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Peace protesters help Saddam: PM [What scares the bejeebers out of Lefty "protesters"]
TheAge.com.au ^ | Friday, February 21, 2003 | By Mark Forbes

Posted on 02/21/2003 9:35:04 AM PST by JohnHuang2

Prime Minister John Howard has accused peace demonstrators of giving comfort to Saddam Hussein and harming the chance of a peaceful outcome to the Iraqi crisis. Continues

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What scares the bejeebers out of Lefty "protesters"

"I've been to demonstrations and rallies all over the country. . . people just want to be heard," Michael Callandrillo tells the New York Times. The 53-year old teacher from Dover, N.J., traveled across the Hudson to attend Saturday's anti-U.S. demonstration in neighboring New York, amid blustery speeches, sign-waving and blaring banners decreeing "The World Says No To War, others demanding a "Free Palestine!" The anti-Semitism/pro-militant Islamism of the crowd was only thinly disguised.

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"It was so wonderful to see the turnout in Europe and New York," chirped Miriam Hutchins, 59, also quoted in the Times. The Petaluma, Calif. teacher was part of Sunday's anti-U.S. mobilization at the Civic Center in San Francisco, scraggly crowds singing John Lennon's "Imagine" in Arabic amid shouts of "we will not turn our sons and daughters into mortar" angrily piercing the air. (The event, initially set for Saturday, got pushed back a day "to avoid conflicting with the Chinese New Year celebration," reports the Times. Political Correctness, in this crowd, is paramount.)

"An attack on Iraq will stimulate terrorism against the United States," declared Joan Buell, attending the same event, also quoted in the Times. The 77-year old of Cupertino, Calif., predicted "the consequence [of war in Iraq] is going to be World War III, and I am very depressed about it."

Question: Besides their hatred of Bush, and being whiners and bedwetters, what two things do Michael, Miriam and Joan all share in common? Yes, the 3 joined throngs of scraggly protesters clogging city streets from New York to L.A., from Miami to Seattle over the weekend. But besides that -- specifically, what are those two things all 3 share equally?

Fear and loathing, that's what.

Fear of what? Fear of victory -- America winning another war of liberation (a la Afghanistan) in Iraq, another major advance in the War on Terror. (Shhhhhhh! Judy Woodruff doesn't want you to know, but let me share a secret: A.N.S.W.E.R. and affiliate groups organizing the rallies virulently opposed ousting the Taliban after 9/11 -- a fact seldom, if ever, reported anywhere by the media).

The mere thought of Saddam, a fascist dictator who gasses women and children for sport, being removed by U.S. military force, liberating 24 million long-suffering Iraqis, makes Lefties curl up in horror.

They realize Saddam's forces -- scruffy, ragged, demoralized, timely as 8-track tape -- don't stand a prayer against the mightiest and deadliest fighting force ever known to man: The U.S. military. Saddam's army, against computerized tanks and smart munitions, against highly motivated, exceptionally trained men-at-arms, is about as useful as a losing lottery ticket.

That's what scares the bejeebers out of Lefties. Without the hope of massive U.S. casualties quelling their anguish, they know US. victory will be swift and certain, that Saddam's days are numbered. Fear of victory is why the Left so vociferously opposes this war. If Iraq had a smidgen's chance of winning, or inflicting heavy casualties on U.S. soldiers, the Left would be beating the war drums.

'We're not really pro-Saddam,' the peaceniks retort. Saddam knows better. The Butcher-Of-Baghdad expressed his personal gratitude Sunday for their efforts. In all the protests, moreover, not a vague hint of criticism was ever directed at Saddam, the new darling of the Left.

Michael, Miriam and Joan also share a common loathing -- of our military.

Will they -- or any of these protesters -- show up at victory rallies on the streets of New York, flashing 'Welcome Home' signs in a national outpouring of celebration, honoring returning U.S. troops after Desert Storm II? Oh, yeah, right -- and Barbara Streisand makes an excellent spelling instructor and 100,000 shares in WorldCom stock makes a superb investment.

