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ambush · Aug 29, 2004, 03:12 PM

http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/...ain/index.html

YEAHHHHHHHHHHHH

Capt.McDuff · Aug 29, 2004, 03:28 PM

Wooo, like that's going to change anyone's mind.

What a complete waste of time and waste of taxpayers's money to deal with this utter crap.

KaBlooey · Aug 29, 2004, 03:37 PM

Originally posted by Capt.McDuff:
Wooo, like that's going to change anyone's mind.

What a complete waste of time and waste of taxpayers's money to deal with this utter crap.

Yeah, god damn that friggin' democracy bullsh*t. WTF do they think this is, the land of the god damn free or somethin'?

ambush · Aug 29, 2004, 03:37 PM

Originally posted by Capt.McDuff:
Wooo, like that's going to change anyone's mind.

What a complete waste of time and waste of taxpayers's money to deal with this utter crap.

Yeah we should all accept the ******** Bush is feeding the World with.

We should sit here and do nothing about it, yeah.

ambush · Aug 29, 2004, 03:40 PM

MindFad · Aug 29, 2004, 03:48 PM

I watched about a half-hour on C-SPAN of it. A beautiful thing it was.

Zimphire · Aug 29, 2004, 03:49 PM

Yup, it's like a Jerry Springer episode. A car wreck.

It's always fun making fun of people making idiots out of themselves.

lil'babykitten · Aug 29, 2004, 03:50 PM

It's great to see clearly how many Americans disagree with Bush's incredibly stupid policies.

OldManMac · Aug 29, 2004, 03:53 PM

Originally posted by Zimphire:
Yup, it's like a Jerry Springer episode. A car wreck.

It's always fun making fun of people making idiots out of themselves.

Really boosts that self-esteem, right Zimph? I mean, how can it get any worse, when people actually think they have a right to speak their mind?

SimeyTheLimey · Aug 29, 2004, 03:55 PM

Originally posted by lil'babykitten:
It's great to see clearly how many Americans disagree with Bush's incredibly stupid policies.

Lots do, lots don't. Street protests don't really measure public opinion.

Capt.McDuff · Aug 29, 2004, 04:17 PM

No kidding. A few thousand people? We're doomed.

Spheric Harlot · Aug 29, 2004, 04:18 PM

Originally posted by SimeyTheLimey:
Lots do, lots don't. Street protests don't really measure public opinion.

No, but it gives those who keep claiming that opposition to Bush is just America-hating terrorist-sympathizing furriners a good run for their money.

-s*

SimeyTheLimey · Aug 29, 2004, 04:24 PM

Originally posted by Spheric Harlot:
No, but it gives those who keep claiming that opposition to Bush is just America-hating terrorist-sympathizing furriners a good run for their money.

-s*

Has anyone ever claimed any such thing? I know you don't live here, but those of us who do are well aware that lots of Americans dislike Bush. We just don't care that "America-hating-terrorist-sympathizing furriners" agree with them.

LoganCharles · Aug 29, 2004, 04:25 PM

I always wonder who these protestors are? Are they locals? Did they travel thousands of miles? Do they have jobs?!

I fathom they're the same nutters who stand in line for 48 hours for an Apple Store grand opening or a Star Wars world premier....ie people with no lives. Either that or college students.

God bless their little bleedin' hearts. And God bless America!

Spheric Harlot · Aug 29, 2004, 04:25 PM

Originally posted by SimeyTheLimey:
Has anyone ever claimed any such thing?

Don't pull a Zimphire here.

YOU may not have claimed such.

Spheric Harlot · Aug 29, 2004, 04:27 PM

Originally posted by LoganCharles:
I always wonder who these protestors are? Are they locals? Did they travel thousands of miles? Do they have jobs?!

It's like the sixties never happened...

LoganCharles · Aug 29, 2004, 04:28 PM

Originally posted by Spheric Harlot:
It's like the sixties never happened...

....or some just prefer to never leave the sixties.

