Re: NATO Nurses Rally at Daley Plaza Today
Thanks, Steve! Kind of you to say so. Cheers, Christine On May 21, 2012, at 11:38 AM, steve harley wrote: on 2012-05-19 24:53 Christine Aguila wrote http://www.caguila.com/natonurses thanks Christine, i really appreciate this and the other protest photography that is shared on PDML; though i'm enamored of photography as an art and a practice, documentation of our times is a vital service -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Thanks, Boris! Cheers, Christine On May 21, 2012, at 1:17 PM, Boris Liberman wrote: On 5/19/2012 09:53, Christine Aguila wrote: It's a bummer being short. But then all economy class seats are business for you! Great photography - it does tell the story and certainly keeps/shows the spirit of the event. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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on 2012-05-19 24:53 Christine Aguila wrote http://www.caguila.com/natonurses thanks Christine, i really appreciate this and the other protest photography that is shared on PDML; though i'm enamored of photography as an art and a practice, documentation of our times is a vital service -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 5/19/2012 09:53, Christine Aguila wrote: It's a bummer being short. But then all economy class seats are business for you! Great photography - it does tell the story and certainly keeps/shows the spirit of the event. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Thanks, Steve. Very kind of you to say. Cheers, Christine On May 21, 2012, at 11:38 AM, steve harley p...@paper-ape.com wrote: on 2012-05-19 24:53 Christine Aguila wrote http://www.caguila.com/natonurses thanks Christine, i really appreciate this and the other protest photography that is shared on PDML; though i'm enamored of photography as an art and a practice, documentation of our times is a vital service -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On May 19, 2012, at 11:37 PM, Bob W wrote: More publicity if you demonstrate there than if you demonstrate in the car park behind Joe's Tires in Badiddlyboing, Odawidaho. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_speech_zone ;) Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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G8 doesn't control the wealth of the world, although that's the somewhat simplistic claim of those looking for something to protest. They merely provide a platform for countries to coordinate their financial goals, so that everyone isn't working in a different direction. They're governments, so they must be bad. When the occupy movement isn't demonstrating against G8 or NATO, they will pick another target, any target, it seems, will do, even Rahm Emanuel, Obama's ally. Their we hate it all lack of focus has become laughable, IMO. On May 19, 2012, at 11:41 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: Thanks, Paul. With respect to your question, Stan and Bob are right, in that, lots of groups will use to advantage historical events that provide a handy--and large--audience for a social, political or economic message, but I wouldn't argue that's the main motivation for protest rallies with respect to NATO/G8. I readily admit I am not deeply read on every group's mission statement and goals, and it's always tricky to speak for someone else, but at yesterday's rally all the speakers and the signage did speak to a single overall position uniting the various groups and organizations. In their view, G8 controls the wealth of the world, and they do so mostly to the advantage of the ruling and corporate elite, thereby creating hardship and disadvantage--and the new buzz word, austerity--for the rest of the world's population. And they view NATO as G8's military instrument to insure that advantage in various direct and indirect ways--war, of course, being the most egregious, direct, and expensive means--in their view. So, in demonstrating against NATO they also demonstrate against the G8; and when they demonstrate against the G8, they demonstrate against NATO. All of what I just said is, of course, my interpretation, and I've probably oversimplified for some, but it is my take on yesterday's event, though it's *not* necessarily my own personal point of view, but I admit to being sympathetic with some of the *economic* message points conveyed at the rally. Cheers, Christine/Chicago On May 19, 2012, at 6:10 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Some nice pics. A bit bewildering though in that it's hard to see what any of this has to do with NATO. Would the occupants prefer that we not have an alliance of western democracies? Paul On May 19, 2012, at 2:53 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Everyone: I flirted with the idea of starting a little memoir blog, if you will, on our NATO weekend here in Chicago, but then chucked the idea--for the time being at least. I haven't had a full day of photography like today for probably 3 months at least, so it was a fun day. The nurses union had applied for a permit but had a set-to with the mayor, but then he relented, so the rally went ahead. John Nichols, the Washington D.C. correspondent for the magazine The Nation spoke, as did, Andy Thayer, and Tom Hayden, that is, *the* Tom Hayden. Tom Morello sang--he was great! Lots of other speakers from various progressive organizations and unions spoke as well. The rally was orderly--quite tame actually--cheerful with lots of shouting and singing. Morello sang This Land is Your Land, which was a moving moment and will resonate long in my memory. But then it was over, and most folks went along their merry way. The media reported some smaller splinter groups headed into the loop, but it never amounted to much. The big day is Sunday, and I'm set to head down to the Petrillo Bandshell and do the march to McCormick Place. If I get tired, I'll head home. Darrel will be home on call if I need to be rescued. I've sought advice from our Cotty, so I'll march with greater confidence WRT safety and photographic strategy. There's nothing fancy or greatly artful about the gallery below, but you will get a small sense of what the rally was like. The truth is when I get to events like this I start shouting and singing with everyone else and forget to take pictures. I did take a little video of the speakers and performers, but I had the DA* 50-135 on the K-5, and holding that kit up high in the Hail Mary position for long periods is not fun. It's a bummer being short. There are captions below the photos. http://www.caguila.com/natonurses Cheers, Christine/Chicago -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the
