Thread: LAPD says 30,000 at LA May Day Rally (UPDATED)

Just reported on Fox News 3:10 p.m PST, LAPD says 30,000 marchers at May Day Rally in Los Angeles.

Originally Posted by ShockedinCalifornia

Just reported on Fox News 3:10 p.m PST, LAPD says 30,000 marchers at May Day Rally in Los Angeles.

that is far less than the 100K they said would be there

It's also FOX News Reporting it!

I just got done reading about 3 pages of comments from an article on this on Yahoo's home page. There were well over 5500 of them, so can't get thru em all, but I did not see one comment in favor of these whiners. People are fed UP with this BS.

If congress tries to pass an amnesty - well, I don't even want to think of what could happen.

Yeah...maybe 30,000...the mainstream media couldn't quite bring themselves to cover the 1 to 2 million Tea Partiers that rallied in Washington, DC last September.

The games these news outlets play is humorous at best....if the groups are pro-illegal immigration, the news outlets will boost their numbers, fudging where ever they can to make it look like a big deal...if it's grassroots Americans taking to the streets in protest of the current administration, taxes or illegal immigration, count on the numbers being reported on the negative side!

I doubt there were ever anywhere near 30,000 in solidarity with those fools. The people they were probably counting were news crews, looky loos and street people!

Lots of street vendors and children included I'm sure. Plus the looky loos and street people.

This is the LA Times story. Maybe the LAPD office told Fox News 30K because it was Fox. And maybe Chief Beck said 50K because he is the Chief.

LAPD estimate crowd at immigrant rights rally is about half of what was expected [Updated]
May 1, 2010 | 12:19 pm


[Updated, 3 p.m.: Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck estimated that about 50,000 immigration rights activists participated in Saturday's May Day rally, about half of what police estimated earlier.

Police had anticipated a larger crowd because of the controversy surrounding the recent passage of a tough immigration law in Arizona that allows police to check the legal status of people they believe are in the state illegally.

“All this was an estimate," Beck said when asked about the department's earlier projection. "These are educated guesses. We were unable to tell what the event in Arizona would do, so we estimated 100,000 people.â€

Seems Portlands event was a weird mix of issues, not all related to Arizonas new law. As per typical Portland events with all the freaks and liberals here!

May Day 2010: Thousands pouring into downtown Portland for various events
By The Oregonian
May 01, 2010, 3:20PM
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Doug Beghtel/ The OregonianMarchers advocating immigration reform -- and protesting a new Arizona law -- parade through downtown Portland this afternoon. Organizers estimate the group to include as many as 5,000 people.Roughly 5,000 people marched through the streets of downtown Portland today to show support for immigrant and labor rights, police reform, marijuana legalization and other causes -- all in connection with May Day, also known as International Workers Day.

This year's May Day featured two organized and permitted events in downtown: the Global Cannabis March starting at Pioneer Courthouse Square and an workers' rally that started in the South Park Blocks and was followed by a march.

The march began about 1 p.m., wound through downtown, paused for speeches at the Justice Center, then finished back at the Park Blocks about 3:20 p.m.

Recent May Day events in Portland have been peaceful and focused on issues like immigration reform, but violence and other disruptions have tarnished some May Days in the past. Event organizers and Portland police have been preparing for today's events and some anarchists appeared in the Park Blocks just before the start of the march.

But by late afternoon, there had been no reports of any violence or vandalism.

The march was loud and colorful, and marchers didn't seem to cause any problems.

The thousands who took part traveled east on Salmon Street, north on Fourth Avenue, west on Oak, and south on Broadway before heading east on Salmon again and to the Justice Center, where they made one of two stops for speeches.

Police officers on bikes were polite, pleasant -- and kept a firm barrier between marchers and bystanders on the street.

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Janie Har/The OregonianMarchers sand in front of the Justice Center in downtown Portland about an hour and a half into their walking tour of downtown Portland.Adriane DeJerk, an organizer with the May Day coalition, estimated that 5,000 people had turned out. At the Justice Center, she introduced former state Rep. Jo Ann Bowman, who spoke on police accountability.

"Justice is for all of us," Bowman said. "These fine gentlemen standing behind me they work for us. They are public servants of this community."

