http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/peaceniks/ en-us Sun, 12 Jul 2009 02:12:34 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2290673/posts Her father had just won agreement from the Russians to cut back on the world's stockpiles of nuclear weapons. And Barack Obama's eldest daughter was obviously keen to make her own statement on the issue - even if it was merely a fashion statement. Just 48 hours after the U.S. President signed agreements with Russian president Dmitry Medvedev to reduce weapon stores, 11-year-old Malia Obama was spotted wearing not one, but two T-shirts with an anti-nuclear message. She wore the tops emblazoned with the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament's famous logo as her father prepared for three days of G8 talks... Daily Mail UK http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2290673/posts#comment Sun, 12 Jul 2009 02:12:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2212303/posts There have been a number of peace vigils that have dropped out or cut back given the tremendous progress in Iraq and now that Obama is Messiah. I've seen a few articles on ones that have stopped or cut back. Please advise where, when and how long for the event you report. Who sponsored it and any links or contact info you may have. Thanks. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2212303/posts#comment Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:24:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2211696/posts BENICIA - About 40 anti-war protesters held what they said would be their final rally Thursday, six years after the United States-led invasion began against Saddam Hussein's Iraq. Patricia Kneisler, who has led the Benicia Peace Vigil for five of the last six years of the conflict, said the weekly demonstrations on First Street and Military began to subside after President Barack Obama's election in November. "People are really conflicted now," Kneisler said, explaining how many of the demonstrators felt they should not be protesting the war while Obama established his administration. The Benicia Peace Vigil was begun by a... Vallejo Times heral http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2211696/posts#comment Sat, 21 Mar 2009 22:37:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2211641/posts Antiwar protesters are scheduled to assemble this afternoon for a rally and march in Hollywood, which are expected to cause traffic tie-ups. Marchers are expected to congregate at 12 p.m. on Hollywood Boulevard just west of Vine Street, then begin the march at 1:30 p.m. by proceeding west. Streets will be closed to traffic as marchers pass through. Los Angeles Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2211641/posts#comment Sat, 21 Mar 2009 20:26:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2211583/posts WASHINGTON (AP) — Hundreds of war protesters from across the country gathered in Washington on Saturday to mark the sixth anniversary of the invasion of Iraq. Organizers from the ANSWER Coalition said more than 1,000 groups sponsored the protest to call for an end to the Iraq war. Holding signs that read "We need jobs and schools, not war" and "Stop the war!" they rallied around noon across the street from the Lincoln Memorial and by 1:30 p.m., were beginning to march across the Memorial Bridge to the Pentagon. Associated Press http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2211583/posts#comment Sat, 21 Mar 2009 18:33:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2195928/posts President Obama announced the withdrawal yesterday of more than 90,000 US combat troops from Iraq by August next year but his decision to keep a force of up to 50,000 was attacked by leaders of his party as a betrayal of his promise to end the war. Mr Obama's drawdown plan was even embraced by Republicans — including John McCain, his election opponent last year — but was criticised by anti-war liberals. It was the latest of several moves by the President that have disappointed the Left, who had convinced themselves that he would end the US presence in Iraq... The Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2195928/posts#comment Sat, 28 Feb 2009 02:05:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2195862/posts What Candidate Obama promised and President Obama delivered has many of his most ardent supporters on the left -- from members of Congress down to grassroots anti-war activists -- wondering whether he can be counted on to advance the liberal agenda. The president, speaking to Marines in Camp Lejeune, N.C, on Friday, announced that the U.S. will end the Iraq war over the next 18 months, ordering the immediate drawdown of the 142,000 troops in Iraq. The war will officially end on Aug. 31, 2010. But Obama's withdrawal plan will take three months longer than he promised on the campaign... foxnews.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2195862/posts#comment Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:19:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2191522/posts As I was snooping around the internet that Gore made, I ran across a web site that was practicing Fear Mongering. As has become common practice, I took a screen shot for future reference. As is the “norm” for the Leftinistra, posts such as this one vanish which then, any criticism of any particular issue can be seen as “hate speech”. Thus the screen shot. This plea for help for a faltering endeavor cannot be denied. Why are they pleading for help? If they have the heartbeat of America, shouldn’t they be rolling in cash? Doesn’t George Soros care about... American Daily Review http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2191522/posts#comment Sun, 22 Feb 2009 21:17:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2162689/posts housands of pro-Israel supporters have gathered in London's