Democracy Now!
Oct 16, 2008
15 Arrested Outside Presidential Debate in Protest Led by Iraq Veterans Against the War
Outside the Obama-McCain debate, at least fifteen people were arrested at a protest organized by Iraq Veterans Against the War. IVAW member Nick Morgan was left bloodied and nearly unconscious after being trampled by a police officer on horseback. [includes rush transcript]
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Clashes in New York outside Obama-McCain debate
Fierce words flew as the U.S. presidential candidates slugged it out in the final TV debate. In a series of fractious exchanges Barack Obama and John McCain battled over everything from education to taxes to healthcare.
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Iraq veterans protest pres. debates
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Support the Troop’s, not jobs, Prisons.
They’re not disposable Human Beings[Soldier’s, Veteran’s, Son’s and Daughter’s],we love U, and support U’r needs.
We need a Hero…
Atten Hut, American’s, U are Next, & so am I !
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