Posted on 08/17/2007 12:34:37 AM PDT by Aussie Dasher
PAINT, banners, chant sheets and whistles are being sorted into survival kits for protesters preparing to rally against the Sydney arrival of US President George W Bush.
Mr Bush will jet into Sydney on September 4 in preparation for APEC meetings later in the week.
His arrival will be marked on September 5 by a planned peaceful "student strike" organised by the anti-war group Resistance.
Resistance member Simon Cunich said creating the bright red Stop Bush Bags was a practical way of promoting protests during APEC.
The bags also contain chalk, stickers, leaflets, umbrellas, water and a know your rights handbook.
Mr Cunich said the bags were inspired by Sydney City Council's "Go Bag" concept, under which Sydneysiders were encouraged to pack a bag including walking shoes, an AM/FM radio and first aid items in preparation for an emergency like a terrorist attack.
"I think it is making a statement that the Sydney City Council, the State Government and the Federal Government have been trying to actually stir up a threat as an attempt to scare people out of being in Sydney at the time of APEC," Mr Cunich said.
"Especially to keep people off the street and away from protests.
"We're saying the real terror threat and one that we urgently need to take action (against) is the war on terror."
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BTW, "Cunich"...where have I heard that name before (or something very similar)???
These people sound like certain FReepers... ;)
George Soros is sponsoring Gimmee bags now?
They are made of hemp and have Al Gore brand swag inside...
“Cunich” is the result of gettin sand in your virginia....
walking shoes, an AM/FM radio and
Its too early in the morning to LOL! - so haha.
walking shoes and a radio for terrorist attacks - too funny.
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