1. Londonderry Hometown Online News
  2. Columnist Images

Just a Little Rally

I thought I was heading out early enough to avoid the crowds that I just knew would eventually be out there. But as I took the escalator down under the streets of Arlington, Virginia and saw the lines of people, twenty deep, waiting to purchase subway fare cards, I knew that was a pipe dream. Luckily, I had my card already, so was able to skirt around them and head down to the subway platform. But alas, that too was packed with a huge crowd lugging lawn chairs, coolers, folding tables, kids…all aching to descend on the Washington Mall that morning for Glen Beck’s “Restoring Honor” rally.

It took three tries, but I was eventually able to squeeze on to the Metro, Washington DC’s pristine subway. Luckily, I had no lawn chair, cooler, or kids with me. But I did have my morning cup of Dunkin’ Donuts coffee and as soon as I squeezed on, was immediately confronted by a woman who blurted out “They said we couldn’t bring drinks on the train.”

Read more of Joe's two cents article here: http://www.londonderrynh.net/?p=25937
Read More
  • DC Rallies 8-28-10006

    DC Rallies 8-28-10006

  • DC Rallies 8-28-10006

    DC Rallies 8-28-10006

  • DC Rallies 8-28-10013

    DC Rallies 8-28-10013

  • DC Rallies 8-28-10012

    DC Rallies 8-28-10012

  • DC Rallies 8-28-10045

    DC Rallies 8-28-10045

  • Photo Sharing
  • About SmugMug
  • Browse Photos
  • Prints & Gifts
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Contact
  • Owner Log In
© 2023 SmugMug, Inc.