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Radical Left Set To Defile (WALL) The Vietnam Veterans Memorial
http://answer.pephost.org/site/News2?abbr=ANS_&page=NewsArticle&id=8137 ^

Posted on 01/31/2007 10:00:43 PM PST by InfantryMarine

Passing the word received on the next anti-war debacle to be held, of all places, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial!

As the email below states we need to enlist legions of veterans to form a wall of honor to prevent the wall's use as a backdrop and defilement by the radial left.

It is a place of honor, not a stage prop for protesters. It should be respected and revered not prostituted for political purpose.(Ala, Slick Willy one Memorial Day)

Antiwar Rally Set For Vietnam Veterans Memorial

http://answer.pephost.org/site/News2?abbr=ANS_&page=NewsArticle&id=8137

http://answer.pephost.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ANS_M17flyers

Are we ready to mount Operation Honor Locked In Stone to counter such an affront? Pass the word to all Vets on this.

I propose we form an "Honor Guard " Of tens of thousands of Veterans to form a "human perimeter" around the Wall and keep the antiwar crowd far,far from it. Let them use a less scared landmark for their assembly point and do no further dishonor to those on the wall that have done during that war and afterward.

Anyone up to organizing such a daunting task?

Organizing, communications, press releases, enlisting radio and TV media talk show hosts, logistics, permit applications, etc. will all have to be handled, and handled very quickly to pull it off.

Lets get this passed to all the veteran and active duty and like-minded community networks, websites, etc. and lets see what we/they come up with?


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To: leadpenny

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21 posted on 02/01/2007 12:25:57 AM PST by M-cubed (Why is "Greshams Law" a law?)
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To: leadpenny
The Park Police will not allow them to gather on the memorial grounds, but just in case - bookmarked

In any event I think there should be a VN Vet tribute gathering there at the same time.

// Clinton there in 93//

Wow, you were there for that?

I remember that event.

I have not been to DC in so may years and this year it looks as I will be there at least 2 times before March is over.
22 posted on 02/01/2007 12:26:08 AM PST by RunningWolf (2-1 Cav 1975)
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To: WTSand

"criminal invasion of Iraq"




That STILL irks me.... when will these idiots learn....


23 posted on 02/01/2007 12:27:10 AM PST by MrJapan
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To: InfantryMarine

I'm ready for CWII. Enough is enough.


24 posted on 02/01/2007 12:28:26 AM PST by Shaun_MD (I vote for overreaction.)
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To: JohnBDay

"This is somewhat ironic because the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was considered a leftist memorial at first because it seemed portray the soldiers as victims rather than heroes, there was no explanation of what the war was about and the statue of the three soldiers wasn't added until several years later."



Interesting... I didn't know that :o


25 posted on 02/01/2007 12:28:35 AM PST by MrJapan
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To: JohnBDay

No doubt there was controversy from the very beginning, because the war and it's aftermath was controversial. There was even controversy amongst those who proposed a memorial - - Jan Scruggs and others. There was a tad bit of racism when Maya Linh's (sp?) design for the memorial was selected.

I just think the Memorial transcends politics.


26 posted on 02/01/2007 12:40:47 AM PST by leadpenny
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To: RunningWolf
Yeah, it wasn't planned that I know of. Most who were there were just unhappy that Clinton was sort of "in our face." The "about face" was impromptu and I just happened to be in the formation. Some guy took charge and put us in formation before we did it.
27 posted on 02/01/2007 12:45:14 AM PST by leadpenny
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To: InfantryMarine

If we don't start calling out these disgusting lunatics and slapping them with charges of treason soon, I fear that this nation will find itself in a civil war. These maniacs have been finding out that they can get bolder and bolder every day with absolutely no repercussions. If they are not held accountable for their actions it WILL take the jump from despicable 'symbolic' acts to serious acts of violence and outright conflict. These people are not Americans any longer in my book, and haven't been for quite some time. When will this madness stop and who will have the ability (and the balls) to actually do something about it?


28 posted on 02/01/2007 4:30:47 AM PST by frankiep (Beer - the cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems)
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To: WTSand
A complete list of moonbats for your information. Do what you gotta do.

That's a broad-spectrum collection of communist sympathizers and islamist collaborators. There's even some of the "free Mumia" crowd.

This isn't an "anti-war" demonstration. It's a "Hate America, Destroy America, Destroy Western Civilisation" demonstration. It's all about the hate.

29 posted on 02/01/2007 4:38:28 AM PST by ArrogantBustard (Western Civilisation is aborting, buggering, and contracepting itself out of existence.)
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To: leadpenny
I just think the Memorial transcends politics.

I, too, remember the controversy about it ... that placing "underground" (it's below grade) implied that we were somehow ashamed of those who are memorialized on it. In theory, I even agreed with that.

Then, a couple of years or so after it was opened, I went to see it.

I changed my mind.

