Protesters Gathering To Oppose War (Washington Post - HEAVY FreeRepublic Coverage!)

The Washington Post ^ | January 18, 2003 | Ann Marchand

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Protesters Gathering To Oppose War

By Ann Marchand
washingtonpost.com Staff Writer

Saturday, January 18, 2003; 11:52 AM

Tens of thousands of people have converged on the National Mall this morning to rally against U.S. military operations in Iraq, and a smaller group also gathered to express support for military action.

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Not everyone on the Mall today is opposing military involvement in Iraq. A group of counter-protesters assembled about 9 a.m. to demonstrate support for both U.S. troops abroad and Bush's policies toward Iraq.

Kristinn Taylor, a co-leader of Free Republic, a conservative news and activism Web site that helped organize the event, said that 200 to 400 people were expected to turn out for the counter-protest, which is also supported by the D.C. chapter of MOVEOUT (Marines and Other Veterans Engaging Outrageous Un-American Traitors).

Taylor said that the group supports the president's policies toward Iraq because to do nothing "is the enslavement of the Iraqi people and the Iraqi government having weapons of mass destruction."

Kathryn C. Wood, of Burke, Va., a co-leader of Free Republic, said, "We're out here to support the troops. They defend our freedom and our rights."

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[Fred Mertz]

Thanks for posting the pics. I'm happy once again to have attended the DC Patriots Rally III. I only wish we had more Americans join with us.

[AuntB]

Somehow I missed your flag, ex-Texan. If I weren't 300 miles away, I'd be there with you....we've protested so much on this end of the state the last couple years, we're just about worn out. If you ever want to organize another, I'll try to help out! It's hard to motivate these Oregonians!

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

Good one! Thanks. (^:

Questioning the Integrity of the Anti-War Group. Tell AP that Saddam's using them.

[RonDog]

Thanks for posting the pics...

You're welcome!

FReepers might also want to thank the intrepid PHOTOGRAPHER:

Mannie Garcia at mdotpj@yahoo.com (from www.americanphotojournalist.com)

[concerned about politics]

Protesters Gathering To Oppose War Bush

They're not concerned about peace. If they were, they'd be consistant.
They were no where to be found when Clinton deployed troops and bombed - even when it had nothing to do with our national security.

Even their vsits to create terror in the minds of little school chldren had nothing to do with peace. They used the terrified children as political tools. They'd send them home to pressure their parents not to vote for Bush in 2004, using the war as an anti-Bush propaganda tool.
If it were othewise, they'd have found pro-Bush supporters anywhere. 56% of the population supports Bushs plan to out Saddam.
They simply didn't want the pro-American patriots message to get to the children. Their propaganda campain would have been ruined.

[concerned about politics]

Tens of thousands of people ?

According to FOX, that count is a lot lower. They're waiting for a real number.

[judicial meanz]

I know exactly what you mean. I had drill with the guard and must have been flipped off a hundred times by jerks coming from the DC area driving home.

[Trteamer]

Don't worry if your the only FReeper. I took on 200 of them today and kept my street corner sheep free! Go out and FReep em by yourself if necessary. It's fun to steal their thunder.

[Trteamer]

Howdy AuntB, it seems like a long time since the water battle in Oregon. Check Operation Infinite FReep for ideas on FReeping Saddam's useful idiots.
All the Best!!

[SierraWasp]

"That this act shall continue and be in force until the third day of March, one thousand eight hundred and one, and no longer:"

Looks like this has long expired!!!

[Frank_2001]

It's high time to renew it;)

[SierraWasp]

AGREED!!!

[unsycophant]

The number seems very inflated.

[RobbyS]

Bravo! Great respect to all involved.

[NYpeanut]

The lovely Cynthia was there. So bright, so gifted, so gone.

[oldironsides]

I was thinking of how much gasoline and use of oil products it took to bring these people to DC? You would think that none of them used fuel at all. The women protesting for Iraq give no thought at all to the situation of women there.
A really impressive protest would be for every one of them to use a bike or roller blades for one year and put their vehicle up on blocks. They should avoid using any products used made with oil. I would be far more impressed with that
move by the spoiled fans of Saddam.

[JimRic54]

	Pro-war protester Kristinn Taylor, of D.C. holds up an American Flag while standing in front of the White House, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2003, in Washington. Tens of thousands of anti-war protesters assembled Saturday on the National Mall opposing the Bush administration's threatened use of military force against Iraq. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer) - Jan 19 12:16 PM ET

[ELS]

kristinn, it looks like you put in a full-time weekend. The Patriots Rally yesterday and the WH today. Wow! FReep on...

[AuntB]

Unfortunately the "water" battle continues...we're just worn out! It would be nice to actually "resolve" one of these issues, wouldn't it?