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Multiple banner drops
by who me?
Wednesday, Jun. 30, 2004 at 4:13 AM
Today (June 30) Multiple banners were placed in downtown pittsburgh and the south hills.
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5 banners were dropped in all.
The first banner "REAGAN ARMED IRAQ" was positioned right in front of the Liberty tubes off West Liberty Ave around 630am.
sameoccupation
by who me?
Wednesday, Jun. 30, 2004 at 4:13 AM
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JUNE 30 SAME OCCUPATION
This was right before the walkway next to Duquesne University.
june30
by who me?
Wednesday, Jun. 30, 2004 at 4:13 AM
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JUNE 30 ANOTHER LIE!!!
Behind the USX steel tower
bridge
by who me?
Wednesday, Jun. 30, 2004 at 4:13 AM
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BUSH #1 TERRRORIST
parkway west
by who me?
Wednesday, Jun. 30, 2004 at 4:13 AM
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END THE OCCUPATION DON'T RENAME IT
parkway close-up
by who me?
Wednesday, Jun. 30, 2004 at 4:13 AM
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A close up veiw of the banner that was dropped on the parkway west inbound.
MORE PHOTOS
by David Banner
Wednesday, Jun. 30, 2004 at 4:32 AM
People are honking in response to the truth.............
Good morning Pittsburgh
by Another pic
Wednesday, Jun. 30, 2004 at 4:37 AM
High above the Parkway West
thank you
by etienne
Wednesday, Jun. 30, 2004 at 9:01 AM
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
thank you, as well.
by mike
Wednesday, Jun. 30, 2004 at 10:34 AM
thank you.
there isn't enough time to say why and how much i thank you. but i do. so there.
//
by amanda
Friday, Jul. 02, 2004 at 8:17 AM
i hope this continues throughout november. luck and safety to (all of) you.
-a
bravo-
by dflgkh
Friday, Jul. 02, 2004 at 9:45 AM
I too applaud these types of actions.
Something like a banner drop might not seem like it would make a big difference, but it does. Like most actions it's not going to change the world by itself, but it contributes in a number of ways that together can have a large impact.
This was probably done by a small number of people, and probably seen by a couple hundred people. Doing these types of actions sends the message to others that they can do similar things. It creates a positive climate of creative resistance that re-inforces itself. One action can lead others to be like, hey that's cool me and my friends should get out there and do something.
It also helps to reach the public in a way, and at a time, where they may be more receptive to the message. They see the message but not the messenger, and because of this they aren't able to dismiss the message based on characteristics of the people involved (too punk, too young, too poor etc).
Depending on the location it also shows people that the people who did it were willing to put time and energy into doing something a little dangerous because they care about what's happening in the world. This can lead them to think they should make a bigger effort then they were to do something.
All in all, congrats-
Nice
by Ham
Saturday, Jul. 03, 2004 at 12:07 PM
I fist saw one of the banners driving on the Blvd of the Allies and was happy to see that some form of dissent is still alive in this city. I hope more actions like this take place. I just want to show my graditude to those who were involved. Thanks.
Kudos
by Pink
Saturday, Jul. 03, 2004 at 3:22 PM
francineporter@aol.com 412-487-6509 3226 sundale drive
Kudos to all involved in the great banner drop. Your slogans and choice of location were quite impressive. You are a true inspiration to those of us organizing our own direct action events this summer. Lets keep building the momentum for peace.
Another banner drop
by in honor of Cheney's visit
Monday, Jul. 05, 2004 at 5:27 AM
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Above 579 & Veteran's Bridge
MONEY FOR JOBS
NOT FOR WAR
BRING THE TROOPS HOME NOW
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