DNC - Sunday Pics

[catscradle]

Sunday I took the lightrail downtown to check out the DNC activity as the delegates and protesters had their first full day in the city of Denver. When we first got there, the feeling was laid back. Everyone, including all of the protesters, were very polite. The only tension came from the police force and as the day progressed the more the

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Surprising

[sandiaheights]

I was really surprised at the sedate atmosphere and, as you noted, the seriously polite response from the protesters. As in Chicago in 68 - as things stand right now it seems to me that any trouble will be caused by the police. They are SO coiled, and dying to use their shiny new toys. With no less than six constantly buzzing helicopters as backup, I think they think it would be a shame if they let such an opportunity pass without even firing once!

Re: Surprising

[sandiaheights]

Hey look! Matching icons! Damn that's cute. *G*