[nutmeg]

...in one final act of “resistance” before vacating the bridge, one of them burned an American flag, to the cheers of all the rest. This incident went unreported in all of the mainstream media, despite the presence on the bridge of numerous journalists and photographers.

Walking home, I reflected on what the antiwar movement has degenerated into -- a squabbling collection of aging socialists, pro-Palestinian militants, and cowardly anarchists. The Vietnam vets -- who were there just to protect our monuments and show support for the troops -- had a surprising effect on the protestors. “Fight back! Fight back!” was one of the protestors’ slogans. But it was all talk. When confronted by people who actually fought and bled for their country, the protestors grew sheepish and embarrassed -- I would even say humiliated.

Fantastic article... don't miss this one! Thanks so much for the ping, NautiNurse.

[raygun]

“Fight back! Fight back!” was one of the protestors’ slogans.

WTF? Color me head scratchin' How does the lyric of that tune go? Oh, yeah: "War, what's it good for? Absolutely nothing."

How many times they listen to that during the protest, and all the while they're marching against war they're chanting "Fight back?" Huh. I'm certain it makes sense in a pacifist's mind.

It would've been interesting to see them "fight back" on the riot gear-cops, or the not so riot-geared bitting-at-the-chomp-hungry-for some peacenik-meat vets, what were they going to do "bleed on 'em?"

Good thing they called it a draw, lest the vets and cops would've suffered even more casualties and victims of even more egregious tauntings.

[Bigg Red]

I spotted a group of four anarchists carrying an upside down American flag and wondered how far they’d get with it. It turned out to be about 50 yards. Then, a vet managed to infiltrate the parade and snatched the flag from them, causing all four members of the revolutionary vanguard to run scurrying away.

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I love it!!! The little faggots can't stand up to real men.

What a great piece! This man's writing is fantastic.

[dinasour]

I just spoke to a buddy of mine that I haven't seen since this weekend.

I told him that I had been in DC counter-protesting Cindy Sheehan and friends.

He said, "Yes, I saw that on the news and had no idea that anyone was counter-protesting. It's good that a few people will stand up to them. The press never shows that."

I told him, Yes, "A 'few' people did. Please, the next time you get to a computer, Google, 'Gathering of Eagles', and then tell me what you think of the Press."

I can't wait to hear what he says.