Pro-U.S. rallies expected in 100 US cities on March 22-23

[Jimbo]

Find a Rally In Your Area

I wonder if these will get any turnout and/or press coverage?

 

[Fausto]

There was one in Atlanta last weekend.....got lots of local coverage.

 

[freakflag]

Glenn Beck

 

[WinkOsmosis]

I find it amusing how they call them Pro-U.S. rallies... looks like they are trying to make anti war rallies anti US.

 

[Jimbo]

Originally posted by: WinkOsmosis
I find it amusing how they call them Pro-U.S. rallies... looks like they are trying to make anti war rallies anti US.

Considering the typical sign that you see at an Anti-War rally, that would be an easy mistake to make.

 

[Jugernot]

Originally posted by: WinkOsmosis
I find it amusing how they call them Pro-U.S. rallies... looks like they are trying to make anti war rallies anti US.

Anybody who calls our troops murders and baby killers, are ani-US IMO.

 

[UNCjigga]

Aww shucks, too bad there isn't one in my neck of the woods

(phew...off the hook)

 

[DanJ]

Originally posted by: Jimbo

Originally posted by: WinkOsmosis
I find it amusing how they call them Pro-U.S. rallies... looks like they are trying to make anti war rallies anti US.

Considering the typical sign that you see at an Anti-War rally, that would be an easy mistake to make.

Been to a lot of peace rallies eh? A selection of pictures can depict anything.

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: Jugernot

Originally posted by: WinkOsmosis
I find it amusing how they call them Pro-U.S. rallies... looks like they are trying to make anti war rallies anti US.

Anybody who calls our troops murders and baby killers, are ani-US IMO.

99% of the anti-war people you might talk to wouldn't say either of these things. They fully support our troops and simply don't agree with military force being used to resolve the conflict with Hussein. I'm kinda tired of it being spun the other way in an effort to discredit the anti-war movement, quite frankly.

 

[Jugernot]

Originally posted by: Fausto1

Originally posted by: Jugernot

Originally posted by: WinkOsmosis
I find it amusing how they call them Pro-U.S. rallies... looks like they are trying to make anti war rallies anti US.

Anybody who calls our troops murders and baby killers, are ani-US IMO.

99% of the anti-war people you might talk to wouldn't say either of these things. They fully support our troops and simply don't agree with military force being used to resolve the conflict with Hussein. I'm kinda tired of it being spun the other way in an effort to discredit the anti-war movement, quite frankly.

Guess we just have the whacko up here, cuz there have been groups of them with these signs for the last few months.

True, some of them aren't as I described, but the majority around here are... that is how I judge.

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: Jugernot

Originally posted by: Fausto1

Originally posted by: Jugernot

Originally posted by: WinkOsmosis
I find it amusing how they call them Pro-U.S. rallies... looks like they are trying to make anti war rallies anti US.

Anybody who calls our troops murders and baby killers, are ani-US IMO.

99% of the anti-war people you might talk to wouldn't say either of these things. They fully support our troops and simply don't agree with military force being used to resolve the conflict with Hussein. I'm kinda tired of it being spun the other way in an effort to discredit the anti-war movement, quite frankly.

Guess we just have the whacko up here, cuz there have been groups of them with these signs for the last few months.

True, some of them aren't as I described, but the majority around here are... that is how I judge.

Well, you're always going to have the contingent that thinks they need to have outrageous signs to draw attention to themselves and "shock" people into thinking differently about the war, but most (if you talk to them) wouldn't ever say anything directly condemning the troops. No one wants another post-vietnam situation here at home.

 

[BoberFett]

Originally posted by: Fausto1

Originally posted by: Jugernot

Originally posted by: WinkOsmosis
I find it amusing how they call them Pro-U.S. rallies... looks like they are trying to make anti war rallies anti US.

Anybody who calls our troops murders and baby killers, are ani-US IMO.

99% of the anti-war people you might talk to wouldn't say either of these things. They fully support our troops and simply don't agree with military force being used to resolve the conflict with Hussein. I'm kinda tired of it being spun the other way in an effort to discredit the anti-war movement, quite frankly.

Yeah, you're right, the other side would NEVER spin things...

 

[Zebo]

How can you be pro war?

