Posted on 04/29/2005 1:37:23 PM PDT by corsair
Ron Siddell (RD1), a Navy vet in the Lynnwood, WA area forwarded this to me. We served together supporting Swift Boat ops in Qui Nhon, RVN. -------------------------------------------------------------------
From: Sarge6000 Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 4:03 PM To: Sarge6000 List Subject: Hanoi Jane Protest Report
Well, I got my satisfaction if nothing else. There really is not much to report.
I tried to rally the troops to protest Hanoi Jane's book signing event today. A long time veterans advocate and buddy of mine showed up as did 2 Vietnamese.
I can assure everyone that I no longer want to hear any bad mouthing of Hanoi Jane from the Veteran Community in this area. They had an opportunity to make a statement and they chose not to. I know quite a few had to work, after all it is a work day. But I happen to be well aware that a lot of vets were available or could have been available to attend this.
Given at first it was just me and a long time veteran advocate and friend we decided to take things on in a different approach. Rather than picket we took up space in line. Which caused those behind us to have to wait longer to help support this communist bimbo.
The news media KIRO Channel 7 noticed I was a vet and began to interview me. Of course some old bitty tried to cut in and tried to make excuses for Hanoi Jane. What a joke that was. She got all upset when I reminded her of how Hanoi Jane presented propaganda for the communist over the radio with Hanoi Hanna (The Tokyo Rose of Vietnam) What an idiot she was.
Then when I reached the signing table things got real fun and interesting.
When Hanoi Jane looked up at me and asked me how I wanted her to sign the book I informed her I was not interested in her blood sucking book at the expense of my fellow veterans. I also asked her how it felt to be partially responsible for killing, torture, and reeducation of millions of innocent people. How does it feel to be such a believer in Communism yet profit from capitalism? Of course before I got finished saying what I was saying I was pounced upon by her Personal Bodyguards, Store Security and the local cops. Of course the news camera was also in the middle of everything as well.
What made me feel the best was seeing her react. She jumped out of her chair so fast it was unreal. Then she backed up as far away as she could with a look of total terror in her eyes. Just getting that look and response from her made me feel really good. I think maybe she was afraid I was gong to hock a huge loogie on her or something like that. Well, unfortunately for her my attack was verbal. She is not worth me or any veteran to go to jail over.
Anyway after the mugging by the security people and the cop I was escorted out of the building. The cop was pretty cool about it. No handcuffs or anything. They just took my info and turned me loose with a warning not to return to the store today. I told them hell I am going home and shredding my costco card. This communist supporting place will never see another nickel of my money.
All in all it was worth it to see the abject fear on Hanoi Janes face when I spouted off.
I will not make the event this evening in Bothel. As many of you know the wife is in the hospital and I need to do a couple of things for her. Besides given the lack of support from the veteran community what's the point? I got my satisfaction earlier today. To say I am disappointed in the veteran community is an understatement. After 30 years of her, I got and took my opportunity to let her know what I think. It was not what I really wanted to say or do but one has to maintain a certain sense of control.
What was also interesting was up to that point there was 2 Seattle cops at the event plus store and Hanoi Janes Personal security. As I was leaving there was a mess of cops coming to the event from all over. I guess I set something off or at least got them a little worried. ha ha ha
I hope others in other states and communities have better luck at protesting her sorry butt. Hopefully, you have veterans in your community that are more than talk and hot air.
Despite the failure of the local veteran community I can sleep well tonight knowing I stood my ground. For all those behind me in line that were offended its just to bad for them.
Just as a side note Hanoi Jane entered the store by slipping in through the back door.
In reality there was not that much of a crowd for the event anyway. I was somewhat surprised at the low turnout given Seattle's liberal leanings.
The attached photo is of me and one of the Vietnamese who came to protest. He arrived after my little scene.
Standing alone but dignity in tact
Sarge
I agree......I think it was great Sarge did what he did at the Bookstore..Sarge got his message across loud and clear.....I watched him on Hannity and listened to him on the Radio, and he did a great job tell that traitor off. Yahoo for Sarge.
I agree.....I was glad Sarge showed up for this. I too was disappointed more vets couldn't have taken the time, but at any rate Sarge was there and his message got across pretty darn good. Good for Sarge.
Whata country. Say and do anything you want, reap millions, on your film career, possibly helped along because daddy was a star. Marry millions later in life, write a book in hopes of more millions, all the while being able to ignore what the country stands for that you can't stand, but millions ain't one of them. Poor little communist symp. Life must be hell or will it be the other way around?
Don't forget to mention the crap movie she is in...I am seeing ads for it now...It seems a light hearted affair with Jane at her best doing comedy...BURP! and ERP!
On 60 Minutes,Jane Fonda told Lesley Stahl that she regretted being photographed among the North Vietnamese with an anti-aircraft gun, but that she did not regret her radio broadcasts on behalf of the enemy. She should have been hung for treason 20+ years ago. We blew it then!
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And that's it ...she "regrets" -- in the sense that the resulting negative PR caused damage to her career. Notice she doesn't really apologize for her actions -- any of her actions.
Treason? Well, some legal minds have told me her actions didn't rise to the level of treason. I don't agree...I just think that was some legal mumbo-jumbo to protect her sorry butt -- after all, she came from a wealthy and well-connected family. Now, if it had been you or me...well, that would have been different.
saw you on Hannity last week- Great job!
Good work!
I don't agree with that either.This woman is a traitor and should have if nothing else had her passport taken away from her and made to stay in that filthy country with the commies that she loved so well.It is a shame that she is still allowed to make money in our country.She does not apologize because she is a COMMIE PIG!
It is a shame that she is still allowed to make money in our country...
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And that's why it's up to us to make sure she doesn't.
Boycott her book, her movie, her personal appearances...target the sponsors of her appearances...let radio/tv advertisers know you will boycott their products if they sponsor her appearances. Target the publishers of her book, the studios who produce her film, the distributors who distribute her film, the movie houses where her movie plays. Hit her where she lives...her wallet.
Boycott her book, her movie, her personal appearances...target the sponsors of her appearances...let radio/tv advertisers know you will boycott their products if they sponsor her appearances. Target the publishers of her book, the studios who produce her film, the distributors who distribute her film, the movie houses where her movie plays. Hit her where she lives...her wallet.
Very good idea. I have no plans to buy her book or see her movie..
I almost lost my camera on account of Hanoi Jane. I was at the so-called Revolutionary Peoples' Constitutional Convention in Washington in 1971. I tried to take a picture of her, and a Black Panther tried to confiscate my camera. He said, "We authorize all pictures." As the odds were stacked against me, I bargained a bit, giving him my film, keeping the camera, which was stolen a few hours later by a pickpocket (served me right.)
It was the beginning of a long term process that ultimately separated me from the left. I feel very bad and very guilty about the things I did in those days. What Jane did was much worse.
God Bless you and thank you for your service to our country, and for confronting her with her crimes.
I forget which talk show host I heard say that Vietnam Vets called into his show, and told about when they returned from Nam, they were required to march in formation, and as they did, people would step out of the crowd and spit on them.
What goes round comes round.
Yes they did suffer horribly. What an evil act. Whenever I think about this my brain starts to sizzle.
And to think I have acqaintances that are enchanted with her.
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