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| Beauzeaux Convergence still unimpressive |
| 2002-02-02 |
There were no arrests yesterday. Today will see the first large protest, as the "Another World is Possible" group is set to march under police permit to the Waldorf-Astoria, where much of the event is being held. FoxNews sez today's protest is bigger, but it's cold outside so most will probably spend their time sharing hot air to keep warm. Main rally starts at noon. Stay tuned for live coverage... 11:00 A.M. update: FoxNews says there are 200-300 kiddies, hippies and assorted loons in front of the Waldorf. A woman can be heard ranting over a P.A. system in the background. Minimal arrests. They haven't started breaking things yet. 12:00 P.M. update: Only two arrests so far. New York has an ordinance against wearing masks at public meetings - something about secret societies - and one of the arrestees refused to take his off. Still no sign of the Forces of the Black Mask. 2 P.M. update: Things are loud, but peaceful. The WEF website has been down for three days. Three different groups of script kiddies have claimed credit. 3 P.M. update: Waldorf protest wound up, kiddies wandered off to protest elsewhere. "I think it's a healthy sign that there are demonstrators in the streets," said fifth columnist Bill Gates. http://salon.com/news/wire/2002/02/04/wef_criticism/index.html |
| Posted by:Fred Pruitt |