Why didn't we think of this?: Georgians amass in Tbilisi, won't disperse til president resigns

[BurtWorm]

Would this have worked in DC? Why not?


http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7991026.stm

Thousands of Georgians have gathered outside parliament saying they will not disperse until the president resigns.

Protesters, numbering up to 60,000, blamed President Mikhail Saakashvili for defeat against Russia in August's war and said he had stifled democracy.

The opposition alleged that dozens of members were arrested before the rally - a claim denied by the government.

President Saakashvili urged Georgians to show unity and "work day and night... to finally liberate Georgia".

He was speaking at a ceremony in the capital, Tbilisi, to commemorate the day, 20 years ago, when 20 people died as Soviet Red Army troops crushed a popular protest in the same place.

"It is absolutely clear that no matter what opinions we may hold and how we may differ from each other, we have one homeland," he said.

He linked the events of 1989 to those of last August, when Georgia fought a brief war against Russia.

"This is what these people sacrificed themselves for under Russian tank tracks, and what our fighters sacrificed themselves for last August... freedom and a united Georgia," he said.

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Estimates of the crowd range between 50,000 and 60,000, news agencies reported. Organisers had expected up to 100,000, AFP news agency said.

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[Bluerthanblue]

1. "sit-in"

not a new idea. Unfortunately it usually ends in violence.

But I admire their effort.


:hi:

[cobalt1999]

2. I suspect the republicans may give it a try with Obama

They seem to be coming more and more unhinged everyday.