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Rudeness mars peace message [antiwar protestor DEFECATES on burning US flag]
Portland Tribune ^
| 3/23/07
| Portland Tribune Editorial
Posted on 03/23/2007 5:56:59 PM PDT by TFFKAMM
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To: TFFKAMM
Imagine what would happen if someone did that to a koran.
To: TFFKAMM
Check out the comments after the article:
It is pretty obvious that a very organized small group was intent on disrupting Sundays anti-war march with behavior that was meant to be disgusting as possible. There only aim was to destroy the message of peace that thousands of other marchers brought with them to downtown Portland.
It makes you wonder who paid them to do this.
"Marilyn"
Bush's fault!
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posted on
03/24/2007 1:48:12 AM PDT
by
Mr.Unique
(Global Emergency!)
To: TFFKAMM
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posted on
03/24/2007 2:56:17 AM PDT
by
Beckwith
(dhimmicrats and the liberal media have chosen sides -- Islamofascism)
To: WLR
Demand that the Senior Incident Commander be relived, fired , retired...
Response from Portland Mayor Potter to my email condemning the flag and effigy burnings:
Office of Mayor Tom Potter
City of Portland
Thank you for emailing me about the recent activities of demonstrators against the Iraq war.
I appreciate your concern. The vast majority of those protesting the war in Iraq have been both peaceful and respectful of our young men and women in service. The actions of the very few you describe are protected as free speech under Oregon's Constitution, in much the same way that burning the flag has been protected by the U.S. Supreme Court. Portland police have monitored the protests closely, and made arrests when appropriate. However, it is also important to recognize that the intent of the protesters is to provoke a strong response and generate attention. I believe our police officers made the right decision by choosing not to engage the protesters directly.
Though I do not support our military's presence in Iraq, I do support our troops and wish them all a safe return home. Thank you, again, for emailing.
Sincerely,
Tom Potter
Mayor
The mayor of Portland is one of them.
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posted on
03/24/2007 3:04:32 AM PDT
by
Beckwith
(dhimmicrats and the liberal media have chosen sides -- Islamofascism)
To: TFFKAMM
Perhaps the most disturbing scene of the afternoon, however, involved the man who pulled down his pants in front of women and children and defecated on a burning U.S. flag. That act showed the "peace" movement for what it truly is: Anti-American, anti-freedom, anti-Jew, and anti-Christian.
Amazing how these acts rarely get mentioned in the LameStream Media; but hell, let one conservative have a slip of the tongue--wall to wall coverage ensues until the person is driven from office.
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posted on
03/24/2007 3:51:54 AM PDT
by
Recovering_Democrat
(I am SO glad to no longer be associated with the party of Dependence on Government!)
To: Mark17
Well, somebody has to work in their salt mines...
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posted on
03/24/2007 4:19:33 AM PDT
by
WorkingClassFilth
(Yippee! My farmers' market finally got a cheese vendor!)
To: The Spirit Of Allegiance; 1stbn27; 2111USMC; 2nd Bn, 11th Mar; 68 grunt; A.A. Cunningham; ASOC; ...
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posted on
03/24/2007 5:04:32 AM PDT
by
freema
(Marine FRiend, 1stCuz2xRemoved, Mom, Aunt, Sister, Friend, Wife, Daughter, Niece)
To: TFFKAMM
Rudeness mars peace message "Rudeness?" This mere rates as "rudeness"? Could our so called "News" media be any more obsequious to these people?
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posted on
03/24/2007 8:08:40 AM PDT
by
MNJohnnie
(If you will try being smarter, I will try being nicer.)
To: TFFKAMM
When ya gotta go, ya gotta go . . . . if you're a child or an animal, that is.
What an idiot.
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posted on
03/24/2007 8:11:36 AM PDT
by
savedbygrace
(SECURE THE BORDERS FIRST (I'M YELLING ON PURPOSE))
To: BykrBayb
Shoot to kill! Lived in Madison wi late 60's early 70's Lot of the same garbage. I'm afraid history will repeat itself if we get a dem in the white house.
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posted on
03/24/2007 8:55:10 AM PDT
by
mimaw
To: SandRat
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posted on
03/25/2007 12:25:41 AM PDT
by
nw_arizona_granny
(How are your survival supplies? Today is a good one, for stocking up, food, medicine, & protection.)
To: nw_arizona_granny
Bumping for Victoria Taft. Great show today - couldn't find an e-mail for her. Apparently she lurks here.
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posted on
03/26/2007 6:31:00 PM PDT
by
IslandJeff
(There will be Democrats in heaven, except they'll be too busy organizing the staff)
To: TFFKAMM
And ... here's the patriot what dun it!
I bet his mom is real proud of her boy
And ... here's what Portland's mayor has to say about this:
Office of Mayor Tom Potter
City of Portland
Thank you for emailing me about the recent activities of demonstrators against the Iraq war.
I appreciate your concern. The vast majority of those protesting the war in Iraq have been both peaceful and respectful of our young men and women in service. The actions of the very few you describe are protected as free speech under Oregon's Constitution, in much the same way that burning the flag has been protected by the U.S. Supreme Court. Portland police have monitored the protests closely, and made arrests when appropriate. However, it is also important to recognize that the intent of the protesters is to provoke a strong response and generate attention. I believe our police officers made the right decision by choosing not to engage the protesters directly.
Though I do not support our military's presence in Iraq, I do support our troops and wish them all a safe return home. Thank you, again, for emailing.
Sincerely,
Tom Potter
Mayor
mayorpotter@ci.portland.or.us
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posted on
03/27/2007 1:57:54 AM PDT
by
Beckwith
(dhimmicrats and the liberal media have chosen sides -- Islamofascism)
To: Ditto
BRAVO!!!!! BRILLIANTLY STATED!
However, you might have upset the simian caucus!
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posted on
03/27/2007 2:50:01 PM PDT
by
oneamericanvoice
(Support the Troops=Support for Freedom and Hope!)
To: WorkingClassFilth
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posted on
03/27/2007 2:56:03 PM PDT
by
petercooper
("Daisy-cutters trump a wiretap anytime." - Nicole Gelinas - 02-10-04)
To: petercooper
One picture is worth a thousand words. Your car?
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posted on
03/27/2007 6:34:23 PM PDT
by
WorkingClassFilth
(Current tagline is banned under hate speech laws.)
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