Anti-War Demonstrators Arrested in Ill.

Associated Press ^ | December 10, 2002 | MIKE ROBINSON

[new cruelty]

...Another demonstrator, Ray Kaepplinger, 84, said he was a World War II veteran who had "been through the plume of hell in New Guinea" and didn't want to see another war erupt.

"As far as I'm concerned, President George II is as bad as Saddam Hussein," he said.

[new cruelty]

Thanks, Ray.

[wideawake]

There's got to be a way to check the service records of all these nutballs who claim to be veterans.

[Jaxter]

Proof that age does not necessarily bring wisdom.

[BureaucratusMaximus]

Ray Kaepplinger, 84, said he was a World War II veteran who had "been through the plume of hell in New Guinea" and didn't want to see another war erupt.

Another "role-model" for our kids. If this is true...he doesnt deserve the freedom he fought for...I didn't know liberal brainwashing affected the elderly.

[Delphster]

Ray Kaepplinger, 84, said he was a World War II veteran who had "been through the plume of hell in New Guinea" and didn't want to see another war erupt

Did it say on what side he fought for ?

[basil]

I just heard on the radio that 10 of these anti-war protestors were arrested here in Austin TX.

Let's round 'em all up and ship them to Iraq, and see if they change their minds--LOL!

[weegee]

While antiwar.com may have stood against Bill Clinton's military actions, they did not go to the lengths of the protesters of Bush's military actions. These are anti-Bush protesters.

Headline is incorrect. It should read, Tresspassers Arrested At Federal Building In Illinois

[weegee]

They want to be arrested; it gets press. Since the news briefs don't indicate the reason for the arrest, those sheep who see non-violent protesters on tv will think that it was "the man" busting down on free speech and opposition.

[Blood of Tyrants]

There is no fool like an old fool.

[PetroniDE]

First thing you do, find out if he really did serve. Bet you 4-1 he is lying.

[PetroniDE]

Only send the male protestors to Iraq.
Send the female ones to the Taliban (complete with burka).

[PetroniDE]

While antiwar.com may have stood against Bill Clinton's military actions, they did not go to the lengths of the protesters of Bush's military actions. These are anti-Bush protesters.

BINGO, weegee. Couldn't agree more. They were no where to be found when Clinton was in charge.

[Flyer]

find out if he really did serve

The odds would say there are some liberal Veterans. The shame is that the Socialists are exploiting them.

[PetroniDE]

You may be right; however, people have been known to lie about their military service (a former MLB manager comes to mind).

There was also an isolationist movement in this country in the late 30's-early 40's full of people like the anti-war crowd today. Once Pearl Harbor was attacked, that movement promptly shut it's doors.

I strongly suspect weegee is right. It is nothing more than the Anti-Bush crowd still sore about losing Election 2000.

[A2J]

...Another demonstrator, Ray Kaepplinger, 84, said he was a World War II veteran who had "been through the plume of hell in New Guinea" and didn't want to see another war erupt.

Apparently he left his brain in New Guinea.

[new cruelty]

hehe, 84 years old... won't be long now before he sees the 'Plume of Hell' once again.