Sunday, April 23, 2006

Carousel of Information - Portland

There was another Carousel of Information this last weekend, this was a great way to spend a beautiful sunny Saturday morning. It was originally scheduled to take place in Woodburn, but the location was changed at the last minute. This common practice of the Mexican Consul General happens frequently in a lame attempt to discourage protestors.




Proud Americans stood on each corner


expressing their opinion on this important subject of Illegal Immigration.


We were only allowed on the sidewalk surrounding the site of the criminal activity, the parking lot area and the building itself are "Property of Mexico" (No Gringos Allowed!!).


This is "Red Coat Guy" talking to the Mexican Consul General as several Illegals outside the building anxiously await their "Matricular Card" so they can start receiving FREE State benefits.


I noticed several people honking and waving to protestors as they drove by the location and even some people waving from the MAX train as it passed by every few minutes.


Daniel found some openings in the window of the building and decided


to have some fun with his camera


and was taking pictures thru the openings in the mini blinds.


When they saw the camera flashing and realized what was going on


they began fixing the openings and closing up all the gaps, so Daniel went to the top side for a few more shots.


About two seconds after this picture, a hand poked thru the blinds flipping him the bird. Daniels photos of this confrontation can be seen on his blog.


"Red Coat Guy" acted as doorman for the "Carousel of Information" event (tipping required; American dollars only) .

Daniel and Rick Hickey discuss the days event.

These fine Americans drove all the way from southern Oregon to show their support.


On the opposite corner of the street supporters continue to rally.

A few more fine Americans took to the nearby freeway overpass


to help spread the word.


Supporters continue to bask in the warm sunshine throughout the morning.


This sign was directly across the street, your O.D.O.T. dollars at work.


Victoria Taft showed up to give support.

This Gentleman thanked everybody for showing up and then led the group in the "Pledge of Allegiance".


This Channel 2 KATU cameraman interviewed Rick Hickey.


Here is a Channel 12 FOX news reporter talking with Daniel.


Rick talks with some fellow suppoters.


The line to get in continues to grow.


Here comes the Channel 12 FOX news cameraman with Rick Hickey.


This sign pretty much sums it up.


This Guy couldn't stay too long but was good enough to hold Rick's sign


while FOX news interviewed him.


Daniel takes Victoria's dog for a short walk.


FOX news reporter interviewing one of the criminals.


He kept looking at me and did not seem to like me taking his picture.

The event ended shortly thereafter.





And then there were none....