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Photos Tell Story of Missouri Anti-Socialism Rally

October 24th, 2009 · 2 Comments

In a post earlier this evening, I published a video montage of photos shot this afternoon by Robert Brenner at the K-N-Patriots.org anti-socialism rally at the intersection of Highways K and N in O’Fallon, Mo.  Now, I offer a look at some other photos from that grassroots rally.  Pay careful attention to the captions. Perhaps, [...]

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RNC Protesters Holding News Conference

September 2nd, 2008 · No Comments

Declaring their “massive anti-war march successful despite police repression,” a coalition of liberal, left-wing protesters at the Republican National Convention plans to hold a news conference at 9 a.m. Central today at 400 Western Ave. N. in St. Paul, according to a news release this morning. The news conference will involve representatives of three groups [...]

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Pesky Protesters Present at GOP Convention

September 1st, 2008 · 1 Comment

Other than official business activities, not much took place inside the halls of the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn., today, the first official day of the Republican National Convention. Outside, it was a different story — or several stories — as protesters of every ilk drew attention to themselves and their causes.  See [...]

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Democrats Struggle to Show United Front in Denver

August 25th, 2008 · No Comments

The 2008 Democratic National Convention opened today in Denver with anti-establishment liberals, anarchists and other protesters doing what they do best — causing trouble.  I found the photos above telling in that they combine to show clear evidence of disunity at the event intended to show American voters a “united” Democratic front.

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Olympics Controversy Nothing New

April 20th, 2008 · No Comments

The controversy generated by the Olympic Flame World Tour has captured many headlines in recent weeks. This morning, Associated Press reported that the flame had arrived in Malaysia ahead of a relay in which it will be guarded by 1,000 police watching for protests against China’s Tibet crackdown and human rights record. But controversy surrounding [...]

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Reminder: Brave Men, Women Still in Middle East

March 21st, 2008 · No Comments

Members of the mainstream news media seem to have forgotten, for the most part, that members of the U.S. Armed Services are still serving courageously in Iraq and Afghanistan; therefore, I’ve provided the photo below as a reminder and encourage you to share it with people you know. I also provide this link to a [...]

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