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DOWN AND OUT (AND FREEPED) IN BEVERLY HILLS [LA Chapter FReeps Dan Rather!]
Cinnamon Girl
Posted on 11/10/2003 8:26:03 PM PST by Cinnamon Girl
What have you got when a bunch of right wing extremists are standing on a corner in North Beverly Hills, in front of the Beverly Hills Hotel, wearing crazy costumes and holding signs while a nearly endless stream of RICH, OLD, WHITE GUYS IN SUV's and luxury sedans pull up the driveway? Why it must be a GOP FUNDRAISER, RIGHT?!?!!?? After all, if it was a gathering of progressive, environmentally concerned, liberal people of conscience celebrating the achievements of DAN RATHER, they'd all be driving hybrid vehicles or riding their ten speed bikes up the driveway, RIGHT?
Welcome to the land of celebrity activists, and DNC activists-- otherwise known as journalists. Tonight was the big night for Dan Rather, who is being honored for his "steadfast commitment to fair and accurate news reporting" by the Museum of Television and Radio. How apropos that Dan's big night is taking place on SUNSET BOULEVARD.
Freepers RonDog, DoughtyOne, diotima, DavidDennis, absalom1, DoctorZin and Outraged were there with some fabulous signs: "CBiaS", "Losing Share? Try the Truth," and RonDog was dressed as Sadam being pitched "softballs." I was dressed as Blind Justice holding a scale with one side reading "left" and the other reading "far left." Hopefully, DavidDennis will be putting up the pictures soon, and he also took video.
We were standing right at the foot of the driveway, on the intersection of Beverly, Crescent and Sunset so we got a lot of traffic, and the attendees not only drove by us, but sometimes the cars on the driveway got backed up and they were forced to be at a standstill next to our signs. One lady started waving her hand at us as if to say, "oh stop it, just go away." As I think Diotima pointed out (along with the SUV issue), they would just love to get rid of the 1st Amendment when it comes to us.
TOPICS: Activism/Chapters; US: California
KEYWORDS: caocnews; danrather; hollywood; hughhewitt; media; occafrrather; rather; ratherbiased; willingaccomplices
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It was fun, we got interviewed by some guy from "Television Week" (?), and we saw Jay Leno on his motorcycle speed past the cars in the hotel driveway. Check in!
To: Cinnamon Girl
Ka-boom!
To: Cinnamon Girl
Good Job bump!!!
Make the weasels squirm.
To: Cinnamon Girl
Bump
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posted on
11/10/2003 8:31:09 PM PST
by
Sloth
("I feel like I'm taking crazy pills!" -- Jacobim Mugatu, 'Zoolander')
To: Cinnamon Girl
Pictures? Must have pictures, yes? : )
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posted on
11/10/2003 8:32:40 PM PST
by
Prime Choice
(The judiciary is supposed to be 1/3rd of the checks and balances; not a special interest trump card.)
To: Cinnamon Girl
Got any pix?
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posted on
11/10/2003 8:33:20 PM PST
by
Travis McGee
(----- www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com -----)
To: Cinnamon Girl
HhhoooooAAaahhhhh!!
Gittem!!
Can't think of a group worthy of a good freep more that Blather and pals, unless its Hillary.
Way to go!!!
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posted on
11/10/2003 8:34:41 PM PST
by
cavtrooper21
(I would have gone to work today, but the voices told me to stay home and FREEP!!)
To: Cinnamon Girl
Excellent!!
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posted on
11/10/2003 8:34:52 PM PST
by
Mo1
(http://www.favewavs.com/wavs/cartoons/spdemocrats.wav)
To: Cinnamon Girl
Awesome!
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posted on
11/10/2003 8:36:39 PM PST
by
abner
(In search of a witty tag line...)
To: Cinnamon Girl; abner
They just hate being stuck in traffic right next to protesters! Good freeping -- I'm sure Dan Rather was touched by your efforts! Thanks for the report.
The DC Chapter has one of abner's "Losing Share - Tell the Truth" banners which we use at the White House Press Correspondents Dinner every year. It's a great sign. Thanks, abner.
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posted on
11/10/2003 8:40:58 PM PST
by
Angelwood
(FReepers are Everywhere! We Support Our Troops! (Hillary's Vast Rt Wg Conspiracy))
To: Cinnamon Girl; bluesagewoman; Mr. Silverback; Trteamer
"...DNC activists-- otherwise known as journalists."LOL! Can't wait to see the pictures and have thoroughly enjoyed the report.
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posted on
11/10/2003 8:45:57 PM PST
by
Flora McDonald
(God bless our Troops. God bless our President.)
To: Cinnamon Girl
Ohboy, ohboy! Sounds like you guys did good!
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posted on
11/10/2003 8:48:07 PM PST
by
Humidston
(Two Words: TERM LIMITS)
To: Cinnamon Girl
A job well done!
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posted on
11/10/2003 8:49:14 PM PST
by
at bay
(no deals, Jacquelyn, only choice of lobster, steak or chicken for last dinner party of one)
To: Cinnamon Girl
Way to go!
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posted on
11/10/2003 8:51:08 PM PST
by
Rabid Dog
(formerly Rabid Republican)
To: Cinnamon Girl
I have been looking forward to this report! Sounds as though you all made your presence known to the poor rich celebs and that upstart "journalist of renown" Dan Blather! Can't wait for pictures and more eye witness reports!
Thanks Guys, wish I could have been down there!
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posted on
11/10/2003 8:53:11 PM PST
by
ladyinred
(Talk about a revolution, look at California!!! We dumped Davis!!!)
To: Cinnamon Girl
big ol' bump
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posted on
11/10/2003 8:59:50 PM PST
by
GeronL
(Visit www.geocities.com/geronl)
To: Cinnamon Girl
troublemakers ;)
To: Travis McGee
Hopefully DavidDennis will post the pictures as soon as he gets home. ;)
To: Cinnamon Girl
Great job, CA Freepers! I'm willing to bet old Dan was thrilled to know you were there. Keep up the good work!
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posted on
11/10/2003 9:05:46 PM PST
by
basil
To: Cinnamon Girl
Kudos Bump
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posted on
11/10/2003 9:11:29 PM PST
by
NormsRevenge
(Semper Fi , Mac ..)
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