Posted on 08/14/2007 11:05:51 AM PDT by RealTeen
(CNSNews.com) - The anti-war activist group Act Now to Stop War and End Racism (ANSWER) faces a $10,000 fine from the city of Washington if it fails to remove thousands of fliers it has posted to advertise a September anti-war march.
"They have told us that we have 72 hours to remove every poster, or the fines will go into effect," the group said in a statement Tuesday. "Tens of thousands of dollars in additional fines are expected in the coming days."
The group accuses "Bush's Interior Department" of using "intimidation tactics to slow our outreach or silence" the antiwar movement.
"This is part of a systematic effort to disrupt the organizing for the September 15 Mass March that is timed to coincide with the report of General Patraeus and the debate in Congress on the Iraq War," the statement said, referring to a progress report set to be delivered by the commander of the Multi-National Force in Iraq.
The group insists that its posters "are legal and conform to city regulations" and accuses Fox News of mounting a campaign to convince the D.C. government to fine the group.
The September 15 march on the White House and Congress kicks off a week of action against the war in Iraq. Protestors also are scheduled to demonstrate "in the halls, hearing rooms and offices of Congress" during the following week.
A spokesman for the D.C. Department of Public Works, which ANSWER cites as the origin of the fines, was not immediately available for comment Tuesday.
How are they going to afford to pay it? Sell off all their incense on eBay?
Their posters are littering...period. It’s funny how liberals claim to be so environmentally friendly yet they think nothing of littering if it suits their purposes! LOL!
Oil money?
Ping.
I think you know why. ‘Pod.
A spokesman for the D.C. Department of Public Works, which ANSWER cites as the origin of the fines
Okay which is it comrades, US Dept. of the Interior or the DCDPW? Try and keep your lies straight ANSWHORES.
Her purse was a zip-lock freezer bag with a yarn shoulder strap duct taped to the side of it. She smelled like hot garbage too. But she was otherwise cute.
Of course. everything is a Bush comspiracy.
The group insists that its posters "are legal and conform to city regulations" and accuses Fox News of mounting a campaign to convince the D.C. government to fine the group."
Except when it's a Fox news conspiracy... Make up your mind, moonbats!
How are they going to afford to pay it? Sell off all their incense on eBay? jdm
I guess they'll have to dig into some of that katrina aid money they scammed....
That’s rough. I don’t think this group could raise $10,000 amongst all of the membership. Maybe they should call Soros.
All your lampposts are belong to us!
My prediction: They won’t pay and nobody will make them pay. I’d love to be wrong, but I’m cynical.
So.........Freep ‘em good. IF they decide to attempt to take ‘em down, conduct a little midnight raid and put a bunch up again.
No. Uncles George and Hugo will send cash. Don’t be fooled. They have alot of money. That’s how they were able to put on this upcoming event in September, and then the one in October. Hope they get fined!
I hate Marxist/Stalinist organizations like ANSWER!
No, not oil money unless it’s from Uncle Hugo (Chavez). Probably monetary trading profit from George Soros.
“to stop war and end racism”
Make up your mind which one!
It’s like adding pork to a bill: If we tack THIS on, maybe it’l be a “go.”
ANSWER is a hugh group with deep pockets. Soros may help out, but so will Ed Asner, and the ilk.
Disgusting! Thanks for the pics. Maybe the DC police can get them for littering too.
They certainly look like the garbage they are!
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