Prop 8 Protest Information Thread - Page 26

LSPoorEeyorick · 11-15-2008, 10:08 AM

Oh, my god, "some work in fashion, some work in retail, and some are writers?" AND SOME OF THEM ARE LAWYERS AND DOCTORS AND POLITICIANS AND TEACHERS AND **** YOU, ****TARDS. "No on gay"??? We're acting like Nazis? NOT YET, ****ers, but now I kind of want to.

Ghoulish Delight · 11-15-2008, 10:18 AM

From "No on Gay" to "We are not preaching hate towards the gay community" in 5 deceitful steps!

Gemini Cricket · 11-15-2008, 02:53 PM

The LA rally today was phenomenal. HUGE turnout. I have yet to hear a final count on the numbers. But as I was leaving (about 1pm or so) people were still arriving to march.

I had a perfect spot. I was at the very front of the crowd that gathered around the stage. I was against the railing even. Dead center. The Mayor showed up for a short bit. I'm glad he showed up even with the fires going on. He left the rally to hop on a helicopter to go back to one of the fire areas.

I have a ton of pictures. Not sure how any of them turned out yet.

I did manage to run into alphabg, iSm and Isaac.

And, of course, being a dinglecheese, I left my phone in the car at the Universal metro station parking lot. So when I got to City Hall... I realized I had no phone. So I just went to the front of the crowd and cheered the speakers on. Lots of cameras all over the place.

I left early because I did not have water, didn't eat breakfast and was tired.

I'm so glad I went!

Ghoulish Delight · 11-15-2008, 02:59 PM

Awesome, if poorly prepared for, dinglecheese!

We're back from Irvine. The crowd was big, at least 300. It was bloody hot though and I think that sapped some of the energy. We got loud at points, especially when there'd be a stack of cars honking, but it was definitely not a chanting crowd.

No news media it seemed.

Great moment just before we left where most of the protesters gathered around a couple of the organizers on a small grassy area where they shouted some short but heratfelt sentiments. One recently came out to his parents and he had all of the married same sex couples join him up front. It was very good.

Probably not the spectacle that was the L.A. event, but it was a good showing, and it was good to hear people like the UCI chemistry professor talking seriously about getting organized. Saying that no matter what happens with Prop 8, this is far from over and whatever the next battle is will need organization, not just in L.A. and S.F. but statewide. It's the kind of thing that needed to be done 2 months ago, but it's not too late to get it going now.

Photos to come.

Kevy Baby · 11-15-2008, 04:00 PM

I would put the Irvine crowd count at about 14,000

Moonliner · 11-15-2008, 04:31 PM

I was down at the National Mall today. There were a slew of Prop-8 Protesters there.

In a way it was rather sad. In the good old days the White House was the center of most protest, now however today I saw something different. The protesters did not know where to go. There were groups scatted around the mall, some just marching along it, some heading here or there, no clear goal in mind. Eventually most of the groups I saw seemed to gravitate towards the 555' phallic symbol that graces the center of the mall. Just in time for a particularly strong line of thunderstorms to scatter them in all directions. Not a good protest day.

Gemini Cricket · 11-15-2008, 05:26 PM

Spoiler:

Ghoulish Delight · 11-15-2008, 07:15 PM

Spoiler:

Kevy Baby · 11-15-2008, 07:41 PM

My sign was very popular

Isaac · 11-15-2008, 08:18 PM

One of my signs read "prop my balls"

