Updates: Washington DC Teapary March today...

[goldenequity]

Thought I start a thread for any/all to post media reports to

I found this one which gives a good ariel shot of the crowd...
at this point it ranges from "tens of thousands" to "close to a million" to 2 million :D

Here's the MSNBC piece...


http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/32811368#32807215

[goldenequity]

http://www.freedomsphoenix.com/Uploads/Graphics/000-0912092606-protest.jpg

[angelatc]

It amazes me that we can determine the size of an asteroid millions of miles away, but we don't seem to have a reliable way to estimate crowd sizes here on planet earth.

[ItsTime]

It amazes me that we can determine the size of an asteroid millions of miles away, but we don't seem to have a reliable way to estimate crowd sizes here on planet earth.

There is, msm doesnt use it because they cant twist facts if they use the formula.

[goldenequity]

YouTube - MSNBC: Aerial Views Show a Massive Crowd Gathering for "9/12 March on Washington DC" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8mFwQYFy38)


YouTube - 9/12 March on Washington, Tea Party, Patriots United, Record Crowd Estimate (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-alkefADkU)


YouTube - 'March on DC' Attendees Explain Motives to CNN (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8t9KXgdxaA)

"WE ARE AMERICANS FIRST........."



http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2641/3911860397_3355bc6f5d.jpg http://www.foxnews.com/images/root_images/091209_teaparty2_20090912_162656.jpg YouTube - 2 two million people march in Washington, D.C Tea Party protest 9 12 2009 BUILD THE FREEDOM TOWERS! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWL54IfcG0c)

[Matt Collins]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2641/3911860397_3355bc6f5d.jpg
:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

That photo just made me say "DAMN" out loud!

[Deborah K]

It amazes me that we can determine the size of an asteroid millions of miles away, but we don't seem to have a reliable way to estimate crowd sizes here on planet earth.

The Capitol Hill Police will know. They are the ones who issue the permits for demonstrations on the lawn. The NPS (National Parks Service) issues the permits for marching and other venue dems.

[Matt Collins]

The Capitol Hill Police will know. They are the ones who issue the permits for demonstrations on the lawn. The NPS (National Parks Service) issues the permits for marching and other venue dems.How nice of them to give us permission to assemble :rolleyes:

[Deborah K]

How nice of them to give us permission to assemble :rolleyes:

That's the reality of it. And in a way, it makes sense in that there are so many events that take place in DC it helps them keep it organized. Say for example, you organized an event at the washington monument and you expected 30,000 people to attend. You get your permit and go that morning to set up your stage and sound, etc. only to find out some other schmuck who didn't go through the proper channels, just showed up with his 15,000 people right where your stage is scheduled to go, leaving no room for your event.

When we protested in front of the Federal Reserve last year, we didn't get a permit. The cops were fine with it, but probably because there were only about 50 or 60 of us and there wasn't anything else scheduled.

I agree that it infringes on the 1st. But gun permits infringe on the 2nd. Which means your only option is to buy a gun that is not registered and probably has been involved in a crime.

I probably would commit civil disobedience in my town just make a point, and not get a permit. But in the case of a venue like DC. I'm okay with it.

[itshappening]

DC belongs to the Feds, not the american people

[tonesforjonesbones]

that is a beautiful site..and the MSLSD woman sounded awe struck. tones

[Primbs]

It was a large march. The Revolution March really provided inspiration for this march.