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Raleigh, NC antiauthoritarians march and harm RNC office
AP article about anarchists in North Carolina vandalizing republican headquarters
In a Reclaim the Streets style demonstration late last night about 100 anarchists marched down Hillsborough Street in Raleigh North Carolina, behind several anarchist, anti-capitalist, and revolutionary banners. One read: "Fuck Bush, Fuck Kerry; We Need a Revolution" and another declared something along the lines of "Block by Block, Street by Street, Reclaim the Streets". The loud, vibrant and visible march danced to the beat of several drums and percussion instruments while others waved flags, decorated the streets with graffiti and chanted slogans against our current sham democracy and for a better world. The march attracted attention from many passersby, several of whom expressed their support and in many cases joined in the defiant march that disrupted traffic on this main street through town. The following is an Associated Press article that has been ran by over 58 major media outlets this morning. The march ended at the North Carolina State Republican Headquarters.
Published: Nov 6, 2004 Modified: Nov 6, 2004 6:08 AM N.C. GOP office vandalized
The Associated Press
RALEIGH, N.C. - An apparent mob of vandals attacked North Carolina Republican Party headquarters late Friday, leaving behind minor smoke damage, broken windows and vulgar messages, authorities said.
A police officer reported earlier in the night that about 100 people wearing masks and gloves were walking down a street near the headquarters, Raleigh Police Capt. D.S. Overman said. The vandalism happened between 11 and 11:30 p.m., the result of an obviously "planned and orchestrated event," police spokesman Jim Sughrue said.
"This is not a political statement," Sughrue said. "A political statement is what we made Tuesday. This is a crime."
Police had detained several suspects early Saturday, but had filed no charges, Sughrue said. They were also taking steps to protect state Democratic Party offices from possible vandalism, he said.
Investigators at the scene found a partially burned, two-headed effigy in military fatigues. One head had the face of President Bush and the other the face of his failed Democratic challenger John Kerry.
They also found several spent fireworks, poster boards with slogans and spraypainted expletives on the walls. At least two windows were broken and police said it appeared as if the vandals tried to put incendiary devices inside of the building.
"The people who did this are sick," said Kevin Howell, communications director for the state Republican Party. "People don't understand that debate and elections are part of the process. This isn't how you act."
Bill Peaslee, state GOP chief of staff, said campaign offices and party headquarters in other states have also been vandalized in recent months.
"With all the constructive things that people can do to advocate their point of view in a democracy, this is how they chose to express themselves?" Peaslee said outside of his damaged office early Saturday. "The people have decided. Others may disagree. They have a right to disagree, but do it agreeably."
Published: Nov 6, 2004 Modified: Nov 6, 2004 6:08 AM N.C. GOP office vandalized
The Associated Press
RALEIGH, N.C. - An apparent mob of vandals attacked North Carolina Republican Party headquarters late Friday, leaving behind minor smoke damage, broken windows and vulgar messages, authorities said.
A police officer reported earlier in the night that about 100 people wearing masks and gloves were walking down a street near the headquarters, Raleigh Police Capt. D.S. Overman said. The vandalism happened between 11 and 11:30 p.m., the result of an obviously "planned and orchestrated event," police spokesman Jim Sughrue said.
"This is not a political statement," Sughrue said. "A political statement is what we made Tuesday. This is a crime."
Police had detained several suspects early Saturday, but had filed no charges, Sughrue said. They were also taking steps to protect state Democratic Party offices from possible vandalism, he said.
Investigators at the scene found a partially burned, two-headed effigy in military fatigues. One head had the face of President Bush and the other the face of his failed Democratic challenger John Kerry.
They also found several spent fireworks, poster boards with slogans and spraypainted expletives on the walls. At least two windows were broken and police said it appeared as if the vandals tried to put incendiary devices inside of the building.
"The people who did this are sick," said Kevin Howell, communications director for the state Republican Party. "People don't understand that debate and elections are part of the process. This isn't how you act."
Bill Peaslee, state GOP chief of staff, said campaign offices and party headquarters in other states have also been vandalized in recent months.
"With all the constructive things that people can do to advocate their point of view in a democracy, this is how they chose to express themselves?" Peaslee said outside of his damaged office early Saturday. "The people have decided. Others may disagree. They have a right to disagree, but do it agreeably."
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Anti-Bush protesters marched through the rainy Kirksville streets Wednesday afternoon carrying signs, banging drums and slowing rush-hour traffic.
More than 20 Truman State University students and a few local citizens marched east on Normal Avenue before blocking the intersection at Baltimore Street to protest the outcome of Tuesday's election.
Lines of cars stretched for blocks in both directions on Baltimore as the protesters tried to "Reclaim the Streets," according to one of their banners. Other signs criticized President Bush and the American two-party system.
After Kirksville Police Officers told the protesters they would be arrested if they continued to block traffic, the group marched north on Baltimore and turned west on Jefferson Street toward the downtown square. Officers followed the protesters on foot and in cars.
Officers were unavailable for comment this morning whether they issued any citations or made any arrests.
Vance Myers of Kirksville said he was stuck in traffic on Jefferson because of the protesters. He said although he supports the rights of people to protest, he disapproved of the protesters' method because they inconvenienced drivers and endangered themselves.
Myers said he thought the police did a good job keeping peace and protecting both protesters and drivers.
Jenny Wilson, a student who carried the banner at the front of the march, said she and the other protesters are frustrated with an American political system that does not leave anyone with a real choice.
"We only have two candidates who are both white males, rich white males, pro-war, same as it's been forever," Wilson said. "I think a lot of people here just want to have their voices heard and are expressing a lot of frustration."
Wilson said she believes in taking direct action to make changes, and protesting on a local level can lead to progress in the community.
Other protesters said they were protesting the re-election of President Bush.
