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There may have been 1,000 ANSWER protesters. It is hard to estimate. Protesters and supporters were kept behind police barricades on the west side of the street. We had a sidewalk and a small part of the street. There was no specific place for the supporters, at least none that we learned of. We set up across from the hotel with a banner we attached to the fence, signs and flags. The ANSWER crowd quickly surrounded us and tried to intimidate us by using their megaphones for chants into our heads and by elbowing and light touching. Whenever a press person approached or asked us a question, they blared louder or moved in between us.

I fault the Republican organizers in part for this. Perhaps there was a separate area for supporters, but, if so, County Committees should have gotten the word out. The presidential campaign staff should be sure there is street space for supporters. ANSWER is organized. Supporters were scattered in unorganized groups of 2-5 along the street for many blocks. Even the reporters had trouble hearing our responses to questions. I suggested to all of them they start to investigate and report on ANSWER and who's paying their bills.

I know it's too much to ask that the Park Ridge Hildabeast would dare come to North Texas for one of her famous auto-pen book pseudo-signings (not only didn't she write the book, she can't even be bothered to sign them either!) but I'd love to lead a Freep where all Freepers just get in line with the book buyers - all wearing large (at least 6 inch diameter) pins with Freeps such as Juanita's photo and words such as True History...or Jennifer's photo -- or Dolly's especially since this is N Texas where Dolly lives!
Then, wait for the audience with "The queen" - stand close so she has to see the pins - then walk on without saying a thing - or perhaps a well chosen simple line, like ..."they can't all be lying, why are you?" - Granted we'd all have to fork out the cash for this ridiculous tome, but then we could deposit it in the trash can by the front door for all the world, including the press to see !! I think that would justify the cost! But, I know she won't be venturing to Bush country anytime soon as her disdain for fly-over country is rather obvious....