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Protesters rally in San Francisco to denounce Mideast violence
AP ^ | 7/15/6

Posted on 07/15/2006 7:53:45 PM PDT by SmithL

San Francisco -- Dozens of protesters carrying banners and Lebanese flags rallied at City Hall on Saturday, condemning Israel's attacks on targets in Lebanon as barbaric and illegal.

"We're trying to raise some awareness with the American public about what's going on," said Mohamad Charafeddine, a Stanford University doctoral student who organized the protest. "It's unacceptable."

About 50 people, mostly members of the Bay Area's Lebanese community, took part in the demonstration.

The protest came as Israel intensified its air assault on Lebanon, striking Hezbollah strongholds and bombing central Beirut for the first time.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events; US: California; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: antiamerican; antisemites; baghdadbythebay; lebaneseamericans; sanctuaryfrancisco; sf; terrorsupporters
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It's a good thing the war started before the protest, otherwise they would have been making a lot of noise about nothing.

Again.

1 posted on 07/15/2006 7:53:48 PM PDT by SmithL
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"We're trying to raise some awareness with the American public about what's going on,"

Muslims killing Jews?

2 posted on 07/15/2006 7:58:52 PM PDT by Redleg1963
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SF protesters are ALWAYS on the wrong side of EVERY issue. You can just count on it. Bunch of loonies.


3 posted on 07/15/2006 7:59:14 PM PDT by hsalaw
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To: SmithL

My response to the people of Lebanon: Proverbs 6:27


4 posted on 07/15/2006 8:00:25 PM PDT by william clark
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When will these assholes break out their swatikas? Libs are pro everything except America and Israel


5 posted on 07/15/2006 8:01:07 PM PDT by Figment
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To: Redleg1963
EXODUS, by PAT BOONE

This land is mine, God gave this land to me
This brave and ancient land to me
And when the morning sun reveals her hills and plain
Then I see a land where children can run free

So take my hand and walk this land with me
And walk this lovely land with me
Though I am just a man, when you are by my side
With the help of God, I know I can be strong

Though I am just a man, when you are by my side
With the help of God, I know I can be strong

To make this land our home
If I must fight, I'll fight to make this land our own
Until I die, this land is mine

6 posted on 07/15/2006 8:01:18 PM PDT by Hildy
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To: Figment

Yes, it's amazing to me how many liberals are anti-Semitic. It's been interesting to read the DU boards lately. I think some of the liberal jewish people on there (those of them who still care about their heritage anyway) are shocked at the vile comments spewing from their fellow libs.


7 posted on 07/15/2006 8:04:01 PM PDT by NinoFan
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Just a little liberal tolerance at its best. I have always wondered how conservatives got the label as the intolerant ones in society.


8 posted on 07/15/2006 8:09:07 PM PDT by VanB
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Charafeddine, who is from Lebanon, said more actions would be organized if the attacks continue. "We hope the aggression will stop, but if it continues it's the least we can do," he said. "What's going on is against international law."

No Charafeddine, it is not the least you can do. Leave your cushy little American home and return immediately to Lebanon and you can be cannon fodder for your glorious Hezbollah. Go! Go now!

9 posted on 07/15/2006 8:09:23 PM PDT by daybreakcoming ("We will not tire. We will not falter. We will not fail")
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Yet the majority of Jewish people still are liberal democrats.


10 posted on 07/15/2006 8:10:07 PM PDT by DWC
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Sad, yet true.


11 posted on 07/15/2006 8:10:28 PM PDT by NinoFan
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"About 50 people, mostly members of the Bay Area's Lebanese community, took part in the demonstration."

There is no "Lebanese community" in the U.S.

Thou art American, else thou art foreigner, whether legal or otherwise.

12 posted on 07/15/2006 8:12:48 PM PDT by SteveMcKing
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My awareness is raised. You ran across the border ran off with their gi's. Followed up with more raids and rocket attacks and the like. Now that you're getting your a$$ kicked you're whining like the little girls that you are........


13 posted on 07/15/2006 8:15:45 PM PDT by festus (The constitution may be flawed but its a whole lot better than what we have now.)
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Why weren't they protesting when Hezbollah was rocketing Israel almost every week?


14 posted on 07/15/2006 8:19:19 PM PDT by BrooklynGOP (www.logicandsanity.com)
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These idiots are amazing. Its OK for terrorists to kidnapp Israel Soldiers, but when Israel defends itself, they scream its illegal and against international law. Unreal.
15 posted on 07/15/2006 8:21:08 PM PDT by ChicagoConservative27
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Lebanon has had 21 yrs. of civil war, but it has not been enough to teach them not to align themselves with terrorism.
Lebanon has really earned the right to be attacted for letting Hezbollah operate in it's territory. Sorry, Lebanon but you have asked for trouble and deserve what you get. You do not deserve sympathy. Now is the time to pay up.


17 posted on 07/15/2006 8:36:08 PM PDT by tessalu
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Just wish this idiot spending more time to protest hezbollah which puts a strangle-hold on their country!!!


18 posted on 07/15/2006 8:41:27 PM PDT by Toidylop
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*dozens* That should have a real impact.


19 posted on 07/15/2006 9:13:43 PM PDT by metmom (Welfare was never meant to be a career choice.)
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Protesters rally in San Francisco to denounce Mideast violence

And this will accomplish exactly what? They have all this free time and want to feel good about themselves, volunteer for a charity or something.
20 posted on 07/15/2006 10:29:40 PM PDT by D1X1E (The government doesnt have any money. They have your money.)
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