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.
Alice, an anarchist from North Carolina, tries to shake hands with Capitol Police officers as they guard the Capitol during a protest against the war in Iraq Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007 in Washington. Alice did not give her last name. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)
I'm sure Alice's parents are so proud of their daughter.
Nice touch with the flagkerchief.
Actors and anti-war demonstrators Susan Sarandon (L) and Sean Penn stand together as they listen to speeches while thousands of protesters gathered on the National Mall to rally against the war in Iraq in Washington, January 27, 2007. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts (UNITED STATES)
Thousands of anti-war protesters rally in front of the U.S. Capitol building (rear) during a large peace protest in Washington, January 27, 2007. REUTERS/Jim Bourg (UNITED STATES)
Alice looks like a bandit, her parents probably consist of 2 moms.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
I am supposed to be impressed by these people. They are just people that depend on the valor of others that preserve their right to be anti american ass holes. Shame on them for even having the time to act against those that perserve their rights. Forgive me for my language.
Lordy-it really is like the seventies.
Remember the famous pic of a rifle with a daisy stuck in the barrel?
I can hear John & Yoko singing:"Give peace a chance"...
Some things never change-it's like we're going backwards!
C'mon...he paid good money for that face. You know Susan did, too.
When, if ever, will the breakthrough occur? When will any major media outlet decide that researching the facts and publishing the truth is a worthy mission?
Congressman Billybob
Latest article: "Announcement: I'm Not Running for President"
According the the Wapo the lefties were "generally good natured and orderly, waving hundreds of colorful placards and chanting slogans"
... while the eeeeevvvvviiilll conservatives: "yelled and sported signs, such as one that read, 'Go to hell traitors. You dishonor our dead on hallowed ground.'".
Nope no bias there.
Why don't these people go home. They don't seem to understand that the very reason they can do what they are doing is because of what our people that are in uniform today. They have their Freedom of speech because of All the people they want to bring home.
Kind of like Ground Hog day!!!
Crazy isn't it? Some people just struggle all of their lives.
Sam Hill posted some pics that suggested the newsies are inflating the numbers--again. Compare these to the ones on his thread from the pro-life march. Far more people there, yet they didn't even suggest a number for the crowds.
Thank You for putting this in today Brad's Gramma. God Bless All WHO are wearing America's uniforms. It's very true that All of our people in uniform are the very reason America is still America. God Bless America and All WHO sreve Her.
Many thanks to the DC FReepers!
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