Trafalgar Square to call for an end to the violence in the Middle East. Organisers said they wanted people in Gaza and Israel to live in peace, but argued that Palestinians must accept some responsibility for the conflict. Demonstrators told the BBC they felt the rocket hits and losses Israel had suffered had been downplayed. Chief Rabbi Dr Sir Jonathan Sacks said he wanted Hamas to "say yes to peace". About 850 Gazans and 13 Israelis have reportedly died in 16 days of fighting. ... It was the first major rally organised... BBC http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2162689/posts#comment Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:08:38 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2157580/posts Protests at The New School, where a student uprising over the leadership of the university’s president, Bob Kerrey, led to clashes with the police and at least one arrest on Thursday morning, took another wild turn later on Thursday evening. A little after 11:30 p.m., Mr. Kerrey emerged from a university building on Fifth Avenue south of 14th Street to a sea of a few hundred protesters chanting for his resignation. As Mr. Kerrey walked down Fifth Avenue toward 12th Street, about 30 protesters began following him, some of them shouting insults. As the crowd’s pace quickened, so did Mr.... New York Times/City Room http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2157580/posts#comment Fri, 2 Jan 2009 14:24:57 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2085255/posts Supporting our troops By Steve Almond September 18, 2008 PERHAPS the most insidious byproduct of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, has been a reflexive sanctification of the military. To put this in bumper stickerese: Support the Troops. Well, I have an ugly confession to make: I don't support the troops - at least not unconditionally. When somebody tells me they serve in the military, my first impulse isn't to say, "Thank you for your service!" like those insufferable chickenhawks on talk radio. My first impulse is to say, "I'm sorry to hear that." Because I am. I'm sorry to... Boston Globe http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2085255/posts#comment Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:10:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2084796/posts The McCain campaign went looking for a major anchor to be awarded the blessing and the curse of the first Sarah Palin interview -- a blessing for ratings and a curse from all the competitors who would accuse the winners of being soft on Republicans. At CBS, Katie Couric had wallowed in fan-club-president questions to Hillary Clinton about her "pure stamina," so she couldn't be first. NBC's Brian Williams kept asking Barack Obama those hardballs about how his late mother would swoon over the latest glowingly positive "news" magazine cover. How hard was it to pick Charlie Gibson on ABC?... Townhall.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2084796/posts#comment Thu, 18 Sep 2008 03:57:13 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2063167/posts Lots of groups were there. LA Answer, the peace group, was aggressive and loud. The Obama supporters were subdued. AARP was there, as was a large group of Ron Paul Supporters. There was a large anti abortion group. Every one of the Pro - McCain supporters agreed that the border needs to be secured. Law Enforcement was great, horse patrol was there. A Few of the LA Answer Peace advocates had to be detained for pushing and shoving. Mc Cain was much more on point than Obama, who seemed to be vague and rambling. Fox news http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2063167/posts#comment Sun, 17 Aug 2008 04:27:36 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2056815/posts S. Korean riot police are firing orange-dyed water to anti-Bush left-wing protesters to tag them for later arrest. The colored water also contains tear gas agent. Bush is visiting S. Korea today. JoongAng Ilbo http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2056815/posts#comment Tue, 5 Aug 2008 14:49:36 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2048095/posts Just wanted to point out the dueling rallies at High & Market streets, West Chester, PA. On one side of the street, patriots thanking the troops and supporting our president. On the other side, peaceniks (mostly wrinkled hippies), crying about the Iraq war. Motorist support seemed to be decidedly in favor of the pro-america rally, but not exclusively. Complicating matters were the kids running in and out of stop and go traffic to collect money for a basketball team while their idiot parents condoned the behavior. my own two eyes http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2048095/posts#comment Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:52:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2040843/posts There is no challenge greater than the defense of our nation and our values. The men and women of our military –-– have signed up at a time when our troops face an ever-increasing load. Fighting a resurgent Taliban. Targeting al Qaeda. Persevering in the deserts and cities of Iraq. Training foreign militaries. Delivering humanitarian relief. In this young century, our military has answered when called, even as that call has come too often. Through their commitment, their capability, and their courage they have done us all proud. But we need to ease the burden on our troops, while meeting... Fog City Journal http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2040843/posts#comment Fri, 4 Jul 2008 20:02:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2016696/posts In an amazing turn of events, the House of Representatives today voted AGAINST the supplemental funding for the war in Iraq!! The bill would have provided $166 billion in war funding, the largest single provision since the war started in 2003. In a move that no one expected, dozens of Republicans voted "present," which is the same as abstaining on the vote. united for Peace website http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2016696/posts#comment Fri, 16 May 2008 03:53:31 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2006115/posts My e-mail box is over-flowing with alarming news from Pa. where the Gathering of Eagles witnessed a 14-year old boy attacked by Peace Thugs. This news is so disturbing and so typical, that a website has now been established to document this intensifying level of violence against patriotic Americans. Peace Thugs Exposed! Dan Maloney, my friend and GOE NY Coordinator writes about this outrage. