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Above, another Washblog friend (eridani, I believe?)

A foreign taxi driver pulled over momentarily to call out to us: "You do good thing! Thank you!"

Spelling may be off, but sentiment is well expressed.

A reporter for King 5 was directed to June, this 87-year-old protestor, and I did see her on the news making a statement about holding the Bush administration accountable.

I made a statement to the same reporter, who said he wanted to talk to us before he went inside to cover the VIP event. But as far as I know, my statement wasn't aired.

I had thought about what I'd say if asked  why I was out there. I said: "Karl Rove has been enabling government corruption for decades, and he's proud of it. The Washington Republicans chose to honor such a man as their keynote speaker. That's well worth protesting."

Maybe that was too long, or maybe I looked too partisan, with my "Impeach Bush and Cheney" and "Vote Democrat" buttons. Or maybe sunglasses don't look good on camera - who knows? I glimpsed myself ever-so-briefly on the video clip, but I don't think the sign was readable.  

On the same report, I saw the ever-smirking Rove speaking to his base. Apparently he had two important warning messages:

1. Iraq: We must keep fighting the terrorists over there so we don't have to fight them over here, where they will destroy everything we hold dear.

No, really - that 2002-era message is still being polished and presented with a straight face, apparently.

2. Taxes! Taxes! Democrats will raise your taxes.
EVEN AFTER YOU'RE DEAD!

Republicans understand the U.S. must wage war endlessly, but they need never pay for it with tax money...

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My blood pressure. My blood pressure!!!!