You may have already read that most of the activities surrounding the Republican National Convention are pared down or cancelled altogether as Hurricane Gustav bears down on the Gulf Coast. Delegations from across the nation are organzing fundraising drives for the Red Cross and figuring out other ways to help. Those with loved ones in the storm’s path have either already left for home or are busily trying to make arrangements for their family.

Of course, not everyone is following the same protocol. The St. Paul Pioneer Press is reporting that the Convention protests will go on, regardless of what is happening in Louisiana.

Today’s events at the RNC have been slashed to about two hours, and McCain spokesmen said Sunday the rest of the convention is in limbo. ? Will that diminish the impact of the protest? ? “Not at all. We have been planning this for two years. We have 200 volunteers,” Sundin said.

And what tactics will the protesters be using to peacefully demonstrate against the RNC?

Sheriff Bob Fletcher said there were weapons and material recovered that could be used in the group’s planned “tactics to blockade and disable delegate buses, breaching venue security and injuring police officers.” Among the items found were sharp objects to puncture bus tires and buckets of urine to throw at police officers, he said.

See you in St. Paul.

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