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Evelyn 2008-08-28

We can all sit in our safe, or maybe not so safe, places while on line viewing and commenting on the situation that is growing. What I wonder is: if this was the reaction too 2,000 people gathering to voice their opinion what would have happened if it had been 50,000 or over 100,000 people as it was in the 60s and 70s? Remember one important thing about politics now, both sides lie about each other and too all of us. It is called the Political Machine for a reason, and it's not a good thing. It has become, but should not be, "a choice of the lesser evil of two," so don't get distracted by the magic show or the party labels. Seek the truth, learn to take action, especially when it means you may have to get off your seat. Our rights are being eroded bit by bit, hidden from the masses by controlling the release of information, disinformation and distraction. I feel pride, American pride when there are people like those in Denver and The Real News taking action for our rights.

tbarj 2008-08-27

For an historical lesson on how to outflank the police, activists might want to read Storming Seattle by Paul de Armond in the Albion Monitor online archives.

lilcat 2008-08-27

http://www.may4.org/ A friend reminded me of what happened over 30 years ago, how hauntingly similar this is getting to be. We no longer have the right to express our dissatisfaction with our abusive government, because this is certainly abusive treatment. I was told a radio announcer made the comment that the protestors got what they deserved because they should not have been protesting. So now a radio host has the right to misinterpret the rights of the people. I don't suppose that idiot realizes that his right to free speech would get his ridiculous comments forever off the air. I am impressed with the protestors and I applaud their zeal for standing up for what they believe in, and for demanding their rights, for demaning that they be heard. I wonder, who would have been held responsible if a person, unassociated with the protest, had a heart attack and died due to the stress of the situation?

dicktater 2008-08-26

The First Article of the Bill of Rights enumerates two additional UNALIENABLE Rights glaringly omitted from the beginning of the video. They are the Right to practice religion free from state interfernence and the Right to petition for redress of grievances. If you don't suspect omissions like this as indication of an underlying agenda, you're either asleep or dead.

dicktater 2008-08-26

What does the The Constitution of the United States of America have to do with the egregious conduct by Denver police? See the CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, specifically ARTICLE II, Sections 1, 3, 7, 10, 13, 21, 24, 25, 28. Sue them individually and personally for violating Rights under color of law. Take their cars, trucks, homes, kids' college funds.

Voice in the Wilderness 2008-08-26

So let me get this straight...wage a war on terror by strip searching grannies at airports while opening our southern border wide open. Send 'CONdi' to castigate the russians about Georgia. Bush belittles China about free speech not allowed at the Olympics. Smells like another big deception swinging our way. No King but King Yahshua, Jesus Christ! I guess they figure if they squeeze us hard enough, we'll sell our souls for a crust of bread and crumby con job of a new world hourderve'. Looks like it's working.

mrnyceguy24 2008-08-26

I have lived in Denver for about 12 years. This is absolutely nothing less than i expected. Anytime there is a problem between crowds and police here in Denver its a result of the police departments aggresion. I was downtown after the Broncos won the super bowl and while stuck in traffic, in the absence of violence or aggression, the police dressed just are they are in this video (sans name plates) launched tear gas into the middle of the nearest intersection. They also used tear gas at a Mile High Stadium during a college football game. Like I said I am not suprised in the least, this is exactly what I expect from the police here.

tbarj 2008-08-26

I expect Barack Obama will serve America with as much distinction as Condoleeza Rice and Clarence Thomas.

burningice17 2008-08-26

Looks like business as usual at the DNC. I wouldn't hold my breath on Obama making any comments to the obstruction to free speech outside his special ceremony.

adrian 2008-08-26

Americans have the right to peacefully protest. This is bullshit.

Ambersmax 2008-08-26

I sit here in shock watching the way people are treated exercising their rights as americans. Sure doesn't seem like a free country.