Completely

I'm glad the more traditional memorials were erected, but the wall is hallowed ground and I cannot but feel pride and gratitude for the men who went over there.

30 posted on 02/01/2007 4:44:56 AM PST by ArrogantBustard (Western Civilisation is aborting, buggering, and contracepting itself out of existence.)
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To: ArrogantBustard

Those were sort of my reactions too. As much as I like the addition of the three-man statue and the flag pole now, back then I had already accepted the simple beauty of the Wall and was against adding things for PC reasons. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial may still be the most visited site in DC.


31 posted on 02/01/2007 5:17:04 AM PST by leadpenny
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To: ArrogantBustard
That's a broad-spectrum collection of communist sympathizers and islamist collaborators. There's even some of the "free Mumia" crowd. This isn't an "anti-war" demonstration. It's a "Hate America, Destroy America, Destroy Western Civilisation" demonstration. It's all about the hate.

There are a few names you would expect that aren't --- yet. Keep checking the list. I keep a list.txt in case they decide to pull it. Know your enemy.

32 posted on 02/01/2007 7:08:05 AM PST by WTSand
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To: onedoug

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33 posted on 02/01/2007 9:27:45 AM PST by windcliff
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To: windcliff

Whoever would do such a thing had better hope the Park Police get to them before the vets do.


34 posted on 02/01/2007 9:36:37 AM PST by onedoug
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To: Domandred
Where did you hear about the Wall being spray painted last week? If Hannity or anyone else reported it, they were either making it up wholesale or being mislead. As soon as I saw this posting I called the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund and they swear it has NOT been defaced. It was NOT spray painted. To be certain you might want to check it out yourself: 202-393-0090.
35 posted on 02/01/2007 12:38:33 PM PST by BobMadigan
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To: leadpenny
The Park Police will not allow them to gather on the memorial grounds

For their sake, I hope that's true. No one is to touch that wall except in prayer, remembrance and respect.

36 posted on 02/01/2007 12:44:59 PM PST by andy58-in-nh
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To: InfantryMarine

How dare they do this in such a solemn place. What's the name of that group that keeps the Phelps Klan in check at funerals?


37 posted on 02/01/2007 12:46:14 PM PST by Lx (Do you like it, do you like it. Scott? I call it Mr. and Mrs. Tennerman chili.)
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To: leadpenny
The protest was preplanned and our ranks totaled 2-3 thousand in the formation.

I was one of the organizers. I also was the veteran with the Marine Sgt. Shirt on that gave you the command "About Face!"

We generated hundreds of thousands of postcards sent to the white house asking WJC not to deliver his speech using the VN WALL as prop, as we veterans saw it as he would dishonor it, given his Draft Dodging and Antiwar activities and his "loathing of the military".

When he would not relent from his plan the protest plan was hatched by three fellows (One a former Green Beret) from N.C.)

I debated Jan Scruggs (The idiot who invited WJC to speak there) on national radio for an hour the Friday prior.

I also appeared on the Today Show with Kati Curic Memorial Day morning 1993 and debated Scruggs again. (On scene feed)

I had all I could do not to deck him on worldwide TV after he said "we need to get past this nonsense", in reference to the righteous indignation we VN Vets we felling about the use of the Wall for WJC to prop up his sinking approval numbers at the time.

I did a total 53 interviews that day, with media from all over the world. The other organizers did likewise.

I certainly hope that someone will organize and protect the integrity and honor of those who's names are upon that Wall and not allow it to be defaced, defiled, or pimped, by leftists who hate every thing these good men sacrificed for.

They have a right to protest. We earned that for them...

Just do not do it on the graves of my brothers.

They need to be prevented by a counter demonstration and the human "Honor Guard" of citizens and veterans mentioned above.

Hope someone steps up to the plate and gets it organized.
38 posted on 02/01/2007 1:04:01 PM PST by InfantryMarine
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To: BobMadigan
Where did you hear about the Wall being spray painted last week? If Hannity or anyone else reported it, they were either making it up wholesale or being mislead. As soon as I saw this posting I called the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund and they swear it has NOT been defaced. It was NOT spray painted. To be certain you might want to check it out yourself: 202-393-0090.

You miss understood. I didn't mean the Wall itself was spray painted last week. At the anti-war demonstration on Sunday I think it was several protesters attempted to spray paint various monuments, statues and buildings. Don't know if they actually succeeded in doing so but the cans were definitely there, out, and ready for use.

39 posted on 02/01/2007 1:09:42 PM PST by Domandred
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To: InfantryMarine

Talk about a small world. YOU were the one. I apologize for my poor crowd estimating ability. I do remember they kept us well away on that eastern side of the memorial. I had no idea there had been that much planning, but I do remember being mad enough to be there. Oh, my son, who had just finished basic and AIT, was with me. He's now an Infantry Ranger Captain stationed in Kirkuk.

BTW, you did a good job of giving the drill commands. Welcome home.


40 posted on 02/01/2007 1:37:41 PM PST by leadpenny
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