Its a nessesary evil which we should be ashamed of glorifing unless you some serial killer or somthing.

Edit : That's why we always have parades AFTER it's over

 

[DanJ]

Originally posted by: Jugernot
Guess we just have the whacko up here, cuz there have been groups of them with these signs for the last few months.

True, some of them aren't as I described, but the majority around here are... that is how I judge.

The rally I was at last week had no crazy signs, most simply just said no war or something about peace. None said the military was baby killers. I'm not for this war but I have nothing but respect for our troops. All the anti-war people I know (and honestly I don't know anyone who's pro-war here at college, nor my parents or grandparents) respect our military. Sick of being called anti-American for excercising my right to free speech.

On a side note, I saw a guy in a $1000 suit (pro-war people were of course all around the peace rally) nearly beat the crap out of a college kid who was anti-war..slammed a megaphone into his face.

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: BoberFett

Originally posted by: Fausto1

Originally posted by: Jugernot

Originally posted by: WinkOsmosis
I find it amusing how they call them Pro-U.S. rallies... looks like they are trying to make anti war rallies anti US.

Anybody who calls our troops murders and baby killers, are ani-US IMO.

99% of the anti-war people you might talk to wouldn't say either of these things. They fully support our troops and simply don't agree with military force being used to resolve the conflict with Hussein. I'm kinda tired of it being spun the other way in an effort to discredit the anti-war movement, quite frankly.

Yeah, you're right, the other side would NEVER spin things...

I never said it didn't go both ways. I merely pointed out that there has been a concerted effort to nullify the anti-war movement by portraying all of its participants as psychos. The other side has done the same thing by yammering about Bush being a "warmonger".

 

[tcsenter]

99% of the anti-war people you might talk to wouldn't say either of these things. They fully support our troops and simply don't agree with military force being used to resolve the conflict with Hussein. I'm kinda tired of it being spun the other way in an effort to discredit the anti-war movement, quite frankly.

lol! Yeah, they said the same thing about Vietnam era antiwar protestors.

"We really support our men in uniform, but we are opposed.....Hey! Look over there! There's a US serviceman in uniform, let's go spit on that baby killer!"

One need only look at the grotesque serviceman bashing behavior of the antiwar 'icon' of the day, Hanoi Jane.

Sorry, we're all filled up with bullsh-t here, maybe you could sell it elsewhere.

 

[BoberFett]

Originally posted by: Fausto1
I never said it didn't go both ways. I merely pointed out that there has been a concerted effort to nullify the anti-war movement by portraying all of its participants as psychos. The other side has done the same thing by yammering about Bush being a "warmonger".

Which is why I ignore both sides. It's too much work to separate the normal people from the nutballs. I form my own opinion based on the information available and exercise my freedom of speech when it comes time to vote. A bunch of freaks (from either side) marching in the street does nothing to change my views, but they do piss me off when they get in my way.

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: tcsenter

99% of the anti-war people you might talk to wouldn't say either of these things. They fully support our troops and simply don't agree with military force being used to resolve the conflict with Hussein. I'm kinda tired of it being spun the other way in an effort to discredit the anti-war movement, quite frankly.

lol! Yeah, they said the same thing about Vietnam era antiwar protestors.

"We really support our men in uniform, but we are opposed.....Hey! Look over there! There's a US serviceman in uniform, let's go spit on that baby killer!"

One need only look at the grotesque serviceman bashing behavior of the antiwar 'icon' of the day, Hanoi Jane.

Sorry, we're all filled up with bullsh-t here, maybe you could sell it elsewhere.

I'm sorry, but I think you're quite wrong. Everyone is very conscious of how wrong the sentiment against US soldiers was after Vietnam. You may recall the first Gulf War.....nary a word condemning our troops. The one common sentiment you'll hear at both pro- and anti- war rallies is "I just want you to know that I support our men in uniform..........."and the rest of the message varies depending on the opinion of the person.

 

[konichiwa]

Originally posted by: tcsenter

99% of the anti-war people you might talk to wouldn't say either of these things. They fully support our troops and simply don't agree with military force being used to resolve the conflict with Hussein. I'm kinda tired of it being spun the other way in an effort to discredit the anti-war movement, quite frankly.

lol! Yeah, they said the same thing about Vietnam era antiwar protestors.

