Fw: [ANSWER]: Thousands protest Bush fundraisers in California

["Nello Margiotta" <animarg at tin.it>]

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Subject: [ANSWER]: Thousands protest Bush fundraisers in California


> THOUSANDS PROTEST BUSH FUNDRAISERS
> in NORTHERN CALIFORNIA & LOS ANGELES
> 
> Demonstrators in California poured into the streets on 
> Friday, June 27 to protest Bush's visit to the state to 
> raise millions for his re-election campaign. From 
> Burlingame (south of San Francisco) to Los Angeles, the 
> chants of thousands were heard throughout the state. The 
> demonstrations in California, initiated by the 
> A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition, let Bush know that he cannot sneak 
> in and out of the state without facing the anger of the 
> people.
> 
> Bush in Burlingame
> 
> In spite of near triple-digit heat and snarled traffic, at 
> 11 a.m. on Friday, 2,000 strong protested Bush in a 
> Burlingame hotel near the San Francisco airport. Although 
> located in a remote area that was difficult to access by 
> transportation, demonstrators assembled right in front of 
> the hotel.
> 
> Called by A.N.S.W.E.R. SF, the protest was endorsed by 
> many organizations including the San Francisco and San 
> Mateo Central Labor Councils and the California Labor 
> Federation. Members of SEIU, CWA and Building Trades 
> locals turned out in numbers. Protesters carried signs and 
> chanted, "Bush lied, Iraqis and GIs die," "President of 
> the rich, enemy of the workers," and "Hey Bush, get out of 
> Iraq, support the troops by bringing them back."
> 
> 10,000 in Los Angeles
> 
> That evening, people from all over Southern California -- 
> Los Angeles, Orange County, Ventura, Santa Barbara, San 
> Diego, Riverside -- converged to boo Bush in front of the 
> Century Plaza Hotel in Century City. Called by 
> A.N.S.W.E.R. LA, the militant demonstration had scores of 
> endorsers and attracted participants from many 
> communities. A rally took place from a large stage 
> directly in front of the hotel, with banners against the 
> U.S. occupation of Iraq, in solidarity with Palestine, and 
> demanding money for human needs, not war.
> 
> The program featured many speakers and entertainers who 
> blasted Bush for his militarism and lies, and his attacks 
> on the poor while giving billions to the rich. 
> Entertainers included artists Will B., Michelle Shocked, 
> poetry by Nadia, and John Price impersonating Laura Bush. 
> As the limos swept up in front of the hotel to drop off 
> Bush's wealthy friends, who paid at least $2,000 to 
> attend, thousands booed and chanted. Bush reportedly fled 
> the city for his ranch immediately after speaking.
> 
> Protests around the country
> 
> In the last week, Bush has been dogged by protesters 
> during his mega-fundraising. On June 23, thousands 
> demonstrated in New York City against the occupation of 
> Iraq and in support of women's rights. Many carried signs 
> calling for Bush's impeachment.
> 
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