http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/prowar/ en-us Wed, 18 Jun 2008 03:25:40 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2032626/posts Vice Premier Haim Ramon on Tuesday reacted harshly to reports of an imminent Gaza cease-fire, calling it a victory for radical Islam. "I am against a truce, because it is another triumph for radical Islam. It won in Lebanon and now it is about to win in Gaza. So what is the point of being moderate? Why would Hamas be interested in a resolution?" said Ramon at a Haifa University conference. Ramon, together with Transportation Minister Shaul Mofaz and Justice Minister Daniel Friedmann, abstained from a cabinet vote last Wednesday to refrain from embarking on a large-scale military operation in... jpost.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2032626/posts#comment Wed, 18 Jun 2008 03:25:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1957177/posts Trannyweb member Bennie Lee Ferguson has recently announced her candidacy as an independent for the office of President of the United States. Bennie will also be challenging Republican incumbent Michael O'Neal for the Kansas House of Representatives seat in Kansas District 104. Trannyweb http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1957177/posts#comment Mon, 21 Jan 2008 18:41:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1885541/posts Toby Keith and I stood at the bedside of Pfc. Todd Bolding of Central Texas. We were far from home, having just landed via Blackhawk battle copter on the tarmac of Bondsteel U.S. Military Hospital in Germany. Visiting with wounded heroes of the world's greatest warriors from the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, National Guard and Marine Corps, we were deeply humbled — not only by the courage of these amazing men and women, but also by their commitment to get their shattered bodies repaired as soon as possible to "grab my rifle and get back to the front lines... Waco Tribune http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1885541/posts#comment Thu, 23 Aug 2007 19:40:03 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1820015/posts Pro-war veterans group and anti-war adversaries warily promise peaceful event Police say World Can't Wait will have exclusive right to plaza Jordan Green News editor In late January, protesters swarmed onto the steps of the US Capitol and spray-painted antiwar slogans during a rally to pressure President Bush and the Democratic Congress to wind down the war in Iraq. That was the tipping point for Charles Gant, a disabled Vietnam combat veteran from Greensboro who volunteers his time with others who have served in the US armed services. "The silent majority is tired of the extreme left-wing viewpoint," Gant said... Yes Weekly http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1820015/posts#comment Thu, 19 Apr 2007 14:50:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1809786/posts What the War Supporters Threw Saturday, March 31, 2007 In his March 27 letter, Kristinn Taylor, spokesman for the Gathering of Eagles, asserted that there is no evidence that a counter-protester threw manure at antiwar protesters during the March 17 march on the Pentagon. I step forward to assure Mr. Taylor that it is true: I was hit by the pro-war manure. Thankfully, because of its high fiber content, it fell off and left no residue. Washington Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1809786/posts#comment Sat, 31 Mar 2007 15:03:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1803277/posts This is a one person's view of the Pro War Rally held in Washington DC on March 17, 2007 in response to the anti-war protest movement. Self http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1803277/posts#comment Mon, 19 Mar 2007 16:48:07 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1684809/posts Al Qaeda wants to build a political operation in Iraq to broaden its campaign against the U.S.-backed government, a top U.S. general said on Wednesday. Citing intelligence mostly gathered since the death of al Qaeda's former leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi in June, Major General William Caldwell said the militant group appeared to be refining its approach beyond bombings and beheadings. "Al Qaeda in Iraq wants to present itself as a legitimate organization and is striving to increase its operational power by building a political base with a military wing," Caldwell told a news briefing. He did not give specific examples.... Reuters http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1684809/posts#comment Wed, 16 Aug 2006 18:25:38 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1402937/posts George Bush and Tony Blair will whoop for joy. A strongly pro-war film has been premiered at the Cannes film festival - and it comes from Iraq. The main part of Hiner Saleem's Kilomètre Zéro, premiered in competition for the Palme D'Or, is set in 1988 against the backdrop of the deaths of thousands of Iraqi Kurds at the hands of Saddam's cousin, "Chemical" Ali Hassan al-Majid. It is framed by scenes of the main characters, now exiled in France, rejoicing at the fall of Baghdad in 2003. "I am against war of any kind," Saleem said. "But we didn't... The Guardian (England) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1402937/posts#comment Sat, 14 May 2005 04:14:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1364039/posts SCHOOL'S STAGE WAS SET FOR A STARK LESSON Three invited pro-military speakers were shocked last Friday when they arrived for a West Seattle High student assembly to confront a theater stage strewn with figures costumed as Iraqi men, women and children splashed with blood. It was a warm-up for the "Iraq Awareness Assembly" so no students except the actual actors saw the skit before the military guests complained to principal Susan Derse and she put a stop to it. And here comes the crucial part: no teachers or advisers were on hand or evidently even aware of the content although... Seattle Post-Intelligencer http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1364039/posts#comment Wed, 16 Mar 2005 16:57:47 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1282285/posts The Old Media does not understand why it cannot reach it's "audience" - they are continuously amazed at their falling numbers, and they do not understand why they are losing credibility and followers at an alarming rate. But in the story of Kevin Sites, the reporter who filmed - and condemned - a Marine shooting an insurgent in a Mosque, we find the answers illustrated vividly. It is a cautionary tale of writers and reporters whose only "audience" is themselves... In Kevin Sites' Blog, we find accounts of war, stories of Marines at rest, and the subtle undercurrent of identification... The Question Fairy http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1282285/posts#comment Wed, 17 Nov 2004 20:16:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1103242/posts http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1103242/posts#comment