"We really support our men in uniform, but we are opposed.....Hey! Look over there! There's a US serviceman in uniform, let's go spit on that baby killer!"

One need only look at the grotesque serviceman bashing behavior of the antiwar 'icon' of the day, Hanoi Jane.

Sorry, we're all filled up with bullsh-t here, maybe you could sell it elsewhere.

And protesters 35+ years ago have what to do with protesters today?

 

[tcsenter]

And protesters 35+ years ago have what to do with protesters today?

Striking similarities, seperated only by years.

A lot of misguided leftist fools, most of whom are the same people who stage protests against the World Trade Organization meetings, college kids looking to protest something just for the sake of protesting something, that impetuous 'uber idealist' age where you're driven by that 'need' to have your own impact and identity which is rooted in a rejection or 'rebellion' of the world your parents created, nudged along by the leftist academics who you think are deities because they're all knowing, some getting college credit for protesting, and many whose objection is purely political and would be singing a different tune if it were a Democrat waging war against Iraq as President Clinton wanted to do but didn't have the fortitude.

Lots and lots of similarities....

 

[jahawkin]

Originally posted by: tcsenter

And protesters 35+ years ago have what to do with protesters today?

Striking similarities, seperated only by years.

A lot of misguided leftist fools, most of whom are the same people who stage protests against the World Trade Organization meetings, college kids looking to protest something just for the sake of protesting something, that impetuous 'uber idealist' age where you're driven by that 'need' to have your own impact and identity which is rooted in a rejection or 'rebellion' of the world your parents created, nudged along by the leftist academics who you think are deities because they're all knowing, some getting college credit for protesting, and many whose objection is purely political and would be singing a different tune if it were a Democrat waging war against Iraq as President Clinton wanted to do but didn't have the fortitude.

Lots and lots of similarities....

You should generalize some more

These people you talk of make up about 1% of the anti-war movement.

 

[Zebo]

Their is a difference between protestors and not-supporting the war. I doubt you'll ever see hackworth out with peace signs and kum bah yaing. Also their is a difference bewteen the terrorists you discribe and peaceful protestors. Nice though to lump everyone in neat little boxes.

 

[konichiwa]

Originally posted by: tcsenter

And protesters 35+ years ago have what to do with protesters today?

Striking similarities, seperated only by years.

A lot of misguided leftist fools, most of whom are the same people who stage protests against the World Trade Organization meetings, college kids looking to protest something just for the sake of protesting something, that impetuous 'uber idealist' age where you're driven by that 'need' to have your own impact and identity which is rooted in a rejection or 'rebellion' of the world your parents created, nudged along by the leftist academics who you think are deities because they're all knowing, some getting college credit for protesting, and many whose objection is purely political and would be singing a different tune if it were a Democrat waging war against Iraq as President Clinton wanted to do but didn't have the fortitude.

Lots and lots of similarities....

Bla bla bla. A bunch of rhetoric. Sure there are whackos who say soldiers are baby killers, just as there are whackos who claim that anyone who doesn't support the president is anti-America, but they do not make up the majority of levelheaded protestors (for and against)

 

[Fausto]

Originally posted by: jahawkin

Originally posted by: tcsenter

And protesters 35+ years ago have what to do with protesters today?

Striking similarities, seperated only by years.

A lot of misguided leftist fools, most of whom are the same people who stage protests against the World Trade Organization meetings, college kids looking to protest something just for the sake of protesting something, that impetuous 'uber idealist' age where you're driven by that 'need' to have your own impact and identity which is rooted in a rejection or 'rebellion' of the world your parents created, nudged along by the leftist academics who you think are deities because they're all knowing, some getting college credit for protesting, and many whose objection is purely political and would be singing a different tune if it were a Democrat waging war against Iraq as President Clinton wanted to do but didn't have the fortitude.

Lots and lots of similarities....

You should generalize some more

These people you talk of make up about 1% of the anti-war movement.

Right, but they get 90% of the anti-war coverage on FOXnews.....so you can see how certain people might get confused. 😉

 

[tcsenter]

Right, but they get 90% of the anti-war coverage on FOXnews.....

...and CNN, NBC, ABC, CBS, etc. etc. etc.