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Little girl has sign ripped up by anti-Bush protestor
AP ^ | 9/16/2004 | Randy Snyder

Posted on 09/17/2004 7:39:16 AM PDT by Xaviore

Three-year-old Sophia Parlock cries while seated on the shoulders of her father, Phil Parlock, after having their Bush-Cheney sign torn up by Kerry-Edwards supporters on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004, at the Tri-State Airport in Huntington, W.Va. Democratic vice presidential candidate John Edwards (news - web sites) made a brief stop at the airport as he concluded his two-day bus tour to locations in West Virginia and Ohio. (AP Photo/Randy Snyder)


TOPICS: Politics/Elections; US: West Virginia
KEYWORDS: antibush; bush; girl; iupat; kerry; protestor; sophiaparlock
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To: big_sis_10
How many rallies has your dad attended this year?

Your dad doesn't appear to be very upset in the picture. Did he make any effort to step away from the guy when he came toward your sister?

101 posted on 09/17/2004 8:49:50 AM PDT by sinkspur ("I heard that the traditionalists have taken over the FR religion forum"--Cardinal Fanfani)
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To: Rutles4Ever
What father wouldn't take this guy down IMMEDIATELY for interacting with his child and DESTROYING something she has in her hands. This guy would be black and blue from stem to sturnum if my child was threatened.

So you're saying that if it was you, you'd leave your little kids alone in a hostile crowd, and start a riot.

All I can say is.... WOW.

102 posted on 09/17/2004 8:50:39 AM PDT by Wissa
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To: Rutles4Ever
It's staged.

When we find out the name of the union guy I expect all you Sherlocks to file back in here one by one and turn in your badges.

Deal?

103 posted on 09/17/2004 8:50:53 AM PDT by Taliesan (fiction police)
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To: sinkspur

I'm not buying it. Like I said, paternal instinct would dictate my foot breaking off in this "union thug's" rear end if he physically grappled with my three year-old daughter.


104 posted on 09/17/2004 8:51:35 AM PDT by Rutles4Ever ("The message of the Cross is foolishness to those who are perishing...")
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To: Rutles4Ever

That's it, Dan. Stand by the story.


105 posted on 09/17/2004 8:53:31 AM PDT by Taliesan (fiction police)
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To: Wissa

If someone physically confronted your THREE YEAR-OLD, your knee jerk reaction wouldn't be to open up a can of whup ass on said assailant? I'm not talking about premeditating a response. It's instinct. Touch my child and you're going down, no questions asked.


106 posted on 09/17/2004 8:53:50 AM PDT by Rutles4Ever ("The message of the Cross is foolishness to those who are perishing...")
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To: Rutles4Ever
Well, not everybody would get violent, but I don't know anybody who wouldn't get in this guy's face, or back off or show SOME KIND OF EMOTION!

He's just standing there.

107 posted on 09/17/2004 8:54:04 AM PDT by sinkspur ("I heard that the traditionalists have taken over the FR religion forum"--Cardinal Fanfani)
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To: sinkspur
How many rallies has your dad attended this year?

How many is he allowed to attend?

Your dad doesn't appear to be very upset in the picture. Did he make any effort to step away from the guy when he came toward your sister?

So now you're calling the sister a liar?

108 posted on 09/17/2004 8:55:18 AM PDT by Taliesan (fiction police)
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To: Taliesan

Change your tagline. The fact that you're not the least bit suspicious indicates you can be suckered.


109 posted on 09/17/2004 8:55:31 AM PDT by sinkspur ("I heard that the traditionalists have taken over the FR religion forum"--Cardinal Fanfani)
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To: Rutles4Ever

For me, instinct would not be to throw my 3 year old to the side so I could fight.


110 posted on 09/17/2004 8:55:39 AM PDT by Wissa
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To: Hank All-American

Ahh. OK. OK. Too little sleep causes brain damage! My apologies.


111 posted on 09/17/2004 8:55:49 AM PDT by wmichgrad ("If you believe... then you.. are.. a Republican!" Arnold Schwarzenegger August 31, 2004)
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To: big_sis_10

It is clear that standing up for what you believe in is a trait your family shares. Good job on that!

I disagree with those that find previous news mentions of your father to be a sign that he is a professional victim or some such nonsense. They seem to think that after one attack your family should have learned their lesson. Your family should have learned the fear that keeps people from speaking up. Your family should have learned the lesson that union thugs have been teaching for years - Shut up or we will hurt you.

I disagree with those people. I applaud you and your family for standing up for what you believe in.


112 posted on 09/17/2004 8:56:13 AM PDT by shempy (EABOF)
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To: RedBloodedAmerican

Ever try letting a good (bad for kerry) thing be repeated, over, over, over, and over?

This story and pics need to be sent to every one in email folders, and then request they do likewise.

We only have us to spread the word via "New Media." the old media kerry boosters will not carry our water. So suck it up, do some minor heavy lifting for the home team.


113 posted on 09/17/2004 8:56:32 AM PDT by Ursus arctos horribilis ("It is better to die on your feet than to live on your knees!" Emiliano Zapata 1879-1919)
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To: Taliesan

Sure. I'll be the first to admit I'm wrong. I hope I AM wrong. My gut says otherwise...


114 posted on 09/17/2004 8:56:36 AM PDT by Rutles4Ever ("The message of the Cross is foolishness to those who are perishing...")
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To: Taliesan
So now you're calling the sister a liar?

I'm asking her a couple of questions. She said her dad is upset. He doesn't appear to be upset then, so he must be upset now.

115 posted on 09/17/2004 8:56:42 AM PDT by sinkspur ("I heard that the traditionalists have taken over the FR religion forum"--Cardinal Fanfani)
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To: TNdandelion

You speak the truth. Two of my three children are 4 and almost 3, if one did that to the other, it would be time to brawl, not cry.


116 posted on 09/17/2004 8:57:02 AM PDT by conservativebabe
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To: Wissa

Your instinct would be... what then?


117 posted on 09/17/2004 8:57:45 AM PDT by Rutles4Ever ("The message of the Cross is foolishness to those who are perishing...")
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To: big_sis_10

Is one of your brothers named "Bogdan"?


118 posted on 09/17/2004 8:59:10 AM PDT by RedBloodedAmerican
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To: sinkspur
Your dad doesn't appear to be very upset in the picture.

I think he looks very upset, sink.

119 posted on 09/17/2004 8:59:12 AM PDT by DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet (God bless Senator Zell Miller.)
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To: sinkspur

You make a good point, but as a mother, sometimes you just keep your cool for the sake of your kids. If you react badly, they tend to be upset even more.


120 posted on 09/17/2004 9:00:11 AM PDT by conservativebabe
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