http://www.google.com/...=bush+loyalty+pledge

I am not sure I see your point. Some Kerry supports were at the Bush rally I attended too. I don't think security should let agitators from opposite parties into these. They, or the people responding to them are likely to cause problems. There is no need for that.

the people who wanted to attend the meeting in Las Cruces are far from agitators. They were there to listen to what Bush had to say but still wanted to show they were supporting Kerry.
They were not let him. They didn't argue, just said ok, and left.

Lots of hits, but they all seem to be related to one Cheney event nearly three months ago in which the local organizer thought there was an organized effort to disrupt. This is one rally out of hundreds of events. Did Cheney even know this was happening?

I guess I don't see any strategy here. Weak point.

You have to go through a lot of pages. Google ain't what it used to be.

Also some good articles on Christian Science Monitor.

http://www.csmonitor.com/...0927/p11s02-ussc.htm

From your description, it sounds like they were an organized group. I wouldn't let an organized opposing group into one of these rallies either. It is just a receipe for trouble.

If they want to oppose or protest, stay outside and protest. If you want to hold a rally of your own, rent your own convention center.

If they planned to be respectful individuals, no one would have likely known their affiliation, and they could have attended. My son, for example, wore a Libertarian Party shirt at the rally. He was there to listen, which he did. I wouldn't have wanted a group of 1,000 Libertarian Party supports acting in concert at the rally. It is just asking for trouble.

Why is this even news? People have been stacking rallys forever. Does anyone honestly think Kerry isn't doing it?

Like the flu shot this is a nothing story.

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Sorry, I have to agree with this. In this rally there was a place set aside for protestors. If they didn't like the rules, they can go set up their own rally. The same applies to the Kerry rallies as well.

Tibbs is right. This stuff is a non story.

GJ, if you want to learn who is hiding from reality, check out this article in the Washington Post.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A55919-2004Oct22?language=printer

Kerry won't do an interview with Woodward, though Bush went through the process as part of Woodwards excellent book.

I don't blame Kerry. Woodward would shred him in an in depth interview. Woodward is a awesome reporter who takes no run around. Maybe I have to start liking him. Tough job after all these years.

Why let Kerry supporters into a Bush rally? If they're openly wearing stickers showing support for another candidate, why waste space on them?

If the Republican party is footing the bill for the rally, then why spend money and space for people who aren't going to support the cause for which it's being held?

rally: A gathering, especially one intended to inspire enthusiasm for a cause.

an organized group of 2, yes indeed...LOL...

no comment...it's just the way it happened here. They were there to listen. Nothing else

That's 2 wasted seats...

you are clearly clueless.
they went there to listen to what GWB has to say, because they are open minded people and want to see if GWB is still a possible choice, yet they are currently supporting Kerry.
Something your narrow little mind is probably unable to understand.
don't bother answering...I have an idea of the 'content' of your next post...

Like I said Francois, it's a rally for GWB. Not for Kerry or Democrats. If they're wearing Kerry stickers to a Republican rally and not willing to support the cause for which the rally is for, then I have no problem having them escorted away.

I know you're new to all of this since your not a native to this country. I'm happy to help you understand the process.

spare me the condescending 'you are all new to this'...you think the US is the only country where you talk politics?

btw, interesting thing I noticed: people gladly talk politics on internet forums but most seem to avoid it when it's not on cyberspace...specially among friends...that's strange. In France, we have no problem talking politics, even with someone who strongly disagrees and without losing friends...

I totally agree with you as I've had the opportunity to talk both French and American politics with your fellow countryman.

I find it's a learning experience on both sides.

Why didn't they just take off the stickers or change shirts or something? If they wan'ted to hear him, that was all they had to do. If they wanted to protest, find another location other than a hall rented by Bush. Apparently they wanted to do both at the same time, but that wasn't an option.

I understand you might disagree, but That position is perfectly reasonable for either side. I could go to a Kerry rally. I would listen, but I wouldn't disrupt. I wouldn't carry a Bush sign. If I wanted to protest, I would do it outside the hall.