Posted on 03/14/2004 2:06:38 PM PST by kristinn
Code Pink founder Medea Benjamin, a leader of the so-called anti-war movement, fled the scene when Doctor Raoul confronted her on her pro-communist background today at an anti-war rally outside Dover Air Force Base in Delaware.
The rally, attended by about three hundred people, was being held to highlight the Pentagon's long-standing policy of not allowing media coverage of the return of fallen American servicemen and women.
Doctor Raoul, sans sign or costume, stood across a six lane highway from the rally and addressed them using a portable PA system. He asked the group, which included Rep. Charles Rangel (D-NY) and some military family members who are against the war on terrorism, why they were standing with those who support the killers of their children serving overseas. Raoul explained how the groups there today stand with A.N.S.W.E.R. and its statement giving "unconditional support" to what they call the "Iraq anti-colonial resistance."
Labor activists Nancy Lessin and Charlie Richardson, the husband and wife duo credited with founding Military Families Speak Out, tried to bully Raoul from speaking out, accusing him of being "disrespectful."
Others walked over and complained Raoul was "disrupting" the protest. Raoul told them to take it up with Medea, pointing out that Medea and her group, Code Pink, have no problem disrupting meetings while this was a public gathering. A while later, Medea Benjamin dragged a military mother across the six lane highway to have her challenge Raoul. A crowd of about thirty protesters formed around them. The mother snarled, "Who the hell do you think you are?"
Raoul replied he was a military family member who was against those supporting the thugs trying to kill our soldiers. He asked her if she knew who she was standing with, explaining again their communist pedigree and phony peace agenda. He repeated his message about A.N.S.W.E.R.'s statement giving their "unconditional support" to what they call the "Iraq anti-colonial resistance."
The woman said, "They're good people. I'd march with them anytime and I'll march with them again."
Raoul turned his attention to the woman's puppetmaster, Medea Benjamin. "Medea," he said, "You lived in Cuba. You wrote for a Cuban newspaper."
Medea interrupted, saying, "That's not about that here."
Raoul continued, "You wrote a book called Cuba, Thoughts about Revolution, by Medea Benjamin. The book can be found on Amazon. C'mon, Medea, what is it? Are you a peace activist or are you a revolutionary.
Medea took off without answering.
The crowd remained and closed in on Raoul. A state trooper intervened and told the protesters to back off, which they did. The media was there for the confrontation with Medea. Let's see what they choose to report.
And your exploits never fail to motivate the hell outta me!!!!!! I'm old and fat and a disabled cynic who sometimes spends far too much time on the pity wagon . . . then stories like yours show me the power of courageous convictions and I'm able to once again join the fray.
I salute you!
"We need to stop hiding the deaths of our young; we need to be open about their deaths; we need to be open about the casualties," said Jane Bright of West Hills, Calif., whose 24-year-old son, Evan Ashcraft, a sergeant in the 101st Airborne Division, was killed in combat in July.
Yet I was "lectured" by these vermin about being "respectful" of the dead. How is this demand "respectful"? Hiding the dead my ass, these folks just want something for their side of the debate, an emotional scene that wins the political arguement for them. So much for their desire for people to be "respectful".
Bright accused Bush and members of his administration of being "war criminals" and said the pre-emptive invasion of Iraq was unjustified.
"I believe Bush needed a war, and he got one, in order to maintain high ratings with the American public," she said. "He's responsible for the deaths of thousands of Iraqis and almost 600 coalition troops."
David Cline, 57, of Jersey City, N.J., a combat veteran of Vietnam, said Bush is trying to hide the true cost of a war "based on his lies."
For an anti-war activist, he focusing more on Bush than the war. But then again, only the grieving families and the well meaning in the crowd were there for that. The leaders of the demonstration were NOT.
Some of the protesters criticized President Bush for declining to attend any of the funerals for the dead and, continuing the practice of previous administrations, not allowing the public or media to witness the arrival of remains at the Dover mortuary.
"We need to stop hiding the deaths of our young; we need to be open about their deaths; we need to be open about the casualties," said Jane Bright of West Hills, Calif., whose 24-year-old son, Evan Ashcraft, a sergeant in the 101st Airborne Division, was killed in combat in July.
Yet I was "lectured" by these vermin about being "respectful" of the dead. How is this demand "respectful"? Hiding the dead my ass, these folks just want something for their side of the debate, an emotional scene that wins the political arguement for them. So much for their desire for people to be "respectful".
Bright accused Bush and members of his administration of being "war criminals" and said the pre-emptive invasion of Iraq was unjustified.
"I believe Bush needed a war, and he got one, in order to maintain high ratings with the American public," she said. "He's responsible for the deaths of thousands of Iraqis and almost 600 coalition troops."
David Cline, 57, of Jersey City, N.J., a combat veteran of Vietnam, said Bush is trying to hide the true cost of a war "based on his lies."
For an anti-war activist, he focusing more on Bush than the war. But then again, only the grieving families and the well meaning in the crowd were there for that. The leaders of the demonstration were NOT.
One entry found for Medea.
I just ignore "journalist" now unless they can produce a legitimate "press pass" and even then thy don't report what you say.
Actually, Sue was the one who started the shouting, but only after Medea Benjamin dragged her by the arm across six lanes of traffic to my side of the highway. Medea wanted her propoganda stunt and but she disappeared immediately when I started to expose her background, her beliefs and her goals. Medea didn't stick around to answer the questions for the Media.
Funny how these people talked about "common courtesy" when they never understand that you can't just go up and put your hands on people, even if you are mad. Sue had no problem jabbing a gloved finger several times into my chest. Why can't peace protesters be peaceful?
Did I mention Charlie Rangle drives an import? Hey, wonder how much union money contributed to Chas went into Mercedes' pockets?
Michigan, California, Detroit, and certainly MORE to come, soon...Here are some MORE "Doctor Raoul" hits, from Google NEWS:
Texas!
Protesters honor Iraq casualties, demand end to war
Montgomery County Record, PA - 10 minutes ago
... While the protesters took turns criticizing the war, Raul Deming, 44, of Takoma Park, Md., waged a one-man counter-protest across the street, shouting into a ...
Protesters honor Iraq casualties, demand end to war
Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX - 10 minutes ago
... While the protesters took turns criticizing the war, Raul Deming, 44, of Takoma Park, Md., waged a one-man counter-protest across the street, shouting into a ...
Pennsylvania!!
It's simple, they're fascists.
And I'm not kidding. Usually, they have their own media folks that they like to call "Independent Media", or Independent Something or Other. What they are there to do is document the event for the left. Now here's the fascist part about them. Every definition of fascism includes the element that defines a fascist state, it's that only one view, that of the organization is allowed. When you ask for that press card, you're questioning their authority to be the organization's single voice. The other elemnet of fascism that goes with only the organization's view being heard is that all other views are ruthlessly and do mean ruthlessly silenced.
Look up fascism in any dictionary but the Official Workers World Party dictionary and you'll see that's consistantly part of the definition.
For I will not.
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