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OFKU0 · 11-30-2004, 01:04 PM

Well you could have put money on some protesters acting like idiot's. That's pretty much par for the course. I wonder if Halifax will step up to challenge and embarrass Canada also.

Does anyone wonder why these protesters put so much time and effort regarding Bush when that time could be spent protesting our own corrupt government? I guess it's easier finding foreign leaders to protest than the ones we have at home. Makes me wonder.
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Anti-war protesters clash with police in Ottawa
CTV.ca News Staff

Protesters clashed with riot police in Ottawa briefly on Tuesday in a break from what has been for the most part a calm, orderly demonstration.

Scuffles between protesters and police broke out as demonstrators tried to cross a bridge and were held back by a line of police in riot gear.

Some protesters threw placards, sticks, pumpkins and water bottles at police. One officer, who didn't appear to be seriously injured, could be seen being helped away from the police line.

A few protesters were shown on TV being arrested.

The standoff occurred on Wellington Street, next to the Chateau Laurier hotel in downtown Ottawa, only a stone's throw from Parliament Hill.

The protest comes on the first day of U.S. President George Bush's official 26-hour visit that will take him to the nation's capital and Halifax.

During an early afternoon news conference with Prime Minister Paul Martin, Bush said he was pleased with the welcome he received Tuesday morning.

"I want to thank the Canadian people who came out to wave -- with all five fingers -- for their hospitality," he said with a chuckle.

As many as 15,000 activists are expected to turn out for protests in Ottawa. Organizers say they'll vent their frustration about the war in Iraq and American plans for an anti-missile defence shield.

The largest demonstrations appear to be coordinated by the "No to Bush! Committee," which is planning a candlelight vigil on Parliament Hill at 5 p.m. ET.

In an interview with CTV's Rosemary Thompson, protest organizer Joe Cressy said a diverse group of demonstrators are determined to make their voices heard.

"While we may not be in the same room as Bush you can rest assured he and (Prime Minister) Paul Martin will hear our message and have to respond appropriately."

Other groups organizing protests Tuesday include the Raging Grannies, Artists Against War and even Belly Dancers Against Bush.

Props will include an "Unwelcome Mat", a four-and-a-half-metre effigy of Bush, and a statue of the U.S.
President that will be toppled, much like the toppling of the Saddam Hussein statue in Baghdad in April, 2003.

Cressy says NDP Leader Jack Layton, former Liberal MP Carolyn Parrish and a representative of the Bloc Quebecois will address protesters at the late afternoon rally.

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11-30-2004, 01:04 PM	#19 (permalink)
OFKU0 Junk	Well you could have put money on some protesters acting like idiot's. That's pretty much par for the course. I wonder if Halifax will step up to challenge and embarrass Canada also. Does anyone wonder why these protesters put so much time and effort regarding Bush when that time could be spent protesting our own corrupt government? I guess it's easier finding foreign leaders to protest than the ones we have at home. Makes me wonder. ------------------------------------------------ Anti-war protesters clash with police in Ottawa CTV.ca News Staff Protesters clashed with riot police in Ottawa briefly on Tuesday in a break from what has been for the most part a calm, orderly demonstration. Scuffles between protesters and police broke out as demonstrators tried to cross a bridge and were held back by a line of police in riot gear. Some protesters threw placards, sticks, pumpkins and water bottles at police. One officer, who didn't appear to be seriously injured, could be seen being helped away from the police line. A few protesters were shown on TV being arrested. The standoff occurred on Wellington Street, next to the Chateau Laurier hotel in downtown Ottawa, only a stone's throw from Parliament Hill. The protest comes on the first day of U.S. President George Bush's official 26-hour visit that will take him to the nation's capital and Halifax. During an early afternoon news conference with Prime Minister Paul Martin, Bush said he was pleased with the welcome he received Tuesday morning. "I want to thank the Canadian people who came out to wave -- with all five fingers -- for their hospitality," he said with a chuckle. As many as 15,000 activists are expected to turn out for protests in Ottawa. Organizers say they'll vent their frustration about the war in Iraq and American plans for an anti-missile defence shield. The largest demonstrations appear to be coordinated by the "No to Bush! Committee," which is planning a candlelight vigil on Parliament Hill at 5 p.m. ET. In an interview with CTV's Rosemary Thompson, protest organizer Joe Cressy said a diverse group of demonstrators are determined to make their voices heard. "While we may not be in the same room as Bush you can rest assured he and (Prime Minister) Paul Martin will hear our message and have to respond appropriately." Other groups organizing protests Tuesday include the Raging Grannies, Artists Against War and even Belly Dancers Against Bush. Props will include an "Unwelcome Mat", a four-and-a-half-metre effigy of Bush, and a statue of the U.S. President that will be toppled, much like the toppling of the Saddam Hussein statue in Baghdad in April, 2003. Cressy says NDP Leader Jack Layton, former Liberal MP Carolyn Parrish and a representative of the Bloc Quebecois will address protesters at the late afternoon rally. http://g.msn.com/0US!s6.73430_734763/2.a7371/2??cm=CTVNews __________________ " In Canada, you can tell the most blatant lie in a calm voice, and people will believe you over someone who's a little passionate about the truth." David Warren, Western Standard.