Here we go: Philly Approves Four Massive Pro-Bernie Sanders Rallies During DNC

[thereismore]

http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/City-Approves-Four-Massive-Pro-Bernie-Sanders-Rallies-During-DNC-380153191.html

Four pro-Bernie Sanders rallies, with estimated attendance of 38,000 activists, have been approved for public demonstrations during the Democratic National Convention in July, the city said Thursday.

The four rallies, given permits Wednesday night, bring the total to five for approved rallies and marches during what is expected to be a bustling week of political activity in Center City and South Philadelphia. The convention officially runs July 25-28, but two of the five approved rallies and marches of more than 7,000 activists will be held July 24 -- the day more than 4,000 delegates arrive from across the country.

[lapfog_1]

2. If someone wanted to make a quick dollar

I would create around 25000 foam rubber "folding chairs" with a clever slogan on them and sell them for $5 over the production cost...

We could have "nerf chair&quot tm) fights at every demonstration.

[JudyM]

18. Yeah, except for the very un-green footprint of that. Too much effing plastic everywhere.

[lapfog_1]

20. there are alternatives

http://news.discovery.com/earth/biodegradable-styrofoam-milk-clay.htm

[JudyM]

21. This is great! Needs to become mainstreamed/as affordable as plastic/foam. Check this out, too

Biodegradable 6pack rings!

http://www.theverge.com/2016/5/19/11714552/beer-rings-fish-food-edible-saltwater-brewery

[LiberalArkie]

3. Do not forget to pack your required equipment

Tear gas mask.
Goggles.
Helmet with streaming Go-Pro on top.
Milk for tear gas relief.
and plenty of water.

[Donkees]

11. + diapers :)

[potone]

27. As I learned from the demonstrations in Greece...

Maalox is better than milk for tear gas relief, and you don't have to worry about it going bad in the heat!

Is there a website for signing up for one of the protests? Although I live in Oregon, I am so angry at how Bernie and his supporters have been treated that I am considering going to Philadelphia to protest at the convention.

[LiberalArkie]

29. And GUYS if you wear the loose fall off the hips pants, better wear something that allows you

to run.

[disillusioned73]

4. Nice..

guess I'll put in for some vacation days right around that time..

still Feelin the Bern!!

[LiberalArkie]

5. I think the 38000 will be a very low number.

[dana_b]

6. what will they do if 380,000 show up

or more? 38,000 is not massive. And I promise that more than that will be coming.

[Skink]

7. They should line up some entertainment

[BlueNoMatterWho]

8. This is

Not a good development.

[thereismore]

9. You are fairly new here. Are you familiar with your right to peacefully assemble? nt

[BlueNoMatterWho]

12. Absolutely

Of course, in that respect it's great. I just worry about party unity going into the general. Don't want it to get ugly, that's all.

[JudyM]

19. Better to remain silent than gather to express solidarity with core ethical principles?

[restorefreedom]

24. sorry, but hillary and her corrupt minions at dnc

pissed away any possibility of unity

bernie or trump for president. those are the real choices.

it will never be hillary

[BlueNoMatterWho]

25. Understand

I understand the sentiment but didn't think it would get to this point.

[restorefreedom]

26. i agree. the problem is,

this was preordained from the beginning. the dnc never had any plans to give equal support to a hillary competitor and they are pissed that people choose an alternative when presented with one.

they built this corrupt and unelectable candidate at the expense of real democracy and competition.. now they have no choice but to watch it destroy the party and possibly the country.

[thereismore]

10. Hell, we could start a 3rd Party right there in Philadelphia streets. nt

[findrskeep]

13. And isn't it interesting it's in Philadelphia....

and in July too! Seems like a good place for liberty, independence and all that stuff

[thereismore]

15. It's kind of a tradition...

[Biaviians]

14. Going down with some folks here in Connecticut

[thereismore]

16. Awesome. This one is for history books. Don't forget your teargas mask. nt

[Biaviians]

17. I'm just bringing a kazoo and an airhorn

[dwrjr]

22. Will the corporate media cover it? Will the world's eyes be watching?

If the delegates, and or the media, see hundreds of thousands of us, the content of our protest signs and banners should scream the twelve things Bernie wants that poll the best, Each would also show the percentage of voters that want those same things. It has been the repetition by Bernie of those things that has brought so many people to support him so rapidly.
That is how yuuge progress has been made, and will likely be how the political revolution continues to expand.

[senz]

23. I probably won't be able to attend

but I'll be cheering and hoping and praying and bawling and loving the only hope for our country.

The whole world will be watching.

[Agony]

28. hopefully the DNC will actively advocate against the "Miami Model" being implemented...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miami_model

The Miami model carries the distinctive features of crowd control techniques used in Miami, which included large scale pre-emptive arrests, heavily armed sometimes unidentifiable law enforcement, the collection of intelligence from protesters, and the "embedding" of corporate media with the police.[3] Additionally, areas that are to be the site of a major event are given large federal grants to purchase materials for security. Thus, police may be unfamiliar with the use of the new equipment they have been given and rural police brought in to the city may be somewhat unfamiliar with crowd control tactics in general. Protestors and activists allege some of the following[4] as further tactics belonging to the Miami model:

Establishment of joint, unified, multi-agency command/control network.
Mass purchase of surveillance equipment, riot gear and other supplies.
Training of local law enforcement in "crowd control tactics" and less lethal weapons.
Public relations, "information warfare", newspeak/spin:
"terrorists/violent protesters coming" vs "well trained officers".
"event meaningful target for terrorism."
"police will protect the right to protest."
"anarchists and criminal elements", dramatic Seattle WTO or London imagery.
display of confiscated "weapons" prove malintent.
"unpermitted protests can continue" due to police good will.
independent media targeted, cameras, video confiscated.
Pro-event/anti-demonstrator promotional tools developed/used in community.
Reluctant officials, civic groups pressured to comply with plan by Secret Service/DHS.
Locations strategically valuable to protesters reserved by law enforcement.
Plans to secure public buildings and strategic private businesses complete.
Anti-protest ordinances and other legal hurdles to prevent lawful assembly begin.
State of Emergency declared or Executive Order signed to allow military policing.
Surveillance and disruption of protest organizers begins.
Attempts to divide protest groups and organizers begins in media and meetings.
Court system tied up: regular business delayed during protest; assist mass arrests.
Mass detention facilities identified and prepped for use.
Civic groups and clubs employed to support law enforcement activities.
March and event permits denied or delayed; delay tactics.
Police/military collaborate with media, i.e. embedded reporters, etc.
Street level surveillance increases on organizers and demonstrators.
Public training drills and mass show of force.
Sporadic harassment, detention and arrest of demonstrators traveling in area.
Disruption of organizing/assembly/housing/media spaces. Possible preemptive arrest.
Command Center operational; large undercover teams begin reporting
Militarized "hard zone" and limited access "soft zone" created with fences, barricades.
Area wide surveillance video, including 3-D video systems operational.
Field forces (riot police, bike police, checkpoints, etc.) put into place.
Day of protest: assembly blocked, obstructed, redirected.
Use of less-lethal weapons - projectiles, chemical weapons, electric weapons, sound devices etc.
Streets cleared using force; protesters pursued; more mass arrest.
Jail solidarity events allowed to protest for few hours, then cleared.