http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/jul/17/protest-groups-have-big-plans- dnc/

I found this on The Drudge Report. I'm sure the GOP Convention in Minneapolis - St. Paul won't be immune from protests either. Whether they turn out as large as say the WTO riots in Seattle, that's another question (the grand daddy of political protests in modern times in America I would guess). The last time there were big protests in a city where a political convention was being hosted was in Chicago, 1968.

Too, given that Senator Obama is set to deliver his acceptance speech at the outdoor INVESCO Field, it’ll be interesting if protesters would try to disrupt it?

The centerpiece of the GOP convention. The only way to make it more ironic would be to have the get together in NOLA.

There was no WTO "riot" per se. There were a few spoiled rich brats in hoodies breaking things on camera, but the vast majority of the protests were peaceful and well organized.

Whatever happens in Denver will be orchestrated for our amusement and bewilderment. Mmmmm. Popcorn.

I read the article and may have missed it - but what exactly will they be protesting?

>>exactly will they be protesting?

that Obama and the Democratic Party is not liberal enough.

Oh.

Thanks.

I love liberal. You know it sounds like free and everybody likes free.

Free beer maybe?

Liberal is permissive, open, friendly, relaxed and lots of other good things.

...and they aren't liberal enough! Where do I sign up?

It's people like Broadway, Herb and Deane that have made the word liberal sound dirty. The fact is, there's nothing wrong with that word. By all means, use it on me, I like it. It means I care about humanity and am not wrapped up in my religion and how I can impose it on you nor am I absorbed in some mean spirited belief system of war and "you see it my way or I'll kill you" kind of order. It also means I'm informed about what's REALLY going on in the world, something I would never accuse a conservative of.

Below is the definition of "Liberal" from Dictionary.com.

I've bolded those items that I idnetify with, and why I call myself a Liberal.

Perhaps some conservatives could identify those that they find repugnant?

1. favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs.
2. (often initial capital letter) noting or pertaining to a political party advocating measures of progressive political reform.
3. of, pertaining to, based on, or advocating liberalism.
4. favorable to or in accord with concepts of maximum individual freedom possible, esp. as guaranteed by law and secured by governmental protection of civil liberties.
5. favoring or permitting freedom of action, esp. with respect to matters of personal belief or expression: a liberal policy toward dissident artists and writers.
6. of or pertaining to representational forms of government rather than aristocracies and monarchies.
7. free from prejudice or bigotry; tolerant: a liberal attitude toward foreigners.
8. open-minded or tolerant, esp. free of or not bound by traditional or conventional ideas, values, etc.
9. characterized by generosity and willingness to give in large amounts: a liberal donor.
10. given freely or abundantly; generous: a liberal donation.
11. not strict or rigorous; free; not literal: a liberal interpretation of a rule.
12. of, pertaining to, or based on the liberal arts.
13. of, pertaining to, or befitting a freeman.

–noun
14. a person of liberal principles or views, esp. in politics or religion.
15. (often initial capital letter) a member of a liberal party in politics, esp. of the Liberal party in Great Britain.

>>mean spirited belief system of war and "you see it my way or I'll kill you"

did not know that about myself.

>> I care about humanity and am not wrapped up in my religion and how I can impose it on you

I weekly impose/serve/facilite a meal to the needy/homeless community of my city because it's what Jesus taught...not wrapped up but purposed.

How do you "impose" a meal?

Do you drag hungry people in and then shove the religion down their their throats with the food?

Lucky them, at least they get food with it. We just get your "impose".

I think some groups like to protest, regardless. They just want a forum. Keep it reasonable, just none of those high velocity pooper shooters.

As for being a liberal, I wear it as a badge of honor.

In this day and age, I'd be embarrassed to be called a conservative. Their leadership has sold them down the river. The things that were critically important to them have been mocked by their leadership. George W. Bush has thrown the mantra of "fiscally responsible" out the window. No person in their right mind could claim the Republicans have been good stewards of the nation's purse.

As for Iraq, they lied, lied, lied. George W. Bush and Company lied – and the results are quite telling. That's why, in addition to being a do nothing president when it comes to the economy, puts his approval rating around 25 percent.

George W. Bush, conservative and chief, is a joke. And I can say with a clear conscience; I NEVER voted for that man, George W. Bush. Where's the bumper sticker when I need it?

Kind of reminds me of George W. Bush's Faith Based Initiatives. Some of these church groups get government money and impose their doctrine on their clients in addition to their "good works". I see that as plain wrong. Helping is one thing (a meal, clothes, food basket), but imposing your doctrine as a condition of help is another. People should be treated with respect, not as potential candidates of the faith. Senator Obama has said he’ll support the concept of faith based initiatives but without forcing people to hear the churches religious message as a condition of receiving help.