January 18, 2005

We're bracing for a busy time here in DC this week. But more fun (to me) than the inauguration is found in looking at some of the groups
planning their protests.

For instance, we have the Anti-Capitalist Convergence who will, in their own words, "bring anarchy to the streets of DC."

Is it even possible to "plan" on bringing anarchy?

At Union Station, a bunch of bicyclists belonging to a loosely-organized group called Critical Mass will meet at Union Station, to "ride with traffic, be traffic, through the city, hitting all the protest and demonstration sites."

I can hear it now..."Man...I'm so mad at Bush, I'm gonna wear a blue poncho and ride my bike!!!"

The DC Anti-War Network (DAWN) will be staging a "die-in" at Malcolm X Park.

I have no idea if it's a real "die-in," or if the participants are only expected to pretend to die. But at least either way their mouths will be shut.

ReDefeat Bush (oops, sorry...that would be Left.org now. These name changes are hard to keep up with.) is staging an event at the Jefferson Memorial featuring a Q&A with...Thomas Jefferson. No, not the real TJ (THAT would be silly...), but a guy dressed up like him.

Maybe some smart-ass will go there and ask why Thomas Jefferson is curiously quiet about the Washington State election in his screed.

And lest we forget, Billionaires for Bush will be holding an auction at the FDR Memorial, with such things as Social Security and ANWR up for grabs.

Well it's about time! Where can I put in my bid?

So in preparation for Thursday's inauguration, I'd like to recount a fun story from the last inauguration.

You'll recall it was a somewhat...contentious...time. Of course the moonbats all came out of the woodwork and made a nuisance of themselves, so much so that many were arrested. As they were all hanging out in the various jails, per DC policy they were served lunch. And it was the standard jail lunch of bologna sandwiches. Alas, there was a great cry of anguish.

The protesters were all vegetarians, you see.

So after about an hour of adverse media attention, Capitol Police Chief Terence Gainer stood up and told them to zip it...it's jail, and they don't get a choice as to what to have for lunch. So here they have President Bush being inaugurated, and to rub salt in the wound, the local jail doesn't have a vegetarian menu. The schadenfreude was thick that day.

Something tells me DC may have stocked up on the avocado sandwiches this time around.

Items are from various sources.

Posted by John Tant at January 18, 2005 08:26 AM

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