Protesters planning big demonstrations for meetings of World Bank and IMF/Free Republic

AP ^ | 9/3/2002 | David Ho

[USA21]

WASHINGTON (AP) Anti-globalization demonstrators, relatively subdued since the Sept. 11 terror attacks, are preparing a clamorous return to the streets this month when the World Bank and International Monetary Fund meet.

Protest organizers said Tuesday they expect thousands to turn out on the weekend of Sept. 28 outside the Washington headquarters of the global financial institutions. The demonstrators oppose policies they say harm the environment and people in poor countries.

[Mudboy Slim]

"Opposing THEM does not imply acceptance of all forms of globalization. "

"It most certainly does..."

Balderdash and poppycock!! The EnviroWhackos protesting these things are nutball idiots who do the propoganda for the real Socialists!! If they were against globalization, why the heck aren't they camped out at the United Nations?! 'Cuz these frootloops would love for the United Nations to come in and rule the World in a Socialist Utopia that would, of course, provide cushy jobs for them.

You should know this, my FRiend...next thing yer gonna tell me is that Liberals are fer Freedom and Liberty.

FReegards...MUD

[Ligeia]

Hey, Mud. George Allen's annual hoe down is coming up. Reckon any Old Dominion freepers would be interested in joining in?

SENATOR GEORGE ALLEN’S 7TH ANNUAL HOE DOWN

Join Senator Allen on September, 28, 2002 at Tredegar Iron Works in Richmond, VA. For more information call (804) 344-8081 or visit the Hoe Down website

[FreeTheHostages]

Yes, I posted early and often herein. I'm figuring it would *NOT* be good for people to think that we're pro-IMF! I'm thinking, well, that would be, well, very strange! But what would be *really* strange would be if any of those unwashed masses (as opposed to their press spokesmen) actually thought they were showing up on a specific issue that didn't involve drugs or socialism.

Also, and I'm *really serious* about this, I've just about *had* it with the greenies littering in my front yard.

[FreeTheHostages]

She has just agreed that we need to go after Iraq. Wahoo!

I LOVE YOU FLYER!! Very funny. A++++ contribution.

[FreeTheHostages]

"I don't agree with you about free trade agreements"

That's cool: I'm not even sure I have too firm an opinion on them. Believe me, if you lived in DC, it would be all you could do to form an opinion on whether to protest against anti-war, anti-U.S. socialists. This issue is for me quite simple: these people hate America. And they little in my front yard. And they are smelly (seriously, really grimey last year). You don't know *how* many signs I saw trying to explain the difference between socialism and anarchism. Criminee. And that's even *before* we talk about the groups of kids who all dress in black and where bandannas and walk around with cannisters. I can't believe the DC police don't nip that stuff in the bud. Wait, what am I saying. . . . But that's another thread.

[Mudboy Slim]

"George Allen's annual hoe down is coming up. Reckon any Old Dominion freepers would be interested in joining in?"

Reckon we'll ask...hey VA FReepers, any of y'all up fer some down home Richmond hospitality?!

"SENATOR GEORGE ALLEN’S 7TH ANNUAL HOE DOWN"
Join Senator Allen on September, 28, 2002 at Tredegar Iron Works in Richmond, VA. For more information call (804) 344-8081"

Sounds like a hoot!!

FReegards...MUD

[FreeTheHostages]

I hope they get it right this time and burn the son of a bitch down.

I know you're just being rhetorical but the reason you shouldn't say that is simple: it's the other side that is threatening harm to property and not obeying the law. We conservatives are the law-abiders. This is the month of September. Look, I'm the last person to play Miss Manners usually (ok, next to last), but let's not be talking about burning anything down, even in jest. That's their style, not ours.

[P8riot]

Can we play golf there? LOL

[Mudboy Slim]

Buck a stroke, right?!

LOL...MUD

[FreeTheHostages]

They are just anti-globalization because they are not the globalists in control.

You know, at first I laughed at this, regarding it shallowly as cute shot-across-the-blow.

But then I read it again. This is precisely correct. This is really it in the nutshell. If there's anything that unites the various forms of power-hungry liberals who will set upon this city late September, your point is the true convergence of the anarchists and the greenies and what not.

Belated applause. Sheesh, if I weren't talking so much in this thread, maybe I could hear better.

[P8riot]

Now, where have I seen that before?

[toenail]

The IMF sucks.
The World Bank sucks.
Bored middle class mamas' boys suck.
You all suck.

[YaYa123]

The protestors are a motley crew, I loathe what they do, and what they stand for, but I gotta tell you, I'm almost as angry at the elitist goobers who keep planning these meetings in world capitals. Maddning, infuriating, where oh where has common sense gone?

[Southack]

No doubt. You'd think that the IMF/World Bank would hold one of their big meetings in Lubbock, Texas. Make the protestors fly into the desert, march under the steaming hot sun, and argue with armed rednecks in pickup trucks...

[FreeTheHostages]

"Bored middle class mamas' boys suck. You all suck."

Hey, hey, hey. Careful who're calling a bored middle class mamas' boys. That would be my boyfriend. (Do people ever tease you about the toenail needing clipping?)

[Angelwood]

Thanks for your astute observation about leaving out Free Republic's web address while including the other group's url. Kristinn and I noticed this, too, when I read the article to him.

[toenail]

If I were there with y'all, that's the sign I'd carry. toenail clippings? Sure. In other toe-related news, I was stung by a dead bumblebee yesterday. Went out barefooted to smoke, and stepped on it. Thanks for your inquiry.

Also, I've had a link to this on my profile page for some time now. Worth reading.

[Mudboy Slim]

Vuja de, wouldn't ya say?

MUD

[dixiechick2000]

It sounds like the DC Chapter will be protesting the protesters. That's cool.

"I'm a newbie to the DC Chapter and shouldn't presume to speak for the whole group..."

It seems to me like you have done a great job explaining why you will be protesting those dweebs.
They may visit DC every now and again, but they live in my backyard. Your description of them is right on the money.

Y'all have a great FReep!

[dixiechick2000]

I just wanted to thank you, again, for the info regarding the pictures. They are fabulous!

Have a great time on the 28th! FReep on!