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He Helps Their Aim
Guy #1 looking at the snipers on the roof of a St. Paul building: What do you think they’re doing while they’re up there?
Guy #2: Probably jamming out to Mos Def. That’s what I would do.Take Back Labor Day @ Harriet island
Overheard by Snipers scare me.09/02/2008 | tags: cops, take back labor day | Comments: 0
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They’re Not The Crazy Ones
Girl walking down the street: There are, like, 15 cops standing on the next street with dogs.
Her friend: Then something tells me it’s in the best interest of our safety to turn here.St. Paul, Downtown
Overheard by I think I’ll turn here too.09/02/2008 | tags: cops, st paul | Comments: 0
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Everyone Adhered To The Plan: Total Chaos
Man: I hate to say it, but the anarchists are the most organized group out here.
Saint Paul, RNC Protest
Overheard by sxoidmal.09/02/2008 | tags: protests, st paul | Comments: 0
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Getting Arrested Is Cool
Man referring to protesters getting arrested: You got a bunch of young idiots down there that haven’t figured life out yet.
St. Paul Law Enforcement Center
Overheard by Unlike the old idiots that have it all figured out.09/02/2008 | tags: protests, st paul | Comments: 0
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Following Rules Are For Suckers!
Cop (clearing blockade from the middle of the street): Why don’t you kids just grow up?
Funk the war teen: Because then we’d turn into you!Downtown St. Paul
Overheard by And we don’t want that.09/02/2008 | tags: cops, protests, st paul | Comments: 0
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That Is Not What I’m Hearing
Man: For an anti-war movement, there isn’t much movement.
St.Paul, Start of the protest
Overheard by patch.09/01/2008 | tags: protests, st paul | Comments: 0
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Time To “Pick Up The Pen”
Snazzy Man: Ya know, I’d give world peace to have a nice chair right now. I’m getting too old to be a hero.
St.Paul, End of the protest
Overheard by he was right.09/01/2008 | tags: protests, st paul | Comments: 0
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They Just Like The Hats
Dude to two women wearing McCain/Palin hats and buttons: So, are you two in town for business?
960 bus back from the MN State Fair
Overheard by CINF.09/01/2008 | tags: mccain, minneapolis, palin | Comments: 0
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How To Win A Cop Over
Cop on Lightrail exit: I’m going to need to see your ticket, ma’am.
Woman: What for? I just got OFF the fucking train.
Cop: (Looking slightly hurt) There’s no need to use language like that, ma’am. I’m just doing my job.Lightrail station at Lake and Hiawatha, where a protest is taking place
Overheard by Max.08/31/2008 | tags: cops, minneapolis, protests | Comments: 0
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Crazy Arrived With The Jars Of Urine
Heavyset young man with neck beard on cell phone: So, the cops raided a bunch of activists last night. They seized guns and knives. They found jars of urine. This is going to be interesting, but I hope is doesn’t get crazy. (pause) Yeah, I don’t have ANYTHING in common with any of these people.
Lightrail
Overheard by: Max08/31/2008 | tags: activists | Comments: 0
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