With the Capitol as a backdrop, demonstrators listen to the speakers during a protest against the war in Iraq on the National Mall on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007, in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)
Posted on 01/27/2007 1:27:10 PM PST by Jim Robinson
Edited on 01/27/2007 2:17:21 PM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]
Tens of thousands of demonstrators from across the country converged on the Mall in Washington today to urge the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq as President Bush is proposing to send more troops in an effort to stabilize the country.
The enthusiastic crowd was generally good natured and orderly, waving hundreds of colorful placards and chanting slogans such as "Not another day, not another dollar" and "This is what democracy looks like."
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Across the street, however, was a counter-protest, staged by the Washington chapter of the conservative organization FreeRepublic.com. Those protesters, who organizers said feared that the antiwar march would hurt the U.S. anti-terror efforts, yelled and sported signs, such as one that read, "Go to hell traitors. You dishonor our dead on hallowed ground."
At least one veteran from the Iraq war tried to bridge the divide between the groups. Cpl. Joshua Sparling, 25, from Port Huron, Mich., who lost his right leg below the knee in an 2005 explosion in Ramadi, spoke to both groups.
Near the end of the CodePink rally, Sparling, a patient at Walter Reed Army Medical Hospital who used crutches to walk, went to the microphone and told the protesters that they are entitled to the right to demonstrate and must fight for what they believe in. But he reminded them that the situation is dire for many Iraqis and U.S. troops there believe that they are fighting to help provide a better option for the people of Iraq. He was rewarded with general applause, although a few feint boos could be heard.
When he finished, he walked across the street and spoke with the FreeRepublic group also.
With the Capitol as a backdrop, demonstrators listen to the speakers during a protest against the war in Iraq on the National Mall on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007, in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)
Sounds like a classic parade of brownshirts...
An earlier post from FR people there said the draw was on the order of a couple thousand, tops.
Tens of thousands?...................Nope, "Tenths of Thousand".
Actress and anti-war advocate Jane Fonda, right, listens as Eve Ensler addresses a crowd of protesters at the U.S. Navy Memorial as they participate in a women's peace rally to voice their opposition to the war in Iraq, Saturday Jan. 27, 2007 in Washington. (AP Photo/Chris Greenberg)
Actress Jane Fonda speaks at an anti-Iraq war protest on the National Mall Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007 in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)
TENS of thousands.
BBWWAAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
Good PR placement for Free Republic. I'm proud to be a member.(I would be proud anyway w or w/o pr.)
Rep. Dennis Kucinich, D-Ohio, kisses an unidentified girl after speaking at a protest against the war in Iraq on the National Mall Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007, in Washington. Kucinich is running for the Democratic presidential nomination a second time. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)
looks like "tens of hundreds" to me
"Not another day, not another dollar" and "This is what democracy looks like."
These fortunate citizens are lucky that people who care about this democracy place their lives on the line and voted for peace through strength.
"How about a one way ticket to France, traitor?"
thought they were expecting at least 100,000???
Didn't the British guy say that they were protesting in the millions?
snicker...
LLPOF
Liar Liar Pants On Fire
"I don't think anyone intended the war to have this large of a consequence."
Keep them away from power please.
That picture shows child abuse on so many levels.
maybe he told her he was one of Santas elves?
Good for you, DC Freepers!!
I salute all of you from here in Texas!!
And good to hear something about Josh Sparling--we sent him Christmas cards after that horrible incident with the "child"
sending him a 'hope you DIE!!!' card at Walter Reed. >:-(
Glad to hear he's out and about now!
We will keep all of you in our prayers!
ONCE AGAIN...hanoijane asks the American Heroes who fought in Vietnam for their FORGIVENESS.
Alice, an anarchist from North Carolina, tries to shake hands with Capitol Police officers as they guard the Capitol during a protest against the war in Iraq Saturday, Jan. 27, 2007 in Washington. Alice did not give her last name. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)
I'm sure Alice's parents are so proud of their daughter.
