Raging Grannies Will Attempt to Enlist in Military on Valentine's Day in Maryland

U.S. Newswire ^ | 2/13/06 | Rand-El

[Rand-El]

To: Assignment Desk, Daybook Editor

Contact: Pat Salomon, 301-990-7459 or 301-254-5297 (cell), Jean Athey, 301-570-0923, Info@PeaceActionMC.org

News Advisory:

What: Grandmothers, heartbroken and enraged over the enormous loss of life and the terrible injuries in Iraq, plan to enlist in the military. The old make wars and the young die in them; on Valentine's Day, grandmothers and others will demonstrate their love for this country and its young people by enlisting in the U.S. military in place of young people. The grandmothers vehemently oppose this war; their enlistment is not a show of support for military action in Iraq. But if someone must die, let it be the old, not the young. Too many have died. Too many have been maimed. Enough. Grannies say, "End the war now."

When: Feb. 14, Valentine's Day, 2 p.m.

Where: Armed Forces Recruiting Center, 8202 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, MD

Who: PeaceAction Montgomery has organized this event, in conjunction with Code Pink and Raging Grannies in 12 cities across the U.S. PeaceAction Montgomery is a county-based chapter of Peace Action, the nation's oldest and largest grassroots peace organization. See http:/www.PeaceActionMC.org.

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[MamaB]

That would cause them to pass out. Who would want them anyway? A gun would scare them to death. I remember reading something about liberals and guns in a William W. Johnstone book. Ben Raines said they hate guns, the military because of the discipline it takes to be a soldier. I will try to find the book but I think it was in D-Day in the Ashes.

Are there any Ben Raines fans out there?

[Gay State Conservative]

Gunny,did you have a relative in the Navy during the '70's?

I think you've misunderstood my attempt at sarcastic humor.The "PT" quote was delivered by the character "Gunnery Sergent Hartman" to the character "Private Pyle" in the film "Full Metal Jacket".

and no,I didn't have any relatives in the Navy during the 70's.

[daybreakcoming]

What do you want to bet that these grannies are not the cookie baking type? Rather they are holdovers from the hash brownie baking days of the 60s/70s. They have never been relevant for anything else in their little lives.

[calex59]

Ok, sorry, but I get a little testy with liberals, which you obviously are not:) Have a great day!

[generally]

Thank you for your service, from the bottom of my heart. It's guys like you who make America great.

[TASMANIANRED]

Invite them in and serve elax hot chocolate and exlax brownies.

Old bags are full of schlitz.

[magslinger]

I never saw FMJ, but I did hear the phrase at a place called Great Lakes Naval Training Center in 1975. It brought back some old memories. Not pleasant ones.

[Gay State Conservative]

I never saw FMJ,but I did hear the phrase at a place called Great Lakes Naval Training Center in 1975.It brought back some old memories.Not pleasant ones.

I heard things very similar to that at Ft Knox in '69. In fact,the first 30 minutes of FMJ is a *very* realistic portrayal of Marine/Army Recruit Training/Basic Combat Training...partially because the guy who played the DI (R Lee Ermy)was,in real life,a retired Marine DI.

I'd strongly recommend that you see this film,but beware that parts of it could be all too realistic.

[magslinger]

Thanks, I'll check it out.