Denver had their version of DC's rally yesterday. It was a chilly, gray day, but happily the rain held off until after the festivities. I'd estimate the crowd to be at 500 or so. It was probably half the crowd size of the 4/15 TEA party rally. We'll probably never know a more accurate count because there was zero coverage from the local TV networks as far as I could see. Oh well, they can try and ignore us all they want - I have a feeling this isn't going to go away.
The speakers tore it up. The music was great - a group called Citizen Paine rocked the house and there was another singer whose name I didn't get. He sang "Proud to be American" and let me tell you it brought a tear to many a patriot's eye. I even saw one of the security guys standing up in the entry way to the Capitol building give his eyes a surreptitious swipe. (I think he was one of us.)
So here are some of the signs from the event. It was the debut of the new possum cam (more later on that. And don't get me started on the sideways t-shirt below) I hope you enjoy them. Many thanks to members of the Broomfield 9/12 group and the other local organizations who sponsored the event.
12/7/09 Update upthread: MIA in Afghanistan: Army PFC. Bowe R. Bergdahl - at last an update.
Original post: You haven't heard much about Pfc. Bowe Bergdahl lately so I was glad to see this in this evening's UK Telegraph.
"It was the first news of Pfc Bowe R Bergdahl, 23, made public since a Taliban video was released on July 18. (photo from video)
Maulvi Sangin, an insurgent commander for eastern Afghanistan, said the Taliban's governing body was awaiting a response to demands it made to the US for his return.
"The American's fate is in the hand of (leadership), which is waiting until a response from the Americans to its demands," Sangin told The Associated Press.
Sangin would not elaborate on the demands or say if any deadline had been given. A spokesman for Sangin had previously said the soldier would be killed unless the US stops air strikes in two areas of eastern Afghanistan."
The Taliban spokesman, speaking from Pakistan, refused to identify where Pfc. Bergdahl is being held and a spokesman for the U.S. Military had this to say:
Amen.
FYI - yesterday morning the Pocatello
POW-MIA Awareness Rally Association teamed up to take part in the
"Standing with Bowe motorcycle run. God bless them.
The ride started in Chubbuck at the Ramada Inn and then headed west picking up riders along the way from Elko, Nevada and other cities around our area.
Hundreds of motorcyclists from throughout the state got together and rode to Hailey to show support for Bowe and his family. Pocatello POW-MIA riders say the motorcycle run is important to let people know that Bowe is not forgotten.
They aren't the only bikers that have been riding for Bowe. Dated July 22nd, 2009. (Warning: heartwarming video ahead.)
Apologies to all the possums out there wondering where on earth Dinah has been. Unfortunately, my time unplugged from the blogosphere has gone on far longer than originally anticipated. I haven't had time to tweet, facebook or even check my email. And you can forget about time for blogging - that just ain't happening. Feel bad that I've been neglecting my posse, too... I miss everyone.
So it looks like I might be MIA for a few weeks longer but I will return. Until then, keep those blogosphere electrons whirling and keep fighting the good fight.
Cheers - D
Well possums, real life has reared it's ugly head again and I have a personal situation that needs tending to.
All is okay, just complicated. So it looks like I will be taking a break in the action for a while. Not sure when I will be back.
Until then, keep on keeping on.
Cheers - Dinah
