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Copenhagen Protests Call for Emission CutsPosted on Dec 12, 2009
The Copenhagen climate conference brought not only heads of states to discuss the environment but tens of thousands of demonstrators demanding action by the leaders to cut emissions. Later, police arrested 600 to 700 protesters at demonstrations throughout the city. The New York Times reported that the violence “was a stark counterpoint to the otherwise peaceful march, in which a rolling sea of flags and banners undulated across the city.” Speakers at the protests raised a myriad of issues, including objections to nuclear power and genetically modified food. —JCL
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By mark penn, December 22, 2009 at 10:24 pm Link to this comment
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How much can you really get done in 24 hours?? Start by making a difference at home: tictacdo - But tell me, are these world leaders so busy that they can’t give easily one of the most PRESSING issues in the world today a little bit more time?? It’s no wonder that nothing REAL came out of this.
Report thisBy Glen Wayne, December 13, 2009 at 1:12 pm Link to this comment
Twelve Christmas Days in Copenhagen
On the first day of Christmas
our leaders gave to us
an ostrich in a desert tree
on the second day of Christmas
our leaders gave to us
two predator drones
and an ostrich in a desert tree
On the third day of Christmas
our leaders gave to us
three Cheney hawks
two predator drones
and an ostrich in a desert tree
On the fourth day of Christmas
our leaders gave to us
four tea baggers calling
three Cheney hawks
two predator drones
and an ostrich in a desert tree
On the fifth day of Christmas
our leaders gave to us
five more Goldman sacs
four tea baggers a calling
three Cheney hawks
two predator drones
and an ostrich in a desert tree
On the sixth day of Christmas
our leaders gave to us
six donkeys braying
five more Goldman sacs
four tea baggers calling
three Cheney hawks
two predator drones
and an ostrich in a desert tree
On the seventh day of Christmas
our leaders gave to us
seven islands a-swimming
six donkeys braying
five more Goldman sacs
four tea baggers calling
three Cheney hawks
two predator drones
and an ostrich in a desert tree
On the eighth day of Christmas
our leaders gave to us
Eight white Coulters a-milking
seven islands a-swimming
six donkeys braying
five more Goldman sacs
four tea baggers calling
three Cheney hawks
two predator drones
and an ostrich in a desert tree
On the ninth day of Christmas
our true leaders gave to us
nine rogue ladies campaigning
Eight white Coulters a-milking
seven islands a-swimming
six donkeys braying
five Goldman sacs
four tea baggers calling
three Cheney hawks
two predator drones
and an ostrich in a desert tree
On the tenth day of Christmas
our true leaders gave to us
Ten Mullahs a-leaping
nine rogue ladies campaigning
Eight white Coulters a-milking
seven islands a-swimming
six donkeys braying
five Goldman sacs
four tea baggers calling
three Cheney hawks
two predator drones
and an ostrich in a desert tree
On the eleventh day of Christmas
our true leaders gave to us
eleven pipe lines a piping
Ten Mullahs a-leaping
nine rogue ladies campaigning
Eight white Coulters a-milking
seven islands a-swimming
six donkeys braying
five Goldman sacs
four tea baggers calling
three Cheney hawks
two predator drones
and an ostrich in a desert tree
On the twelfth day of Christmas
Report thisour true leaders gave to us
twelve peace warriors drumming
eleven pipe lines a piping
Ten Mullahs a-leaping
nine rogue ladies campaigning
Eight white Coulters a-milking
seven islands a-swimming
six donkeys braying
five Goldman sacs
four tea baggers calling
three Cheney hawks
two predator drones
and an ostrich in a desert tree
By G.Anderson, December 13, 2009 at 10:31 am Link to this comment
Take a good look at the future, all those young people in Copenhagen are the furure of this world.
Since our government has decided to allow it’s corporations to turn 99% of the population into debt slaves, we will continue to live in the middle ages.
The struggle against the corporate right and the 1 percenters, has become a way of life here. And as long as they control our government, we will never make progess, either socially, politically or economically.
Under these curcumstances our future will continue to resemble the past of other countries.
The corporation’s dream of creating a country full of obediant workers, who without freedom, live instead for their daily reinforcement of people chow, porn, gossip, and some sort of intoxication is coming true.
Report thisBy Ouroborus, December 13, 2009 at 8:51 am Link to this comment
I am so glad to see the third world/emerging southern
Report thishemisphere countries, calling bullshit on the 3 most
prosperous economies.
When you have nothing to lose; then with boldness, you
have everything to gain.
The few cannot hope to rule the many when the few have
nothing to lose.
Interesting times await us, no?
By Anarcissie, December 13, 2009 at 7:31 am Link to this comment
They were too stupid to understand the wonderfulness of the state until now, and then suddenly got smart? Doesn’t seem very likely. No, I think the presence of anarchists at a pro-government demonstration is sort of odd and requires some explanation.
Report thisBy LostHills, December 12, 2009 at 10:29 pm Link to this comment
Perhaps it’s because they’re not stupid…..
Report thisBy Anarcissie, December 12, 2009 at 9:06 pm Link to this comment
I found it curious to read read reports of anarchists calling for more government action. What’s up with that? Anybody know?
Report thisBy LostHills, December 12, 2009 at 7:18 pm Link to this comment
The protesters were the only ones there that had their heads screwed on straight.
If you’re not protesting, you’re part of the problem.
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