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Iraq War Veteran and Family Assaulted! April 22, 2008 Peace Fascists, College Professors and Hillary Supporters assault Iraqi War Veteran and Family while citizens do nothing to intervene. Edinboro, PA, Apr. 22 For the second... Melanie Morgan.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2006115/posts#comment Thu, 24 Apr 2008 03:16:04 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2004972/posts WASHINGTON - Defense Secretary Robert Gates said he believes Iran is "hell bent" on acquiring nuclear weapons, but he warned in strong terms of the consequences of going to war over that. "Another war in the Middle East is the last thing we need and, in fact, I believe it would be disastrous on a number of levels," he said in a speech he was delivering Monday evening at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y ap http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2004972/posts#comment Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:03:06 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1999501/posts The death of Pol Pot, 23 years to the day after he and the Khmer Rouge seized control of Cambodia, occasioned long backward glances at one of the 20th century's most horrific genocides. It was noted everywhere that the communist reign of terror in Cambodia lasted nearly four years and that at least 1 million human beings -- by some estimates as many as 2 1/2 million -- were murdered in an orgy of executions, torture, and starvation. "In the name of a radical utopia," The New York Times recalled in its long obituary, "the Khmer Rouge regime had turned... Boston Globe http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1999501/posts#comment Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:01:03 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1988374/posts Please use this thread to link to other threads detailing today's attacks on US Military Recruiting Stations. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1988374/posts#comment Wed, 19 Mar 2008 21:14:32 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1984804/posts Arriving in the Port of Oakland at 6 a.m. last Thursday, the grey-blue colossus auto carrier Century Highway No. 3 carries enough cars to fill all the parking lots surrounding the Giants stadium — a mere fraction of the average 368 million annual tons of autos, toys, and other goods moving through the 29 ports along America's Pacific coast. Could there be a force of man or nature powerful enough to interrupt this perpetual merchandise tsunami? Would you believe — San Francisco radical peaceniks? On May 1, the usually bustling ports along the West Coast will become still, as members... SF Weekly http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1984804/posts#comment Thu, 13 Mar 2008 01:16:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1954992/posts In Central California, Mark Arax sees what fear--over terrorism, over our commitment in Iraq--can do to a community. Hatred between Right and Left. Hawk and Dove. Too bad they aren't listening to one grieving parent, who found some peace. Ever since the twin towers came crashing down and the cloud of jihad fogged the land, the crop dusters swooping low over the San Joaquin Valley had taken on a new menace. Even here, tucked away in the farm fields of middle California, fear had settled into the ground. Harvest to harvest, one year to the next, we watched tens of... Los Angeles Times Magazine http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1954992/posts#comment Thu, 17 Jan 2008 05:16:49 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1946515/posts Activists planning protest at Rose Parade By: North County Times wire services PASADENA - Peace activists said Sunday they plan to protest and unfurl signs during the Rose Parade on Tuesday, and then march down Colorado Boulevard as the parade ends, calling for an end to the Iraq war and for the impeachment of the president and vice president. A group calling itself the White Rose Coalition said its members plan to demonstrate in front of the TV camera platforms at the Norton Simon Museum starting at 6 a.m. New Year's Day. Pasadena police said Sunday they had just heard... North County Times/The Californian http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1946515/posts#comment Mon, 31 Dec 2007 23:42:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1919584/posts As the Oct. 27 peace rally concluded at the Federal Plaza, my husband and I headed back to our car on an almost empty, darkened street and heard voices behind us commenting on the sign I still carried high. I turned around. A young man and his mother both smiled broadly. "I just got back from Iraq," he said. "Thanks for marching." I was filled with joy. Until that moment, a small part of me felt that marching in the street has little impact. I've become used to my opinion being disregarded where I reside in Wheaton, a Republican stronghold... Chicago Sun-Times letter to the editor http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1919584/posts#comment Thu, 1 Nov 2007 17:28:22 GMT