A peaceful protest in Denver last night turned ugly as police in riot gear blocked progress of a march down a public street, turning tear gas and paintballs on the corralled crowd, according to the American News Project. In a city that looks to one observer more like a fortress, many protesters were demonstrating against Barack Obama. Around 80 100 people were arrested. A preamble to St. Paul, where audiences are expected to be less sympathetic to the crowd gathered in the convention center?
Video: Peaceful protesters blocked by police in Denver
By Paul Schmelzer 8/26/08 10:06 AM
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Comment posted August 26, 2008 @ 10:14 am
I truly hope my beloved St. Paul doesn't turn into this.
Comment posted September 1, 2008 @ 9:35 pm
It is not an issue of whether your beloved St. Paul will turn into this. The FBI runs several dozen Joint Terrorism Task Forces (JTTP) around the U.S. Under these JTTP agreements, the FBI can commander all law enforcement in a region. Watch the documentary “This Is What Democracy Looks Like” regarding the Seattle WTO protests. This is a police state.
What is interesting to realize is that many people are not concerned about this police state. They actually encourage it, believe it is right, and want more of it.
There is a global confrontation coming. The U.S.government is clearly on the side of repression, support for corporate rule, etc.
It is time to call for international solidarity with the people protesting our government and its illegal, unconstitutional actions.
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