Tag Archives: protest

Demonstrations against Vietnam’s general consulate

Posted on March 26, 2010 by Bolsavik

Vietnam apparently inaugurated a general consulate in Houston yesterday, and hundreds of Viets came out to protest. Or rather, hundreds minus one, because the email from the organizers noted that they saw “one person who’s been on (internet) forums attacking … Continue reading →

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GOP Assembly candidate walks the protestor precinct

Posted on February 22, 2010 by Bolsavik

The protestors in front of Nguoi Viet, now steady at a handful of people each Sunday, had a visitor yesterday. OC Board of Education member and Republican Assembly candidate Long Pham stopped by and gave them stuff. Not sure what … Continue reading →

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Out with the old, in with the same old same old

Posted on October 12, 2009 by Bolsavik

The “Special Committee to Oppose Communists” just folded. Oh, and then they formed the ”Committee Against Communists and Lackeys.” And they’ve just announced an impressive list of things they’ll do to all you communists and lackeys out there. Who, you ask? Good … Continue reading →

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The protest, an update

Posted on September 24, 2009 by Bolsavik

Last weekend was a slow day in the office, so the Bolsavik went around and took some pictures of the weekly protests outside of Nguoi Viet. Here’s an update on what’s happening now. Every day, the protestors, usually about 4 … Continue reading →

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Don Ho the singer escapes protests

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Bolsavik

One of the top Viet singers was almost subject to a protest over a star that appears on a poster for an August concert at Bally’s in Atlantic City. This poster, the one pictured above. See that star? Yep, that’s what … Continue reading →

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Nguoi Viet protestors lost lawsuit

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Bolsavik

The three main characters in the long-running protest against Nguoi Viet Daily News have been found liable in the lawsuit filed by the paper, a jury in the Orange County Superior Court today. Trial will continue tomorrow with the damages … Continue reading →

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Parking restriction passed, Ky Ngo’s days numbered

Posted on April 29, 2009 by Bolsavik

To follow up on the Bolsavik’s previous entry here: the City of Westminster’s Traffic Commission last night voted to restrict parking to 40 minutes in the area near Nguoi Viet Daily News in an attempt to drive out Ky Ngo … Continue reading →

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Disruption at Hung Vuong ceremony

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Bolsavik

Some readers asked the question: Who were the people who used the South Vietanemse flag to disrupt the Hung Vuong ceremony two weeks ago on April 5 in Westminster? Asking the question on Bolsavik.com (see here and here) is just … Continue reading →

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