Tag Election 2008

RNC police thuggery explained

The raids were ordered by Bob Fletcher, sheriff of a St. Paul suburb. He probably didn’t have jurisdiction or legal power for some it and some St. Paul council members are not happy. From FireDogLake. Bob Fletcher is a Republican…

More out of control police raids in Minneapolis

(Map of police raids from The Uptake) The pre-RNC raids by police are escalating clearly in a deliberate attempt to stifle dissent and protest. That they will be wallpapered with costly lawsuits that they will lose is a given. In…

Pre-RNC police raids and arrests

Twin Cities Indymedia has continuing breaking news on the increasing number of raids by police in advance of the RNC. There have been multiple police raids and arrests for unexplained, probably bogus reasons and the RNC hasn’t even started yet.…

GOP might delay convention due to hurricanes

Intoxination has the NOAA chart and thoughts on the storms. WaPo says the Republicans may have to delay their convention. But given the monumental logistics involved, I don’t see how that’s possible. Contracts have been signed. Commitments have been made.…

Twitter Post of the Day

ultimatejosh on Obama’s speech. 85,000 people cheering for a black guy who opposed a popular war. Almost need to check my passport to remember what country I’m in.. I was in the Embarcadero tonight in SF walking around during Obama’s…