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On May 19, 2012, at 10:51 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: I agree with your analysis of this, Christine. It's all about economics, wealth, money and who controls it. G8, G20, the World Bank, IMF, they control how public money (ie: tax dollars) are spent. The G8 doesn't control how tax dollars are spent. It merely provides a platform so that the major countries can establish a moderate level of coordination and thus avoid financial ruin. These organizations are incredibly powerful yet (in the case of the World Bank and IMF) not elected or in any way democratic. They are not answerable to the people. That's scary. They are answerable to the governments elected by the people, or otherwise. They tell elected governments what to do. That, too, is scary. They merely advise, and most of their advise is ignored. Since so much of the public purse is spent on the military, NATO is a big piece of the puzzle. I'm sure that it's fair to say that many if not most of the protesters at these conferences worldwide would prefer to see at least some public funds diverted from the military to social and other programmes. Most of the protesters, unfortunately, just want to protest. Getting one's face on television is the primary goal for most, it would seem. Of course another big reason for these protests is that the world is watching; Exactly. And it costs us all a lot of money in that the police have to try to maintain order, and the sanitation workers have to clean up after. Yesterday, the Chicago police arrested a group that was assembling gasoline bombs. Nice. they have a huge platform from which to publicize their causes and the media is only too happy to oblige. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com Sent: May 19, 2012 5/19/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: NATO Nurses Rally at Daley Plaza Today Thanks, Paul. With respect to your question, Stan and Bob are right, in that, lots of groups will use to advantage historical events that provide a handy--and large--audience for a social, political or economic message, but I wouldn't argue that's the main motivation for protest rallies with respect to NATO/G8. I readily admit I am not deeply read on every group's mission statement and goals, and it's always tricky to speak for someone else, but at yesterday's rally all the speakers and the signage did speak to a single overall position uniting the various groups and organizations. In their view, G8 controls the wealth of the world, and they do so mostly to the advantage of the ruling and corporate elite, thereby creating hardship and disadvantage--and the new buzz word, austerity--for the rest of the world's population. And they view NATO as G8's military instrument to insure that advantage in various direct and indirect ways--war, of course, being the most egregious, direct, and expensive means--in their view. So, in demonstrating against NATO they also demonstrate against the G8; and when they demonstrate against the G8, they demonstrate against NATO. All of what I just said is, of course, my interpretation, and I've probably oversimplified for some, but it is my take on yesterday's event, though it's *not* necessarily my own personal point of view, but I admit to being sympathetic with some of the *economic* message points conveyed at the rally. Cheers, Christine/Chicago On May 19, 2012, at 6:10 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Some nice pics. A bit bewildering though in that it's hard to see what any of this has to do with NATO. Would the occupants prefer that we not have an alliance of western democracies? Paul On May 19, 2012, at 2:53 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Everyone: I flirted with the idea of starting a little memoir blog, if you will, on our NATO weekend here in Chicago, but then chucked the idea--for the time being at least. I haven't had a full day of photography like today for probably 3 months at least, so it was a fun day. The nurses union had applied for a permit but had a set-to with the mayor, but then he relented, so the rally went ahead. John Nichols, the Washington D.C. correspondent for the magazine The Nation spoke, as did, Andy Thayer, and Tom Hayden, that is, *the* Tom Hayden. Tom Morello sang--he was great! Lots of other speakers from various progressive organizations and unions spoke as well. The rally was orderly--quite tame actually--cheerful with lots of shouting and singing. Morello sang This Land is Your Land, which was a moving moment and will resonate long in my memory. But then it was over, and most folks went along their merry way. The media reported some smaller splinter groups headed into the loop
Re: NATO Nurses Rally at Daley Plaza Today
Christine, I especially like the shot of Andy Thayer--the framing gives it a dramatic you are there! quality. It's a great gallery all around, though. My daughter is there as a street medic--I hope she has a boring time. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com To: PDML List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2012 2:53 AM Subject: NATO Nurses Rally at Daley Plaza Today Hi Everyone: I flirted with the idea of starting a little memoir blog, if you will, on our NATO weekend here in Chicago, but then chucked the idea--for the time being at least. I haven't had a full day of photography like today for probably 3 months at least, so it was a fun day. The nurses union had applied for a permit but had a set-to with the mayor, but then he relented, so the rally went ahead. John Nichols, the Washington D.C. correspondent for the magazine The Nation spoke, as did, Andy Thayer, and Tom Hayden, that is, *the* Tom Hayden. Tom Morello sang--he was great! Lots of other speakers from various progressive organizations and unions spoke as well. The rally was orderly--quite tame actually--cheerful with lots of shouting and singing. Morello sang This Land is Your Land, which was a moving moment and will resonate long in my memory. But then it was over, and most folks went along their merry way. The media reported some smaller splinter groups headed into the loop, but it never amounted to much. The big day is Sunday, and I'm set to head down to the Petrillo Bandshell and do the march to McCormick Place. If I get tired, I'll head home. Darrel will be home on call if I need to be rescued. I've sought advice from our Cotty, so I'll march with greater confidence WRT safety and photographic strategy. There's nothing fancy or greatly artful about the gallery below, but you will get a small sense of what the rally was like. The truth is when I get to events like this I start shouting and singing with everyone else and forget to take pictures. I did take a little video of the speakers and performers, but I had the DA* 50-135 on the K-5, and holding that kit up high in the Hail Mary position for long periods is not fun. It's a bummer being short. There are captions below the photos. http://www.caguila.com/natonurses Cheers, Christine/Chicago -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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*THEY* also control who gets taxed and who doesn't. From: knarftheriault I agree with your analysis of this, Christine. It's all about economics, wealth, money and who controls it. G8, G20, the World Bank, IMF, they control how public money (ie: tax dollars) are spent. These organizations are incredibly powerful yet (in the case of the World Bank and IMF) not elected or in any way democratic. They are not answerable to the people. That's scary. They tell elected governments what to do. That, too, is scary. Since so much of the public purse is spent on the military, NATO is a big piece of the puzzle. I'm sure that it's fair to say that many if not most of the protesters at these conferences worldwide would prefer to see at least some public funds diverted from the military to social and other programmes. Of course another big reason for these protests is that the world is watching; they have a huge platform from which to publicize their causes and the media is only too happy to oblige. Cheers, frank -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Hi Rick and everyone. We just left the rally. So far I think Rick's daughter is having a boring time, but the march hadn't started when we left. Darrel ended up going with me. At one point he said, I'm totally amazed we've been here several hours and I haven't smelled anything illegal. Totally different protest generation :-). We're finishing our lunch then will head home. I don't think we're going to march to McCormick place. Cheers Christine On May 20, 2012, at 10:26 AM, Rick Womer rwomer1...@yahoo.com wrote: Christine, I especially like the shot of Andy Thayer--the framing gives it a dramatic you are there! quality. It's a great gallery all around, though. My daughter is there as a street medic--I hope she has a boring time. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW - Original Message - From: Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com To: PDML List pdml@pdml.net Cc: Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2012 2:53 AM Subject: NATO Nurses Rally at Daley Plaza Today Hi Everyone: I flirted with the idea of starting a little memoir blog, if you will, on our NATO weekend here in Chicago, but then chucked the idea--for the time being at least. I haven't had a full day of photography like today for probably 3 months at least, so it was a fun day. The nurses union had applied for a permit but had a set-to with the mayor, but then he relented, so the rally went ahead. John Nichols, the Washington D.C. correspondent for the magazine The Nation spoke, as did, Andy Thayer, and Tom Hayden, that is, *the* Tom Hayden. Tom Morello sang--he was great! Lots of other speakers from various progressive organizations and unions spoke as well. The rally was orderly--quite tame actually--cheerful with lots of shouting and singing. Morello sang This Land is Your Land, which was a moving moment and will resonate long in my memory. But then it was over, and most folks went along their merry way. The media reported some smaller splinter groups headed into the loop, but it never amounted to much. The big day is Sunday, and I'm set to head down to the Petrillo Bandshell and do the march to McCormick Place. If I get tired, I'll head home. Darrel will be home on call if I need to be rescued. I've sought advice from our Cotty, so I'll march with greater confidence WRT safety and photographic strategy. There's nothing fancy or greatly artful about the gallery below, but you will get a small sense of what the rally was like. The truth is when I get to events like this I start shouting and singing with everyone else and forget to take pictures. I did take a little video of the speakers and performers, but I had the DA* 50-135 on the K-5, and holding that kit up high in the Hail Mary position for long periods is not fun. It's a bummer being short. There are captions below the photos. http://www.caguila.com/natonurses Cheers, Christine/Chicago -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On May 20, 2012, at 12:25 PM, John Sessoms wrote: *THEY* also control who gets taxed and who doesn't. *THEY* have no power of taxation. The G8 and the IMF are merely forums where nations get together and talk about monetary policy and try to determine a best course of action. Yesterday, at the G8 meeting at Camp David, that extremist from the radical right, Barack Obama, suggested that the western democracies and Russia should try to stimulate the economy and create jobs rather than focus on austerity. The other leaders where generally in agreement. The G8 was formed after the oil crisis of the 70s, and it has generally served to avoid disasters. The IMF was formed at the end of world war II when currencies were in disarray, and it has usually managed to straighten out international messes. All of the organizations are managed by your elected leaders. In response to Obama's request for job creation, the occupants marched on Rahm Emanuel's house, and some even threatened to burn it down. The G8 isn't scary. People building bombs in their basement are scary.. Paul From: knarftheriault I agree with your analysis of this, Christine. It's all about economics, wealth, money and who controls it. G8, G20, the World Bank, IMF, they control how public money (ie: tax dollars) are spent. These organizations are incredibly powerful yet (in the case of the World Bank and IMF) not elected or in any way democratic. They are not answerable to the people. That's scary. They tell elected governments what to do. That, too, is scary. Since so much of the public purse is spent on the military, NATO is a big piece of the puzzle. I'm sure that it's fair to say that many if not most of the protesters at these conferences worldwide would prefer to see at least some public funds diverted from the military to social and other programmes. Of course another big reason for these protests is that the world is watching; they have a huge platform from which to publicize their causes and the media is only too happy to oblige. Cheers, frank -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
NATO Nurses Rally at Daley Plaza Today
Hi Everyone: I flirted with the idea of starting a little memoir blog, if you will, on our NATO weekend here in Chicago, but then chucked the idea--for the time being at least. I haven't had a full day of photography like today for probably 3 months at least, so it was a fun day. The nurses union had applied for a permit but had a set-to with the mayor, but then he relented, so the rally went ahead. John Nichols, the Washington D.C. correspondent for the magazine The Nation spoke, as did, Andy Thayer, and Tom Hayden, that is, *the* Tom Hayden. Tom Morello sang--he was great! Lots of other speakers from various progressive organizations and unions spoke as well. The rally was orderly--quite tame actually--cheerful with lots of shouting and singing. Morello sang This Land is Your Land, which was a moving moment and will resonate long in my memory. But then it was over, and most folks went along their merry way. The media reported some smaller splinter groups headed into the loop, but it never amounted to much. The big day is Sunday, and I'm set to head down to the Petrillo Bandshell and do the march to McCormick Place. If I get tired, I'll head home. Darrel will be home on call if I need to be rescued. I've sought advice from our Cotty, so I'll march with greater confidence WRT safety and photographic strategy. There's nothing fancy or greatly artful about the gallery below, but you will get a small sense of what the rally was like. The truth is when I get to events like this I start shouting and singing with everyone else and forget to take pictures. I did take a little video of the speakers and performers, but I had the DA* 50-135 on the K-5, and holding that kit up high in the Hail Mary position for long periods is not fun. It's a bummer being short. There are captions below the photos. http://www.caguila.com/natonurses Cheers, Christine/Chicago -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Wow, that’s a powerful set. I guess Chicago knows how to do a protest properly. Barack was smart to bring the G8 to Camp David; it’s way easier to get mad at the G8 than NATO. -T On Fri, May 18, 2012 at 11:53 PM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Hi Everyone: I flirted with the idea of starting a little memoir blog, if you will, on our NATO weekend here in Chicago, but then chucked the idea--for the time being at least. I haven't had a full day of photography like today for probably 3 months at least, so it was a fun day. The nurses union had applied for a permit but had a set-to with the mayor, but then he relented, so the rally went ahead. John Nichols, the Washington D.C. correspondent for the magazine The Nation spoke, as did, Andy Thayer, and Tom Hayden, that is, *the* Tom Hayden. Tom Morello sang--he was great! Lots of other speakers from various progressive organizations and unions spoke as well. The rally was orderly--quite tame actually--cheerful with lots of shouting and singing. Morello sang This Land is Your Land, which was a moving moment and will resonate long in my memory. But then it was over, and most folks went along their merry way. The media reported some smaller splinter groups headed into the loop, but it never amounted to much. The big day is Sunday, and I'm set to head down to the Petrillo Bandshell and do the march to McCormick Place. If I get tired, I'll head home. Darrel will be home on call if I need to be rescued. I've sought advice from our Cotty, so I'll march with greater confidence WRT safety and photographic strategy. There's nothing fancy or greatly artful about the gallery below, but you will get a small sense of what the rally was like. The truth is when I get to events like this I start shouting and singing with everyone else and forget to take pictures. I did take a little video of the speakers and performers, but I had the DA* 50-135 on the K-5, and holding that kit up high in the Hail Mary position for long periods is not fun. It's a bummer being short. There are captions below the photos. http://www.caguila.com/natonurses Cheers, Christine/Chicago -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Some nice pics. A bit bewildering though in that it's hard to see what any of this has to do with NATO. Would the occupants prefer that we not have an alliance of western democracies? Paul On May 19, 2012, at 2:53 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Everyone: I flirted with the idea of starting a little memoir blog, if you will, on our NATO weekend here in Chicago, but then chucked the idea--for the time being at least. I haven't had a full day of photography like today for probably 3 months at least, so it was a fun day. The nurses union had applied for a permit but had a set-to with the mayor, but then he relented, so the rally went ahead. John Nichols, the Washington D.C. correspondent for the magazine The Nation spoke, as did, Andy Thayer, and Tom Hayden, that is, *the* Tom Hayden. Tom Morello sang--he was great! Lots of other speakers from various progressive organizations and unions spoke as well. The rally was orderly--quite tame actually--cheerful with lots of shouting and singing. Morello sang This Land is Your Land, which was a moving moment and will resonate long in my memory. But then it was over, and most folks went along their merry way. The media reported some smaller splinter groups headed into the loop, but it never amounted to much. The big day is Sunday, and I'm set to head down to the Petrillo Bandshell and do the march to McCormick Place. If I get tired, I'll head home. Darrel will be home on call if I need to be rescued. I've sought advice from our Cotty, so I'll march with greater confidence WRT safety and photographic strategy. There's nothing fancy or greatly artful about the gallery below, but you will get a small sense of what the rally was like. The truth is when I get to events like this I start shouting and singing with everyone else and forget to take pictures. I did take a little video of the speakers and performers, but I had the DA* 50-135 on the K-5, and holding that kit up high in the Hail Mary position for long periods is not fun. It's a bummer being short. There are captions below the photos. http://www.caguila.com/natonurses Cheers, Christine/Chicago -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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More publicity if you demonstrate there than if you demonstrate in the car park behind Joe's Tires in Badiddlyboing, Odawidaho. B -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist Sent: 19 May 2012 12:11 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: NATO Nurses Rally at Daley Plaza Today Some nice pics. A bit bewildering though in that it's hard to see what any of this has to do with NATO. Would the occupants prefer that we not have an alliance of western democracies? Paul On May 19, 2012, at 2:53 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Everyone: I flirted with the idea of starting a little memoir blog, if you will, on our NATO weekend here in Chicago, but then chucked the idea-- for the time being at least. I haven't had a full day of photography like today for probably 3 months at least, so it was a fun day. The nurses union had applied for a permit but had a set-to with the mayor, but then he relented, so the rally went ahead. John Nichols, the Washington D.C. correspondent for the magazine The Nation spoke, as did, Andy Thayer, and Tom Hayden, that is, *the* Tom Hayden. Tom Morello sang--he was great! Lots of other speakers from various progressive organizations and unions spoke as well. The rally was orderly--quite tame actually--cheerful with lots of shouting and singing. Morello sang This Land is Your Land, which was a moving moment and will resonate long in my memory. But then it was over, and most folks went along their merry way. The media reported some smaller splinter groups headed into the loop, but it never amounted to much. The big day is Sunday, and I'm set to head down to the Petrillo Bandshell and do the march to McCormick Place. If I get tired, I'll head home. Darrel will be home on call if I need to be rescued. I've sought advice from our Cotty, so I'll march with greater confidence WRT safety and photographic strategy. There's nothing fancy or greatly artful about the gallery below, but you will get a small sense of what the rally was like. The truth is when I get to events like this I start shouting and singing with everyone else and forget to take pictures. I did take a little video of the speakers and performers, but I had the DA* 50-135 on the K-5, and holding that kit up high in the Hail Mary position for long periods is not fun. It's a bummer being short. There are captions below the photos. http://www.caguila.com/natonurses Cheers, Christine/Chicago -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On May 19, 2012, at 7:10 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Some nice pics. A bit bewildering though in that it's hard to see what any of this has to do with NATO. Would the occupants prefer that we not have an alliance of western democracies? Paul From what I've read, this has nothing to do with NATO. The point is, if you want to get a large group of people together to try to bring attention to some issue or related set of issues, it makes a great deal of sense to do this at a time and place when print and broadcast media are likely to be present. Chicago right before the NATO summit would fit that bill . . . stan On May 19, 2012, at 2:53 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Everyone: I flirted with the idea of starting a little memoir blog, if you will, on our NATO weekend here in Chicago, but then chucked the idea--for the time being at least. I haven't had a full day of photography like today for probably 3 months at least, so it was a fun day. The nurses union had applied for a permit but had a set-to with the mayor, but then he relented, so the rally went ahead. John Nichols, the Washington D.C. correspondent for the magazine The Nation spoke, as did, Andy Thayer, and Tom Hayden, that is, *the* Tom Hayden. Tom Morello sang--he was great! Lots of other speakers from various progressive organizations and unions spoke as well. The rally was orderly--quite tame actually--cheerful with lots of shouting and singing. Morello sang This Land is Your Land, which was a moving moment and will resonate long in my memory. But then it was over, and most folks went along their merry way. The media reported some smaller splinter groups headed into the loop, but it never amounted to much. The big day is Sunday, and I'm set to head down to the Petrillo Bandshell and do the march to McCormick Place. If I get tired, I'll head home. Darrel will be home on call if I need to be rescued. I've sought advice from our Cotty, so I'll march with greater confidence WRT safety and photographic strategy. There's nothing fancy or greatly artful about the gallery below, but you will get a small sense of what the rally was like. The truth is when I get to events like this I start shouting and singing with everyone else and forget to take pictures. I did take a little video of the speakers and performers, but I had the DA* 50-135 on the K-5, and holding that kit up high in the Hail Mary position for long periods is not fun. It's a bummer being short. There are captions below the photos. http://www.caguila.com/natonurses Cheers, Christine/Chicago -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Can see your your photo enjoyment in the consistent quality of these images. Glad you had this overdue experience. Jack From: Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com To: PDML List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 11:53 PM Subject: NATO Nurses Rally at Daley Plaza Today Hi Everyone: I flirted with the idea of starting a little memoir blog, if you will, on our NATO weekend here in Chicago, but then chucked the idea--for the time being at least. I haven't had a full day of photography like today for probably 3 months at least, so it was a fun day. The nurses union had applied for a permit but had a set-to with the mayor, but then he relented, so the rally went ahead. John Nichols, the Washington D.C. correspondent for the magazine The Nation spoke, as did, Andy Thayer, and Tom Hayden, that is, *the* Tom Hayden. Tom Morello sang--he was great! Lots of other speakers from various progressive organizations and unions spoke as well. The rally was orderly--quite tame actually--cheerful with lots of shouting and singing. Morello sang This Land is Your Land, which was a moving moment and will resonate long in my memory. But then it was over, and most folks went along their merry way. The media reported some smaller splinter groups headed into the loop, but it never amounted to much. The big day is Sunday, and I'm set to head down to the Petrillo Bandshell and do the march to McCormick Place. If I get tired, I'll head home. Darrel will be home on call if I need to be rescued. I've sought advice from our Cotty, so I'll march with greater confidence WRT safety and photographic strategy. There's nothing fancy or greatly artful about the gallery below, but you will get a small sense of what the rally was like. The truth is when I get to events like this I start shouting and singing with everyone else and forget to take pictures. I did take a little video of the speakers and performers, but I had the DA* 50-135 on the K-5, and holding that kit up high in the Hail Mary position for long periods is not fun. It's a bummer being short. There are captions below the photos. http://www.caguila.com/natonurses Cheers, Christine/Chicago -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: NATO Nurses Rally at Daley Plaza Today
