Yeah But: it’s difficult to tell the supporters from the protesters these days: “Complete with flags, banners, drums, and even a cardboard cut-out of President George W. Bush ’68, students from across the state of Connecticut came together on Friday in front of Payne Whitney to show their support for Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney. Also present at the rally was a group called ‘Billionaires for Bush’ who staged a demonstration chanting slogans such as ‘Leave no billionaire behind,’ and ‘Defend Enron.’…

Republican supporters were not alone, as they were joined by the group Billionaires for Bush. Around 30 students were present, all dressed in formal attire and holding signs such as “Blood for Oil.”

Members also chanted slogans like “Who needs equal rights?” as they handed out pamphlets.

The “Billionaires” refused to give any real names or discuss the group’s platform. Instead, participants attempted to mix in with the Bush supporters while chanting slogans.

Pamphlets included lines such as “tax cuts generously gave millionaires and billionaires nearly $100,000 for each billionaire” and “the benefits to the poor and lazy average less than $100 per year.”

“I thought it would be great to support global warming,” a demonstrator who would give his name only as Seymour Benjamins said. “You can see how white I am, and global warming gives better tans.”…

Bush supporters expressed their unhappiness with the Billionaires for Bush counter-rally…

“Liberal immaturity has really revealed itself tonight,” Brian Kim ’06 said. “Their chants have nothing to do with the candidates.”

Chung said it was difficult to stop the group because they blended in with the Republicans.

“One of the problems we faced in this rally was that they kind of look like Bush supporters,” Chung said…

” —Yale Daily News