Take this to Saturday Peace Rally

Grand Junction Daily Sentinel ^ | 02/13/2003 | Gary Harmon

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02.13.03 HARMON: Take this to Saturday peace rally

By Gary Harmon The Daily Sentinel

 As you wander downtown Saturday afternoon, you might be accosted by someone who purports to speak with a voice of reason about the looming war with Saddam Hussein's regime in Iraq.

 Facing the prospect of dealing eye to eye with a war protester, you might want to be prepared. That is to say, in peacenik-ese, that you should be ready with a preemptive strike.

 It's OK to strike first in the rhetorical battle over the war. Actually, it's good to strike first in the real battle, especially if you aspire to survive it.

 Here are some tips for confusing, flummoxing, vexing, irking and otherwise irritating war protesters planning their rally. You might even help one back to reality. If you can save but one backwater-beatnik from the intellectual and ethical wasteland of supporting a dictatorial regime bent on destroying the West in an unholy war, it will be all worthwhile.

 When you see someone packing the "No War for Oil" sign, ask why he's protesting in the United States and not in Paris or Berlin. France and Germany, as it happens, are the nations with dibs on Iraqi oil and would hate to see Saddam's successor pumping black gold out on the open market.

 When you are told, "Like, dude, I'm talking about the Bush cartel, man," refrain from inquiring as to how long it took to learn the word "cartel." Rather, you might inquire about how much oil the Bush cartel got when it last was in Iraq. Just for kicks, you might comment that had Bush No. 1 claimed Iraq's oil for America a dozen years ago, he might have retained office and spared the nation the eight years of deceit and narcissism that set the stage for the current threats arising around the world.

 Next will come the claim of American imperialism.

 Point out that empires rarely win decisive battles, then restore their enemies to their previous borders. Actually, empires never do that. That they excel in the business of subjugation, destruction and humiliation is one reason they are called empires. The conduct of the Persian Gulf War illustrates precisely why the United States is not an empire.

 "There's no smoking gun."

 Again, refrain from commenting about .22-short IQ of the protester. The reason to go into Iraq is to find loaded guns, not smoking ones. There is a one-word description of people who happen upon smoking guns: Bleeding.

 "Go after al-Qaida first."

 Here's where it might get dicey, but Osama bin Laden, in a curious misstep, gave up the game. He and Saddam are fighting on the same side and bin Laden acknowledged it. Whatever their differences, they pale in comparison to their mutual hatred of the West. Saddam Hussein is Al-Qaida is bin Laden is Saudi Wahhabism. So, the fair question is, why go after Saddam first?

 Because he's building a bomb, silly. If he doesn't build the bomb, al-Qaida can't deliver it. If he can't brew up anthrax or nerve gas, the Wahhabis funded by the House of Saud have no toxic substance to release in New York, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles or even little Grand Junction.

 That doesn't mean that they won't look elsewhere, of course. They will. But one source will be dried up, which makes the task that much more difficult.

 "North Korea is the big threat — go after Kim Jong Il first."

 Yes, Kim has a nuke (supplied by a Nobel Peace Prize winner, go figure) but he also likes American booze, blondes and Baldwin movies. He sees no percentage in martyrdom, probably because he has a ready supply of virgins (kinda) already. Part of the axis, yes, but he's the one who can be bought off, especially once he sees Saddam's head on a pike.

 "All war is wrong!"

 Perhaps, but only survivors can debate the point.

 {M4Gary Harmon can be reached via e-mail at gharmon@gjds.com.

[dware]

Very good commentary. I have emailed Mr. Harmon with my support. You should too. gharmon@gjds.com

[dware]

BTTT

[dware]

Who has the good bump lists?

[hellinahandcart]

good read

[jigsaw]

"All war is wrong!"

Perhaps, but only survivors can debate the point.

Sweet.

[hellinahandcart]

For your rally...

[dware]

One more BTTT - you folx have got to read this - it's wonderful!

[dware]

"All war is wrong!"

Perhaps, but only survivors can debate the point.

Sweet.

Yeah...it is sweet...I was happy to see it printed.

[Wild Irish Rogue]

" Because he's building a bomb, silly. If he doesn't build the bomb, al-Qaida can't deliver it. If he can't brew up anthrax or nerve gas, the Wahhabis funded by the House of Saud have no toxic substance to release in New York, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles or even little Grand Junction."

Why, oh, why,is this concept so hard for the Democrats to grasp?? Remember too, that George Tenet said that Iraq continued to build their Weapons of Mass American Deaths, for the 8 years the UN inspectors were in the country- did it right under their noses.

[dware]

I have invited Mr. Harmon to FR. Hopefully he stops by.

[Constitution Day]

THANKS!
I will also link it on our thread.

CD

[x-navy seal]

Take this as well:

[tarawa]

for your perusal.....

[Johnny Gage]

Pinging the Mega pingers and talk show gurus :)

[alfa6]

Poster ideas for the Saturday rally. Regrettably I will be at work on Saturday.

After I win the lottery I will have some free time to engage in all the fun Freeps. :-)

Regards

alfa6 ;>}

[Bigg Red]

Good one. Thanks.

[Bigg Red]

Ping

[KLT]

Thank you hhc.....very good read...

[barker]

On the Dan Roberts radio show tonight he had one of those anti-war/anti-American guys on. They're having a protest this weekend. Didn't catch when or where. Did any of you catch it?

Sent Roberts details of the 'good" rally for our troops.

[DoctorMichael]

"Pacifism is......Pro-Fascist"
~George Orwell

[~Kim4VRWC's~]

It is time to get "our" side represented on the radio.. i'm not kidding. I don't know who would be the best spokespersons.. who's quick on the spot and most fluent in words???

[GVnana]

I still like this sign idea, courtesy of Michael Savage:

If it weren't for war, you'd be a bar of soap!

[KC_Conspirator]

I heard that jack@$$ on Dan Roberts (that arrogant French lover) show as well. Every single Sunday the lefty crazies have a rally at the Plaza on Sunday and that is what that communist was referring to. I hate to drive past them in my uniform when I go home from reserve duty.

[KC_Conspirator]

Also, those numbers that guy gives were totally inflated, much like the ANSWER numbers.

[keats5]

Here's an idea for a sign:

Not Another Vietnam!
This Time
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!

[barker]

Normally I don't listen to Roberts but heard him say this guy would be on and wanted to hear when and where their protest was going to be. My family picked that time to tell me urgent things so I missed most of it.

Tom Becka actually said last week that Powell had convinced him war was the only option. Very seldom listen to him for more than a few minutes at a time. However during the 2000 election mess he was very good. Just wish he would get the whine out of his voice.

See you tomorrow? I'm bring my flag.

[RandallFlagg]

Check out my new goodies. Just printed 'em up today!

 

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[dware]

Excellent! I am printing out several myself for use here in Grand Junction.