The crowd went wild.

DeJerk said the coalition made room for grievances against the police, but the national call was focused on jobs, immigration and the legislation in Arizona.

In 2006, May Day crowds hit more than 8,000 in Portland and 8,000 in Salem, spurred by legislation in Congress sponsored by U.S. Rep. James Sensenbrenner.

"Up until then, that was considered the most racist" legislation in the country, she said. "This has surpassed that, this bill in Arizona."

Here's the rest of Bowman's speech, which was translated into Spanish.

"We will no longer stand for a justice system that determines based on the color of your skin, based on your income that you are not worthy."

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Matthew Preusch/The OregonianMounted officers with the Portland Police Bureau were beginning to appear in the South Park Blocks by 1 p.m. Police are trying to prepare for any possible disruptions. Police officials said earlier they had reason to believe that local anarchy groups might disrupt some of the events."We must stand together in unity to make sure that no other community member loses their life because they are poor, because they are of color, because they have a mental illness."

"We will no longer stand by and watch how people are stopped and searched and intimidated by our law enforcement people, they are here to protect and serve, not to intimidate and abuse."

"Look at the people standing next to you out here today. We have young and old, we have Latina, Latino, Asian Americans, African Americans, white Americans standing in unity."

"We are a community. This is what America looks like. If they don't like it, tell them to get over it."

The translator was stumped on the Spanish for "get over it." But the crowd apparently understood the phrase without translation.

"We want a just community where every child can succeed, where everyone can earn enough to feed their family, and we want no harassment from people who are supposed to protect and serve."

Below is a chronology of today's events as they unfolded from reporters Matthew Preusch, Stephen Beaven and Janie Har, all of whom tracked the day's events, as did photographer Doug Beghtel.

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3:20 p.m. The marchers have returned to the South Park Blocks and the march has concluded. But the group is now listening to music and speeches.

2:50 p.m. The march has resumed and participants are heading west on Jefferson Street, past City Hall. They appear to be returning to the South Park Blocks.

2:34 p.m. Jo Ann Bowman addresses the crowd in front of the Justice Center, saying that "justice is for all of us. These fine gentlemen standing behind me (pointing to bike police) work for us.

"They are public servants of this community."

Marchers head west on Southwest Jefferson Street, past City Hall, about 2:50 p.m.2:22 p.m. Marchers have stopped in front of the Justice Center along Southwest Third Avenue in downtown Portland.

"We need to talk specifically about police accountability," says a woman with a microphone.

Jo Ann Bowman is scheduled to speak next.

Meanwhile, organizers are estimating that somewhere between 5,000 and 8,000 people are taking part in the event.

2:03 p.m. Off to the side of the march was a sort of mini-rally, staged by a man identifying himself as Eric Budzynski, 23, of Corvallis. He stood alongside the Niketown store in downtown Portland and held a sign saying "Slash the Swoosh. Nike: Just Pay It."

He said his sign is another reference to allegations that Nike owes $2.2 million in back wages to Honduran workers. He said he is with a group called "Students against Sweatshops."

Protesters managed to unfurl this banner near the top of the building that houses Niketown.2 p.m. Protestors have unfurled a banner from atop the building that's home to Niketown.

The marchers say the company owes $2.2 million in wages and benefits to Nike workers in Honduras.

"Hey hey, ho ho, Nike pay 'em what you owe," they chant.

Later, the wind tore the bottom portion of the banner off and it fell to the street as marchers walked by, but no one was struck or injured.

1:51 p.m. The march has reached the downtown Nordstrom store, near where the Global Cannibis March is being held. Some young people just ran by, saying that a hemp fest is taking place at Pioneer Courthouse Square.

1:47 p.m. Marilyn Jenkins of Seattle is visiting Portland for the day. She was outside Pazzo, a downtown restaurant. She said she finds the parade fabulous.

"I think this is our history," she said. "This is how America started. We are all immigrants ."

1:42 p.m. Immigration reform seems the primary concern of many of those who are taking part in the march. Some are wearing T-shirts with the slogan "Do I look illegal?" and others are talking about backing a boycott of Arizona in connection with its new law.

