My Last RNC Post-Really

This will be my last post regarding the No RNC/Anarchists folks. My point has been that they are very well organized and I want our members to be aware of some of their plans. One final thought, as you read in my previous post, A Precursor to the RNC? they have lawyers waiting to protect their rights (and they do have rights)also, it's a good day to be a full Teamsters member because you too are protected by Team Legal lawyers as part of your dues.

Here's a last few excerpts from Info Shop News:

HOTELS

The RNC Welcoming Committee has identified and publicized the hotels for the 56 Republican delegations that will participate in the theatrics of the McCain coronation as well as the host hotel for the Republican National Committee: the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis. "By announcing the hotels, we hope people will enjoy interacting and meeting the delegates as they arrive to the party," exclaimed Ray Gunsded of partner group Unconventional Action-Midwest as he announced the Adopt-A-Delegate program to greet delegates that begins on Sunday, August 31.

TRANSPORTATION

Transportation Management Services (TMS) is developing the "GOP Express," a system of more than 300 buses that will transport credentialed guests and media to and from official hotels and the Xcel Energy Center. The Welcoming Committee is committed to keeping up to date on this plan, releasing information as it becomes available.

"Visitors can expect hundreds of bicycles to be available for use over the week that they may stay in the Twin Cities", said Carl Esss, of Dumpstered Bikes LLC, the Official Transportation Provider of the RNC Welcoming Committee, "but should bring their own bikes if they can, so we can have as many available as possible."

SWARM OFF

Created to facilitate the the thousands of people needed to Crash The Convention, the 2008 SwarmOff! has 3 simple components: Swarm, Seize, Stay:
• Move into/around Downtown St. Paul via *Swarms* of varying sizes, from multiple directions, and with diverse tactical intentions.
• *Seize* space through both hard (e.g., lockboxes) and soft (e.g.,congestion), as well as both fixed and mobile, blockading methods.
• *Stay* engaged with the situation in downtown St. Paul as long as possible - move from location to location, but don't jump ship and bear in mind the ultimate goal of denying access to as many people entering the Xcel Energy Center as possible.

Some planned SwarmOff! events include a Dance Contest, Group Bike Riding, and Foot Races.

Enjoy, and as always read the full article for the big picture!