Sanders Supporters Preparing for Four Days of Rallies at Dem Convention

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Sanders Supporters Preparing for Four Days of Rallies at Dem Convention

Bernie Sanders supporters have planned four days of rallies in Philadelphia surrounding the Democratic National Convention this July, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.

The Journal reports that the City of Brotherly Love approved four demonstration permits from Sanders supporters, one of which is for a four-day-long event consisting of all-day rallies in FDR Park, which is located near the Wells Fargo Center, the main locus for DNC events. “The city said it expects 30,000 participants, and organizers said in an interview they hope turnout will be much higher,” the Journal’s Byron Tau writes.

The events — which are being organized independent of campaign by supporters of Mr. Sanders — aim to call attention to support the Vermont Senator has received throughout the primary process and push for long-term changes in the way that the Democratic Party nominates candidates.

“The whole Bernie movement is an ideology." said Steve Okan Layne, who is helping organize one of the demonstrations.


TAKIN' IT TO THE STREETS

TAKIN' TO THE STREETS

You don't know me but I'm your brother
I was raised here in this living hell
You don't know my kind in your world
Fairly soon the time will tell
You, telling me the things you're gonna do for me
I ain't blind and I don't like what I think I see
Takin' it to the streets

Take this message to my brother
You will find him everywhere
Wherever people live together
Tied in poverty's despair
You, telling me the things you're gonna do for me
I ain't blind and I don't like what I think I see

Takin' it to the streets

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Article at Mediaite:
http://www.mediaite.com/online/sanders-supporters-preparing-for-four-days-of-rallies-at-dem-convention/

[msongs]

1. and bernie should pay for all the expenses caused to taxpayers for his street party...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/12512018877

[tomm2thumbs]

2. don't be sad

[billhicks76]

9. That's What Trump Would Say

Maybe you have more in common with him than you think. Protest is an American tradition. Get over it.

[ReRe]

11. Awww...

... You can come too. Even if you're NOT a Democrat,
... and if you promise to be nice and behave yourself.

[JDPriestly]

13. The organizers take care of that. It's part of the permit deal. That's why you have to

have a permit.

Freedom of speech and assembly are regulated. They aren't as free as people think.

Don't worry about it.

[KPN]

17. Ridiculous statement.

What are you even doing here at DU if you think that? Geesh!

(Note: deleted post below meant as response to msongs, not tom2thumbs.

[tomm2thumbs]

3. one event will be a real Party, the other, no so much I'm guessing

Go Bernie Supporters!!!!

[Pharaoh]

4. Love it!

We may be taking it to the streets of Philadelphia fairly soon..............

[roody]

5. Sounds like fun.

[Grassy Knoll]

6. LOL, I Hope No Bad People Show Up...

Indeed, This Will Be A Fun Night.

[Equinox Moon]

8. I get it!

[Equinox Moon]

7. Yes, the movement continues no matter what!

[Maedhros]

10. This is fantastic news!

Old school democracy.

[Geronimoe]

12. Streets of Phila

[JDPriestly]

14. I don't expect to go, but I sure would love to see Philadelphia.

Never been there.

I hope to see lots of good photos on DU. (Assuming I am still here on DU.)

[MrMickeysMom]

15. I live within a drivable distance to these events...

Don't think I won't be part of that "more are expected".

[KPN]

18. Super!

PNW coast here ... and I'm thinking of going. Got to decide if my 65 year old body is up to it!