Re: Greet Bush's Attorney General in Boise Tuesday June 26

RECALL GONZALES might make a nice sign for the event.

Re: Greet Bush's Attorney General in Boise Tuesday June 26

Joe and I will do our best to be there, unless something should prohibit. If we can make it, we will carry a sign that says: Restore our Constitution!

Re: Greet Bush's Attorney General in Boise Tuesday June 26

I will be there, if only to see the look on his face when encountered by protesters in Idaho!!

I like the 3 Cs poster...Cronyism, Concealment, Corruption

Re: Greet Bush's Attorney General in Boise Tuesday June 26

US DEPARTMENT of JUSTICE:
( paid for by the corrupt GOP )

Re: Greet Bush's Attorney General in Boise Tuesday June 26

Damn I Wish I was in Boise!!! How about a sign that says that say Alberto Gonzales can kiss my A..!!!

Re: Greet Bush's Attorney General in Boise Tuesday June 26

WE ARE TOO POLITE AND TOO PEACEFUL FOR OUR PROTESTS....HOW ABOUT EGGS OR TOMATOES, OR LYING DOWN IN THE ROAD AND BLOCKING THE MOTORCADE....SOMETHING LESS PASSIVE AND MUCH MORE IMPRESSIVE, YET STILL "PEACFUL".

Re: Greet Bush's Attorney General in Boise Tuesday June 26

Thanks for putting out the word, Jim. I'm just back from camping and added a link at RSR.

Re: Greet Bush's Attorney General in Boise Tuesday June 26

Sorry I cannot be there to let Mr. Gonzales know that Idahoans believe in our constitution; in truth, justice, and honesty; and that we do not tolerate his or his boss' behavior.

Re: Greet Bush's Attorney General in Boise Tuesday June 26

how about "waterboard Alberto for Jesus!

Bring your flag - symbol of liberty and justice for ALL

Several folks have told me they cannot be there today because of concern that they may get in trouble with their employer, or clients or just being seen questioning our government's decisions even though they do question them privately...

Franklin Roosevelt spoke of the four freedoms that are so critical to the health of America. One is freedom from fear.

Bring your flag. It is a symbol that we can overcome fear. It is a symbol of liberty and justice for all in the face of power that wants us to remain silent and invisible. We have an obligation as Americans to work to restore it as a symbol in the world of freedom, liberty and justice and not as a symbol of torture.

Re: Greet Bush's Attorney General in Boise Tuesday June 26

I'll have to take off work to attend, what time are folk meeting ?

2:30 at the Fort Boise Community Center

I'll try to get there at 2:00 and will look for you. The press conference is slated to begin at between 2:30 and 2:40 on the east side of Fort Boise Community Center (that's the side that faces Garrison Rd & the Boise Little Theater).

Of course, now that they know a group of ordinary folks who care about the Constitution will be gathering, they may change the location or time for the press conference. Will have to ask our folks in the press when we get there.

Re: Greet Bush's Attorney General in Boise Tuesday June 26

AH! Too late to make the trip. Double damn them for the short notice. 2 hours might get me to the border at a dead run, but not to Boise. There in spirit with you all and will expect detailed accounts and dkos crossposting soon!!

Re: Greet Bush's Attorney General in Boise Tuesday June 26

God Bless you who have the heart and spirit to protest against this corrupt man and the corrupt administration to whom he kowtows. I hope he comes to NC soon, so I can show my patriotism as well. Thank you!.

The nation is watching us

We stand on behalf of people all over the nation who would like to be here to speak out.

Re: Greet Bush's Attorney General in Boise Tuesday June 26

Hey Jim, this made the midday open thread at Daily Kos!

http://www.dailykos.com/storyonly/2007/6/26/115252/712

Gonzales refused to come out

Just got back from the Community Center. Well over 100 people gathered with signs & American flags, sang the national anthem, formally welcomed the Attorney General...Then, he refused to come out of the building. His aide announced that he changed his mind and would only speak to credentialed press 1 1/2 hours later in the US Courthouse. The public is excluded.

If the principal spokesman for the Bush Administration's policy on law, justice and the constitution cannot face people in Boise, Idaho, he cannot face them anywhere in the US.

This must be the beginning of his end.

Re: Greet Bush's Attorney General in Boise Tuesday June 26

My favorite part of the protest was when Gonzales's aide came out of the building and relayed to the crowd that Gonzales was too cowardly to come out and face us. And then everyone BOOed all super-loud. And then they snuck him out the back door all cowardly-like

My sign said NO CREDIBILITY; NO CONFIDENCE

What a fun protest :)

Re: Greet Bush's Attorney General in Boise Tuesday June 26

Thanks so much for organizing this event, Jim! It's a shame he chickened out!

Re: Greet Bush's Attorney General in Boise Tuesday June 26

Yes, thanks for getting the word out. It was great to see folks out and prepared to greet our AG, I don't suppose I would have had MUCH more fun if he HAD showed his face, instead of being fraid-o.

Blogged it w/a photo on my (coincidentally, but) aptly named site:
http://fortboise.org/blog/200706.html#p06262

Re: Greet Bush's Attorney General in Boise Tuesday June 26

Alberto LIAR Gonzales was too cowardly to speak to the press with about 100 of we protesters in attendance. He "re-scheduled" for another place and time . We didn't get to re-do our protest however. We were told two different addresses and one didn't even EXIST! Oh well,,,the bottom line is: BOISE RAN OFF GONZO!!!

Re: Greet Bush's Attorney General in Boise Tuesday June 26

I posted a few things on the state party website as well. Links to some articles and those blogs that I knew covered it.

Thanks to all who came. I really think we changed the news story that will be written tomorrow.

http://www.idaho-democrats.org

Re: Greet Bush's Attorney General in Boise Tuesday June 26

Jim, Old timer (Joe) were glad to show. I am afraid I am the one that started the singing. I was trying to think of something that would get the cameras showing the crowd, and our great signs. Thanks for your heads up on this. Keep us informed of other opportunities, and we will rally!

Re: Greet Bush's Attorney General in Boise Tuesday June 26

I loved the songs. What better way to show how much we believe in our constitution. It was perfect to sing the Star Spangled Banner, America the Beautiful and This Land is My Land. It was also great to see you too!

Re: Greet Bush's Attorney General in Boise Tuesday June 26

Diary now up at Daily Kos.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2007/6/26/192316/561

Re: Greet Bush's Attorney General in Boise Tuesday June 26

Had to take a minute to thank you Idahoans soooo much. Down here, we know where you guys are -fighting like hell to save our constitution. If he dare show here- we will be waiting for him. Like yws,. it is time to be less passive . I will lat down in the road with you, but , with tongue in cheek, I musy say that "Waterboard Alberto for Jesus" brings a smile to my face. Blessyou all, press on progressives.

Re: Greet Bush's Attorney General in Boise Tuesday June 26

Had to take a minute to thank you Idahoans soooo much. Down here, we know where you guys are -fighting like hell to save our constitution. If he dare show here- we will be waiting for him. Like yws,. it is time to be less passive . I will lat down in the road with you, but , with tongue in cheek, I musy say that "Waterboard Alberto for Jesus" brings a smile to my face. Blessyou all, press on progressives.