Posted on 03/07/2008 9:56:23 AM PST by Syncro
Attacks against military recruiters and their offices are growing around the United States, spurred by anti-American anarchists who thrash the centers, assault and batter people, and intimidate those who want to serve their country.
Attackers throw rocks, chain themselves to doors, punch and kick, spray paint graffiti, break windows, yell, and generally vandalize recruiting centers across the nation in repeated attacks.
Code Pink, an anti-war group that gave more than $600,000 to terrorists families in Iraq, is calling for anti-military agitators to escalate attacks on U.S. Government offices where the military work with potential recruits on their futures. The group outlines ways for followers to terrorize recruiters, shut down recruiting stations and stop people from exercising the Constitutional rights to pursue their lifes goals.
Anti-war and anarchists groups have already attacked military recruiting centers in Washington, D.C., Berkeley, Calif.; Minneapolis, Minn.; Milwaukee, Wis.; Santa Monica, Calif.; Toledo, Ohio; Murfressboron, Tenn.; Pittsburgh, Penn.; Haverhill, Mass., and New York, N.Y. This is a partial list.
Actions by these hateful groups should remind Americans that we have a well-defined enemy living here at home, said MAF Chairman Melanie Morgan. This is a danger to our homeland security, and the federal government must take actions to stop the violence. Patriots are standing up to the anarchists, but it is the governments duty to ensure the safety of its citizens and to end the mayhem.
The anarchists are heightening violence and feed off their mob hits. They use terrorist tactics to intimidate without leaving prosecutable evidence. Here is a piece linked to the recent vandalism of a south Minneapolis recruiting center, at which two 40-pound rocks were hurled through the windows.
One of the most effective forms of industrial or military sabotage limits itself to damage that can never be thoroughly proven or even proven at all to be anything deliberate. It is like an invisible political movement; perhaps it isnt there at all. If a bomb is wired to a cars ignition, then obviously there is an enemy; if public building or a political headquarters is blown up, then there is a political enemy. But if an accident, or a series of accidents, occurs, if equipment merely fails to function, if it appears faulty, especially in a slow fashion, over a period of natural time, with numerous small failures and misfirings- then the victim, whether a person or a party or a country, can never marshal itself to defend itself.
Though they pride themselves on being anarchists, these groups are well organized and disciplined in their attacks. Once an action begins, the fervor of destruction feeds on itself and others join in. The events are not unlike attacks from packs of rabid dogs.
In a recent attack on a Washington, D.C., recruiters office, a group called Funk the War broke into the office using guerilla tactics. They claim to have outnumbered peace officers while vandalizing the office until it looked like a tornado had swept through the lobby, as they said in their own words.
This is how they described their own actions:
After many previous protests had found the 14th st recruiter closed at 5PM, Funk the War found them open, and the door unlocked at nearer to 6Pm and promptly exploited the situation by demonstrating to them first hand how an occupying force behaves.
After a loud commotion inside while outnumbered cops watched, recruiters finally managed to get protesters to leave-but not before literature and full-body length cardboard displays in the street window area were destroyed. In addition, hundreds more Funk the War stickers were plastered all over just about everything that would take them. By the time everyone was out it looked like a tornado had swept through the lobby.
One recruiter tried to grab an activist but found himself overpowered by SDSs superior strength and numbers and had no choice but to give up!
A post at the Website from Anarchi chides those who didnt participate in the mob attack:
So for all of you naysayers: Where where you last night??? SDS went a trashed a recruiting station what did you do?
For SdS: Awesome action, I must say it got escalated and it was pretty rad, a bunch of students who actually give a shit about something going and doing what was right to the government or should I say taxpayer funded offices of child predators in army costumes or as some might know them military recruiters! I hope SdS does more stuff like this in the future or even better stuff.Hopefully those dumbass recruiters will get ready to leave, after a smashed window in 07 and a trashed inside in 08 (and hopefully many more trashings) If they dont a nice friendly warning: Pack up your crap and leave and there will be no problems but if you stay know this people dont like you they dont want you in their communities and they will make sure you leave one way or another!
The most infamous attacks have occurred in Berkeley, Calif., where Move America Forward and other patriots have pushed back. The Berkeley City Council instigated further actions at the Berkeley Marine recruiting station by issuing free parking permits and noise permits to Code Pink, and passing a resolution encouraging anti-war forces to close down the offices.
