**Live Thread...Move america Forward VS Code Pink Berkeley CA**

Move America Forward ^ | Oct 17, 2007 | Dr. Zoo

[Syncro]

OCTOBER 17th, 12:00 Noon

On Wednesday We Hold a Patriotic Response to This Disgrace:

CALL TO ACTION: Code Pink has vandalized the Marine Recruiting Center in Berkeley, California and is harrassing the landlord to cancel the lease for the 'illegal, immoral, unjust' war machine--calling our military men and women 'TRAITORS.'

We will rally to support our troops and denounce efforts by Code Pink and others to 'chase' the military out of Northern California. We make our stand at the Marine Recruiting Center in Berkeley which has just been defaced by anti-war protestors.

We are calling on YOU the patriotic mainstream of this nation to join with us and counter their effort with a pro-troop show of support for our military men and women! Bring your American flags and signs supporting our troops and our veterans!

[Syncro]

Yup, I imagined that.

My statement still stands strong.

Ask Gordon what he thinks of your style of posting here.

Do you think he (and Doolittle) supports you drawing attention away from supporting our Military?

[ElkGroveDan]

Ask Gordon what he thinks of your style of posting here.

ask Gordon yourself.

[Phil Harmonic]

A sign for the good guys at the next engagement...

SEDITION-NEUTRAL and TREASON-NEUTRAL CREDITS

.............................AVAILABLE HERE................................

(Code Pinkos...please inquire about our bulk rates)

[Syncro]

He’s your good friend.

You suggested calling the office.

FR people did.

He won’t return calls.

From how you describe Gordon, I would imagine he would ask you to back off.

After all, he does want his guy re-elected.

[ElkGroveDan]

He won’t return calls.

Not true.

If you cared about the troops you'd care about electing more conservative Republicans and protecting the ones who are already in office with years of proven pro-troops records.

If you cared about the troops you'd ask Deborah Johns and Mark Williams to away from MAF while they are bashing incumbent pro-troop Congressmen. I've had my fill of this discussion.

[Syncro]

Well Danny, it is true.

He was called by a FR person two days ago and has not called back.

Don’t give me that “If you cared” line...LOL

I posted this thread, remember? And you took it away from supporting the Marines to your personal grievence thread.

Like I said, I haven’t gotten into the dustup you seen to be so concerned about.

It looks like two good conservatives running (if what little I have read if true) so which ever one wins it’s all good right?

I’m glad you have had your fill Danny. Those of us that like to have positive troop support threads not veer off into personal attacks had our fill of you with your first post on this thread.

[Brandie]

GREAT comment and I agree. Too bad some cannot get out of the way of their own agenda and look at what this is all about. It sure isn’t about an election, this is about supporting our troops. Thank you so much for what you said.

[freema]

Great job, great pictures. Thank you!

[Syncro]

Thanks freema and you others that have commented positively on this thread.

Here is an email sent out from Melanie Morgan of Move America Forward last nite:

It’s Friday evening after an incredible week and I want to thank you for helping us accomplish so much this week!

Michelle Malkin, The Drudge Report, Fox News, Laura Ingraham, and dozens of media outlets around the country have reported the great news that took place this Wednesday when hundreds upon hundreds of patriotic Americans answered the call of Move America Forward and turned out to condemn Code Pink’s campaign of hate against the U.S. Marine Recruiting Center in Berkeley, California.

Both the “mainstream media” and the anti-military Code Pink protesters were stunned to see pro-troop supporters outnumbering anti-military activists by about a 3 to 1 ratio.

Many organizations helped support this effort including Gathering of Eagles, Eagles Up, Vets for Freedom, Families United and countless others. [ed. note: link added] Each of these groups are to be commended for helping make this effort such a smashing success!

Next week we unveil the next chapter in Move America Forward’s efforts to honor our heroes - and I can’t wait to share with you the great plans we’ve been putting into place.

Finally, I want to leave you with these three items:

FIRST - We’re continuing our efforts to get tens of thousands of special Thanksgiving care packages sent to our troops. I invite you to sponsor packages for our troops.

*snip*

SECOND - If you know someone serving in Iraq or Afghanistan who you would like to have receive care packages for Thanksgiving please send us their name and address (with appropriate APO, FPO, etc...) to: Mary@MoveAmericaForward.org

THIRD - Be sure to check out the latest photos and reports on the big pro-troop demonstration that took place in Berkeley this week at: http://www.MoveAmericaForward.org

Again, I thank you so much for supporting Move America Forward. None of what we’ve accomplished could happen without the backing and assistance of people like you!

