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Washington protesters hit by car, no visible injuries: police (ticketed for obstructing traffic)
Yahoo ^ | 11/5/11 | Eric Johnson in Chicago - Reuters

Posted on 11/05/2011 10:46:20 AM PDT by NormsRevenge

(Reuters) - Three activists protesting economic inequality were struck by a car and mildly injured late on Friday night as they attempted to block traffic near a gathering of conservatives in the nation's capital, police said on Saturday.

The protesters, who were transported to area hospitals with no signs of visible injury, were cited for obstructing traffic late on Friday night, said Araz Alali, a spokesman for the Metropolitan Police Department.

"The driver saw he had the green light and the protesters then basically jumped in front of the vehicle to block traffic," Alali said. "It appears that the protesters jumped into the path of the vehicle."

Angry protesters circled the vehicle after it struck the protesters, police said. The driver was not cited.

The incident occurred on Friday as hundreds of protesters affiliated with the "Occupy DC" movement gathered near a convention center in Washington, D.C. where the conservative "Defending the American Dream Summit" was being held.

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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Extended News; Politics/Elections; US: District of Columbia
KEYWORDS: districtofcolumbia; limolibscum; ny0ws305000havehomes; obstructing; occupy; occupywallstreet; protesters; washington
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To: NormsRevenge

I watched the video of the protesters trying to get the police to arrest the driver. They should try jumping in front of a Virginian. There would be three dead protesters.


41 posted on 11/05/2011 12:31:39 PM PDT by bmwcyle (Obama is a Communist, a Muslim, and an illegal alien)
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To: GOYAKLA

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42 posted on 11/05/2011 1:00:16 PM PDT by Delta 21 (Make your choice ! There are NO civilians.)
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To: NormsRevenge

Did you see the guy at OWS that the Turk punched yesterday?

Check out his interview on the right (he said this isn’t a protest, but a gathering and blocking the bridge was retarded):

http://www.nypost.com/


43 posted on 11/05/2011 1:09:34 PM PDT by AliVeritas (Pray. God's will be done.)
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44 posted on 11/05/2011 1:16:28 PM PDT by TheOldLady (FReepmail me to get ON or OFF the ZOT LIGHTNING ping list)
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To: NormsRevenge

Michelle Fields, a video reporter for the Daily Caller, said she was stalked for three hours Friday while attempting to cover protests outside the Americans for Prosperity “Defending the American Dream Summit” at the Washington Convention Center.

Fields said she “did not feel comfortable, because at one point there were a whole group of men surrounding me saying, ‘F-Michelle Fields.’  And I went to a police officer and I told him that I felt these people were harassing me. And the police officer said he’d take care of it, but it never ended. These people were harassing me for the entire evening.”

One of the anti-capitalist “Occupy DC” protesters was evidently assigned to monitor Fields and her video camerawoman, following the Daily Caller crew to harass and heckle them. Fields said the protesters shouted “You’re worse than Fox” and “right-wing extremists,” called her “ugly” and made remarks about her clothing. When she attempted to conduct interviews, Fields said, “an individual would jump in front of the camera and stop the interview, or block it with a piece of paper or cardboard. . . . they talked to people who were part of Occupy DC and told them not to talk to us.”

http://spectator.org/blog/2011/11/05/female-reporter-says-she-was-h


45 posted on 11/05/2011 1:18:59 PM PDT by kcvl
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To: NormsRevenge

PICKET: (video) Occupy protesters attempt to bust into DC event

http://p.washingtontimes.com/blog/watercooler/2011/nov/5/picket-video-occupy-protesters-attempt-bust-dc-eve/


46 posted on 11/05/2011 1:20:25 PM PDT by kcvl
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To: jd777

Murdered by ISM.

BTW, if you know how orchestrated it was (think Paliwood), you’d know they sacrificed her... and I don’t think she had a clue they would.