"War is my last choice," Bush said Tuesday at the White House, reacting to the weekend protests as U.S. and British diplomats begin crafting a final U.N. resolution, daring France to veto. "But the risk of doing nothing is even a worse option as far as I'm concerned."

'Ouch!' squealed the peaceniks. In two brief sentences, Bush knocked the wind out of their sails. They were back on defense, the spotlight -- and onus -- was back on Saddam.

Without a hint of wavering, the President noted that "some in the world don't view [Saddam] as a risk to peace. I respectfully disagree."

During his daily White House press briefing, Presidential spokesman Ari Fleischer whipped out newspaper clippings of mass protests in Europe against U.S. deployment of missiles in Germany during the Reagan administration. "This," said Fleischer, "is not the first time there have been mass protests and in a previous instance America stood on principle." Result? We won the Cold War.

With Bush's unflinching leadership, we'll win the War on Terror, too.

God bless our President, God bless our Troops and God bless the United States of America!

My two cents..
"JohnHuang2"



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1 posted on 02/21/2003 9:35:04 AM PST by JohnHuang2
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To: JohnHuang2
We all know that as soon as Iraq is liberated, the left won't stop. They will then start to attack the rebuilding issues in Iraq. This will open up a whole new can of liberal wiggly worms.
2 posted on 02/21/2003 9:42:50 AM PST by Michaelman
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To: Michaelman
No question about it, amigo.
3 posted on 02/21/2003 9:53:52 AM PST by JohnHuang2
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To: xm177e2; mercy; Wait4Truth; hole_n_one; GretchenEE; Clinton's a rapist; buffyt; ladyinred; Angel; ..
Have a nice and safe weekend, y'all
4 posted on 02/21/2003 9:54:38 AM PST by JohnHuang2
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To: JohnHuang2
The only thing worse than war is LOOSING in a war against anybody OTHER THAN the USA!
5 posted on 02/21/2003 10:02:37 AM PST by Stefan Stackhouse
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To: JohnHuang2
What a beautiful essay! Thank you!

God bless our President, God bless our Troops and God bless the United States of America!

Amen!

6 posted on 02/21/2003 10:05:05 AM PST by Alamo-Girl
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To: JohnHuang2
Thanks for the ping. bttt
7 posted on 02/21/2003 10:07:08 AM PST by Indy Pendance
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To: JohnHuang2
Excellent ! Thanks, JH2 !

"War is my last choice," Bush said Tuesday at the White House, reacting to the weekend protests as U.S. and British diplomats begin crafting a final U.N. resolution, daring France to veto. "But the risk of doing nothing is even a worse option as far as I'm concerned."

'Ouch!' squealed the peaceniks. In two brief sentences, Bush knocked the wind out of their sails. They were back on defense, the spotlight -- and onus -- was back on Saddam.

Without a hint of wavering, the President noted that "some in the world don't view [Saddam] as a risk to peace. I respectfully disagree."

And so do I. And so does Tony Blair, our BEST advocate in War on Terror on that side of the pond...

Tony Blair: The price of my conviction

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But there are also consequences of 'stop the war'. There will be no march for the victims of Saddam, no protests about the thousands of children that die needlessly every year under his rule, no righteous anger over the torture chambers which if he is left in power, will remain in being.

I rejoice that we live in a country where peaceful protest is a natural part of our democratic process. But I ask the marchers to understand this.

I do not seek unpopularity as a badge of honour. But sometimes it is the price of leadership and the cost of conviction.

If there are 500,000 on the [Stop the War] march, that is still less than the number of people whose deaths Saddam has been responsible for. If there are one million, that is still less than the number of people who died in the wars he started.

So if the result of peace is Saddam staying in power, not disarmed, then I tell you there are consequences paid in blood for that decision too. But these victims will never be seen, never feature on our TV screens or inspire millions to take to the streets. But they will exist none the less.



President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Tony Blair of England walk out to address the media in Cross Hall at the White House Nov. 7. "We've got no better friend in the world than Great Britain," said the President during his remarks. White House photo by Paul Morse.

