Posted on 02/23/2006 7:16:52 AM PST by areafiftyone
Stand Up for Denmark Rally
An update to Christopher Hitchens’ call for a rally at the Danish embassy in Washington DC:
Update, Feb. 22: Thank you all who’ve written. Please be outside the Embassy of Denmark, 3200 Whitehaven Street (off Massachusetts Avenue) between noon and 1 p.m. this Friday, Feb. 24. Quietness and calm are the necessities, plus cheerful conversation. Danish flags are good, or posters reading “Stand By Denmark” and any variation on this theme (such as “Buy Carlsberg/ Havarti/ Lego”) The response has been astonishing and I know that the Danes are appreciative. But they are an embassy and thus do not of course endorse or comment on any demonstration. Let us hope, however, to set a precedent for other cities and countries. Please pass on this message to friends and colleagues.
Thank you for taking the time to post all of the great stuff.
I really enjoyed seeing the pics and reading the letter.
You are welcome... thankfully many bloggers showed up to document the event in their own words and pictures.
I don't know if Hitchens would qualify as an alcoholic, but it seems to be a real habit of his, as is his smoking.
The times I have seen him introduced as part of a panel on Cable TV, he comes onstage with both a glass of bourbon on the rocks and a cigarette going. I think he may be moderately drunk 24/7. Some people manage to live that way.
Reminds me of Ron White.
Their Queen is one of my hero's now. Note my tagline.
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