The new law requires state and local police to look into an individual's immigration status if there is "reasonable suspicion" that the person might be in the United States illegally.

1:26 p.m. The march is now under way, with marchers carrying signs in English and Spanish and chanting, "Si, se puede!"

The thousands of marchers span several blocks abd are being escorted by Portland police in cars, on foot and riding bikes.Marshals in orange vests are guiding the participants.

1:20 p.m. Also gathering in the South Park Blocks are members of groups celebrating May Day in other ways. Among them is Eddie Cach, 34, who said he is proud to be an American.

He's here with wife, son and nephew and is part of a group advocating immigration reform.

Nearby are lots of kids with red balloons provided by The Industrial Workers of the World. Most of the speakers are talking about immigration.

The crowds in the Park Blocks are beginning to move.

1:15 p.m. Demonstrators holding signs protesting police, banks and racists have begun to gather near the north end of the South Park Blocks. They were holding up at least one large protest sign but there didn't seem to be a lot of other activity so far.

Some were dressed in black clothing and a few were wearing black masks. Such attire has sometimes been associated the a group of anarchists known as the Black Bloc.

12:15: p.m. About 20 or bicycle police officers gathered on the east side of the Justice Center in downtown in preparation for patrol.

11:53 a.m. Aztec dancers in feathered head dresses and backed by drums and flutes are performing in the south park blocks at Southwest Salmon Street, where groups have set up tables distributing pamphlets on socialism, alternative media and fresh tamales.

Organizers are focusing on three main messages: job creation, immigration reform and police accountability, said Meredith Reese, an organizer with the May Day coalition.

"Our point is that no one is illegal, and we need some kind of comprehensive immigration reform that doesn't criminalize people who come here to work," she said.

A march is scheduled to depart from the park at 1 p.m.

Meanwhile, more than a dozen motorcycle officers with Portland police are preparing to escort a marijuana legalization march scheduled to leave from Pioneer Courthouse Square at noon.

The OregonianCher Nutall of Portland makes her pro-hemp views known at Pioneer Courthouse Square.10:35 a.m. Madeline Martinez is the executive director of the Oregon chapter of the National Organization to Reform Marijuana Laws. She said this morning that prohibition wastes millions of dollars in courts and law enforcement costs and creates an underground culture of violence.

"Prohibition hasn't done anything except create gangsters, murderers and mayhem," Martinez said.

She is lobbying for the Oregon Cannabis Tax Act, which she said would legalize industrial hemp and put cannabis behind store counters. She also wants to change the image of marijuana smokers.

"Some of these people have been out here since eight o'clock this morning," Martinez said. "We're not lethargic. We're not losers."

The OregonianVendors set up Saturday morning in advance of a marijuana legalization rally in Pioneer Courthouse Square.10:28 a.m. The day's festivities are already under way at Pioneer Courthouse Square, where vendors are selling everything from bongs to Thai egg rolls.

"Welcome to Pioneer Square in Potland, Oregon! It's not a typo, it's a way of life," said Wes Belville of the band Belville, Coronett, Davis and Pate, which is performing in the square.

Groups like Oregon NORML are on site seeking support for the Oregon Cannabis Tax Act, which would legalize the commercial sale of cannabis to adults in Oregon, with 90 percent of the proceeds going to the state general fund, according to supporters.


http://www.oregonlive.com/news/index.ss ... _even.html

The Lame stream Media won't admit it but the turnout nation wide was PATHETIC!!

Utterly PATHETIC!! These illegal aliens and leftist usually will march at a drop of a pin and all they could cobble together was 30k to 50K in Los Angeles, a city populated by at least 5 million Mexicans!

In my highly knowledgeable opinion their cause is finished after this pathetic showing.

I have also been reading the "news" and "reporting" about the May day march today, and it is virtually all slanted and bias in favor of the criminals and leftists, but like others have mentioned the real reporting is in the comment sections of the on-line reports. There one will see thousands of pro enforcement comments. It was thrilling to see Americans stand up for our sovereignty next to the Lame streem medias shotty coverage.


By the way did anybody see the red communist flags next to Guieterrez when he was arrested? The subversive and communist connection is obvious to all.