12 DAY CONVENTION PHOTO RECAP: DAY 9 of 12-RNC DAY 1

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12 DAY CONVENTION PHOTO RECAP: DAY 9 of 12-RNC DAY 1

( Originally posted Sept 9/08)

more photos to be posted from Day 1 RNC asap

There was no question that the RNC was going to be different from the DNC (they have been, almost three cycles running now, from 2000 to 2008), and by the time I dragged my exhausted ragdoll self from Minneapolis to St.Paul to the Uptake.Org Offices, we were greeted, from the vantage point of our excellent locale, with Day One Protest Action. As you have seen in the videos from Day 8 “Police…”, Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office engaged in all sorts of ‘preemptive actions’ against journalists, organized protest groups, and alleged terror cells. I really don’t know why anyone was surprise considering the $50 million plus budget allocated for “security”.

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REAL PARTY POWER: PAUL, MCKINNEY, NADER, BALDWIN, AND BARR

admin @ September 13, 2008 # One Comment

REAL PARTY POWER: PAUL, MCKINNEY, NADER, BALDWIN, AND BARR
Before we complete our 12 Day Convention Photo Highlights, and of course launch in the Canadian Federal Election Campaign coverage (if which we’ll be featuring interviews with many, many candidates), we thought it was essential to post the video of this CSPAN aired press conference from the [...]

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12 DAY CONVENTION PHOTO RECAP DAY 8 of 12 - NADER ‘OPEN THE DEBATES’ RALLY, AUG 27/08

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12 DAY CONVENTION PHOTO RECAP DAY 8 of 12 - NADER ‘OPEN THE DEBATES’ RALLY, AUG 27/08, MAGNESS ARENA, DENVER U
Here is a link to the opening Press Conference I attended:

 Not a lot of DNC goers were expecting much of a turnout for this event, and while Nader Rallies had been announced just about 3 weeks [...]

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12 DAY CONVENTION PHOTO RECAP: DAY 7 of 12 - SO MANY POLICE!!

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It really was a sight to see in both Denver and St. Paul, and the Democrat and Republican Leadership should be ashamed of themselves. We’re talking G8 style Summit security perimeters that spanned a huge swath around the Pepsi and XCel Energy Center.

The hundreds of millions of dollars that were expended on such a useless venture was astounding. That SWAT, National Guard, Private Security, Secret Service, and out of state law enforcement’s sheer overtime and travel bills are staggering to imagine.

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McCAIN’S MISOGYNY & FEAR KEEP PALIN ON TIGHT LEASH

admin @ September 8, 2008 # One Comment

During Sarah Palin’s acceptance speech when nominated by John McCain for Vice President, McCain wouldn’t leave Palin alone on stage. Rather than give her the momentary limelight, McCain peered over her shoulder and read her speech alongside her. He was visibly nervous and has remained so ever since. Other than Wednesday at the RNC when Palin finally appeared solo, the image of McCain hovering authoritatively over her is the constant at every appearance. McCain’s public subjugation of Palin, and her public acceptance of it, sets male-female advancement back decades. Were Palin truly a trusted and powerful woman she’d request and be granted autonomy on stage, and reject McCain’s Taliban-like presence. All that’s missing is her burka.

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12 DAY CONVENTION RECAP - 2 of 12

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Just for fun, “like a rock in a cops face”, we thought we’d share 3 of our favourite photos a day for the 12 cumulative days we spent covering the DNC, RNC, the Nader ‘Open The Debates’ rally, and the Ron Paul ‘Rally for the Republic’ .

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12 DAY CONVENTION RECAP - 3 of 12

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12 DAY CONVENTION RECAP - 3 of 12

1. Terminators Guard Emily’sList.com Gala Goers from the Pink Ladies…
  Ohhhh those dangerous Ladies in Pink for Peace aka Code Pink. As it got closer to Michelle Obama, Nancy Pelosi, and Hilary Clinton’s scheduled speaking time at this ‘Gala Event’, the line of riot cops stretched further and further [...]

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12 Day Convention Photo Recap: Day 1

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Just for fun - like spraying pepper spray in a persons face, we thought we’d bring you 3 of our favourite photos (out of thousands) per day from the convention weeks - a recap of the 12 days we spent in the belly of the beast…

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RNC DAY 4-Sched, Protests, and Updates…for now…

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RNC DAY 4-Sched and Updates…for now…
 
FIRST OFF: here is the official RNC shcedule for day 4 (which we’re calling “Lockdown”, or potential “Martial Law Day” - as it is being reported that National Guard are being mobilized - as well, State and Federal Employees are being asked to evacuate the downtown around the Xcel Centre :

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Ron Paul Rally For The Republic - AP Misses Tally by THOUSANDS…

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I’m sitting directly to the left of the AP reporter that filed THIS REPORT. I am pretty certain she can see the same things as I. She can look at MY PHOTOS from this Rally-in-Session if she is vision impaired.

I’m just wondering - how can the AP get it so wrong? I am tempted to look to my right and just ask her to her face. And maybe I should. She doesn’t seem happy to be here - that’s for sure. And I know I’d be happy to work for AP if they offered me a job — even though I already work at at corporate media outlet and know what the score is in these places.

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