Texas, Austin

In Austin, about 250 protesters gathered in the Free Speech Plaza at City Hall to Bring The Noise. The event began by the introduction of several youth high school youth, together with one of our MCs, who began a dramatic reading of , “Your governments” from our Call to Drive out the Bush Regime. 

 The people who were gathered responded with applause immediately and the momentum built from there…

Prominent musicians like Alejandro Escovedo and Sumner Erickson and the Texcentrics, performed and speakers included:

The Sierra Club, Naral, Anti-racist action and,  a government professor, who let his class out early from ACC to participate in our event.

Then, the WCW organizer who created “Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire”, (photo up shortly) called everyone up to grab hold of a long rope and be part of bringing Bush Down.

 People yelled, ‘Bush Step Down!’ as the statue toppled to the ground.

The talented Jazz band, Funk Shui began drumming as the TV displayed Bush beginning his speech.  Austin brought the noise and the music, drowning out Bush’s lies!

Update:
After receiving NO coverage of our November 2nd event, we had several local TV stations represented on Tuesday.  The local FOX affiliate (Channel 7 in Austin) reported the event both Tuesday night and again on Wednesday morning, including scenes and interviews.  The CBS affiliate (local Channel 42) also reported on the rally with film, descriptions, a shot of the George statue still standing, but no comments from the participants. 

Hey, it’s a start!

More photos to come…

Austin, TX Chapter, WCW.ORG