Cosmic ChrisC Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 the radio said there was some violence beginning? Anyone heard or seen any violence? It really angers me if people are being violent, then they are no better then he! Yeah, I dislike protesters for that reason. What good does it do? Bush probably gets energy from that kinda stuff too. Fuel to the evil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisley Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 there was some shoving earlier in front of some ritzy hotel shown on cbc... looked like the cops were pushing people back and the people pushed back then a cop went down hurt and they grabbed a few people out of the crowd... 5 minute scuffle and then it was over and the crowd started dispersing apperently the crowd were upset that Bush was supposed to be meeting Steven Harper inside the hotel (?) why is Bush meeting Harper? is he meeting Layton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggo Posted November 30, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 i read that he was meeting with stephen harper and paul martin [separately] but no word of layton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatpatguy Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 check this paisley.. Harper got a private meeting with Bush (freaky) but both Layton and Duceppe (sp?) only got short public meetings.. wtf? anyway.. Meggo.. I'd love to join you but if Nat (my wife) is downtown I gotta boot it hoom to let the dog out.. but have fun eh.. I'd love to be there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic ChrisC Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 All in all a really good time, we're both glad we went. See? That's the way protesting should be done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisley Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 I went to Quebec City dead set on being 100% peaceful, we got chased down a steep hill with 50 year old women in the crowd and little kids so about 10 of us turned and stood our ground and threw the tear gas back at the cops (who had gas masks) I don't think its fair to say you don't like protesters when 10 people out of 10,000 act up while 9,990 act responsibly and take their chances in the streets to try and let the world know they're upset that children are being killed for oil every day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stapes Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 I just got back from checking out the riot police up close.Pretty menacing looking dudes. Appairently they are all from toronto and the people at the gates are yelling "Go Sens Go!"Rideau street entrances on rideau st are locked down. The Bay is open however.Meggo I'll definatly be hanging around after work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secondtube Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 I wish Jean was still in control, he'd have kick bush's ass right back to yanketown, where he belongs! In his final term, NO meetings with bush! keep him outta our country! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggo Posted November 30, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 cool! do they sell riot gear at the bay? maybe i'll have a little shoppie shop before the peace vigil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 Appairently [the riot police] are all from toronto and the people at the gates are yelling "Go Sens Go!"This is the greatest thing about the protests that I've read all day.The only thing that offended me on the hill was the guy wearing a Leafs toque. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatpatguy Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 I don't know about the Bay meggo.. but I think that Taylor Irving (is that the name?) shop in the market can hook you up with some heady gasmasks.. no joke.. and WWII helmets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisley Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 in Quebec pretty much every act of vandalism or violence I witnessed was enacted by drunken young local trouble makers using the protest as an excuse to act outthanks greatly for the updates Stapes (and everyone else), really appreciate it... thatpatguy, sound very omminus and spooky to me... fear mongering lessons perhapsstandard protest gear is usually a tight weave scarf you can wear over your face, bring some vinegar in your pocket to wet the scarf with a bit in case of tear gas... helps make it a bit more breathable though it doesn't help your eyes (goggles?)only thing is television news will call you an anarchist for trying to breathe ::(tear gas isn't that bad, you get used to it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSloth Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 Stapes & Meggo, I think I'm gonna head back to Parliament Hill - I'll be wearing the "North American" hat and the yellow ski jacket - keep your eyes peeled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stapes Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 Hey Sloth come meet me at work. We can hit the LCBO and protest in style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisley Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 have a beautiful evening guys... wish I was there bring a drum if you have one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSloth Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 Ok, I'm just gonna hit the showers and then I'll call you to work out a place to meet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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thatpatguy Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 thatpatguy, sound very omminus and spooky to me... fear mongering lessons perhaps standard protest gear is usually a tight weave scarf you can wear over your face, bring some vinegar in your pocket to wet the scarf with a bit in case of tear gas... helps make it a bit more breathable though it doesn't help your eyes (goggles?) only thing is television news will call you an anarchist for trying to breathe :: 90% of everything I say shouldn't be taken seriously I can be really sarcastic when I'm not careful.. so no fear mongering on my part.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisley Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 I don't like Harper, I don't like Bushif they weren't just doing lines and swapping wives I don't like it ::(I was originally implying Bush is likely teaching Harper Fear Mongering 101 so Canada will become more manageable for the republicans after our next election, just so you know) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gentlemonkey Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 Bush and Harper obviously share many morals about religion and politics.. Harper sent an open letter printed in the NY Times (that was printed) right around when Chretien refused to offer troops for the war, saying that he (and many likeminded) Canadians believe Canada should support the US in Iraq. I guess basically Bush is meeting with him to keep him tightly placed in his backpocket, thank him for the ass-suck, and probably promise some kind of 'treat' if he gets elected. Fuel for a dirty fire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sunshine Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 just saw a picture on the TV of the candle light ceremony starting - - looks really peaceful!! nice work canada! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 "Appairently they are all from toronto and the people at the gates are yelling "Go Sens Go!"" My type of crowd!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lara Posted November 30, 2004 Report Share Posted November 30, 2004 Called you Meggo but missed you. We're on our way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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