Truthdigger of the Week: Mayor Ross ‘Rocky’ Anderson

Staff / Truthdig Sep 1, 2006 Truthdig salutes Rocky Anderson, the Salt Lake City mayor who spoke out against the war and reminded the world that "blind faith in bad leaders is not patriotism." Anderson welcomed Bush to his city with a fiery protest speech and these searing lines: "A patriot does not tell people who are intensely concerned about their country to just sit down and be quiet; to refrain from speaking out in the name of politeness or for the sake of being a good host; to show slavish, blind obedience and deference to a dishonest, war-mongering, human-rights-violating president." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Mayor’s Home Run for Truth: Antiwar Rally in Salt Lake City

Staff / Truthdig Aug 31, 2006 In recognition of Bush's visit to the Utah capital, Mayor Rocky Anderson gave a speech to a crowd of thousands calling Bush a "dishonest, war-mongering, human-rights-violating president" whose time in office would "rank as the worst presidency our nation has ever had to endure." Thank you, Salt Lake City! Watch it here. Full transcript here (pdf). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )