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ptvet Donating Member (215 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-03-08 06:03 PM
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Photos from Seattle May Day
The Longshoremen shuttin it down. Good turnout and they sent a powerful message.

The link, http://ptmccleese.smugmug.com/gallery/4846370_AEHjw

17 pics in all....
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barbtries Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-03-08 06:22 PM
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1. oh, they must be yours
i just emailed you from the page. great pictures.
did i see a sign saying that there will be winter soldier hearings in seattle this month?
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ptvet Donating Member (215 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-03-08 06:36 PM
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3. Thanks
IVAW Seattle are doing their own winter hearings, end of this month I believe...
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yewberry Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-03-08 07:46 PM
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11. Yes, Town Hall on 5/31.
I think they're planning a march, too.
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Papillon Donating Member (420 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-03-08 06:33 PM
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2. Great photos!
Everybody, be sure to read the words just to the right top of each photo. They are definitely sending a message to congress.
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ptvet Donating Member (215 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-03-08 06:40 PM
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4. Hey Washington
er, wyenot.. :hi:

Thanks, the Longshore folks were very photo friendly. Although if I were the "Dems", not sure I'd want to piss off this particular group of people.
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uppityperson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-03-08 06:44 PM
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5. k&r, hiya and thanks for posting.
pt uppityperson
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ptvet Donating Member (215 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-03-08 06:48 PM
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6. Uppity!
Thank you, how are ya?
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uppityperson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-03-08 06:53 PM
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7. Enjoying the beautiful spring sunshine!
as if. Getting over a cold, sitting by the fire. Thanks for posting the pictures you took. Very cool.
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ptvet Donating Member (215 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-03-08 09:19 PM
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15. Ah the spring sun
wait...it is there!

Kick that cold in the ass...
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uppityperson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-03-08 09:34 PM
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19. and 15 min later, it is gone again.
Waiting for the ground to warm enough to be able to plant and have seeds not rot....
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143tbone Donating Member (468 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-03-08 06:54 PM
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8. Another PT'er checking in. Just posted a union walkout video
from Seattle. what a wonderful day it was. If we could only maintain this solidarity and make it work for us.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=W9cu-4UXM-0
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uppityperson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-03-08 07:22 PM
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10. I just sent you a pm. Hi to you too and kick again.
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BlooInBloo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-03-08 07:05 PM
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9. :) Good job union.
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Libby2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-03-08 07:49 PM
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12. Great job and great pictures. Thank you.
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ptvet Donating Member (215 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-03-08 09:20 PM
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16. Thanks Libby2
It was a really good day...
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struggle4progress Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-03-08 08:07 PM
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13. Many thanks to our ILWU brothers
And many thanks to you for posting
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ptvet Donating Member (215 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-03-08 09:26 PM
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17. These guys
and gals!, rocked. Quite a sight seeing the ILWU members marching for peace and all of their banners/signs...
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paparush Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-03-08 08:17 PM
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14. I officially fucking LOVE these people!!
Lead by example baby!

Hit em in the only place it hurts...in the fucking bank account!
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ptvet Donating Member (215 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat May-03-08 09:28 PM
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18. I hear you
and exactly what you said!
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satya Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun May-04-08 12:02 AM
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20. Thank you so much for the outstanding photos, truly works of art. The ILWU ROCKS!! nt
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