The General Myers Protest on Nob Hill

Basically, there were more police than either protesters or attendees (it seemed)! There really didn't seem to be much interest in seeing a talk by a US General except from hardcore whitte haired flag-lapel-wearing right-wingers. This is a good sign!

We set up our stuff - two people held Carol's excellent banner against the wind, and facing into the entryway of the hotel - and handed out our info. Tons of media showed up and they interviewed Carol. They were generally supportive, took handouts, etc. The cops were also nice, worked with us, asked us questions and explained where they would be, what we could do, etc.

Lots of people were supportive on the sidewalk, even a number of the people going to the talk. I was surprised by the number of the conservative-looking ones who seem to agree that the questions around 9/11 (i.e., why weren't the jets scrambled?) have been covered up.

I handed out a fake interview with Myers in which he proposes shifting money from the military into education.

There was also an excellent earth flag on hand.