Politics Sep 17, 2010 at 10:14 am

The Rallies You've Been Waiting For

Anthony Hecht
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Man, I think either would be hilarious.
Fruit Cup on September 17, 2010 at 10:27 AM Report this
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Let's be realistic, very few people from Portland are going to travel all the way to DC for this, however much we'd want to. So, Mercury: step up to the plate. Use your connections and voice. Let's organize a march here in Portland, culminating with a public simulcast of the rally. We can do this, people!
Stu on September 17, 2010 at 10:31 AM Report this
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Glenn Beck prepare to be pwned.
Abusive on September 17, 2010 at 10:46 AM Report this
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@Stu

Excellent idea.
BlackedOut on September 17, 2010 at 11:05 AM Report this
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Everyone remember to bring a crazy sign, your fanny pack, and wear something with an American flag/bald eagle/"USA"on it
Evil Wm. Steven Humphrey on September 17, 2010 at 11:07 AM Report this
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Go reddit.
on September 17, 2010 at 11:23 AM Report this
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Stu has the right idea, lets do it!
on September 17, 2010 at 11:40 AM Report this
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Another one for agreeing with Stu! I've been kinda bummed this morning thinking about how much I'll -not- be there.
BruceWang on September 17, 2010 at 12:13 PM Report this
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Best idea I've heard in a long time! I'm on Stu side, but I have a feeling these guys will be on the same stage. This country really needs a reality check, maybe this will do it.
Dragonfly on September 17, 2010 at 2:34 PM Report this
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A local event sounds like fun, until you remember it's the Saturday before election day and there's nothing candidates love to crash more than a gathering of politically-minded people. You convince me I won't be set upon by a bunch of Bus Project idiots or John Kitzhaber (who should be plenty desperate by then), then I could be convinced to show up. Otherwise, pass.
Powellhurst Pete on September 17, 2010 at 9:50 PM Report this
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Hi Yanks; do you mind if we canuks join your rally? We've been watching them those tea baggers. Man you need all the help you can get.
SNOWCOUNTRY on September 18, 2010 at 10:36 AM Report this
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hI Yanks; do you mind if us Canuks participate?
SNOWCOUNTRY on September 18, 2010 at 10:37 AM Report this
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Hi, I'm not from Portland, but really would like to encourage you to host a local Rally. I'm organizing the one in NYC here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=1604… and there are satellite rallies springing up literally everywhere. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rally-To-Res… lists a few, as does http://www.rallymao.com and http://jonstewartsanityrally.com/ Best of luck with it! I think this is really about to hit a huge groundswell of support from people who aren't batsh!t crazy.
samtresler on September 20, 2010 at 2:23 PM Report this
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A collective of reasonably minded people are in the process of getting a permit for Waterfront park for this rally! Stay tuned, maybe check Facebook. By the people, for the people.
jesiah on September 20, 2010 at 5:34 PM Report this
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Here's a facebook page link to the event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=1571…
jesiah on September 20, 2010 at 8:37 PM Report this
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YES! If you can't make it to DC, please show your support locally! Great idea! :D
marika_xoxo on September 24, 2010 at 2:40 PM Report this

Please wait...

and remember to be decent to everyone
all of the time.

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