Posted on 05/24/2007 6:01:26 PM PDT by MountainFlower
“female peace studies”
Is it possible actually to utter those words without laughing or puking? And, if so, why would one want to?
I wonder how it turned out? I didn’t hear about this rally at all but I did see Ollie and company on the news last eve.
Here is a little snippet about a rally that took place here recently:
~~~~~~’War’ protest that isn’t
My husband and I have wondered in the past why, in a state where public opinion is so opposed to the war in Iraq as Hawaii, so few people turned out for protests in Hilo. At a recent Saturday we found out why.~~~~~~~
Unfortunately(sp), I can’t find the rest of the link why they found out...will post if i locate it.
I’m not intimidating that at all! I simply asked you a question: Do you live in Hawaii? It’s a yes or no answer. I guess it’s no. I was just impressed with Hawaii when I won a trip there.
No, I’ve never lived there. I thought of vacationing in Hawaii (meaning Oahu) but was told by many veteran tourists that Honolulu was nothing more than “Wal-Marts with palm trees.”
Anyway, it’s still a very liberal state.
I loved it, but then I like to shop! Lots of little shops with Chinese people selling stuff. I won a trip so I went, otherwise I never could have. The other islands are probably less full of people.
Sorry, but I missed the memo on this - what does “GOE” stand for, please?
if you have more questions, www.gatheringofeagles.org and the Gathering of Eagles listing at the top of the forum pages here at FR.
the first event was pulled together in about a month, or so. there were to be anti-war demonstrations by ANSWER, NOW, Code Pink, Black Panthers, and more on March 17 in DC. They threatened to damage the war memorials among other things. So there was a counter-demonstration by GOE, FReepers, Move America Forward, Rolling Thunder and other groups (I can't remember all the names). We were there to protect the memorials! We did a FINE job of it, too. The DC police and Parks Department were thankful for our help. There were people who had objects of destruction removed from their persons, and a few people detained. There were a group of us working as Marshalls, to be added eyes and ears for the DC police and the Parks Service.
It was one of the most memorable and powerful events I have been a part of. Our side was very well behaved considering how some of the anti-war protesters were in thier faces. Others of them were like whipped puppies. To me the priceless one was a group of our teens who held the sidewalk, not allowing the anti-war protesters to pass on the sidewalk. When a big guy (moonbat, as they are often referred to) stepped up to one of the teens to get their face, the teen's mom stepped up into the moonbat's face and said "Don't mess with my kid!". He took the grass, and walked around the teens!
There are now chapters being put together in each state. They are veterans, vet families and friends, supporters of our troops. They do things to support the troops, like the ORA (Operation Recruiter Appreciation) events across the nation last month... everyone ws encourage to find their local recruiters and do something to let them know they were appreciated. When we hear of anti-war things going on, there is a move to counter it as much as possible with whomever is nearby and able.
Any more questions, just let me know!
Thank you very much, I appreciate that.
No Wal-Marts on Waikiki beach. No need to leave there, either. And the Big Island is awesome. Rural, mostly quiet. You’d love it. Most people I know who don’t like it partied in bars the whole time and missed the point.
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