Saturday, July 05, 2008

Bush's 4th of July address in Montebello was disrupted by protesters.

Source: Raw Story

As the protester was being tossed from the event, Busj said that he believes in free speech. What a crock. The patriots were the protesters for speaking out.

President Bush delivered a July 4th address before a naturalization ceremony for new citizens at Thomas Jefferson's home of Monticello that was repeatedly interrupted by protesters who called out "war criminal" and "impeach Bush."

According to news accounts, "shouts from protesters were heard during Bush's remarks," while a transcript notes repeated occurrences all through the speech of "Audience disturbance," "Audience interruption," and "Audience interruption continues."

At his AfterDowningStreet.org website, activist David Swanson explains why he and others "interrupted Bush at Monticello."

"When Bush opened his mouth to speak I shouted 'Defend the Constitution, Impeach Bush!'" Swanson writes. "I repeated that several times, as people nearby knocked me over, cops handcuffed me, people gave me smiles and thumbs up signs. They threw me out and a couple of more defenders of our Constitution behind me, and then a few more, and then a few more. The handcuffed citizens who'd done their duty kept coming down the hill. They did not arrest us but did give us a ride down the mountain where we joined a crowd of protesters in the road who greeted Bush's limo coming and going."


1 comment:

PrissyPatriot said...

Ah yes...freedom of dissent-its as American as apple pie and the 4th of July:D

I wore a sheriff's badge and cuffs with a sign that said "Arrest Bush/Cheney NOW" Some cops laughed...you can do that in the silly parade I was in. God Bless America!