Rally to Restore Sanity/March to Keep Fear Alive

[Rhinoce Breakdancerus]

The only problem I see in the rallies is the obvious contradiction of saying, "Don't drive up to DC because the man in the talking box tells you," coming from a man in a talking box telling you to drive to DC.

[Admiral Mundane]

Oct 21, 2010 3:15:31 GMT 10 Rhinoce Breakdancerus said:

The only problem I see in the rallies is the obvious contradiction of saying, "Don't drive up to DC because the man in the talking box tells you," coming from a man in a talking box telling you to drive to DC.

...are you serious?

Also, why are so many British people posting in this thread? >>

[The Pletch]

Oct 21, 2010 3:15:31 GMT 10 Rhinoce Breakdancerus said:

The only problem I see in the rallies is the obvious contradiction of saying, "Don't drive up to DC because the man in the talking box tells you," coming from a man in a talking box telling you to drive to DC.

Stewart's actually saying "Think before you act" more than "Stick it to the man". He's actively encouraging people with other obligations to stay home.

Oct 21, 2010 5:39:12 GMT 10 Admiral Mundane said:

robybang said:

The only problem I see in the rallies is the obvious contradiction of saying, "Don't drive up to DC because the man in the talking box tells you," coming from a man in a talking box telling you to drive to DC.

...are you serious?

Also, why are so many British people posting in this thread? >>

Because there are a lot of British people on SV.

[Breaker]

Back.

'Twas awesome.

Photos:
Photos taken by another Redditor. Mine is picture #8. SV, can you recognize at least five of my buttons?
Self-shot in the crowd.
People pretty much dominated the entire Mall, including the steps at all the nearby buildings.
This is how close I could get to the stage.
"We represent a silent majority."
Charlie Chaplin
The streets were filled, too.
A wizard did it.
He did it again
"Stewart Says Relax"
You know it was bound to show up sooner or later.
A lot of people end up climbing the trees and port-o-potties. These guys were told to get down by cops or be arrested.
...Ozzy??
NO HE IZ TAKIN MAH BANKRZ
This pretty much sums it up.
You were told wrong.
I'm pretty sure they prefer waffles.
There are three Waldos in this picture. Can you find them all?
Probably the most sane poster at the rally.
The end is nigh.
Can you identify them all?
Yeah, this bastard was there, too.
Seriously, too many Waldos.
Anon 1
Anon 2
Anon 3
I didn't know it at the time, but the Burning Man people were there. They traveled in a huge bus decked out as a big gold dragon, and they were playing loud music and dancing two blocks down from the Rally.
A flood of people filled the streets of Washington after the Rally. Lots of Prop 19 signs, too.
Spy sappin' my sanity!
I was blessed enough to touch His Noodley Appendage.
Got a good view of the stage after the Rally.
Best superhero ever.
Panic.
Freakin' love these signs.
I think he brought the most signs.
I support zombie rights.
Me in front of the Capitol building an hour after the Rally. Still people everywhere.

Stories and stuff later. Go ahead and ask questions about the Rally, if you want.

[dynamicsonic]

You crazy Americans and your awesome-ass rallies/marches. Man, we only got the Zombie Walk over here.

In other news, Scott Pilgrim Button. Where's the gif for when Darth Vader Force-Pull's Han Solo's Blaster Pistol?

[Admiral Mundane]

We got back on Sunday around 5PM, but that's because we drove back partway at night, and then stopped in NYC to have lunch and drop off my sister.

The rally was, as Breaker said, awesome. We got there around 12:30PM I think and the metro was crowded as hell. Tons of funny signs, and by the end of the rally we could ALMOST see the first massive TV clearly. A couple issues with not being able to hear some parts, but it was really fun.

Favorite part of the rally: Peace/Crazy/Love Train.

[The Pletch]

RELEASE THE BEES was infinitely better.

[Breaker]

Nov 2, 2010 14:05:11 GMT 10 Admiral Mundane said:

We got there around 12:30PM I think and the metro was crowded as hell.

Oh god the Metro. We were headed back towards Dupont Circle around 8pm and it was crowded as hell. We were already shoulder to shoulder and at one stop this black girl decides she's going to get on the train anyway. Everyone was telling her there was absolutely no room and some neckbeard decided to take it on himself to yell obscenities at her. Of course, the two start going at it and don't shut up the rest of the way there. Somehow, she was able to fit. My friends and I got stuck with some more Redditors (POPPETs where everywhere) so it didn't turn out all that bad.

Also, we broke the metro's record for ridership.