"I'm out here protesting Bush's four more years [and] to let Bush know there are protests and not everyone is happy with the way this country is going right now," Jesse Dowell, a student, said.
More than 20 Truman State University students and a few local citizens marched east on Normal Avenue before blocking the intersection at Baltimore Street to protest the outcome of Tuesday's election.
Lines of cars stretched for blocks in both directions on Baltimore as the protesters tried to "Reclaim the Streets," according to one of their banners. Other signs criticized President Bush and the American two-party system.
After Kirksville Police Officers told the protesters they would be arrested if they continued to block traffic, the group marched north on Baltimore and turned west on Jefferson Street toward the downtown square. Officers followed the protesters on foot and in cars.
Officers were unavailable for comment this morning whether they issued any citations or made any arrests.
Vance Myers of Kirksville said he was stuck in traffic on Jefferson because of the protesters. He said although he supports the rights of people to protest, he disapproved of the protesters' method because they inconvenienced drivers and endangered themselves.
Myers said he thought the police did a good job keeping peace and protecting both protesters and drivers.
Jenny Wilson, a student who carried the banner at the front of the march, said she and the other protesters are frustrated with an American political system that does not leave anyone with a real choice.
"We only have two candidates who are both white males, rich white males, pro-war, same as it's been forever," Wilson said. "I think a lot of people here just want to have their voices heard and are expressing a lot of frustration."
Wilson said she believes in taking direct action to make changes, and protesting on a local level can lead to progress in the community.
Other protesters said they were protesting the re-election of President Bush.
"I'm out here protesting Bush's four more years [and] to let Bush know there are protests and not everyone is happy with the way this country is going right now," Jesse Dowell, a student, said.
PHILADELPHIA (3 Nov 2004)-Organized to protest the war supported by both Bush and Kerry, around 100 people gathered in Love Park.
With a spirit or mourning at the thought of another 4 years of neo-con rule, and a spirit of resistance against the war supported by the 2 major parties' presidential candidates, a crowd gathered in Love Park. MC'd by poet Martin Wiley, the crowd shared the mic, sharing speeches, songs, and poems of resistance to the continued Bush Regime. Following the rally, a spontaneous march erupted into the streets of Philadelphia. Winding past City Hall to Rittenhouse Square, the march grew to nearly 200. People upset with the re-election of Bush as well as those against both Bush and Kerry's war in Iraq joined in.
As the march wound past Rittenhouse, they chanted "George Bush,George Bush,George Bush is on fire... we don't need no water, let the motherfucker burn" and "No Bush, No Kerry. Revolution is necessary."
Blocking traffic marching down Market Street, over Broad and up South Street, the march drew mainly cheers and honks of support. They played drums, whistles, an accordian, and guitar. A marcher said how empowering this march felt, winding thru the city and expressing the grief and anger over the direction of the US.
The march continued up past the Federal Courthouse and jail and turned east. It turned towards the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, blocking the lane heading towards New Jersey. A number of marchers were troubled by the decision of the front of the march to head in a direction that could lead to unnecessary arrest.
The end of the march was trailed by police and also a tv news cameraman. some at the back decided to turn back rather than risk arrest. However, a police officer was threatening the newsperson. He told him to put down the camera, which was not filming at the time. The cameraperson proceeded to contact his news dispatch by walkie talkie. Arguing ensued at which the officer grabbed him, made him drop the camera, and then kicked it away. Another officer joined him in throwing the videojournalist to the ground as some of the marchers tried to diffuse the situation. The camera person, who one of the marchers said was from Action News Channel 6, was thrown into a police car.
The other marchers did not see what happened and continued towards new jersey, under threat of possible arrest.
However, they returned back to philadelphia, chanting "Ain't no power like the power of the people" as they emerged from the bridge, victorious in not getting themselves arrested.
With a spirit or mourning at the thought of another 4 years of neo-con rule, and a spirit of resistance against the war supported by the 2 major parties' presidential candidates, a crowd gathered in Love Park. MC'd by poet Martin Wiley, the crowd shared the mic, sharing speeches, songs, and poems of resistance to the continued Bush Regime. Following the rally, a spontaneous march erupted into the streets of Philadelphia. Winding past City Hall to Rittenhouse Square, the march grew to nearly 200. People upset with the re-election of Bush as well as those against both Bush and Kerry's war in Iraq joined in.
As the march wound past Rittenhouse, they chanted "George Bush,George Bush,George Bush is on fire... we don't need no water, let the motherfucker burn" and "No Bush, No Kerry. Revolution is necessary."
Blocking traffic marching down Market Street, over Broad and up South Street, the march drew mainly cheers and honks of support. They played drums, whistles, an accordian, and guitar. A marcher said how empowering this march felt, winding thru the city and expressing the grief and anger over the direction of the US.
The march continued up past the Federal Courthouse and jail and turned east. It turned towards the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, blocking the lane heading towards New Jersey. A number of marchers were troubled by the decision of the front of the march to head in a direction that could lead to unnecessary arrest.
The end of the march was trailed by police and also a tv news cameraman. some at the back decided to turn back rather than risk arrest. However, a police officer was threatening the newsperson. He told him to put down the camera, which was not filming at the time. The cameraperson proceeded to contact his news dispatch by walkie talkie. Arguing ensued at which the officer grabbed him, made him drop the camera, and then kicked it away. Another officer joined him in throwing the videojournalist to the ground as some of the marchers tried to diffuse the situation. The camera person, who one of the marchers said was from Action News Channel 6, was thrown into a police car.
The other marchers did not see what happened and continued towards new jersey, under threat of possible arrest.
However, they returned back to philadelphia, chanting "Ain't no power like the power of the people" as they emerged from the bridge, victorious in not getting themselves arrested.
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