Wounded Iraq Vet Threatened, Spat on by 'Antiwar' Protesters (D.C. Chapter Report on 1/27/07)

Sunday, January 28, 2007 | Kristinn

[kristinn]

I'm angry. I'm angry at the 'antiwar' protesters who heaped abuse on our troops. And I'm angry at the people who couldn't be bothered to stand up for our troops yesterday.

Tens of thousands of anti-American leftists and their dupes marched on our nation's capital calling for America's defeat in the war on terror in Iraq.

Only about forty people could be bothered to turn out in support of America's victory in Iraq. Among those forty was a civilian POW held by the North Vietnamese communists and several Iraq war veterans--including wounded warriors who left the hospital to stand up for their brothers in arms on the home front.

Why did former POW Mike Benge and Iraq vet Joshua Sparling only find a few dozen people willing to stand with them? Why, as the anti-American left is heading toward repeating their victory in Vietnam, are so many people sitting on their asses and doing nothing to stop them?

Why, when Joshua Sparling was spat on, cursed at and threatened by 'peace marchers', were there so few people there to defend his honor?

Why was Jane Fonda allowed to desecrate the Navy Memorial and only face token opposition?

Why did Mike Benge see thousands more people showing up to cheer Jane Fonda than there were to denounce her?

Those who were there to support these patriots will be posting their observations and photos on this thread. I've said my piece.

[Earthdweller]

"Can you site the source of the "$50.00" per head?"

Here is a sample...get the full list Here (United for Peace and Justice) before it disappears.

City: Lakeville
Departure Location: Salisbury Central School, Lakeville, CT
Departure Date: 1/27/07
Return Date: 1/27/07
Type of Transport: Bus
Number of Seats: 55
Cost: $55/$30/Free
Organization: Northwest CT Coalition for Peace and Justice
Email: albertginouves@hotmail.com
Telephone: 860-435-0790
Web Page:
Contact Person: Albert Ginouves
Comments: This bus leaves from the Salisbury Central School, 45 Lincoln City Road, Lakeville, CT, at midnight on Friday, January 26 and will return at midnight on the 27th. At present there are 6 free or reduced price seats for those with time and energy but little cash. This bus is centrally located for Litchfield County, (northwestern) Connecticut, Berkshire County, (western) Massachusetts, and Columbia and Dutchess Counties of New York.
City: New Haven
Departure Location: West Hartford and New Haven
Departure Date: January 26/27
Return Date: January 27
Type of Transport: Bus
Number of Seats: 165
Cost: $55/Limited number of $30 Seats for
students/seniors/unemployed
Organization: Greater New Haven Peace Council
Email: grnhpeacecouncil@sbcglobal.net
Telephone: 203-389-9547
Web Page: www.stepfour.com/peacetrain
Contact Person: Henry Lowendorf
Comments: Reservation and payment can be made online by going to www.stepfour.com/peacetrain

City: Willimantic
Departure Location: Jillson Square
Departure Date: 01-27-07
Return Date: 01-27-07
Type of Transport: Bus
Number of Seats: 54
Cost: $50/sliding scale
Organization: NE CT Coalition for Peace and Justice
Email: wentworthmax@sbcglobal.net
Telephone: 860-456-1804
Web Page:
Contact Person: Max Wentworth
Comments: We will leave Jillson Square at 12:15AM Jan.27, arrive DC about 8AM. Leave DC at 6PM on the 27th, arrive Willimantic about 2AM 01/28.

Delaware

City: Wilmington
Departure Location: Wilmington/Newark
Departure Date: January 27
Return Date: January 27
Type of Transport: Bus
Number of Seats: 94
Cost: $25
Organization: Delaware Pacem in Terris
Email: pinterris at aol.com
Telephone: 302-656-2721
Web Page: www.depaceminterris.org
Contact Person: Sally Milbury-Steen
Comments: Leaving Rodney Square, Wilm. at 8:30am and Newark Park&Ride at 9am

[La Enchiladita]

N00b, shut up.
184 posted on 01/28/2007 7:53:56 PM PST by Enosh

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The above admonition to yourself is a good place for you to start.

