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2006-02-24 Southeast Asia

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Posted by tu3031 2006-02-24 11:20|| || Front Page|| [7 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 U.S. State Department spokeswoman Janelle Hironimus said: "We are monitoring the situation carefully. We firmly support the rule of law and constitutional government. Violence should be avoided."

Blanket statement to avoid picking sides. The event was really just the yearly EDSA rally that was full of Rumor or wanting of Coupe, the phils love their drama. The military did nothing and by 10PM Makati city police broke up the protestors that were left. Most were filtering home anyway because no one brought food to feed them, last big coupe the opposition purchased food and water to keep the people there. Yes, they will be happy to hang on and protest for a meal. Today all is quiet and clean up crews are out picking up trash.

Posted by 49 pan">49 pan 2006-02-24 18:15|| 2006-02-24 18:15|| Front Page Top

#2 Goodness, 49 Pan, it sounds like they could use a couple of rounds of community theater!

Posted by trailing wife 2006-02-24 23:11|| 2006-02-24 23:11|| Front Page Top

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