Protesting the SOTU

[mrgorth]

I realize this would be unprecedented but considering Bush's disdain for the democratic party and his arrogance regarding the Pickering nomination, would it be possible for the dems to engage in some sort of SOTU protest? Could they not clap? remain seated? walk out? I realize there might be a PR backlash but at least people might start thinking "hey, something must be pretty wrong". I realize they are supposed to show respect to the office but clearly, Bush isn't even supposed to BE in office.

Thanks.

[Kazak]

1. Nice thought, but...

don't count on it.

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

3. the whole thing has devolved into a circle jerk

the President spews bs and his cronies applaud manaically and the oponents pout.

[Sandpiper]

2. It would be nice

But, sadly, I don't think they'll do anything.

I'm looking forward to the day when the democrats realize that "go along to get along" isn't working.

[kentuck]

4. It could send a mesage to America....

that a lot of people do not agree with Junior....and no doubt, would piss him off to the max. I have suggested that they do not applaud any new spending or references to the huge deficit. They should be very choosy with their applause.

[LeahMira]

9. Do they represent you?

I have suggested that they do not applaud any new spending or references to the huge deficit. They should be very choosy with their applause.

They are supposed to be representing all of us, their constituents. We elected them, and we pay their salary. I don't know why they feel that they have to cheer like trained monkeys every time the Chimp stops to take a breath. We certainly aren't cheering. I think it's important that they be there to hear what is said... as our representatives... but by golly they don't have to act like they like what they hear. I'd like to see them exchanging some meaningful glances of the "can you believe this nonsense?" sort and jotting down notes fast and furious. Then I'd like to see the Democratic side of the aisle just about explode with conversations among themselves to the point where they don't even see that Chimpy and his cortege have left.

[CityZen-X]

5. When In Rome

What a glorious scene that would be if our Democrat's would walk out on this abomination to our nation. Has it ever happened? What are they waiting for, a worst Resident than this? Maybe they need to take a look at how the Brit's would handle the situation. Lord give us a representative for the people somewhere in my life time!

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

6. you're wasting your breath

The Lord only listens to the RW

[CityZen-X]

7. Then Who

will deliver us from evil, Satan!?
Satan is a god to some, maybe the RW?

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

10. My child, have you ever heard of the 700 club?

for a nominal fee they can make sure your soul is sav-ed and protect you from the infidel hordes!

[CityZen-X]

13. Beware of false prophets!

It's either left or right, Ying or Yang, right or wrong.
Just like the Zimm once stated: " It may be the devil, it may be the Lord, but you got to serve somebody."
Personally I think Yashua was way cool!

[Mari333]

8. The Military families and others will be holding a protest tonight!!

Dont forget...in DC...

Military Families Hold Candle Light Vigil at the
U.S. Capitol During State of Union Address
'Remembering Lives Lost to a Lie'


WASHINGTON, DC - On January 20, during the State of the Union address, Military Families Speak Out – supported by Veterans for Peace, other peace groups and faith communities in the Washington, D.C. area – will mount a powerful, respectful remembrance of 500 American soldiers who have died in Iraq, together with penitential prayer for them and the estimated 9,000 Iraqi civilians who have died in the war and the chaos that followed.

WHO: Military Families, Veterans, Peace activists and others
WHAT: Candle light Vigil and remembrance of American and Iraqi lives lost in Iraq war
WHEN: 7:30pm - 9:30pm Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2004
WHERE: 3rd Street NW between Constitution and Independence Avenues


www.mfso.org
www.bringthemhomenow.com

call C Span and make sure they cover it
I am getting TV coverage tonight for our small protest in my town..we are meeting OUTside in town and calling out the names of all the dead soldiers..every one of them.

[waterman]

11. The dems could show up wearing yellow cake hats

kinda like the cheeseheads in Green Bay

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

12. That would rock!

[watercolors]

14. A black arm band

or white, to designate the dead soldiers of this war. Then the press could go crazy trying to figure it out!

[jpak]

15. Old fashioned boos and catcalls would be appropriate

but all I expect to see is a bunch of spinless Dems sitting there with their tails between their legs - clapping politely lest they offend the Emperor.

[mrgorth]

16. How about facing the opposite direction?

It's too late now but at some point we may have to call on our congresspersons to do this. Maybe congressional security would escort them out for such defiance. A proud day for democracy that would be.

[dennis4868]

17. Are you kidding...

the dems in the congress are spineless people...forget about it!