Direct Action Against the Bailout

Here are some links a to some waving-some-signs-and-waving-some-hands-as-people-drive-by-in-their-steel-coffins-direct action against the bailout.



Go get em, tiger!

McCain Enters The Petroleum Club

This evening in Denver, John McCain courted the Denver Petroleum Club for some big energy kickback campaign funds. Not-so patiently awaiting his arrival were some protesters from the AFL-CIO and ProgressNow. I was caught in the mix with my crappy video camera and managed to get some fairly humorous footage. In the following video, I love how the sea parts right in front of me as McCain heads towards the door, nearly running into my lens with his walnut cheeks.




The girl at :20 was not at all happy with the crowd. ☺

On another note, and you can quote me on this, the guy in the suit here was talking about “beating” protesters—apparently because he disagrees with them. I didn’t get him on tape saying that but if you can identify him, let me know because he is a real fascist jerk.

Security Theater in Denver

Last night in Downtown Denver an average, middle aged guy with a
haircut wearing clothes was caught on tape trying to steal a woman's
purse. She clings to her purse, refusing to let go. Victory is
hers!!!...sorta.

Let's examine a bit: Here we have a violent crime caught on tape. No real description from the woman or any bystanders (also on tape) but at least its caught on film, right?

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PHEW!

...oh no wait a minute. The video affords no assistance in identifying the man.

I know I am likely preaching to the chorus but if the video camera on the corner of 15th and Champa st can’t corroborate the identity of an attacker when it gets the entire incident on tape, then how could I ever rationally champion such surveillance?

And you can see the camera on the fourth floor of the gray building here .

p.s. this is very close to where the DNC is going to be... ba ba ba buummmm!!!