The Berkeley City Council refuses to apologize to the Marines and now faces millions of dollars of lost city revenue from nationwide boycotts pushed by powerful businesspeople. Pending legislation would also take away millions of taxpayer dollars from the city for its attack on the Marines. Move America Forward will not stop pressure until the city council rescinds all three of its anti-military resolutions and apologizes to the Marines.
It is past time for leaders in the Senate and House to demand an investigation into the nationwide epidemic of attacks on recruiting stations. U.S. Attorneys should prosecute the agitators. The Constitution provides that the federal government be able to raise an Army during wartime. The escalation in attacks is not only costing taxpayers money, but they could cripple the countrys ability to defend herself. If this isnt treason, what is?
It is past time for leaders in the Senate and House to demand an investigation into the nationwide epidemic of attacks on recruiting stations. U.S. Attorneys should prosecute the agitators. The Constitution provides that the federal government be able to raise an Army during wartime. The escalation in attacks is not only costing taxpayers money, but they could cripple the countrys ability to defend herself. If this isnt treason, what is?
This was written on Feb 25, but is quite relevant today.
Move backwards. Embrace weakness.
Um, they think it’s a good idea to attack our armed forces? History is filled with the dead bodies of those who shared the same delusion.
this behavior didn’t work so well in 68. this is really shaping up to be like that year again. look out Denver
These are just intellectuals expressing themselves.
“treason?” Where? People who cause dozens to die,who sell our most coveted secrets to the enemy, sit in prisons on our tax dollar. Aims, Aldridge............ We don't have the “balls” anymore to do the right thing. What should happen with these people once caught is self evident, but rest assured, not much will happen.
Stupid, childish, cowardly idiots. If they are so brave and “righteous” let them try their dispicabl eacts during the day right in the face of everyone, instead of under the cover of darkness. Sissies, punks, every single one of them.
What goes around comes around.
My daughter lives in Austin Texas and she has always warned me that “pacifists” are NOT nice or peace loving, they are mean, angry, and they love to throw rocks and bottles at you. These are some angry mean PACIFISTS attacking the recruiters.
FYI
It is past time for leaders in the Senate and House to demand an investigation into the nationwide epidemic of attacks on recruiting stations. U.S. Attorneys should prosecute the agitators.
These are the acts of DOMESTIC TERRORISTS.
If the anarchists want full effect of their protests, they should attack the Marines , 101 Airborne, Navy Seals or Seabees in person. Why waste time on property? Go on guys, give it your best shot.
These are the acts of TERRORISTS (doesn't matter where they come from)
I hope President Bush speaks out about this very soon.
D@mn right, try them for treason!
When people reject all traditional norms and are still unhappy, they can respond in one of two ways:
1. Admit there is something to be said for traditional norms.
2. Blame their unhappiness on those who uphold traditional norms.
Option #1 is more logical, but requires someone to admit they’ve been wrong about their entire approach to life. Option #2 is easier and provides a temporary relief from the unhappiness. Thus, these rebels tend to have a deep anger at the military, religion, traditional families, and so forth.
The problem is that option #2 is ultimately not fulfilling. These rebels see that people get positive benefits from the institutions they hate, and their anger increases. Included in the anger is a self-loathing. Deep down, these rebels feel ashamed that they don’t have what it takes to succeed in the military.
So if you have served in the military and really want to tick off these presenters, just go up to these protesters at a recruiting center and say “Excuse me, I served in the military and it was a great experience. I made so many friends in my unit and I learned how to be mentally tough, take on any challenge, and to be someone others can rely on!”
They will of course just scream at you and not give you a logical answer, but trust me, you will have hit them where they hurt.
I like to point out that while it is suggested that the Vietnam war protests stopped after Nixon ended the draft, there was an earlier event that stopped such riots cold.
Kent State in May, 1970. In its immediate aftermath, there was a “National Student’s Strike” that was widespread, but a lot more reserved. After that, there was only one more major disturbance, in Los Angeles in August, 1970. It was greeted with a strong police response.
After that, however, the anti-war movement became wholly political, with two congressional committees, and the infamous medal-throwing protest in D.C., featuring a notorious failed US presidential contender.
But importantly, the violence just had the wind knocked out of it. Seems the anti-war movement was fine with attacking and harming other people, but had little stomach for being counter-attacked.
By the time the draft and war ended, most of those in the anti-war movement were damn glad of an excuse to quit.
You are too logical. I would rather see someone kick the Shiite out of these fools.
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