11-15-2008, 10:08 AM	#251
LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	Oh, my god, "some work in fashion, some work in retail, and some are writers?" AND SOME OF THEM ARE LAWYERS AND DOCTORS AND POLITICIANS AND TEACHERS AND ** YOU, TARDS. "No on gay"??? We're acting like Nazis? NOT YET, **ers, but now I kind of want to.
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11-15-2008, 10:18 AM	#252
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	From "No on Gay" to "We are not preaching hate towards the gay community" in 5 deceitful steps! __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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11-15-2008, 02:53 PM	#253
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	The LA rally today was phenomenal. HUGE turnout. I have yet to hear a final count on the numbers. But as I was leaving (about 1pm or so) people were still arriving to march. I had a perfect spot. I was at the very front of the crowd that gathered around the stage. I was against the railing even. Dead center. The Mayor showed up for a short bit. I'm glad he showed up even with the fires going on. He left the rally to hop on a helicopter to go back to one of the fire areas. I have a ton of pictures. Not sure how any of them turned out yet. I did manage to run into alphabg, iSm and Isaac. And, of course, being a dinglecheese, I left my phone in the car at the Universal metro station parking lot. So when I got to City Hall... I realized I had no phone. So I just went to the front of the crowd and cheered the speakers on. Lots of cameras all over the place. I left early because I did not have water, didn't eat breakfast and was tired. I'm so glad I went!
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11-15-2008, 02:59 PM	#254
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Awesome, if poorly prepared for, dinglecheese! We're back from Irvine. The crowd was big, at least 300. It was bloody hot though and I think that sapped some of the energy. We got loud at points, especially when there'd be a stack of cars honking, but it was definitely not a chanting crowd. No news media it seemed. Great moment just before we left where most of the protesters gathered around a couple of the organizers on a small grassy area where they shouted some short but heratfelt sentiments. One recently came out to his parents and he had all of the married same sex couples join him up front. It was very good. Probably not the spectacle that was the L.A. event, but it was a good showing, and it was good to hear people like the UCI chemistry professor talking seriously about getting organized. Saying that no matter what happens with Prop 8, this is far from over and whatever the next battle is will need organization, not just in L.A. and S.F. but statewide. It's the kind of thing that needed to be done 2 months ago, but it's not too late to get it going now. Photos to come. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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11-15-2008, 04:00 PM	#255
Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	I would put the Irvine crowd count at about 14,000 __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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11-15-2008, 04:31 PM	#256
Moonliner 8/30/14 - Disneyland -10k or Bust. Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 9,022	I was down at the National Mall today. There were a slew of Prop-8 Protesters there. In a way it was rather sad. In the good old days the White House was the center of most protest, now however today I saw something different. The protesters did not know where to go. There were groups scatted around the mall, some just marching along it, some heading here or there, no clear goal in mind. Eventually most of the groups I saw seemed to gravitate towards the 555' phallic symbol that graces the center of the mall. Just in time for a particularly strong line of thunderstorms to scatter them in all directions. Not a good protest day. __________________ - Taking it one step at a time.
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11-15-2008, 05:26 PM	#257
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Spoiler: A few counter-protesters of the Phelps variety. The crowd gets bigger. The queen next to me had this sign. This was kinda cool. A kid with a lesbian mom came up on stage and started everyone chanting. Kid: "What do we want?" Us: "Equal rights." etc Alec Mapa warms up the crowd. More pics: I must say I was distracted by the hot guy doing the signing for the hearing impaired. One of the stars of Noah's Arc, Darryl Stephens. One of the better speakers of the day. A woman (forgot her name) was talking about being raised by 2 gay daddies and her mom who is a lesbian. Lorri Jean from the LA GLBT Center Matt Lucas from Little Britain. Love her! 2 Tracy Turblads and a Xena. Rikki Lake, Marissa Winokur and Lucy Lawless The march starts.
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11-15-2008, 07:15 PM	#258
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Spoiler: It's GusGus's ear Love the guys that keep showing up with the huge flags I'm starting to recognize people by their signs. The swastika guy's been at all 3 rallies I've been to Not the typical look for our supporters LoT in the Hizouse! Great sign A small fraction of the crowd [/img]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3058/3033624258_df8528f333_b.jpg[/img] Odds are... This guy rang his bicycle bell in support We spilled over to all 4 corners A part of the crowd at it's largest The LoT gets vocal. Kevy's sign says it all. No idea who this couple is, but it was a nice moment Kevy spreads the word Surprise Celebrity Political Guest! Ooooh, burrrrrrrn Speaking their mind An ominous sky greeted us back home __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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11-15-2008, 07:41 PM	#259
Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	My sign was very popular __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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11-15-2008, 08:18 PM	#260
Isaac the one n only Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Anaheim Posts: 1,236	One of my signs read "prop my balls" __________________
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