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5,000 people gathered to rally today in support of Israel in Los Angeles. The mood was upbeat and friendly. Gov. Schwartzenegger and Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa spoke to the crowd and spoke strongly in favor of Israel.
These photos will hopefully convey a sense of the event.
First, the protest babes, since it's widely believed that the rally with the best protest babes wins.
Next, a sense of the size and mood of the crowd.
This video gives a look at the size of the crowd. You can hear Gov. Schwartzenegger speaking:
And some photos of the crowd:
(The one above is merged from two smaller photos.)
Finally, here's a look at the signs:
Contrast this upbeat rally, filled with caring for Israel, to the average Islamist rally, which is filled with vows to "dominate" and "destroy" others, as in this example.
This kind of rally shows the kind of support Israel wins for itself, when it stands up to defend its people against attacks.
