In 2004, I returned from Saudi Arabia to New York City in time for the Republican National Convention. I covered it for MTV News.
I also kept a diary during my five days doing so.
I recently rediscovered it while resurrecting a hard drive I found in the back of my closet.
I post it here as a reminder of the chaos that once was in the years before the chaos of what currently is.
– Michael. August, 2020.
In 2004, George Bush and the RNC held their convention in New York City. They weren’t exactly welcomed. Day One of my 2004 Republican National Convention coverage for MTV News.
The sun’s going down but the protest marches on. Day two of my 2004 Republican National Convention coverage for MTV News.
Arnold Schwarzenegger explains the difference between Republican manly men and the girlie men the NYPD are rounding up in the streets. Day three of my 2004 Republican National Convention coverage for MTV News.
A Democratic stands before the 2004 Republican National Convention and demands his party repent. Day four of my 2004 Republican National Convention coverage for MTV News.
George speaks, the people swoon and protesters protest on. Day five of my 2004 Republican National Convention coverage for MTV News.
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