Watching the Tournament of Roses Parade this morning my partner and I were pleasantly surprised to see a few details we might never have been able to see before. We watched the coverage broadcast on HDTN that was the feed from KTLA in Los Angeles. The Rose Parade in high definition is probably better than being there. First we could watch in our pajamas, and secondly we could see details so crisp that they would be invisible from almost any vantage-point on the parade route.One detail which the cameras got plenty of coverage of, was the numerous signs held up by parade watchers. Directly across from the main camera platform were a group of people holding big banners that read “IMPEACH”. Additionally there were other that gave details, clearly visible in HDTV, stating, “Impeach Bush & Cheney for Crimes Against the United States”.
We saw these not once or twice but throughout the coverage of the parade along with a loyal group holding a Kucinich banner. I can not remember a time when I saw anything like this in previous parades, and I was surprised how prominent these IMPEACH signs were. It made a great start to a new year, and I only hope to see more and more of them in coming months. Even though Bush and Cheney will be out of office in a year, it is still vital to our democracy to hold them accountable for the lies and crimes committed against our country by these unscrupulous men.
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Thank you Hardy! I was one of the banner holders (not pictured) and wrote the "White Rose Coalition" pamphlet we handed out, and basically had a very active role in this. So glad it's being noticed!
We're with the Los Angeles National Impeachment Center (bcimpeach.com) - the only one in the country - trying to lobby politicians, get the word out, etc. Please tell all your e-mail lists about us, and invite them to join us, whether physically or by e-mail. Impeachment can NOT happen without participation from as many millions of folks as possible.
God bless, and thanks for your comment.
Tobi Dragert, Los Angeles
Hi- Hardy- Below is the Youtube link to the original Ïmpeach"sign from last year's Rose Parade. Plus- the year before I was there by myself across from the cameras with the peace symbol made out of a hula hoop and battery Christmas lights- in the rain. This year we walked the entire length of the Parade route before the parade started with a huge banner "Give imPEACH a CHANCE", while we recited "Not Roses- Try PEACHES - imPEACH BUSH, im PEACH Cheney! ImPEACHment is VERY PEACHY!! We got lots of laughs and support. Find our original action last year at Youtube "Impeach The Dark Side - 2007 Rose Parade"
Linda krausen, south pasadena Neighbors for Peace and Justice, with Nina and Ross from Highland Park Vigil.
If I was there I'd wave the biggest neon sign-- Washington Politicks-Jail'um all.
I was expecting at least one sign--911 Attacks inside job. Sad!
God bless 'em!
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