From: Christine Aguila Hi Everyone: I flirted with the idea of starting a little memoir blog, if you will, on our NATO weekend here in Chicago, but then chucked the idea--for the time being at least. I haven't had a full day of photography like today for probably 3 months at least, so it was a fun day. There are captions below the photos. http://www.caguila.com/natonurses Cheers, Christine/Chicago The partially desaturated images didn't do anything for me. Just doesn't work in what is essentially a photojournalism exercise. But the caption on IMGP0992 made me laugh until I cried. I'm forwarding a link to all of my musician friends. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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From: Bob W More publicity if you demonstrate there than if you demonstrate in the car park behind Joe's Tires in Badiddlyboing, Odawidaho. B http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkdqCTcDkbc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Paul, I think the protesters want the Vietnam War back so they can do a proper protest. Regards, Bob S. On Sat, May 19, 2012 at 6:10 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote: Some nice pics. A bit bewildering though in that it's hard to see what any of this has to do with NATO. Would the occupants prefer that we not have an alliance of western democracies? Paul On May 19, 2012, at 2:53 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Everyone: I flirted with the idea of starting a little memoir blog, if you will, on our NATO weekend here in Chicago, but then chucked the idea--for the time being at least. I haven't had a full day of photography like today for probably 3 months at least, so it was a fun day. The nurses union had applied for a permit but had a set-to with the mayor, but then he relented, so the rally went ahead. John Nichols, the Washington D.C. correspondent for the magazine The Nation spoke, as did, Andy Thayer, and Tom Hayden, that is, *the* Tom Hayden. Tom Morello sang--he was great! Lots of other speakers from various progressive organizations and unions spoke as well. The rally was orderly--quite tame actually--cheerful with lots of shouting and singing. Morello sang This Land is Your Land, which was a moving moment and will resonate long in my memory. But then it was over, and most folks went along their merry way. The media reported some smaller splinter groups headed into the loop, but it never amounted to much. The big day is Sunday, and I'm set to head down to the Petrillo Bandshell and do the march to McCormick Place. If I get tired, I'll head home. Darrel will be home on call if I need to be rescued. I've sought advice from our Cotty, so I'll march with greater confidence WRT safety and photographic strategy. There's nothing fancy or greatly artful about the gallery below, but you will get a small sense of what the rally was like. The truth is when I get to events like this I start shouting and singing with everyone else and forget to take pictures. I did take a little video of the speakers and performers, but I had the DA* 50-135 on the K-5, and holding that kit up high in the Hail Mary position for long periods is not fun. It's a bummer being short. There are captions below the photos. http://www.caguila.com/natonurses Cheers, Christine/Chicago -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Thanks, Paul. With respect to your question, Stan and Bob are right, in that, lots of groups will use to advantage historical events that provide a handy--and large--audience for a social, political or economic message, but I wouldn't argue that's the main motivation for protest rallies with respect to NATO/G8. I readily admit I am not deeply read on every group's mission statement and goals, and it's always tricky to speak for someone else, but at yesterday's rally all the speakers and the signage did speak to a single overall position uniting the various groups and organizations. In their view, G8 controls the wealth of the world, and they do so mostly to the advantage of the ruling and corporate elite, thereby creating hardship and disadvantage--and the new buzz word, austerity--for the rest of the world's population. And they view NATO as G8's military instrument to insure that advantage in various direct and indirect ways--war, of course, being the most egregious, direct, and expensive means--in their view. So, in demonstrating against NATO they also demonstrate against the G8; and when they demonstrate against the G8, they demonstrate against NATO. All of what I just said is, of course, my interpretation, and I've probably oversimplified for some, but it is my take on yesterday's event, though it's *not* necessarily my own personal point of view, but I admit to being sympathetic with some of the *economic* message points conveyed at the rally. Cheers, Christine/Chicago On May 19, 2012, at 6:10 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Some nice pics. A bit bewildering though in that it's hard to see what any of this has to do with NATO. Would the occupants prefer that we not have an alliance of western democracies? Paul On May 19, 2012, at 2:53 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Everyone: I flirted with the idea of starting a little memoir blog, if you will, on our NATO weekend here in Chicago, but then chucked the idea--for the time being at least. I haven't had a full day of photography like today for probably 3 months at least, so it was a fun day. The nurses union had applied for a permit but had a set-to with the mayor, but then he relented, so the rally went ahead. John Nichols, the Washington D.C. correspondent for the magazine The Nation spoke, as did, Andy Thayer, and Tom Hayden, that is, *the* Tom Hayden. Tom Morello sang--he was great! Lots of other speakers from various progressive organizations and unions spoke as well. The rally was orderly--quite tame actually--cheerful with lots of shouting and singing. Morello sang This Land is Your Land, which was a moving moment and will resonate long in my memory. But then it was over, and most folks went along their merry way. The media reported some smaller splinter groups headed into the loop, but it never amounted to much. The big day is Sunday, and I'm set to head down to the Petrillo Bandshell and do the march to McCormick Place. If I get tired, I'll head home. Darrel will be home on call if I need to be rescued. I've sought advice from our Cotty, so I'll march with greater confidence WRT safety and photographic strategy. There's nothing fancy or greatly artful about the gallery below, but you will get a small sense of what the rally was like. The truth is when I get to events like this I start shouting and singing with everyone else and forget to take pictures. I did take a little video of the speakers and performers, but I had the DA* 50-135 on the K-5, and holding that kit up high in the Hail Mary position for long periods is not fun. It's a bummer being short. There are captions below the photos. http://www.caguila.com/natonurses Cheers, Christine/Chicago -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: NATO Nurses Rally at Daley Plaza Today
