•  Amy Viola, left, and Natasha Campbell were two of many Buffalo State College students in attendance. Viola and Campbell were there to voice their concerns about Bush's involvement with Iraq. "Bush has to know how people really feel and that we're against what he's doing with respect to foreign policy," Viola said. Campbell said: “I think it's obvious that Bush didn't think any further than going into Iraq and ousting Saddam Hussein. He obviously has no exit strategy."

•  A protestor dressed as a tree, left, and popular children's cartoon character SpongeBob Squarepants were there representing environmental issues, specifically deforestation and the pollution of oceans. They said they were advocating Bush's resignation and an end to mindless consumption of natural resources.

•  Buffalo's Raging Grannies, a group that sings familiar songs with creative lyrics, was at the microphone. Soon the crowd was singing along with the grannies, shouting, "DUMP BUSH!" Anne Marie Bowman, a member of the group, said she wanted Bush to be truthful about his intentions in Iraq.

•  The “Sabre fans against Bush” constructed a bike tree. The group had taken to the street and was playing field hockey. The goalie was wearing a suit and a President Bush mask.

•  Ivan Island, left, Payne Touplae and Mary Money were there in mock support of President Bush. Dressed as "Billionaires for Bush," the trio said the only thing that matters is money and them having it. They also said they support tax cuts for the rich.

•  Jessica Hunt, left, Suzie Mazur and Mary Mazur were missing school to support their president. "I think he should finish what he started," said Hunt, who is in favor of the war. "I want to be a Republican or a Right to Life," said Suzie.

•  Patricia Bozeman, left, was singing into a bullhorn, "This is a rich man's war, what are we fighting for?" The crowd started clapping and singing along with her.

•  Krissy Ingleman, left, and her friend, Colleen Mayer, were skipping class to protest. Ingleman, a University at Buffalo student, said she had friends serving in the armed forces in Iraq. Mayer, a Buffalo State student, said she decided to go to the protest because she didn't like Bush and thought protesting would be fun.

•  "Food Not Bombs," an organization dedicated to the elimination of war and poverty, was also present at the protest. Megan Piret, left, and Glenn Szymanski were there handing out bagels with humus and coffee.

•  "Joe Hollywood," the drunken Santa, said he was there representing every protest. "It's time to bring the troops home so I can bring them some toys for Christmas," he said.