Protestors against Russia in Chicago

I've seen all sorts of protests around Chicago--and in other places I've lived--but this was the first one I've seen relating to Russian aggression. These protesters were hanging out smack dab in downtown Chicago protesting Russia's invasion of Georgia.

It wasn't a huge crowd but it was bigger than the Oak Park war protests--and that's saying something as Oak Parkers are not fans of war!

Anyway, I found it fascinating that this crowd was so concerned about what's happening in Russia--but from the sounds of the accents I'd say there were many Russian immigrants who happened to have strong feelings about their home country's behavior. I thought it was interested and snapped a couple of photos.

Just a half block away this new statue stands where the moose statue once stood (the moose has been moved back). Dale was very unhappy with the new statue but I kind of like it. And, weirdly, the word "czar" came to mind--perhaps because we'd just walked away from the Russian protesters? Eh, who knows. Just thought I'd share. UPDATE: The statue is King Lear (of course!) and he is quite the fierce and angry king! I should have guessed, what with all those Shakespeare classes I took.

We spotted these exciting things on our way to the air show--which I will post about in the very near future!