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Surrounded By Hundreds of Iraqi-Americans
self | 3/30/03 | justshutupandtakeit

Posted on 03/30/2003 8:18:06 PM PST by justshutupandtakeit

Today I was surrounded by hundreds of Iraqi-Americans. It was great! Assyrians in Chicago had a rally in one of the City parks to demonstrate their complete solidarity with the vow of President Bush to remove Saddam and his regime from power. Speakers included Assyrian-American politicians, other area politicians seeking votes, an Assyrian serviceman on his way to Iraq, highly decorated veterans of other fights for freedom including Normandy.

It was a cold day with a bitter wind but that did not deter this gathering of patriots from calling for total support from America for its military effort in their ancient ancestral homeland.

Flags and placards waved in the bright sun carried by young and old. Old Glory unfolded over all joined by flags of one of the oldest nations on earth, Assyria. And a fine flag it is. I think I will get one.

Today's Assyrians are not the dread armies of old but Christians calling out for Liberty and Freedom for their fellow Iraqis. Many carried placards with the portraits and names of Iraqis murdered by Saddam and his thugs. A graphic illustration of the face of terror and the nature of Saddam's Terror routinely ignored by the "Anti-War" demonstrators.

We listened as a veteran of Normandy called for support of President Bush and linked his fight on the beaches of France to that on the deserts of Iraq. This came from a man who had shed his blood for his nation and was the 2d highest decorated Assyrian-American. A man whom we should listen too rather than Michael Moore or Martin Sheen.

Opinions to the contrary the real people of Chicago are patriots and support the removal of Saddam and his regime of Terror.

God Bless our Leaders in this Just Cause.


TOPICS: Announcements; Foreign Affairs; US: Illinois
KEYWORDS: chicago; iraq; iraqiamerians; march30reports; patriots; rally; terror; troopsupport
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1 posted on 03/30/2003 8:18:06 PM PST by justshutupandtakeit
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To: RedWing9; usconservative; unspun; chicagolady; BillyBoy
Report for you perusal.
2 posted on 03/30/2003 8:19:43 PM PST by justshutupandtakeit ( Its time to trap some RATS)
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To: justshutupandtakeit
outtasight!
3 posted on 03/30/2003 8:20:13 PM PST by martin_fierro (Mr. Avuncular)
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To: justshutupandtakeit
This is the kind stuff that should be prominent in the news programs instead of the anti-war protestors!!
4 posted on 03/30/2003 8:24:03 PM PST by bart99
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To: justshutupandtakeit
Thanks for the very positive report.
5 posted on 03/30/2003 8:24:24 PM PST by beaversmom (After the Axis of Evil on to the Axis of Weasels)
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To: justshutupandtakeit
Yes, but what have they done for America?
6 posted on 03/30/2003 8:25:29 PM PST by henderson field
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To: henderson field
They've lived here and spoken of their faith and paid taxes. Why, what have you done? ;-`
7 posted on 03/30/2003 8:29:54 PM PST by unspun ("Well I'm proud to be a FReeper, where at least I know I'm an American; and I won't forget....")
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To: justshutupandtakeit; Alamo-Girl
Thanks for attending and reporting, jsuati! God bless His loving purposes for us all and bless the patriots of freedom, in all nations.
8 posted on 03/30/2003 8:32:12 PM PST by unspun ("Well I'm proud to be a FReeper, where at least I know I'm an American; and I won't forget....")
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To: unspun
I'm wondering how these Iraqi Americans will feel about Peter Arnett's encouragement to the Iraqi regime to slaughter civilians and blame it on our Soldiers for the propaganda effect? Does anyone doubt they will do it since pissant Arnett has told them on their TV station that his reporting of the Iraqi civilian casualties has raised opposition to the Bush Administration's war?
9 posted on 03/30/2003 8:33:41 PM PST by MHGinTN (If you can read this, you've had life support from someone. Promote Life Support for others.)
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To: justshutupandtakeit
A N W side bump! It wasn't just cold, it was chilling. What area and which park JGUTI?
11 posted on 03/30/2003 8:36:29 PM PST by JustPiper (Anti-War Protestors Are The Terrorist's Bodyguard!!!)
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To: justshutupandtakeit
Is there a way to get these people to tell their stories so we can post them? I can't find any 'words from Iraqi refugees' out their on the Net. I see general stories from organizations and relief monitor sites; but none with direct refugee stories.

Did you get to know any of these people? Could we get them to tell their stories and make their voices heard? Freep Mail me if you can find out.
12 posted on 03/30/2003 8:37:28 PM PST by Calpernia (http://www.politicsandprotest.org/attack.swf)
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To: Beno
Before you are allowed to say this 'conflict' violates UN Charter, you must review these UN Security Council documents: http://www.iraqwatch.org/un/Index_SecCounRes.html

Now go read.
13 posted on 03/30/2003 8:39:59 PM PST by Calpernia (http://www.politicsandprotest.org/attack.swf)
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To: Calpernia

Here was a thread on this one. Its a good read and should be spread throughout the liberal world.

14 posted on 03/30/2003 8:45:14 PM PST by Delta 21 (Allons ! ! !)
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To: Delta 21
I missed these links. Thanks! I think I will start a website with their voices. Maybe it will draw out more stories. Thanks for the pic too!
15 posted on 03/30/2003 8:48:46 PM PST by Calpernia (http://www.politicsandprotest.org/attack.swf)
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To: justshutupandtakeit
Thanks for the report! About how many folks were out?
16 posted on 03/30/2003 8:50:04 PM PST by chicagolady
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To: Calpernia
The guy in the article was a human shield too! He went over to Iraq and spent some time there and got out with some video. The Iraqui people changed his mind and now he is in support of the war. The changed minds of the human shields would be a powerful topic for a web page.
17 posted on 03/30/2003 8:53:42 PM PST by Delta 21 (Allons ! ! !)
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To: Calpernia
If you want them to get in touch with you how can they contact you?

I go to a bible study with the Assyrians every Friday night.
The bible teacher Sam Shamone who is Assyrian is an AWESOME bible teacher.In fact if you are inteested his is one of the main writers for Answeringislam.org

That is how I found out about the rally, Though him and these folks. So I see them every Friday. I can have them contact you.
18 posted on 03/30/2003 8:54:24 PM PST by chicagolady
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To: chicagolady
I would say maybe 500 at most. Almost all Assyrians.
19 posted on 03/30/2003 9:02:26 PM PST by justshutupandtakeit ( Its time to trap some RATS)
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To: Beno
Riight. Is that you, Peter?
20 posted on 03/30/2003 9:03:34 PM PST by justshutupandtakeit ( Its time to trap some RATS)
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