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Code Pink, an offense to our nation
Saint Mary's Collegian ^ | 9/23/2008 | Jennifer Kennedy

Posted on 09/23/2008 2:54:22 PM PDT by markomalley

Code Pink is a group dedicated to peace in general and specifically to ending the war in Iraq. It was started in 2002 by women. Although their intentions may be good, they are an offense and a disgrace to our military and our country.

Code Pink has no respect for our dedicated troops, who are in Iraq fighting for their country out of love, dedication and honor. One member was caught on video saying "Marines are war criminals" in a video on Youtube by the user SFCollegeRepublicans. Even if you disagree with the war, there is no need to disgrace the Marines. Our soldiers are not the ones responsible for the war, the government is.

Not only do they attack our soldiers, but they dishonor government officials dedicated to this country. In October 2007 during a hearing, a Code Pink member approached Condoleezza Rice with bloody hands that were supposed to represent the blood of millions of Iraqis. She then shouted at Rice, "war criminal" as police escorted her out. Rice alone is not to be blamed nor should she be humiliated by Code Pink.

Recently, at the Republican National Convention, Code Pink attended Palin's speech in pink slips that said, "Palin is not a woman's choice." Then they showed up at McCain's speech attempting to get on stage and interrupt it. This is just rude. They are not Republicans and do not belong there. Plus, if they advocate peace, they need to learn to practice what they preach. To interrupt a speech with chaos is not peaceful protest.

Code Pink has, over the years, constantly protested the Marine Corps Recruiting Center in Berkeley. The group has the right to free speech and to protest, but it does not mean that what they are doing is right. Their actions do not come across as a war protest but as a disapproval of American men and women who risk their lives everyday during duty. Code Pink, through their demonstrations, exhibit a lack of support of our soldiers and thus prove they are not patriots.

In addition, on January 1, 2007, Code Pink attempted to conduct a vigil and march on the Golden Gate Bridge impeding traffic. Since this is a high traffic area, especially on a holiday, this could have caused multiple accidents and disasters, which Code Pink clearly failed to see.

Not only is this group disgraceful and lacking patriotism, they also lack plausibility. During Mother's Day week 2008, Code Pink decided to have themed protests. During one such day, they wore witch hats and cast spells. This is a joke. Who is going to take someone like that seriously? If they want to successfully build peace, they need to present themselves in a way that people will take them seriously.

Whether or not we agree with the war, it is important to support the men and women who fight to protect this country. Code Pink needs to realize that their conduct displays a lack of support to the troops, which is an offense to this country.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; Government
KEYWORDS: brownshirts; codepink
Nothing new for us -- but it is refreshing hearing the words come out of the mouth of a college kid!
1 posted on 09/23/2008 2:54:22 PM PDT by markomalley
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To: markomalley

Correction: Code Pink is a treasonous organization that is not dedicated to peace but to the defeat of the United States and to the overthrow of our Constitution.


2 posted on 09/23/2008 2:55:41 PM PDT by PeterFinn (NObama in NOvember.)
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To: markomalley
It was started in 2002 by women.

Those aren't women. They're dykes!!

3 posted on 09/23/2008 2:56:45 PM PDT by unixfox (The 13th Amendment Abolished Slavery, The 16th Amendment Reinstated It !)
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To: markomalley

Dedicated to peace through the murder of our American fighting people.............that is evil


4 posted on 09/23/2008 3:00:48 PM PDT by yldstrk (My heros have always been cowboys--Reagan and Bush)
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To: markomalley

A political, moral, and olfactory offense, to be precise


5 posted on 09/23/2008 3:01:36 PM PDT by G8 Diplomat ("The difference between fiction and reality is that fiction has to make sense" --Tom Clancy)
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To: G8 Diplomat

I wonder what her son Casey would say to Cindy Sheehan in the afterlife about her “activities”.


6 posted on 09/23/2008 3:08:39 PM PDT by jakerobins
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To: markomalley

Note that these bottom feeders only show up to demostrate against Republicans.
Since Democrats also voted to authorize the war and have voted to fund it why not protest some Democrats?
Simple answer is because the group is not really about peace, its about politics. Leftwing anti-American politics....


7 posted on 09/23/2008 3:13:02 PM PDT by SECURE AMERICA (Vote FOR AMERICA . Vote McCain / Palin)
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To: markomalley

The following is a long read but it’s the best explanation for the liberal mindset that I have ever read:

http://www.heritage.org/Research/Thought/hl1020.cfm

This is how Code Pink can claim to be for peace yet use disruptive, non-peaceful methods against people it disagrees with.

The liberal mind is truly a wonder to behold. We conservatives think liberals hold contradictory viewpoints. Example: death penalty for murderers is bad, death for unborn is good. Doesn’t make sense, right? Well, to them these are consistent views.

When Code Pink says, “War is not the answer,” they honestly believe war is never, ever the answer. Seriously. It doesn’t matter if you refute them with facts. They simply ignore anything that doesn’t fit their worldview.

Follow the link if you have the time. Then you’ll finally understand what we are dealing with and why we must resist their nihilism.


8 posted on 09/23/2008 3:20:14 PM PDT by CitizenUSA (Voting proudly for GOVERNOR Palin for VP!)
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To: markomalley
Code Pink is a group dedicated to peace in general and specifically to ending the war in Iraq.

They're not anti-war, just pro the other side...

9 posted on 09/23/2008 3:27:06 PM PDT by Unam Sanctam
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To: PeterFinn

The American people should treat Code Stink like the enemy of America they are. That means they get beaten down and spit on until they submit and crawl back under the rock they came from.


10 posted on 09/23/2008 3:31:14 PM PDT by peeps36 ( Al Gore Is A Big Fat Lying Hypocrite. He Pollutes The Air By Opening His Big Mouth)
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To: Unam Sanctam

Code Pink is a Communist front organization.

they use Communist tactics, and Lies.

They are traitors to America.

Period.


11 posted on 09/23/2008 3:31:16 PM PDT by LtKerst (Lt Kerst)
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To: jakerobins
I wonder what her son Casey would say to Cindy Sheehan in the afterlife about her “activities”.

I have a feeling Casey won't be running into mama Cindy in the afterlife.

12 posted on 09/23/2008 3:43:03 PM PDT by FrdmLvr ("Stand up, Chuck!")
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To: markomalley

This St.Marys out of Orinda Cali?

I have memories as a four year old with my birth mother (she was a older student) peeking in the windows of the Lab classes and all the Nuns when they use to dress in full Habits.


13 posted on 09/23/2008 3:44:30 PM PDT by Global2010 (Carville Go Home.)
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To: markomalley
Esteemed women of Code Pink...


14 posted on 09/23/2008 3:55:56 PM PDT by From The Deer Stand
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To: From The Deer Stand

Oh gross, I was trying to eat a taco. Nevermind now...


15 posted on 09/23/2008 3:57:46 PM PDT by ovrtaxt ( One useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a Congress. --John Adams)
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To: LtKerst
Code Pink is a Communist front organization.

they use Communist tactics, and Lies.

They are traitors to America.

Period.



Behold the ladies of Code Pink
16 posted on 09/23/2008 5:33:57 PM PDT by Islander7 ("Common sense and common decency are uncommon virtues among America's left.")
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To: Islander7

Ughhh thanks I’m gonna be sick....from now on I’ll take “Code Pink” postings to mean (Reach for the Pepto)!!


17 posted on 09/23/2008 6:11:23 PM PDT by jakerobins
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