Today-800 boots in front of the US Capital

[underpants]

Combat boots bearing the nametags of 800 U.S. soldiers who have died in the war in Iraq (news - web sites) are displayed during a exhibit by the American Friends Service Committee near the U. S. Capitol in Washington Tuesday, May 25, 2004. (AP Photo/Dennis Cook)

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story2&u=/040525/480/wcap10205251745&e=4&ncid=705

[elf]

1. Finally

protests are starting here also!!!!!!!!!!!!

[yardwork]

2. Good message. Now let's boot the Republicans out of Congress!

[elf]

3. Protests in London on Sunday!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.whatreallyhappened.com/IMAGES/LondonMay04/

[NJCher]

4. great pics

If you're high bandwidth, that is.

I loved the "Bliar, Bliar!" signs.

Also, the graphic on that first pic was very powerful.


Cher

[Bok_Tukalo]

10. Pic8 would be more powerful

with the burning towers in the background.

[elf]

12. I understand your message

but does it really justify thousands more innocent victims?

[Bok_Tukalo]

14. Not seeking justification

Just thought it would be more powerful. Like most things, everyone takes away from it what they will. Personally, I just see how awful we are to each other.

[elf]

16. yes!!

because there is NO justification for things like that!!!!!!!!!!

The war against international terrorism is only possible, when the world puts its power TOGETHER and fights it everywhere!

[elf]

5. see how fast this thread goes down

without replies????

Americans are not really interested in OPEN protests. Are they too scared, that they will get a problem or what else is the reason????

[Jacobin]

9. A lot of us, including me, were protesting

before the war started.

Strategically, it might (I stress might) be better to let this simmer in the minds of "middle america" which, it seems,is getting pretty pissed off as it is without protests in the street. Protests at this point might be counterproductive to dumping Smirk in November, as many in the middle might not want to be "associated with" protesters but would gladly not vote for Bush.

I have mixed feelings about it. Paradoxically, if Kerry is elected, and escalates the war, I suspect you will sense real betrayal and the protests will go ballistic. If Kerry starts drafting troops, the public will go peripatetic.

[Career Prole]

19. Elf, that's a bit unfair.

The American corporate media are disinterested in open protests.
As for me personally, I do what I can. I have my Kerry bumpersticker and DU bumpersticker (one of which got my car keyed), I donate what I can when I can, I write letters to the editor, I talk politics and foreign policy at work. There aren't any protests to attend where I live. I was transferred to the middle of Texas by my employer, who three years later closed the factory. The next best-paying job in town pays 50% of what I used to make. We had to give up the house and buy a mobile home. I can't afford time off work, because I use my vacation as two weeks I can get out of paying for childcare during school vacations. I can't afford to travel to a protest somewhere else. I can't even afford to get out of Texas. If I held a protest where I live right now I guarantee it'd be a one-man show. We do what we can.

[IrateCitizen]

6. A powerful statement to any feeling person

Then again, many of the members of Congress are not exactly "feeling" persons -- so the point will be lost on them.

[elf]

8. but it's not only

protest for or against politicians. It's to get more and more people together and show the strength of "WE THE PEOPLE"!

Get the message out to all who are still ignorant or don't understand!!

Get the message out, wake them all up!!!

[Media_Lies_Daily]

28. You seem to be preaching to a choir that's been here for quite...

...a bit longer than your rather limited amount of posts.

Maybe you should ease up a bit and do a little more observing before posting any more of your "comments".

[Misunderestimator]

7. It looks as though they lined them up to resemble...

the crosses in Arlington Cemetery. Poignant as hell. Bring em on indeed.

[elf]

11. I saw the same on a Beach in California

for every dead soldier a little white cross!!!!

[underpants]

13. Like a military formation

That is how Arlingon Cemetery and these boots are arranged.

[Coventina]

15. Go Quakers!!!!

What a powerful message, done in a tasteful, moving way.

[beyurslf]

18. Did the Quakers do this?

What a great reminder...

[Coventina]

22. Yes, the American Friends Service Committee

is a Quaker organization.

Look them up. They do great work. They give Christians a GOOD name, unlike Robertson, et. al.....

[oneighty]

30. Yes!

AFSC.. I am glad I donate to them, five bucks here five bucks there. It all helps, and they put your money to GOOD use!

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[Spazito]

17. Very well done

very moving, very sad.

Edited to add: Be sure to rate this a 5, it should be seen.

[yellowcanine]

20. Pure genius. I gave it a "5" but the freepers must be on it because it is

only a 3.16. You would think that even supporters of the war would see this as a fitting tribute to the troops. But then I wonder how many war supporters are really concerned about the troops. If they were so concerned they wouldn't be so eager to put them in harm's way.

[underpants]

21. The #1 argument against the war

and unfortuneately (incredibly) they have all come true. Sad very very sad.

[dArKeR]

23. Another pic of the boots here:

http://iol.co.za/

[Cleita]

24. This is the first time I have seen this.

The media has to start reporting the news!

I haven't had much time today to read any newspapers except some excerpts here on DU. I used to rely on hearing clips of current news on the radio or on TV when I was too busy to read a newspaper to sort of direct me to what I needed to read. This should have been on every news brief in every market. Why wasn't it?

[underpants]

27. What and take away for the American Idol coverage?

Priorities people PRIORITIES!

[Kimber Scott]

25. Good idea, but too much space between boots lessens impact.

Maybe, it's just because I'm a veteran... and an artist, but I think they should have lined up the pairs of boots in formation. The boots are too spread apart and thus, the impact is watered down. It's a very moving idea, though.

[underpants]

26. A wider shot (not available) would have shown the ground it covered

I am assuming that it was pretty wide considering.

[underpants]

29. Found a slightly wider shot