Thanks, Tim! cheers, Christine On May 19, 2012, at 2:14 AM, Tim Bray wrote: Wow, that’s a powerful set. I guess Chicago knows how to do a protest properly. Barack was smart to bring the G8 to Camp David; it’s way easier to get mad at the G8 than NATO. -T On Fri, May 18, 2012 at 11:53 PM, Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com wrote: Hi Everyone: I flirted with the idea of starting a little memoir blog, if you will, on our NATO weekend here in Chicago, but then chucked the idea--for the time being at least. I haven't had a full day of photography like today for probably 3 months at least, so it was a fun day. The nurses union had applied for a permit but had a set-to with the mayor, but then he relented, so the rally went ahead. John Nichols, the Washington D.C. correspondent for the magazine The Nation spoke, as did, Andy Thayer, and Tom Hayden, that is, *the* Tom Hayden. Tom Morello sang--he was great! Lots of other speakers from various progressive organizations and unions spoke as well. The rally was orderly--quite tame actually--cheerful with lots of shouting and singing. Morello sang This Land is Your Land, which was a moving moment and will resonate long in my memory. But then it was over, and most folks went along their merry way. The media reported some smaller splinter groups headed into the loop, but it never amounted to much. The big day is Sunday, and I'm set to head down to the Petrillo Bandshell and do the march to McCormick Place. If I get tired, I'll head home. Darrel will be home on call if I need to be rescued. I've sought advice from our Cotty, so I'll march with greater confidence WRT safety and photographic strategy. There's nothing fancy or greatly artful about the gallery below, but you will get a small sense of what the rally was like. The truth is when I get to events like this I start shouting and singing with everyone else and forget to take pictures. I did take a little video of the speakers and performers, but I had the DA* 50-135 on the K-5, and holding that kit up high in the Hail Mary position for long periods is not fun. It's a bummer being short. There are captions below the photos. http://www.caguila.com/natonurses Cheers, Christine/Chicago -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Thanks, Jack! Cheers, Christine On May 19, 2012, at 7:25 AM, Jack Davis wrote: Can see your your photo enjoyment in the consistent quality of these images. Glad you had this overdue experience. Jack From: Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com To: PDML List pdml@pdml.net Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 11:53 PM Subject: NATO Nurses Rally at Daley Plaza Today Hi Everyone: I flirted with the idea of starting a little memoir blog, if you will, on our NATO weekend here in Chicago, but then chucked the idea--for the time being at least. I haven't had a full day of photography like today for probably 3 months at least, so it was a fun day. The nurses union had applied for a permit but had a set-to with the mayor, but then he relented, so the rally went ahead. John Nichols, the Washington D.C. correspondent for the magazine The Nation spoke, as did, Andy Thayer, and Tom Hayden, that is, *the* Tom Hayden. Tom Morello sang--he was great! Lots of other speakers from various progressive organizations and unions spoke as well. The rally was orderly--quite tame actually--cheerful with lots of shouting and singing. Morello sang This Land is Your Land, which was a moving moment and will resonate long in my memory. But then it was over, and most folks went along their merry way. The media reported some smaller splinter groups headed into the loop, but it never amounted to much. The big day is Sunday, and I'm set to head down to the Petrillo Bandshell and do the march to McCormick Place. If I get tired, I'll head home. Darrel will be home on call if I need to be rescued. I've sought advice from our Cotty, so I'll march with greater confidence WRT safety and photographic strategy. There's nothing fancy or greatly artful about the gallery below, but you will get a small sense of what the rally was like. The truth is when I get to events like this I start shouting and singing with everyone else and forget to take pictures. I did take a little video of the speakers and performers, but I had the DA* 50-135 on the K-5, and holding that kit up high in the Hail Mary position for long periods is not fun. It's a bummer being short. There are captions below the photos. http://www.caguila.com/natonurses Cheers, Christine/Chicago -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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I agree with your point about desaturated images; if this was a real photojournalism gig I wouldn't do that, but I'm a free bird, and I took liberties :-). Cheers, Christine On May 19, 2012, at 8:47 AM, John Sessoms wrote: From: Christine Aguila Hi Everyone: I flirted with the idea of starting a little memoir blog, if you will, on our NATO weekend here in Chicago, but then chucked the idea--for the time being at least. I haven't had a full day of photography like today for probably 3 months at least, so it was a fun day. There are captions below the photos. http://www.caguila.com/natonurses Cheers, Christine/Chicago The partially desaturated images didn't do anything for me. Just doesn't work in what is essentially a photojournalism exercise. But the caption on IMGP0992 made me laugh until I cried. I'm forwarding a link to all of my musician friends. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Wonderful, moving gallery! cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com Sent: May 19, 2012 5/19/12 To: PDML List pdml@pdml.net Subject: NATO Nurses Rally at Daley Plaza Today Hi Everyone: I flirted with the idea of starting a little memoir blog, if you will, on our NATO weekend here in Chicago, but then chucked the idea--for the time being at least. I haven't had a full day of photography like today for probably 3 months at least, so it was a fun day. The nurses union had applied for a permit but had a set-to with the mayor, but then he relented, so the rally went ahead. John Nichols, the Washington D.C. correspondent for the magazine The Nation spoke, as did, Andy Thayer, and Tom Hayden, that is, *the* Tom Hayden. Tom Morello sang--he was great! Lots of other speakers from various progressive organizations and unions spoke as well. The rally was orderly--quite tame actually--cheerful with lots of shouting and singing. Morello sang This Land is Your Land, which was a moving moment and will resonate long in my memory. But then it was over, and most folks went along their merry way. The media reported some smaller splinter groups headed into the loop, but it never amounted to much. The big day is Sunday, and I'm set to head down to the Petrillo Bandshell and do the march to McCormick Place. If I get tired, I'll head home. Darrel will be home on call if I need to be rescued. I've sought advice from our Cotty, so I'll march with greater confidence WRT safety and photographic strategy. There's nothing fancy or greatly artful about the gallery below, but you will get a small sense of what the rally was like. The truth is when I get to events like this I start shouting and singing with everyone else and forget to take pictures. I did take a little video of the speakers and performers, but I had the DA* 50-135 on the K-5, and holding that kit up high in the Hail Mary position for long periods is not fun. It's a bummer being short. There are captions below the photos. http://www.caguila.com/natonurses Cheers, Christine/Chicago -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: NATO Nurses Rally at Daley Plaza Today
I agree with your analysis of this, Christine. It's all about economics, wealth, money and who controls it. G8, G20, the World Bank, IMF, they control how public money (ie: tax dollars) are spent. These organizations are incredibly powerful yet (in the case of the World Bank and IMF) not elected or in any way democratic. They are not answerable to the people. That's scary. They tell elected governments what to do. That, too, is scary. Since so much of the public purse is spent on the military, NATO is a big piece of the puzzle. I'm sure that it's fair to say that many if not most of the protesters at these conferences worldwide would prefer to see at least some public funds diverted from the military to social and other programmes. Of course another big reason for these protests is that the world is watching; they have a huge platform from which to publicize their causes and the media is only too happy to oblige. Cheers, frank What can be asserted without proof can be dismissed without proof. -- Christopher Hitchens --- Original Message --- From: Christine Aguila christ...@caguila.com Sent: May 19, 2012 5/19/12 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: NATO Nurses Rally at Daley Plaza Today Thanks, Paul. With respect to your question, Stan and Bob are right, in that, lots of groups will use to advantage historical events that provide a handy--and large--audience for a social, political or economic message, but I wouldn't argue that's the main motivation for protest rallies with respect to NATO/G8. I readily admit I am not deeply read on every group's mission statement and goals, and it's always tricky to speak for someone else, but at yesterday's rally all the speakers and the signage did speak to a single overall position uniting the various groups and organizations. In their view, G8 controls the wealth of the world, and they do so mostly to the advantage of the ruling and corporate elite, thereby creating hardship and disadvantage--and the new buzz word, austerity--for the rest of the world's population. And they view NATO as G8's military instrument to insure that advantage in various direct and indirect ways--war, of course, being the most egregious, direct, and expensive means--in their view. So, in demonstrating against NATO they also demonstrate against the G8; and when they demonstrate against the G8, they demonstrate against NATO. All of what I just said is, of course, my interpretation, and I've probably oversimplified for some, but it is my take on yesterday's event, though it's *not* necessarily my own personal point of view, but I admit to being sympathetic with some of the *economic* message points conveyed at the rally. Cheers, Christine/Chicago On May 19, 2012, at 6:10 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Some nice pics. A bit bewildering though in that it's hard to see what any of this has to do with NATO. Would the occupants prefer that we not have an alliance of western democracies? Paul On May 19, 2012, at 2:53 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Everyone: I flirted with the idea of starting a little memoir blog, if you will, on our NATO weekend here in Chicago, but then chucked the idea--for the time being at least. I haven't had a full day of photography like today for probably 3 months at least, so it was a fun day. The nurses union had applied for a permit but had a set-to with the mayor, but then he relented, so the rally went ahead. John Nichols, the Washington D.C. correspondent for the magazine The Nation spoke, as did, Andy Thayer, and Tom Hayden, that is, *the* Tom Hayden. Tom Morello sang--he was great! Lots of other speakers from various progressive organizations and unions spoke as well. The rally was orderly--quite tame actually--cheerful with lots of shouting and singing. Morello sang This Land is Your Land, which was a moving moment and will resonate long in my memory. But then it was over, and most folks went along their merry way. The media reported some smaller splinter groups headed into the loop, but it never amounted to much. The big day is Sunday, and I'm set to head down to the Petrillo Bandshell and do the march to McCormick Place. If I get tired, I'll head home. Darrel will be home on call if I need to be rescued. I've sought advice from our Cotty, so I'll march with greater confidence WRT safety and photographic strategy. There's nothing fancy or greatly artful about the gallery below, but you will get a small sense of what the rally was like. The truth is when I get to events like this I start shouting and singing with everyone else and forget to take pictures. I did take a little video of the speakers and performers, but I had the DA* 50-135 on the K-5, and holding that kit up high in the Hail Mary position for long periods is not fun. It's a bummer being short. There are captions below the photos