LoganCharles · Aug 29, 2004, 04:35 PM

Check it out. Looks like Moore has gained another 100lbs. since we last saw him. I doubt he made it that far in the protest before he had to stop for a cheeseburger. Also what's up with the dwarf? Kinda' reminds me of this dynamic duo:

Cheggat'out. The dwarf appears to be even wearing a tin foil hat. HA! That's funny.

greenamp · Aug 29, 2004, 04:57 PM

"Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, along with [Mike]Moore, led the protest march as it began on Seventh Avenue."

fff, fsshhhh, ..... BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAA AAAAAAA!!!

Spheric Harlot · Aug 29, 2004, 05:02 PM

Originally posted by LoganCharles:
Check it out. Looks like Moore has gained another 100lbs. since we last saw him. I doubt he made it that far in the protest before he had to stop for a cheeseburger. Also what's up with the dwarf? Kinda' reminds me of this dynamic duo:

Cheggat'out. The dwarf appears to be even wearing a tin foil hat. HA! That's funny.

I bow before your political expertise and argumentation skills.

Timo · Aug 29, 2004, 05:10 PM

Actually, the Times headline has it as

Hundreds of Thousands Join Protests in N.Y.

greenamp · Aug 29, 2004, 05:11 PM

ambush · Aug 29, 2004, 05:13 PM

Originally posted by Timo:
Actually, the Times headline has it as

Hundreds of Thousands Join Protests in N.Y.

Capt.McDuff · Aug 29, 2004, 05:13 PM

Boy if Moore gets any larger he might just split into two and become twins

LoganCharles · Aug 29, 2004, 05:13 PM

Originally posted by Spheric Harlot:
I bow before your political expertise and argumentation skills.

I knew some day you would see the light

greenamp · Aug 29, 2004, 05:16 PM

I don't support Bush either, but I would NEVER participate in a protest led by Mike Moore and Jesse Jackson.

Is this what our country has come to?

LoganCharles · Aug 29, 2004, 05:17 PM

No kidding. There's probably another good 75 lbs. being cropped out in the above picture. He also tries to do the "I'm embarrased to be so fat" thing by wearing a black T-Shirt.

Now I wouldn't normally pick on over weight people like this. I'm compassionate to a degree. However with Michael Moore I make an exception.

Timo · Aug 29, 2004, 05:22 PM

OK, peanut gallery, how about some comments regarding the 249,998+ other disgruntled marchers?

From the Times:

In the largest demonstration ever at a political convention, people swarmed through the midtown area of Manhattan in a march organized by United for Peace and Justice, passing by Madison Square Garden, where this week's Republican National Convention starts on Monday. At the height of the march, it took more than an hour to move one block.

emphasis added

greenamp · Aug 29, 2004, 05:25 PM

Eh, the Moore fat jokes are kinda lame if you ask me. For all we know he could have a a genetic issue. His weight has nothing to do with his message, and trying to discredit his message by making fat jokes is something a 6th grader would do.

Plus, it sets the stage for a dramatic weight loss publicity stunt. The sooner he goes away the better if you ask me.

greenamp · Aug 29, 2004, 05:27 PM

Originally posted by Timo:
OK, peanut gallery, how about some comments regarding the 249,998+ other disgruntled marchers?

From the Times:

emphasis added

But one could argue that it took so long to move one black b/c, eh well nevermind.

OldManMac · Aug 29, 2004, 05:28 PM

When you can't add anything substantial to the discussion, it's always a great time to bring out the fat jokes.

angaq0k · Aug 29, 2004, 05:31 PM

Originally posted by KarlG:
When you can't add anything substantial to the discussion, it's always a great time to bring out the fat jokes.

greenamp · 05:37 PM

In other news...

Over 9 million NYC residents chose not to participate in the Jackson/Moore protest, citing various reasons.

Capt.McDuff · Aug 29, 2004, 05:34 PM

You mean the majority of the nation and majority of New Yorkers didn't participate?

What a waste of time.

angaq0k · Aug 29, 2004, 05:36 PM

Originally posted by greenamp:
In other news...

Over 9 million NYC residents chose not to participate in the Jackson/Moore protest, citing various reasons.

LOL

It was NOT a Jackson/Moore protest. Can't you read?

The march was sponsored by United for Peace and Justice, a group opposed to the U.S.-led war in Iraq. Organizers had predicted as many as 250,000 demonstrators would take part.

