Republican National Convention Videos

The RNC is over but not before David Anderson gets his say. Enjoy his tribute to vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin.

On April 30, outside of of Susan Gaetner's Fundraiser for Governor at 801 Washington, a dedicated group of people protest that eight people are charged for felonies, such as conspiracy to riot, from the Republican National Convention. The evidence provided to the public has been so sparse that these cases appear to be just the government s attempt to save face. Recently,Gaertner dropped two of the four conspiracy charges against the RNC 8. The cost to both Ramsey county and the defendants has been questioned! The RNC 8 face about $250,000 in legal fees. So this dedicated group appears outside of Susan Gaertner's fundraising events. Reactions range from ducking through back doors to listening to the case. Appealing to donors, is how this group presents their case about the type of change that Susan Gaertner presents. The three cop cars and five officers were paid for out of city funds. In these tight financial times, was this a good use of police resources? **http://the-uptake.groups.theuptake.org/en/videogalleryView/id/1968/

Several members of Rochester Indymedia travelled to St. Paul Minneapolis to cover the demonstrations outside the Republican National Convention. This weeks episode of Indy TV is a Video Report back of the some of the events that took place there.

More at http://www.theuptake.org. Citizen Kate runs into Henry Kissinger at the Republican National Convention and gets his "kiss" of approval. Kate says: "I can't believe it. I went to John McCain's hotel the day of his speech at the RNC to have lunch with Cindy McCain and in hopes to meet the maverick himself. Instead, I met a really old time political leader, Henry Kissinger. He may be old, but he's hard to catch up with. Kissinger is a man who has been around for world leaders for decades. Seriously, he's been around the block. Kissinger helped Nixon open the door to China. Now he's helping Sarah Palin understand the world. She hasn't been outside the US that much. But who needs to travel to foreign countries when you have Kissinger in your corner? Note to self: Peace and hugs and kisses can change the world. Well, at least it's a start. "

More at http://www.theuptake.org. Medics from the North Star Health Collective, who tended to injured protesters, police and media point out that less lethal weapons have maimed and killed people in the past. Garth Kahl, EMT and volunteer firefighter, claims the actions of the police using these weapons often "exacerbated" the situation.

On September 18, 2008 in Rochester, NY, a group of concerned citizens performed street theater on the corner of Broad and Court streets. The purpose of the protest was to inform and educate the public about the atrocities that occurred in St. Paul at the RNC. A recording was played highlighting a press conference and personal accounts of abuse and torture by the collective of "law enforcement" agencies, while protesters handed out literature to passersby and others acted as arrestee.

More at http://www.theuptake.org. Saint Paul Mayor Chris Coleman spoke at a recent fundraiser for his reelection campaign. In his speech, he reflects on the RNC, in what he calls a "tough week" and "one of the scariest moments of [his life."

More at http://www.theuptake.org. Citizen Kate found herself in the middle of a protest during the RNC in St. Paul. She interviews protesters and members of the National Lawyer Guild, and discovers the key to staying out of cuffs: your wardrobe.**http://the-uptake.groups.theuptake.org/en/videogalleryView/id/781/

More at http://www.theuptake.org. Citizen Kate found herself in the middle of a protest during the RNC in St. Paul. She interviews protesters and members of the National Lawyer Guild, and discovers the key to staying out of cuffs: your wardrobe.

More at http://www.theuptake.org. 17 year old Keith Smith, a practicing Buddhist from Menomonee Wisconsin, had been beaten up by the RNC riot police and then released without medical attention. His story made Citizen Kate want to find out more: "There was so little coverage of the daily protesting at the RNC, that we felt like his story needed to be told."

Press Conference Held on Sept 5th, in front of City Hall in St. Paul, MN. Testimony given by those arrested and detained in St. Paul during the demonstrations against the RNC

More at http://www.theuptake.org. You might expect delegates to the Republican National Convention to give their Presidential nominee high ratings for his acceptance speech. The UpTake's Mike McIntee interviewed delegates and found there are varied reasons for supporting McCain, and some of them have more to do with his running mate than McCain himself. We also get analysis of McCain s speech from a media consultant who says the Senator spoke too much about Hanoi and not enough about the economy and solutions.

More at http://www.theuptake.org. Phylis Schlafly, best known for her opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment in the 1970s is very happy with Senator John McCain as the Republican Party nominee for President. At the recent Republican National Convention she gives The UpTake a review of McCain's acceptance speech Says Schlafly about McCain "I know he's for our country. I'm not so sure about his opponent."

Carly Fiorina, Chairman, RNC Victory 2998, Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Former Gov. Jane Swift (R-MA), Rosario Marin, Former U.S. Treasurer, Nancy Pfotenhauer, McCain 08' Policy Advisor, Renee Amore, Pennsylvania Republican Party Deputy Chairman

Carly Fiorina, Chairman, RNC Victory 2998, Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Former Gov. Jane Swift (R-MA), Rosario Marin, Former U.S. Treasurer, Nancy Pfotenhauer, McCain 08' Policy Advisor, Renee Amore, Pennsylvania Republican Party Deputy Chairman

Carly Fiorina, Chairman, RNC Victory 2998, Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Former Gov. Jane Swift (R-MA), Rosario Marin, Former U.S. Treasurer, Nancy Pfotenhauer, McCain 08' Policy Advisor, Renee Amore, Pennsylvania Republican Party Deputy Chairman

Carly Fiorina, Chairman, RNC Victory 2998, Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Former Gov. Jane Swift (R-MA), Rosario Marin, Former U.S. Treasurer, Nancy Pfotenhauer, McCain 08' Policy Advisor, Renee Amore, Pennsylvania Republican Party Deputy Chairman criticizes the media and liberals for sexism again Gov. Palin. Blackburn blames the media for the Republicans not speaking up when Senator Hillary Clinton was attacked during the primaries

Aug. 27th 2004Republican National Convention Critical Mass Bike ride. 6,000 bicyclists ride through New York to demostrate the need for more bike lanes and less cars.... and less Bush. with music from Outernational and arrests by Da Police.10 min QuickTime

Thursday - September 2, 2004 part 1 - New York City RNC Republcan National Convention, Billionaires for Bush welcome Bush Rangers to Sotheby's running time 06:04