Anti-Romney protests in Florida - pics

[Kadie]

Protest marchers move with a puppet depicting Republican presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney during a march, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012, in Tampa, Fla. Hundreds of protestors gathered in Gas Light Park in downtown Tampa to march in demonstration against the Republican National Convention.












Police and anti-Mitt Romney protesters face off peacefully in Tampa, Florida during a rally on August 26, 2012 ahead of the Republican National Convention. The 2012 Republican National Convention was scheduled to be held at the Tampa Bay Times Forum from August 27-30, 2012, but was cut short by one day due to incoming severe weather and possible hurricane conditions.












Police officers check the documents of protesters carrying an effigy of US Republican Party presidential candidate Mitt Romney during a demonstration in downtown Tampa, Florida, on August 26, 2012. Due to incoming severe weather and possible hurricane conditions expected to hit the state by Monday, the Republicans have decided to cut short their National Convention by one day.






ST. PETERSBURG, FL - AUGUST 26: Activists demonstrate through downtown on August 26, 2012 in St. Petersburg, Florida. The demonstration was being held on the eve of the start of the Republican's nominating convention which will hold its first session on August 28. The convention was scheduled to start on August 27 but was pushed back one day as Tropical Storm Isaac threatens to hit the Tampa area.





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[montana_hazeleyes]

1. Thanks

kadie for posting these.

[MrMickeysMom]

2. I wish I could have joined them!

Media Benjamin, right?

This was great.

Meanwhile, I caught a big old concert and lots of fans of Ron Paul on CSPAN at 4 PM today ... Hmmm?

[JesterCS]

3. LOL at Rommunist Country.

[LynneSin]

4. I hope these people get out of there

Tampa is gonna get swamped with Hurricane Isaac.

The National Guard is gonna be busy enough dealing with the citizens that live in Tampa along with all the delegates.

Everyone should have gone home today.

[starroute]

6. Looks like Isaac is pulling steadily away from Florida at this point

On the other hand, he may whack New Orleans, which would be not-a-good-thing.

[glowing]

8. No, Tropical Storm Debbie was worse... We aren't getting much.. Most problematic will be flooding.

[LynneSin]

9. That's just as bad

they need to get out of there

[starroute]

5. Oh, wow, that looks like Vermin Supreme in the elephant mask

(Either that or somebody stole his boot.)

[glowing]

7. The picture of protestors in front of the Tampa theater w/ police across the st.

The police are standing in front of a Federal Court building (I believe Senator Nelson has an office inside of that one still)... If the protestors were to step onto the Federal land, they could be arrested. I'd say the cops are doing them a favor; especially if they aren't familiar with the city and don't realize how many of the buildings are considered "federal"...

Not sure what division that is... There are so many cops in the area... and National Guard. I was talking to one last night and he said he had a PTSD moment with a bit of confusion and loud noise... (they could care less to be protecting the wealthy or standing in front of assholes who are willing to throw piss or what not onto them anyway). They are sent to do a job, however, many have actually served in a combat type of situation... so, just be a bit gentle if you are protesting.

BTW, if I ever ran for Senator or President, I'd have his vote... somehow I sound like a politician should to most people who become cynical and apolitical. I'm also not bought 100 ways to Sunday either.. and have no idea how I'd find time to think about running for dog catcher... LOL.

[DeeDeeNY]

10. Nate Silver's 538 site has Florida as leaning to red

Hopefully that will change.

[tanyev]

11. Be careful out there.

[lindysalsagal]

12. Ahhhh...memories...of the NYC RNC convention. Wish I could be in Tampa.

These rallys are a total hoot!

I remember as we circled Herald Square, because they wouldn't let us stop walking, the entire area was chanting "li-ar! Li-ar!" while Shrub was speaking. We knew what was going on because Tweety was out there and we could see and hear the feed in the street.

Please: If you're going to Tampa, get ahold of Obama signs and be ready near Tweety every time they go to commercial and come back. They want you to hold up your signs and scream. It's so much fun!

[amuse bouche]

13. That giant Romney head is fantastic

Kudos to the artist

[SunSeeker]

14. Thanks. I wish we saw this in the MSM. nt