G-8 protests cause a stir, but little else (funny story on pathetic protesters)

The Washington Times ^ | June 10, 2004 | James G. Lakely

[Starve The Beast]

... in a light drizzle in expansive Forsyth Park...

So the weather wasn't nice? I think that's the problem right there.

Over the last few years, I've noticed that America's consciousness only seems to need raising when it's sunny. During the winter, the US is pretty much OK. Then during the first days of nice spring weather, America is suddenly run by white, racist, homophobic, capitalistic, necon fascists, and it's imperative that people flood out into parks across the country to raise our awareness. All summer, America is a veritable concentration camp, with sunscreen-slathered protesters bravely standing up to The Man. In the early autumn, as the nice weather wanes, there's usually one more burst of high-minded civil disobedience. Then the winter cold sets in, and suddenly America doesn't seem to need its consciousness raised any more.

Ever notice that?

[Not A Snowbird]

'Oh, we thought you were a collective.

WE ARE THE BORG!

[OXENinFLA]

An unidentified anarchist holds a bouquet of flowers during a rally in Brunswick, Ga., Thursday, June 10, 2004. About 100 people gathered to protest the G-8 Summit taking place on nearby Sea Island, Ga. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Two unidentified anarchists kiss through their face coverings as they attend a rally before a march near the F. J. Torras causeway leading to St. Simons Island and Sea Island, Ga., where world leaders are attending the G-8 Summit. About 100 people gathered for the demonstration and march in Brunswick, Ga. Thursday, June 10, 2004. . (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

At least they're getting the group affiliation right now, they are ANARCHISTS.

An unidentified anti G-8 Summit demonstrator confronts riot gear- clad police officers during a protest in the streets of Brunswick, Ga., on Wednesday, June 9, 2004. About 200 people gathered for a march through the streets. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

A Brunswick, Ga., police officer pushes anti G-8 Summit demonstrators back onto the sidewalk near a protest by the causeway to St. Simons Island, Ga. Wednesday, June 9, 2004. About 200 people gathered for a march through the streets. (AP Photo/Haraz Ghanbari)

I HAVE NO IDEA

Anti G-8 Summit demonstrators lie on the ground during a protest in Brunswick, Ga., Wednesday, June 9, 2004. About 200 people marched in Brunswick, the closest mainland city to the exclusive Sea Island resort where world leaders are meeting.(AP Photo/Dave Martin)

"It's not worth it sir, I know you want to break this kids face but..............."

[sinkspur]

A rousing game of hacky-sack

LOL!! I hadn't thought of hacky-sack in 20 years.

[saveliberty]

That was my favorite paragraph too!

[Rainmist]

What's strange is that we have a pretty liberal art college downtown as well. They must have all gone home for the summer - but I'm glad to see that nobody cares about these people. This past spring some grafitti was popping up around downtown, and a few times it was sprayed on my daughter's private school - Catholic - which is adjacent to a cathedral. F*** Bush. Lovely.

[Rainmist]

Oh, and you should have seen Forsyth Park a few weeks ago - it was crammed with a few thousand people to see George Clinton and Parliment ! Bwaa haaa haaaa !!

[Van Jenerette]

...this is a funny read.

[backhoe]

The background of the photo you posted is a billboard by Lamar Outdoor Advertising, at the foot of the F. J. Torras causeway leading to Saint Simons Island, my birthplace.

I've covered this event here:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1140331/posts?page=86#86
G8 and Its Protesters- Loyal Opposition, or Anarchy?
various FR links | 05-22-04 | The Heavy Equipment Guy

On the last day of G-8, they finally figured out that the foot of the causeway was where they would get the most attention, so that's where they are. Complete with a sign depicting President Bush as a capering Chimp. How original...

[OXENinFLA]

WhereTF is this??? GA or Palestine???

[kenth]

They always hide their faces. They must know their politics are shameful. It seems they try to seek a bit of the anonymity they enjoy on the internet and don't have to worry about personally standing behind their ideas. This, in addition to keeping their identities covered in case they decide to riot.

It boils down to being cowards.

[Right_in_Virginia]

Re: Post 14...

ROFLMAO ;^D

[OXENinFLA]

CAPTION: Lone Bush Supporter/Veteran stands against G-8 wackos.

In case y'all missed this one...

[GingisK]

...Two unidentified anarchists...

Odd label. I thought anti-globalist people were "nationalist": people who favor their own country above all others.

It puzzles me that these people cover their faces. Patriots would be willing to "take the heat".

Globalism isn't good for our Nation. It is the concept that tears down national borders (US/Mexico), undermines the manufacturing/workforce (outsourcing), and promotes destruction of local ecosystems (kudzu, tree parasites, etc.) It really will result in total loss of sovereignty of the US in the future. That is the plan.

I think it is pathetic that "conservatives" in this country don't really seem to conserving anything. Before you get all "flamey", I would tell you that I am really conservative, not pseudo-conservative like most posters on this site.

[AmericanMade1776]

It really is interesting this group of young protestors (less than 100, in their coordinated black outfits, flowers, new style hair dos,obviously well fed, taken care of, their shoe laces even tied properly

Whose children are these? Who sent them? What is their motivation to be there in that spot?

[JoJo Gunn]

A lice farming ping!

[spodefly]

"If we didn't have a place for people to do their art and make their statements, they would just walk around and maybe break things, which doesn't accomplish anything."

A.K.A. - Kindergarten.

[reformedliberal]

I think it is just a costume. This is street theater and they know how they are supposed to look.

[rockrr]

"The guy who came up to me said, 'Oh, we thought you were a collective.' Then they left."

Translation: I thought I could get something for nothin...

[spodefly]

One inch away from an ass-whippin' ...