With love and appreciation,

- Melanie Morgan
Chairman, Move America Forward
http://www.MoveAmericaForward.org

From the MAF site:

Huge, Huge Success in Berkeley!

Hundreds Turn Out to Support U.S. Troops in - yes - Berkeley, California!!!

Mark this day down folks. It was Wednesday, October 17, 2007 that hundreds of pro-troop supporters turned out for a giant pro-troop rally in Berkeley, CA (one of the most anti-military & anti-war cities in this nation). Not only did the size of the rally shock the San Francisco Bay Area news media, it surprised the anti-war activists at Code Pink who were outnumbered on their own turf!.

Move America Forward and other pro-troop organizations and leaders put on a pro-troop rally to counter the harassment of the U.S. Marine Recruiting Center by Code Pink in Berkeley.

For 3 weeks the U.S. Marine Recruiting Center has faced protests (including vandalism and defacing of their building) and taunts against the Marines that they were "traitors" and "liars" and "murderers" and guilty of "assassination."

MAF Blogger Danny: SEE RALLY PICTURES & VIDEO - HERE!!!

Debbi's Dribble Blog: More Pictures - HERE

WorldNetDaily: Taking Back the Streets from Code Pinkos

Human Events: Showdown at Berkeley!

Michelle Malkin's Blog: Red, White & Blue in Berkeley - HERE

Pipeline News: Move America Forward Counter Demonstration Crushes Code Pink In Berkeley - HERE

Contra Costa Times: Flag-waving demonstrators far outnumbered a group of peace advocates

Daily Californian: Protestors Clash Over Military Recruitment

Wake Up America Blog: Making Them "Pink" With Frustration

MAF Daily File: Catherine Moy Gives a First Hand Report - HERE

Winter's Soldier Blog: Melanie Morgan, MAF Rout Code Pinkos in Berkeley!

From one of the links at Move America Forward, here is the report from the World's Foremost Samoan Blogger:

Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Posted By:
MAF Blogger Danny
Permalink SHOWDOWN in BERKELEY - First pictures ! October 17

COVERAGE:

TWO Videos on KPIX
KTVU Slideshow
KTVU Video
KGO Ch7 Video
San Francisco Chronicle
Michelle Malkin’s Blog
Free Republic Thread1
Wake Up America Blog
Free Republic Thread2
CNS News Story
Pipeline News

An uninformed, nimrod moonbat mockingly disparages our military, alleging that our brave soldiers intentionally torture and kill innocents at their blood-thirsty pleasure. Truly disgusting.

A hero and a patriot, this son in law of a local San Francisco radio personality talks about why he believes in the PROMISE of AMERICA and why it has to be PROTECTED. Thank God we have thousands of brave heroes like these protecting our lives and freedoms every day around the world! GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!

PHASE ONE PICTURES

Col. Buzz Patterson (USAF Ret.) has just one word to describe Medea Benjamin, after a long discourse: ignorant.

Two Marines protecting their turf.

Before the official start, Move America Forward supporters were forced to ‘mingle’ with the Pinkos.

About to start the rally!!!!

Heated debate and a clever sign in the background, NO REASON FOR TREASON! AMEN!

BELIEVE IN VICTORY - GREAT SIGN!

Look at all those American flags!

Yes, finances terrorism! $600,000 for insurgents in Fallujah!

Diana Nagy performs “Where Freedom Flies” for the crowd. THEY LOVED IT!

Just look at that crowd! AND IN THE HEART OF BERKELEY!

An AWESOME gigantic pro-American float that this partiot towed behind his truck!

Someone was able to recover, from the enemy, an innocent flag which they desecrated and set fire to! Joe inspects the damage with the woman who braved enemy lines to retrieve it.

CODE PINK doesn’t talk for US, thats right, and due to their shameful actions here in Berkeley, people are starting to see that their awful tactics just dont jive with the compassionate image they attempt to sell.

That folded flag saw action in World War II

ughhhhh its enough to make you sick!

Message of the Day!

PHASE TWO

Sherry Perussina has two sons in the U.S. Army who are serving in Iraq

What about the $600,000 you sent to Fallujah to fund insurgents??? Um..er...what 600,000? uhh..no comment!

I see at least THREE MARINE CORPS flags flying high and proud! ALL YOU LEATHERNECKS AND DEVILDOGS WE HAVE NOT DESERTED YOU!

