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.

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.

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”.

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.