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Posted by Stephen Green · 24 February 2006

Some days, it's really good to be a blogger. In the last few minutes, Chris Huckenpoehler and Patrick Rockefeller both emailed pictures to me of today's protest at the Danish Embassy.

Here are a few from Patrick -

Yes, that's Christopher Hitchens.

Sully was there, too.

And Cliff May and Bill Kristol.

Cliff and Patrick each had shots showing just how odd (and I mean that in a good way!) the Danes can be -

Heh.

Finally, my personal favorite -

Yep, a protest sign made from Lego. Ya gotta love the Danes.

UPDATE: Eddy has more pics at Crossing Wall Street.

And even more from Fuck France.

UPDATE: Finally, a protest babe.

Chris writes:

Just back from the pro-Denmark rally in DC; always worth it, even if it costs a day off. Crisp, Sunny - Beautiful day
My take? Not bad for a good protest, from my experience in DC (insert raised fist here...) Plus, Hitchens, Kristol & Blankley showed.

Three significant differences between our protests and their riots, that I thought of on the drive home:

- Nothing was burned, no one was killed, and the security was only 3 (Three!) of DC’s finest (well, parking sucked, but I was there voluntarily...) Still, that’s always a plus.
- We allow women to attend.
- Outside, looking in: I have a firm belief that the folks there attending could at least find Denmark on a map.

Hey, what's a protest without some hot protest babes? And where are those pictures, Chris? Huh?

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Comments

I want a bumpersticker that says "Havarti-Eating Free Speech Monkey."

Though somehow I doubt many Islamofascists will get the reference.

Posted by: Mike G at February 24, 2006 02:02 PM

The "Submit to Havarti" sign is genius, pure genius.

Posted by: Percy Dovetonsils at February 24, 2006 02:08 PM

Did you see all the mosques that where burned and moslims killed?

Oh wait, we aren't like them. Never mind.

Posted by: David at February 24, 2006 02:32 PM

More photos here:

http://www.fuckfrance.com/read.html?postid=1868459&replies=11&page=1

Posted by: I Hate France at February 24, 2006 03:03 PM

Islamic Center still stands. Not even a glance from my fellow demonstrators--at least those of us who passed it on our way back to the DuPont Circle Metro.

Posted by: eLarson at February 24, 2006 03:04 PM

Totally awesome. Gotta get one of those double-flag pins Cliff May's wearing . . . I myself submitted to Havarti this very day:

The taste of freedom

Posted by: Sissy Willis at February 24, 2006 03:07 PM

has anyone been able to find the Danes reaction to the support rally?

Posted by: John Noonan at February 24, 2006 03:18 PM

I wasn't able to get from St. Louis to DC on such short notice, but I called the local consulate and let him know Denmark is not alone.

I've also discovered Havarti cheese...this is some good stuff.

Posted by: Jeffersonian at February 24, 2006 03:33 PM

I was there too. For my take you can check out:

Corsair's photoblog

Posted by: corsair the rational pirate at February 24, 2006 04:06 PM

You know who lives across the street from the Danish Embassy?

Hilary Rodhimmi Clinton.

I didn't see her in the crowd, though.

Posted by: Sligobob at February 24, 2006 04:32 PM

Sullivan just happened to be in the vicinity on other, uh, business.

Posted by: Jim Treacher at February 24, 2006 04:50 PM

More great photos of the Danish Rally here.

Posted by: RayD at February 24, 2006 05:08 PM

Huff, huff....

Google Maps didn't mention that the entire route from Dupont Circle was up hill! If we have anymore of these events, I'm going to have to get into better shape... ;)

Posted by: Siergen at February 24, 2006 05:45 PM

Finally understood that last sign - "Free Speech" made out of Legos.

Go here...
http://littlegreenfootballs.com/weblog/?entry=19396_A_Rally_for_Freedom&only

Posted by: Rob S. at February 24, 2006 06:48 PM

I'm a non-conformist. Submitted to Fontini two weeks ago. Wait! Another purchase was made two days ago. Just checked the label. Havarti!........ Submission complete.

Posted by: gringoman at February 24, 2006 09:29 PM

Speaking as one of the VodkaPundit's omnipresent photographers there was a notable dirth of protest babes. It was oddly male-centric. The Lebanese seem to have the American free-speach squads beat in this department.

Posted by: Patrick Rockefeller at February 25, 2006 02:18 AM

Do people need to be reminded Danes are Vikings?
~

Posted by: Augurwell at February 25, 2006 02:25 AM

NATO, some the signatories can't even honour a treaty - Fark 'em.
~

Posted by: Augurwell at February 25, 2006 03:04 AM

Steve. I am shocked...shocked that you did not include MOI in your photo roundup on the rally.

Yes, I was there, camera in hand, as you can discover here. Some good shots of the kids with the signs, and I think I've got the best one of the guy with the Lego "Free Speech" sign.

--Robert Bidinotto

Posted by: Robert Bidinotto at February 26, 2006 01:02 AM

I wonder if the Danes (if they did see ANY of these photos in their MSM) would actually understand any of the culture wordplay:

such as "Lego of our Free speech" (an homage to the 'Leggo my eggo' commercial) or "Kierkegaard rules" (they were trained in British English so perhaps they would think the man is trying to say Kierkegaard is some sort of ruler, master?) As opposed to Kierkegaard is "awesome, cool, the man, etc.." or "submit to Havarti" would they understand the sarcasm?

There was a lot of good intent here in DC for the Danes, but I wonder if they would really care or if their MSM would jump on the "euro-sophisticantion bandwagon" and they still think everybody from the US are "ugly Americans" like some biotches from Israel. despite the Neo-cons incessant support.

Posted by: Eros Ramozzati at February 26, 2006 05:42 AM

Gee, nothing was blown up, burned down or destroyed! So, that's how adults have a rally. Go Legoland.

Posted by: Lee Mortensen at February 26, 2006 07:32 AM

Re: Hitch, Sully & May. Blogging looks to be a busy life. No time to shave...

Posted by: Janes at February 26, 2006 11:51 AM