Police officer in full riot gear to a group of four other cops after Rage concert: Yep, just another night in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis, Downtown-corner of Hennepin and something
Overheard by Yep, just a typical night.

Guy watching Hardball with Chris Matthews being filmed live with Pat Buchanan as guest: Pat Buchanan, you have a high definition booger in your nose!

St. Paul, Rice Park
Overheard by a.lil.

Ramsey County Sheriff in full SWAT gear to another Sheriff:  I thought all the pigeons were supposed to be killed before the Republicans got here.

Saint Paul,  Wabasha Street
Overheard by First immigrants now birds???

Douchebag, on Michelle Obama: To think a woman who should be making the beds in the Lincoln Bedroom might be sleeping in them!

Minneapolis hotel where delegates are staying
Overheard by Jane.

The Tonight Show’s Mo Rocca to his crew about the Hooters girls in the segment: They actually know stuff.

CivicFest - Minneapolis Convention Center
Overheard by I’m suprised too.

Business Casual Jerk to Business Casual Jerk Friend: You know who is inside don’t you?  It’s those ‘Anarchists!’

Hard Rock Cafe across from Target Center
Overheard by Rage Against the Machine.

Valet Parking Kid #1: Did you hear they want us to stay open late tonight?  Yeah, for the Rage Against the Machine after crowd.
Valet Parking Kid #2: What?!  FUCK THAT.

Minneapolis, Outside the Capitol Grille
Overheard by Dirty “Anarchist”.

Boy at Ripple Effect while watching Rage Against the Machine talk to State Troopers:  We want Rage, not the Village People!

State Capitol
Overheard by I always liked Victor Willis…

A protester: If you don’t fuck with the police, they won’t fuck with you.

State Capitol grounds
Overheard by apparently the only other protester who already knew that.

Driver (out window): I have to go pick up a congresswoman!
Guy in next lane over: Take your time.

Summit Ave
Overheard by Stickin’ it to the man, one cabby at a time.

Guy #1 looking at the snipers on the roof of a St. Paul building: What do you think they’re doing while they’re up there?
Guy #2: Probably jamming out to Mos Def.  That’s what I would do.

Take Back Labor Day @ Harriet island
Overheard by Snipers scare me.

Girl walking down the street: There are, like, 15 cops standing on the next street with dogs.
Her friend: Then something tells me it’s in the best interest of our safety to turn here.

St. Paul, Downtown
Overheard by I think I’ll turn here too.

Man: I hate to say it, but the anarchists are the most organized group out here.

Saint Paul, RNC Protest
Overheard by sxoidmal.

Man referring to protesters getting arrested: You got a bunch of young idiots down there that haven’t figured life out yet.

St. Paul Law Enforcement Center
Overheard by Unlike the old idiots that have it all figured out.

Cop (clearing blockade from the middle of the street): Why don’t you kids just grow up?
Funk the war teen: Because then we’d turn into you!

Downtown St. Paul
Overheard by And we don’t want that.

Man: For an anti-war movement, there isn’t much movement.

St.Paul, Start of the protest
Overheard by patch.

Snazzy Man: Ya know, I’d give world peace to have a nice chair right now. I’m getting too old to be a hero.

St.Paul, End of the protest
Overheard by he was right.

Dude to two women wearing McCain/Palin hats and buttons: So, are you two in town for business?

960 bus back from the MN State Fair
Overheard by CINF.

Cop on Lightrail exit: I’m going to need to see your ticket, ma’am.
Woman: What for? I just got OFF the fucking train.
Cop: (Looking slightly hurt) There’s no need to use language like that, ma’am. I’m just doing my job.

Lightrail station at Lake and Hiawatha, where a protest is taking place
Overheard by Max.

Heavyset young man with neck beard on cell phone: So, the cops raided a bunch of activists last night. They seized guns and knives. They found jars of urine. This is going to be interesting, but I hope is doesn’t get crazy. (pause) Yeah, I don’t have ANYTHING in common with any of these people.

Lightrail
Overheard by: Max