8 posted on 02/21/2003 10:17:02 AM PST by MeekOneGOP (Bu-bye SADdam. You're soon to meet your buddy Stalin in Hades.)
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To: Stefan Stackhouse
Amen
9 posted on 02/21/2003 10:39:12 AM PST by JohnHuang2
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To: Alamo-Girl
Thanks :^)
10 posted on 02/21/2003 10:39:29 AM PST by JohnHuang2
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To: Indy Pendance
Thanks for bumping, friend.
11 posted on 02/21/2003 10:39:46 AM PST by JohnHuang2
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To: MeeknMing
Thanks, friend.
12 posted on 02/21/2003 10:40:09 AM PST by JohnHuang2
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To: MeeknMing
Was heading out, then I saw this, and thought I'd post it for y'all.
13 posted on 02/21/2003 10:41:30 AM PST by JohnHuang2
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To: JohnHuang2
Bingo! We have a winner---no surprise it's you though, John. As Rush is discussing this morning and let slip, many Rats do want a tragedy for the country to pin on W. They are truly sick puppies....
14 posted on 02/21/2003 10:44:04 AM PST by eureka! (The anti-war left has the pressholes in the bag--as long as the president is not a Rat)
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To: MeeknMing
Dear Mr. Blair,

Where will the "peace protestors" be if they get there way you ask? Where will they be when Saddam kills, tortures and destroys its citizens? The answer is simple- they will be in the same place they were after the Vietnam “peace”.

They will be in the same place they were when North Vietnam trampled into South Vietnam and imprisoned, enslaved and killed innocent people. They will be in the same place they were when Pol Pot and the Khmer Rouge ravaged Cambodia and created the killing fields.

The place is called the “the self-comfort of their own indulgences”. Because the world is a safer place because they held up a signed or burned a flag.

15 posted on 02/21/2003 10:52:18 AM PST by 11th Commandment
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To: JohnHuang2
Thanks ! You have a GREAT day...
16 posted on 02/21/2003 10:53:20 AM PST by MeekOneGOP (Bu-bye SADdam. You're soon to meet your buddy Stalin in Hades.)
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To: JohnHuang2
"The mere thought of Saddam, a fascist dictator who gasses women and children for sport, being removed by U.S. military force, liberating 24 million long-suffering Iraqis, makes Lefties curl up in horror. They realize Saddam's forces -- scruffy, ragged, demoralized, timely as 8-track tape -- don't stand a prayer against the mightiest and deadliest fighting force ever known to man: The U.S. military. Saddam's army, against computerized tanks and smart munitions, against highly motivated, exceptionally trained men-at-arms, is about as useful as a losing lottery ticket. That's what scares the bejeebers out of Lefties. Without the hope of massive U.S. casualties quelling their anguish, they know US. victory will be swift and certain, that Saddam's days are numbered. Fear of victory is why the Left so vociferously opposes this war. If Iraq had a smidgen's chance of winning, or inflicting heavy casualties on U.S. soldiers, the Left would be beating the war drums. 'We're not really pro-Saddam,' the peaceniks retort. Saddam knows better. The Butcher-Of-Baghdad expressed his personal gratitude Sunday for their efforts. In all the protests, moreover, not a vague hint of criticism was ever directed at Saddam, the new darling of the Left."

Excellent article, mi hermano...yer far more than the KingOfPing...MUD

17 posted on 02/21/2003 11:05:55 AM PST by Mudboy Slim (The DemonRAT "Peaceniks" Are Simply Soddom's USEFUL IDIOTS!!)
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To: JohnHuang2
This is a powerful link about this subject.

The Price of Their Peace.


18 posted on 02/21/2003 12:17:41 PM PST by RobFromGa (It's Time to Bomb Saddam!)
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To: JohnHuang2
"God bless our President, God bless our Troops and God bless the United States of America!"

... Bump!

Thanks, John!

Be Well - Be Armed - Be Safe - Molon Labe!

19 posted on 02/21/2003 12:31:09 PM PST by blackie
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To: JohnHuang2
That's right JH2 they know we will win. That's what scares these lily-livered lefties.
20 posted on 02/21/2003 12:35:24 PM PST by Cincinatus' Wife
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