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1,000 people get in Bush’s Face Calling for Impeachment

author: Mollie
Aug 28, 2007 11:08

A handful of Republicans many have greeted Bush inside the hotel yesterday but the people in the streets did not. More than 1,000 people carrying a range of signs gathered in Bellevue to tell Bush what they thought of him and his policies. They were also critical of the U.S. Representative who was the beneficiary of this $1,000 a plate, $10,000 per photo op with Bush fundraiser.

It was a joyous day. Some were in costume--there were many "I Miss America" women dressed to the '9s. Perhaps because this was a rare chance to get in the President's face or perhaps because Gonzo resigned that morning. It feels like the Bush administration is finally coming apart.

People came from across the state to join together. They started gathering early and lined the streets with signs. In Microsoft-wealthy Bellevue, they found a lot of kindred spirits. As one person in an expensive car said as she drove by, “Even rich white people are fed up with Bush.”

Others stayed at the Bradford Center to hear speakers and songs.

Then the march began. Without a permit, we stayed on the sidewalks. The line of marchers stretched for blocks. Many drivers—in cars and trucks--honked and waved. in support. Surprisingly, only two blocks were cordoned off and even then, we first amendment speakers were able to get fairly close to the hotel.

It was a rare summer day and we made a joyful noise as we marched and then lined up around the intersection of Bellevue and 108th st.

The Bellevue police were in everyday uniforms and on bikes. They were laid back and they weren’t out in force. Toward the end of the demonstration, some people pushed the envelope by going across the fence. Then the storm troopers came out but they did not appear to do anything other than stand there to maintain the boundary.

Clearly, the police have learned how not to overact or restrict people from expressing their first amendment rights—the recent court cases that forced cities to pay money for policy violations have had an effect.

Whether the Republicans have figured out that supporting Bush plus the war will result in defeat 2008 is unclear.

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