Posted on 09/01/2008 6:21:49 PM PDT by kristinn
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The protest was organised by a pro-military group called Families United for Our Troops and Their Mission. Many of its members have children or other family members in the military. Often they have lost their loved ones in the conflicts in Iraq or Afghanistan. But it has not diminished their commitment to a war many other Americans increasingly find unpopular. Debbie Lee is no exception. Her son, Marc Allan Lee, was killed in combat in Iraq in August, 2006. He was the first Navy Seal to die in the war.
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Lee's sentiments were echoed by Hollywood actor (and father of screen siren Angelina Jolie) Jon Voight. Voight, star of films such as Midnight Cowboy and Mission Impossible, cut a dashing figure in a sharp suit as he spoke to the gathering of some 100 or so Families United activists. He slammed other celebrities for joining the anti-war movement or speaking out against the war.
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The protest, held in the shadow of St Paul's huge cathedral, was dwarfed by the thousands of anti-war demonstrators who marched today through St Paul to protest the convention and the war. In stark contrast to the anti-war march, who demanded everything from an immediate pullout of Iraq to the impeachment of president George W Bush, United Families were firmly behind current US policy in Iraq. "I am proud of Bush. He did not cave in," said Lee.
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As Voight finished his speech, after leading a silent prayer for those who had died in the war, his eyes teared up and he paused in his words. "It's alright!" several audience members shouted to encourage the weeping actor. "I really do need that group hug now," Voight said and, in immediate response, he was surrounded and embraced by the crowd.
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I would lose my temper if I ever went to something like this.
Hey, I had my confirmation in the basilica in the background of that snapshot.
6 degrees, 15 minutes, and all that.
Do they have conceal/carry law in Minnesota?
Saw him on Cavuto this evening. He was totally on it. Brought up the Annenberg scandal with Ayers.
Yes, we do.
Militant
Thank you, Mr. Voight.
Yes we do. It was passed a few years ago, shortly before “(Blank) Bans Guns on These Premises” signs popped up all over the place.
Jon Voight is a smart and stand up guy. I listened to him talk on Cavuto’s show today and he has a great story to tell about his own transition from being a youthful, wide-eyed liberal in the 60s to his political beliefs now it is very powerful. This is a man who in real life understands the brainwashing of these kids and also understands how powerfully concerning Obama is and also the naivete of many of these people and how they are really just useful tools.
Thank you Jon Voight.
That’s Colorado’s own weldgophardline in that picture. He is with Families United For The Mission at the RNC this week.
Thanks for posting that. I had no idea Voight had made this spiritual and political journey. May God richly bless him.
Jon Voight is a really good guy. God bless him and the Gold Star Families.
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Today during the FoX News Channel’s RNC Convention TV coverage,
...guest JON VOIGHT shared how his Anti-U.S. activities in 1969-1970 were done with some of the same Anti-U.S. activists who are now close to OBAMA.
Like BILL AYERS.
JON VOIGHT also shared that there’s a lot more to come out on BILL AYERS, longtime OBAMA supporter and fund raiser.
For...
...the Enemy is now within,
...and always has been.
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I didn’t like Voight because of his anti-war protests. Nice to see that he’s ‘grown’ up alot.
Doing the right thing takes courage Mr. Voight. Thanks for your support.
Ayers' buddy Klonsky went to Beijing.
Today Sean says Hussein claims Ayers is just a guy up the street, but, says Sean, a guy he spent $49 million with.
Gee, that's more than say lunch with Jack Abram.
Voight is the man. He’s way high on my heroes list. He works in an industry in which, given his talent, resume and stature, he could rest on his laurels and enjoy being an elder statesman. Instead, he speaks his mind with candor and conviction, unafraid of those in his industry who would blacklist him, all the while continuing to turn in gutsy acting performances that Tim Robbins and John Cusack can only dream of ever giving. And Voight never takes himself too seriously. God Bless the man.
He’s a good guy.
Thanks for the ping!
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