Posted on 01/27/2007 1:27:10 PM PST by Jim Robinson
Edited on 01/27/2007 2:17:21 PM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]
Tens of thousands of demonstrators from across the country converged on the Mall 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.
The enthusiastic crowd was generally good natured and orderly, waving hundreds of colorful placards and chanting slogans such as "Not another day, not another dollar" and "This is what democracy looks like."
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Across the street, however, was a counter-protest, staged by the Washington chapter of the conservative organization FreeRepublic.com. Those protesters, who organizers said feared that the antiwar march would hurt the U.S. anti-terror efforts, yelled and sported signs, such as one that read, "Go to hell traitors. You dishonor our dead on hallowed ground."
At least one veteran from the Iraq war tried to bridge the divide between the groups. Cpl. Joshua Sparling, 25, from Port Huron, Mich., who lost his right leg below the knee in an 2005 explosion in Ramadi, spoke to both groups.
Near the end of the CodePink rally, Sparling, a patient at Walter Reed Army Medical Hospital who used crutches to walk, went to the microphone and told the protesters that they are entitled to the right to demonstrate and must fight for what they believe in. But he reminded them that the situation is dire for many Iraqis and U.S. troops there believe that they are fighting to help provide a better option for the people of Iraq. He was rewarded with general applause, although a few feint boos could be heard.
When he finished, he walked across the street and spoke with the FreeRepublic group also.
I was wondering exactly the same thing, that is, how did the number of at the pro-life rally compare.
-- JoeRepublic
I don't think those posts matter too much.
It's the congress broadcasting into the news media to our troops and our enemies that the C in C is a liar, the war is a lie, our troops behave like nazis, we've lost, we cannot win, we torture, Saddam waas elected... etc. This kills people on the battle field.
Last year my daughter was in DC working for the Department of Commerce. On her way to work she noticed large crowds of demonstrators. But the local ABC station had nothing on thelate news about it, certainly nothing to suggest a huge throng of people.
THAT is a hideous sight!!!!!!!
Rumor has it the rally turned into a send the troops home so that the money that gets saved can be used for a new generation of welfare recipiants rally, but I can neither confirm or deny that rumor.
But trust me with God as my witness if some fool like DKookinich does land in the White House in '08, THAT'S exactly what will happen. It already is out of control in this state, ever since Bubba and his so-called "welfare reform".
We cannot allow a let up in Iraq. NOT ONE LITTLE BIT!!!!!!
9/11/01-----NEVER FORGET!!!!!
It was more than that, sw. Doctor Raoul and I drove around their protest area on the Mall at noon, and they were streaming into the area. At that point they filled 3rd to 4th Street and were beginning to fill in (sparsely at noon) the section of the Mall between 4th and 7th. Around 35k is my guess, maybe more.
Thank you for posting it, lol. I'm having a bad evening and never found it earlier. Full width of the page!!
A couple of thou tops.
Bump -
I hear these subhuman trash are planning a big protest at the Super Bowl.
Anyone going want to do a FReeo if this if true?
Yes they really did and aid it to several other troops as well.
I agree with all you say. The silent majority loses by it's very nature. I hope we learn before the gates close behind us. The bull presented of having jobs, families, etc. doesn't cut it anymore.Semper Fi
Why are old Commies so angry?? What does Fonda have against freeing the oppressed?
Pray for W and Our Troops
They have already forgotten, Ronnie
One article I saw said the commie protesters had 300 bus loads from 40 states shipped to DC for this disgusting display.
I doubt if we'll have mass attacks, our goverment we give in to all demands.
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NEVER FORGET
300 Busloads of Anti-Freedom D.C. Demonstrators from 40 States =
Big Bucks Support
I think I recognize her - isn't that Henry Fonda's alleged daughter?
As well they should be.
The man brings meaning to the word competence.
BUMP
Hanoi Jane can not wash away her being a traitor.
There, fixed it.
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