That’s going to happen here too; Many Islamic groups are involved now. The wanna-be socialists like to stage and pretend... these guys will set them up for real killing to further any cause that helps them.

fact


47 posted on 11/05/2011 1:20:47 PM PDT by AliVeritas (Pray. God's will be done.)
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To: NormsRevenge
Hello,

I am reporting from lovely Fenton MO. This afternoon I spotted the following:

1) Three young people, looking very grungy, holding signs. I could only read one and it supported Ron Paul.

2) Two even even more grungy young men, holding Occupy Fenton signs.

Now, if you are familiar with Fenton, you will
understand why I laughed so hard I nearly drove off the road.

I guess our little quiet town is now on the map...

:)

MOgirl

48 posted on 11/05/2011 1:26:32 PM PDT by MOgirl (STAND)
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To: AliVeritas

http://photoblog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/11/04/8643437-occupy-dc-spills-in-to-street-near-washington-convention-center


49 posted on 11/05/2011 1:27:19 PM PDT by kcvl
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To: Delta 21

It is against the laws in this state(FL.) and many others, Nuisance .
I am switching to a small European horn from a junk car next week. I have a choice of five and probably will go with the most ANNOYING beep-beep! Could also add an “Ooga-Ooga horn.
I have a 3500 SILVERADO CREW CAB with the long bed and topper shell!
I love annoying annoying Drivers! It’s a lot like annoying annoying demo rats and some annoying Freepers.
Life is a Blast, when one has a sense of Humor!


50 posted on 11/05/2011 1:37:01 PM PDT by GOYAKLA (Re-flush Congress in 2012, some crap remains!)
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To: NormsRevenge

Did it knock any sense into them?


51 posted on 11/05/2011 1:38:08 PM PDT by bgill (The Obama administration is staging a coup. Wake up, America, before it's too late.)
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To: vbmoneyspender

Great movie! Kkkkkkken is going to KKKkkkkill me!


52 posted on 11/05/2011 1:46:56 PM PDT by USAFJeeper (Who Dat Nation - Loving the Manning Face!)
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To: NormsRevenge

In their next daring feat of sheer stupidity, these guys try to block traffic on a busy freeway.


53 posted on 11/05/2011 1:47:24 PM PDT by Jim Robinson (Rebellion is brewing!! Impeach the corrupt Marxist bastard!!)
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To: jd777

She was murdered by the school, parents or society that taught her to run in front of an operating bulldozer.


54 posted on 11/05/2011 1:48:29 PM PDT by hal ogen (First Amendment or Reeducation Camp?)
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To: NormsRevenge
"It appears that the protesters jumped into the path of the vehicle."

That would get you dead with me. It is my longtime policy to NEVER stop in those situations. I have seen and heard of rapes, murders, and attacks on those who stopped. Homey don't play that!

55 posted on 11/05/2011 1:59:57 PM PDT by packrat35 (America is rapidly becoming a police state that East Germany could be proud of!)
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To: kcvl
"called her ugly"

Not the adjective I would use . . . .

56 posted on 11/05/2011 2:27:12 PM PDT by AuH2ORepublican (If a politician won't protect innocent babies, what makes you think that he'll protect your rights?)
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To: NormsRevenge

MSM always says they were “attempting to block traffic” which usually means dozens of people surrounding a vehicle, thumping and banging on it and terrifying the occupants who become desperate to escape and hit someone in the process.


57 posted on 11/05/2011 2:30:10 PM PDT by Califreak (It was the best of times, it was the worst of times)
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To: Thunder90

I’m not talking to these dumbbells - I’m talking to you Thunder! The goofball who “speeds up” to run over little girls. Come out and get your beating!


58 posted on 11/05/2011 2:37:31 PM PDT by jd777
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To: jd777; Jim Robinson; Grampa Dave; Interesting Times; All

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jd777

Take note and take appropriate action

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59 posted on 11/05/2011 3:06:50 PM PDT by devolve (If my graphics offend you/HLS scroll down - If too large simply carefully back away from your PC)
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To: kcvl

Michelle did a great job, very brave and GORGEOUS!


60 posted on 11/05/2011 3:07:51 PM PDT by buckcountygardener
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