[La Enchiladita]

I'm not overly keen on clicking links from posters I don't know well. Is that an anti-FReeper site?

[gidget7]

Well thank you for that. We went down, as I said for the Pro Life rally, and it's a good 1000 miles. But it was worth it. As I said, I couldn't afford to go again, and couldn't get the weekend off anyway.

[Enosh]

Your behavior demonstrates otherwise.

How so, Juez?

[oneamericanvoice]

"I'd love to attend these protest but unfortunately, unlike these pig, I work for a living,"

We all work for a living. So do the Lefties. It's just about priorities. I get off work on Friday night and go to counter these guys in Studio City, California. That's every Friday, regardless of the conditions. I've even been there with a fever. Like I said, "it's about priorities".

And please don't use "I'd end up in jail". You can and would resist punching them if it meant dishonoring those that we stand up for.

Now get out there!

[Lakeshark]

I called both my Senators offices about the resolutions.......I did it fairly calmy and rationally.

Do you think Carl Levin's answer guy actually reported what I said?

[sit-rep]

You asked me a question, and i answered you. if you do not want to follow the link, don't... no skin off my back.

[California Patriot]

I hope you never get quoted in the media. I'm sure you would embarrass our cause.

[California Patriot]

Once a year isn't bad. Once a year when you have to drive 1,000 miles is very impressive. If only more people were this serious.

[gidget7]

Here CP, you WILL lose your job, should your employer find out about where you went, and why. People do not realize how bad it has gotten here. Folks have been banned from company parking lots for having Bush bumper stickers. So that part of your post isn't quite true.

Certainly there must be some companies who don't do that, but not many.

[SherrieG]

"The First Amendment is not an excuse for spitting on a wounded Iraq vet." I would be very surprised if indeed this happened. Most of these people were core peace activists from their home areas and too sophisticated to blame servicemen for the war.

With all due respect to the thread author, I would want to see verification.

I have seen unethical, emotionally charged and agenda ridden lefties massively lie on Indymedia taking advantage of the self publishing features to grind and ax, and unfortunately I have seen good people on the right tweak the facts to their favor too.

[Enosh]

Other than my giggling, along with many others at this point I think, I now merely await your judgment on my being a poor Christian example.

[La Enchiladita]

Never mind. I just stuck a fork in you and I think you're done.

[Mo1]

I called both my Senators offices about the resolutions.......I did it fairly calmy and rationally.

I told mine .. and a few other senators to go to hell

That was about as calm as I could get

[oneamericanvoice]

I'm with you, Takoma! It galls me that so many say "we'd be there but ____"! I'm sooo tired of only Mac and I going up against these guys week after week, and people saying how great it is that we are out there, but they can't seem to pick up a sign or flag! And California is the home of Free Republic! I don't care where they are from, people better get out and show their support, instead of excuses! Putting a magnet or flag on your car doesn't cut it anymore! Put your butt on the corner!

STAND UP AMERICA...NOW! IT IS THE ELEVENTH HOUR!

GOD BLESS THOSE WHO RALLY FOR THE TROOPS AND AMERICA!

[bmwcyle]

You are a coward and to frighten to face moonbats. What a shame.

[stand watie]

as i said, i value your opinion at its TRUE VALUE =ZILCH/NADA/NONE.

free dixie,sw

[oneamericanvoice]

Like the ones that are going on every week around this country!

Check your city, and if it doesn't have one...start one! The libs have a great saying, "if not me...who. If not now...when?" At least they got one thing right.

[Lakeshark]

:-)

That's our Philly girl!

Next time bring your lawyers............

I actually met Carl Levin long ago.......I still would like another chance to rip off the guys glasses and challenge him to defend himself like a man um, er feminist kind of guy........