And as you know, what brings one to power is not the number of abstentionists...

greenamp · Aug 29, 2004, 05:39 PM

Originally posted by angaq0k:
LOL

It was NOT a Jackson/Moore protest. Can't you read?

And as you know, what brings one to power is not the number of abstentionists...

"Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, along with Moore, led the protest march as it began on Seventh Avenue."

Can't YOU read?

greenamp · Aug 29, 2004, 05:42 PM

Originally posted by angaq0k:

And as you know, what brings one to power is not the number of abstentionists...

And I'm sure you think the large number of protesters shows an overwhelming support for Kerry

Nicko · Aug 29, 2004, 05:44 PM

Originally posted by ambush:
http://www.cnn.com/2004/ALLPOLITICS/...ain/index.html

YEAHHHHHHHHHHHH

correction, hundreds of thousands.

greenamp · Aug 29, 2004, 05:46 PM

I hope Evan Maloney is getting some footage as we speak

angaq0k · Aug 29, 2004, 05:48 PM

Originally posted by greenamp:
"Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, along with Moore, led the protest march as it began on Seventh Avenue."

Can't YOU read?

If it had been a Moore/Jackson protest, they would have been alone on the street to manifest.

No, it was the manifestation of 200 000 people.

angaq0k · Aug 29, 2004, 05:50 PM

Originally posted by greenamp:
And I'm sure you think the large number of protesters shows an overwhelming support for Kerry

Were they all asking for Kerry?

Was that the topic of this manifestation?

Timo · Aug 29, 2004, 05:50 PM

Originally posted by greenamp:
In other news...

Over 9 million NYC residents chose not to participate in the Jackson/Moore protest, citing various reasons.

Only eight million of us. And your picture's a little...dated.

Capt.McDuff · Aug 29, 2004, 05:51 PM

Originally posted by angaq0k:
[B]If it had been a Moore/Jackson protest, they would have been alone on the street to manifest.

No, it was the manifestation of 200,000 people. /

It's funny that all they can do is protest something without actually presenting something better in return.

What's that, about 1 in 100 people for the greater NYC area? What a sad little protest.

angaq0k · Aug 29, 2004, 05:53 PM

Originally posted by Capt.McDuff:
It's funny that all they can do is protest something without actually presenting something better in return.

Sad that you have not been able to provide better than Bush.

What's that, about 1 in 100 people for the greater NYC area? What a sad little protest.

That is actually a very good proportion.

By the way, how many republican supporters showed up on the streets so far?

Timo · Aug 29, 2004, 05:53 PM

Actually, what's sad is people have to protest to get heard. As for "little", it's actually the largest protest at a political convention ever. Got it, Capt'n?

Capt.McDuff · Aug 29, 2004, 05:55 PM

Originally posted by Timo:
Actually, what's sad is people have to protest to get heard. As for "little", it's actually the largest protest at a political convention ever. Got it, Capt'n?

And do you really think it will matter next week?

It is little. 1 out of 100 people. That means 99 out of 100 in the metro NYC area don't give a ****.

Capt.McDuff · Aug 29, 2004, 05:56 PM

Originally posted by angaq0k:
Sad that you have not been able to provide better than Bush.

If Kerry's the answer I hate to imagine the question being asked.

By the way, how many republican supporters showed up on the streets so far?

Republicans make themselves heard at the ballot box.

greenamp · Aug 29, 2004, 05:57 PM

Originally posted by angaq0k:
If it had been a Moore/Jackson protest, they would have been alone on the street to manifest.

Ok I'll try this again:
"Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, along with Moore, led the protest march as it began on Seventh Avenue."

Please take note of the keyword, "led."

angaq0k · Aug 29, 2004, 05:59 PM

Originally posted by greenamp:
Ok I'll try this again:
"Civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, along with Moore, led the protest march as it began on Seventh Avenue."

Please take note of the keyword, "led."

Yeah, but they were 2 over 200 000.

1/100 000 representativity...

greenamp · Aug 29, 2004, 06:00 PM

Originally posted by Capt.McDuff:
And do you really think it will matter next week?

It is little. 1 out of 100 people. That means 99 out of 100 in the metro NYC area don't give a ****.

And not only that, but Id be willing to say that over 1/3 of the people there would also be protesting if it were "President Kerry" in office.