Progressives To Protest Koch Brothers Retreat Tomorrow

[Donnachaidh]

http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2011/06/24/253276/koch-protest-vail/

When the Koch brothers hold their biannual strategy session with top conservatives in Vail, Colorado this weekend, they’ll be met by progressive demonstrators from various groups demanding more transparency in campaign finance. Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell (R) is one of the few known particpants at this weekend’s meeting, but previous Koch retreats have including top lawmakers like House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA), top operatives like U.S. Chamber of Commerce President Tom Donahue, and conservative media figures like Glenn Beck, among many others. Last October’s secret meeting in Palm Springs, California attracted hundreds of protesters.

[SpiralHawk]

1. Teh Billionaire Bash for the RepubliCon Eeeleetes (R)

"Our invitations musta gotten losted in the mail, or something."

- RepubliBagger Fox-watching SuckerPuppet Proles (R)

[rurallib]

2. this would be where Republican policy is made?

[Brother Buzz]

4. Think of it as a steering committee

The full vote will be held at Bohemian Grove in another couple of weeks

[nichomachus]

3. Last year's protest in Palm Desert,

not Palm Springs, also attracted hundreds of agents from three law enforcement agencies, SWAT teams -- on the groups and crawling all over the roof of the resort and nearby buildings -- and black helicopters circling the property.

* "Palm Springs" is often used generically for the entire Coachella Valley, but the meeting actually took place just 1.5 miles from my house.