Nice touch with the flagkerchief.
Actors and anti-war demonstrators Susan Sarandon (L) and Sean Penn stand together as they listen to speeches while thousands of protesters gathered on the National Mall to rally against the war in Iraq in Washington, January 27, 2007. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts (UNITED STATES)
Thousands of anti-war protesters rally in front of the U.S. Capitol building (rear) during a large peace protest in Washington, January 27, 2007. REUTERS/Jim Bourg (UNITED STATES)
Alice looks like a bandit, her parents probably consist of 2 moms.
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
I am supposed to be impressed by these people. They are just people that depend on the valor of others that preserve their right to be anti american ass holes. Shame on them for even having the time to act against those that perserve their rights. Forgive me for my language.
Lordy-it really is like the seventies.
Remember the famous pic of a rifle with a daisy stuck in the barrel?
I can hear John & Yoko singing:"Give peace a chance"...
Some things never change-it's like we're going backwards!
C'mon...he paid good money for that face. You know Susan did, too.
When, if ever, will the breakthrough occur? When will any major media outlet decide that researching the facts and publishing the truth is a worthy mission?
Congressman Billybob
Latest article: "Announcement: I'm Not Running for President"
According the the Wapo the lefties were "generally good natured and orderly, waving hundreds of colorful placards and chanting slogans"
... while the eeeeevvvvviiilll conservatives: "yelled and sported signs, such as one that read, 'Go to hell traitors. You dishonor our dead on hallowed ground.'".
Nope no bias there.
Why don't these people go home. They don't seem to understand that the very reason they can do what they are doing is because of what our people that are in uniform today. They have their Freedom of speech because of All the people they want to bring home.
Kind of like Ground Hog day!!!
Crazy isn't it? Some people just struggle all of their lives.
Sam Hill posted some pics that suggested the newsies are inflating the numbers--again. Compare these to the ones on his thread from the pro-life march. Far more people there, yet they didn't even suggest a number for the crowds.
Thank You for putting this in today Brad's Gramma. God Bless All WHO are wearing America's uniforms. It's very true that All of our people in uniform are the very reason America is still America. God Bless America and All WHO sreve Her.
Many thanks to the DC FReepers!
I want to see them protesting in Baghdad, myself.
I'm sure all the insurgents/terrorists will be glad to join in the fun!
To the DC FReepers, thank you from the GA FReepers.
Remember, this is a PROPOGANDA WAR, and we are losing....
Some posts from a SINGLE yahoo board, in just the last 30 minutes....
-Amerika Is A Failed State (Not rated) 9 minutes ago It cannot survive without warfare.
-The USSA Can't Survive Without Warfare (Not rated) 6 minutes ago Both military industrial complexes must have a steady diet of death and destruction.
-Don't let dick get me, lol (1 Rating)
This country has learned to be afraid... of Dick Cheney. The number one reason a significant minority of Americans still hesitates to get behind impeachment of Bush is fear of Dick Cheney.
-America's Terrorist CIA!, The Most Evil of Terrorists!.
NOTHING is ever offered to back these accusations up, it's a battle of Sound bites, and easily shouted slogans. And IT WORKS...
Until we grow the stones to confront these treasonous idiots DIRECTLY, we will continue to lose....
-America Is Nothing To Be Proud Of!!! (1 Rating)
Just Think! We Started With Genocide, Went To Slavery, Then Predjudice. We Had Tammany Hall, Smoot-Hawley, and Lynch-Laws. Our CIA Has A Record of Slaughter In Every Corner of The Globe. Murdered Kennedys and Martin Luthr King. America Is So Fucking Fat It Could Burn Fat Americans For Energy....White-Trash Voted In This Bush Piece of Shit, This Country Is Satan's Poster of Temptation and Filth!!!.
You think? Because I think they really didn't want to catch something contagious from her! :-)
Hmmmm....
That pic (the one from today) reminded me of the Rachel Corrie flag burning picture.
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