Protesters rush into building housing Obama campaign headquarters

Chicago Tribune ^ | May 14, 2012 | Andy Grimm and Cynthia Dizikes

[John W]

Dozens of demonstrators dashed into the Loop building housing President Barack Obama's campaign headquarters this morning, slipping past security guards and running up escalators as they kicked off what they called a "Week Without Capitalism."

Eight protesters were led out in handcuffs about half an hour later after they refused to clear the lobby. They were cheered by other demonstrators who began dancing and singing folk and gospel songs.

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Dozens of demonstrators dashed into the Loop building housing President Barack Obama's campaign headquarters this morning, slipping past security guards and running up escalators as they kicked off what they called a "Week Without Capitalism."

Well, they picked the right place.

[twister881]

A *Week* Without Capitalism? Hell, with Bathhouse Barry in charge, we've had 3 1/2 years without capitalism.

[Hodar]

Barry supports them when they Occupy Wall Street, or Occupy cities and create a mess - but for some reason he’s not entirely behind the Occupy Movement when they Occupy his campaign headquarters? C’mon Barry, you are either with them, or you are against them.

[ScottinVA]

My brother-in-law is the head of security in that building. Glad to hear it didn’t turn violent.

[henkster]

For this bunch, “week without capitalism” really means “life without jobs.”

[Zeppo]

as they kicked off what they called a "Week Without Capitalism." . . .Eight protesters were led out in handcuffs

Since 'capitalism' is effectively a proxy or synonym for 'freedom', it looks like they are going to have their anti-freedom wishes honored...

[AngelesCrestHighway]

Mace the @$$holes!

[DMG2FUN]

“Week Without Capitalism.”
Leftist aka progressive hate capitalism. Gee what else is new. The only thing. Every social program in America they want. Is pay for by taxes collected on capitalist.

[dfwgator]

Can you say, “Sistah Souljah”?

[Spirit of Liberty]

But...but...they weren’t protesting Obama, they were protesting all those other capitalists in the building!!

/sarc

[justa-hairyape]

Ask the North Koreans what a week without capitalism will get you. A month without food.

[Red Badger]

Staged.
Set up.
Fraud.
TV op.
So Zero can say, “They protested me too!”.............

[Talisker]

Eight protesters were led out in handcuffs about half an hour later after they refused to clear the lobby. They were cheered by other demonstrators who began dancing and singing folk and gospel songs.

"Gospel songs"? LOL, you know they've gotta been singing "We Shall Overcome."

:: snort :: Earth to MSM, that's NOT "singing Gospel songs."

The utter shamelessness of media people claiming to be reporters continues to disgust.

[COBOL2Java]

...kicked off what they called a "Week Without Capitalism."

"Get in line for your bread, comrade!"

[GSWarrior]

A week without soap is more accurate.

[BerryDingle]

Staged.
Set up.
Fraud.
TV op.
So Zero can say, “They protested me too!”.............

Yup, and this made national news. If that was "real", those 8 would be escorted out on hospital gurneys.

[SaxxonWoods]

A week without reality.

[wbill]

Remember.....

Dozens = "maybe 3 or 4". They might have had signs.

It's not a real protest until someone shows up with those big stupidlooking paper-mache puppets.

[dfwgator]

Why don't they go all out, and experience a real week without Capitalism?