Fearless leader MELANIE MORGAN!

Blue Star Mom Deborah Johns !! WHOO!

There were lots of cameras around! And that crowd was PACKED. I kept thinking “I hope I dont turn around into one of these cameramen and they drop thier equipment!”

“Military Predators” these people are despicable....

Diana Nagy also sang God Bless America and the National Anthem! The beautiful songs were like nails on a chalkboard to CODE PINK’s ears!

Brian Sussman from KSFO ! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT BRIAN YOU ARE AWESOME!

The gigantic pro-troop patriotic float makes another pass and the crowd goes wild!

OVER 300 STRONG

I loved that sign, “PROUD TO BE A FULL TIME AMERICAN”

Neck deep in RED WHITE AND BLUE!

THANK YOU to the Police Dept. of Berkeley for keeping the peace, even after threats from the left and an incident where a moonbat pulled out a knife on one of our supporters! THANK YOU POLICE FOR KEEPING IT SAFE!

The Patriot Gaurd came and drowned out the Pinko’s vitriolic hate speech with thier bikes! AWESOME!

Patriot Gaurdsmen!

Well that about wraps it up folks! It was an awesome day, I talked to so many great people throughout the rally that it reall lifted my spirits a LOT! SO THANK YOU!

You know sometimes working looooong days in the office, reading reports, writing, emailing people and trying to organize things can wear a guy down. But events like this REALLY energize me, and all the staff at Move America Forward to double our efforts and keep plugging away HARD on our next project!

Speaking of next project...CHECK BACK FREQUENTLY FOR MORE DETAILS!

[bmwcyle]

Excellent!!!

[CounterCounterCulture]

“CODEPINK Finances Terrorism”

That sign needed to be said. Excellent job.

[LtKerst]

the 250 or so mostly male counter-demonstrators clearly outnumbered Code Pink’s participants

Sorry berkely daily planet....your tired old lies will not work anymore.....

it was more like 350 on our side and about 90 on the scumbags side...and i saw the podium there and it was all Women! real american Women all beautifull!
media had to walk over to get any face time with the cameras because the real story was melanie morgan’s great Pro-democracy turnout!!!

Commie berkley SUCKS!

[freema]

It’s even better the second time around!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Talk about lifting some spirits!

Thank you all. Thank you.

[Syncro]

Well I did add all that stuff in #89. Thanks for stopping back by to see the new additions and Bumpin’!

[freema]

I went by my recruiter’s office today. Probably your fault.
I just went in to get a hug.

And give a couple ; )

[Brandie]

Thank you for the ping, great photos and write up.

[ariamne]

I know this is from a few days ago, but your post about the code stink treason teacher struck a chord with me. I have to keep my daughter in public school because I cannot afford private, and am always on my guard against liberal indoctrination. Maybe I can’t change the liberal bias of the teachers, but I make damn sure they and the principal know I am watching, listening, and will pounce on them every time they try. I got the school to rename the country on a world map that they drew from “Palestine” to “Israel”, it’s correct name. And I am in a battle right now to keep my daughter from having a substitute teacher who wears a burka type covering.

[Califreak]

We can’t afford private school either. They know what right and wrong is because we actively educate them at home concerning some issues.

Maybe I’m not attentive enough, or they don’t tell me everything, but I haven’t seen anything yet to start a war over. I do try and watch out for subversiveness as well.

They are told to do what they have to do to get the grade, but they don’t have to believe in it, if they think it’s wrong.

They are very conservative and will not change their core beliefs for anyone, so we must be doing something right.

[Albion Wilde]

NeoBerkeley, 2007:
Beast (left) outmanned, outclassed by Beauty (right).

[Albion Wilde]

"Buzz Patterson was apparently amused at the insolence of Medea Benjamin and her lackey."

The lackey would be "Zanne Joi", who is obsessed with the death rate of U.S. soldiers in the Iraq War, despite its being the lowest of any war in U.S. history — less than 800 per combat year. She is pictured below at the Golden Gate Bridge on Monday, Jan. 1, 2007 at a rally to mark the 3,000th death of American military personnel in Iraq. That rally resulted in a shutdown of the Golden Gate Bridge to pedestrians and cyclists for hours (story here):

And here she was at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in 2006 at the CodePink Anti-War "vigil":

Read the hilarious account here of how her antics were received by the DC Chapter's counterdemonstrators at Walter Reed.