Diverse Voices To Denounce Iraq Troop Plan [Hanoi Jane's war protest] [FR DC Chapter opposes]

Washington Post ^ | January 27, 2007 | By Michael E. Ruane

[Jim Robinson]

Tens of thousands of demonstrators from across the country are expected to converge in Washington today to urge the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq as President Bush is proposing to send more troops in an effort to stabilize the country.

They plan to rally on the Mall, march around the north side of the Capitol and send a strong message to the government.

The event, which authorities said could draw 100,000 people, starts with a rally at 11 a.m. Among those expected to address the crowd are Jane Fonda, Danny Glover, Susan Sarandon and Jesse Jackson.

The march, organized by the group United for Peace and Justice, is scheduled to start at 1 p.m.

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Fifty to 100 members of the Washington chapter of the conservative organization FreeRepublic.com plan to rally near the U.S. Navy Memorial to oppose the march and the participation of Jane Fonda, the chapter said. The actress has long been the object of conservative ire for her support of North Vietnam during the Vietnam War.

"These groups are the ones that are acting as the political arm of the terrorists overseas to help bring about America's defeat in the war on terror," said Kristinn Taylor of FreeRepublic.com.

[freema]

Any idea how many sheeple showed up?

There go the IMPEACH BUSH shouts.

[freema]

There's judith leblanc. She got drive time on NPR last night for the ride home from work. How come we aren't media whores?

[Lovergirl]

I really truly hate these people.

[armymarinemom]

UPdate per phone. Our side has around 40 people.

[tiredoflaundry]

Not sure how many, but I guarantee the numbers will be inflated.

[Txsleuth]

I love how Conyers said that Pres. Bush is the Commander in Chief of the military...but he is NOT the Commander in Chief of the American citizens...

HUH???

[freema]

Rep. Lynn Woolsey, D-California
3,000 dead in four years.

How many dead in Woolsey's district in the last four years?

[Mo1]

Thanks for the update!

[armymarinemom]

Woolsey. Definition of insanity. Doing the same thing and expecting different results. Would that include trying socialism over and over again?

[Mo1]

Our side better nail him for that comment

[armymarinemom]

YW

[freema]

We didn't bus in college students? LMAO!

[armymarinemom]

Nope. No scholarships on our side.

[Txsleuth]

OOOPS, I know I should have read the thread before posting...sorry for repeating what you posted about what Conyers said.

Okay...they have thrown down the gauntlet...they want to cut of funds for the TROOPS and, according to Conyers, they are proud to compare this to Vietnam, and want to have this war have the SAME ending as Vietnam did...

TREASON ON!!!!

[freema]

Amended: We didn't bus in college students and rehab patients?

[Mo1]

Gramma Pelosi and Searchlight Harry are going to have a hard time cleaning up all this talk

Waters up now yelling .. Hell No We Won't go

And she is not a friend of Bush

[armymarinemom]

Is that womans name Maxine Waters? LOL

[Lovergirl]

I think so. LOL!

[armymarinemom]

One of the most idiotic women on the hill.

[freema]

LOL! Maxine wouldn't know a mission accomplished if it hit her in the face. Oops, she's dissing Petraeus, and I'm sure she doesn't know it.