much for me...what I saw today at the March was a sign from a person there that stated...
'Joe Wilson~Truth Czar '
'Go Green...Recycle Congress'
BT.. I saw another sign that
September 12, 2009 - 20:07 ET by celatorBT.. I saw another sign that read:
"What Joe Wilson Said"
Loved that.
No citizen's right to life, liberty, pursuit of happiness, or property is safe as long as Obama is President of the United States.
cel... I'm grinning, I
September 12, 2009 - 20:12 ET by bigtimercel...
I'm grinning, I saw that as well.
'Go Green...Recycle Congress'
DD... I love that! 'Go
September 12, 2009 - 19:42 ET by bigtimerDD...
I love that!
'Go Green...Recycle Congress'
We were right there when
September 12, 2009 - 20:24 ET by HermanoWe were right there when this report was going on. My wife was up front, but just out of camera range. I was behind the mob. It was hillarious (to me) when the crowd started shouting "Glenn Beck!" Bonnie shook the reporters hand and thanked her for covering the story. She was a little embarrassed about the rudeness of the crowd.
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It sounded like someone was trying to calm them down
September 12, 2009 - 20:37 ET by nwahsWere you where that CNN interview was? I sounded like someone had a megaphone or something, and was trying to calm the crowd. Sounds like "Let them speak, don't be like them." Who had the megaphone and what was he doing for the first half of the interview?
Politics is showbiz for ugly people
I was on the back side of
September 12, 2009 - 21:27 ET by HermanoI was on the back side of this - actually in the street just beyond the crowd. I could not actually hear someone with a megaphone, and I could actually barely hear this group, even though I was at most 20 feet from them, since they were faced away from me.
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Let's not
September 13, 2009 - 12:24 ET by jessieHLet's not forget the state & local protests.