Mon, 22 Mar 2004 23:06:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1014510/posts Brian Williams of NBC and CNBC found that morale is not lagging amongst those who have suffered the most devastating wounds in Iraq in which they have lost limbs. After a Friday night, October 31 piece he narrated about soldiers in the amputee ward at the Army’s Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, DC, Williams used nearly identical language on CNBC’s The News with Brian Williams and the NBC Nightly News to assert that “you won’t find” any anti-war sentiments among the wounded as he conveyed what he learned about their attitude. The CNBC version caught by the MRC’s Brad... MSC http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1014510/posts#comment Tue, 4 Nov 2003 17:30:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/893757/posts P.H.L.A.G. will organize a "Thank you to our Troops Rally" at Philadelphia in June. Contact me for details. http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/893757/posts#comment Tue, 15 Apr 2003 17:31:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/893041/posts American flags flapped in the breeze beneath a blue sky Sunday afternoon, adding to the patriotic atmosphere prevailing at a rally to support U.S. troops in Pittston. Another pic... http://www.citizensvoice.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=7704487&BRD=2259&PAG=461&dept_id=455154&rfi=6 Citizens Voice http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/893041/posts#comment Mon, 14 Apr 2003 19:12:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/889497/posts NewsMax.com's religion editor Fr. Michael Reilly says that Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry's decision to court the antiwar vote may turn out to be smart politics. Campaigning in Iowa, Sen. John Kerry is accusing the Bush administration of jumping the gun in Iraq and missing an opportunity to resolve the nuclear standoff in North Korea. "Had they really been interested in doing this differently, they could have not ratcheted up the troops to the level that they did as early as they did," the Massachusetts Democrat insists, according to the Boston Herald. "They could have allowed France and others to... NewsMax http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/889497/posts#comment Thu, 10 Apr 2003 02:26:27 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/887707/posts Kew Gardens Hills Rally Shows Support for Troops by Alex Davidson From the Boro In Wartime Section, 4/3/03 Issue Tom Henderson, a U.S.Marine and Vietnam War veteran, came out to the Kew Gardens Hills Library Sunday to take part in a rally supporting American troops fighting in Iraq and, most importantly, his son-in-law, Pedro Quintana. "He's right in there," said Henderson, who was joined by his daughter Jennifer whose sister is six-months pregnant with Quintana's child. ""We're here to show support for him and for the president--we're there to stop a dictator." The Hendersons were joined by a crowd of... Queens Village Times--Times Ledger Newspaper http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/887707/posts#comment Tue, 8 Apr 2003 04:02:20 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/884125/posts After the antics of Pearl Jam, it is important for us as a country to unite and fight against not just terrorism but anti-americanism. PHLAG is holding a pro-american rally at City Hall in Philly on April 12, 2003. Looking for any veterans who are interested in speaking at the rally. Please go to: http://phillyrally.homestead.com for details or call 610-996-5600 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/884125/posts#comment Thu, 3 Apr 2003 18:26:26 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/883204/posts Radio station makes pre-emptive strike against peace rallies By Eric Sorensen Seattle Times staff reporter DUVALL — Listeners of conservative radio station KVI-AM (570) are going pre-emptive against the peace movement, crashing rallies and overwhelming them with their numbers to where peace demonstrators complain that the informal rules of engagement have been violated. "It seems a little bit like a cheap shot, when they target your time and place," said Dave Meeds, 62, of Monroe, who held a "Power Corrupts" sign this week several hundred yards south of the intersection of the Woodinville-Duvall Road and Highway 203. If nothing else,... The Seattle Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/883204/posts#comment Wed, 2 Apr 2003 21:02:51 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/882823/posts ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Two high school teachers said Tuesday they have been placed on leave for refusing to remove war-related student artwork posted in their classrooms. Highland High School teachers Allen Cooper and Geoffrey Barrett said they were told Monday night that they would be suspended if they did not remove the posters. Barrett, who teaches history and current events, said the student art carried both anti-war and pro-war messages, and was created as part of a class assignment. "I think this is mostly a violation of the students' rights to have a voice and express their opinions," Barrett said.... U.S. National - AP - Yahoo http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/882823/posts#comment Wed, 2 Apr 2003 14:38:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/881410/posts On April 12, 2003, there is to be a pro-war rally in Philly. It is to be at City Hall. It is on April 12, 2003 because that is the anniversary of the start of the Civil War which is the war which gave all Americans equal rights and united America once again. I hope to do the same at my rally. I am currently looking for speakers. I have about 7 or 8 but I could use help getting prominent speakers like Walter Williams or Anne Coulter, something of that sort. Also I am looking for people to attend.... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/881410/posts#comment Tue, 1 Apr 2003 03:44:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/880814/posts FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE "We the People - Rally for America in Philadelphia" Philadelphia, PA - March 30, 2003 - - The local organization Patriots For Heroism, Liberty, Americanism, and Gallantry has announced a major pro-America, pro-Bush rally for Philadelphia on Saturday, April 12, 2003 at 2 PM in Dilworth Plaza at Philadelphia City Hall. "With the current events occurring in the world today, I felt it was time to act and do something. I felt it was time to be a more active American. I felt it was time to use wat our troops are bringing overseas and what our... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/880814/posts#comment Mon, 31 Mar 2003 16:15:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/879952/posts A group protesting for peace in Iraq faced unexpected confrontation Saturday afternoon when a hastily-organized crowd met them with threats of violence and profanity. During their march from the Baton Rouge Beach to LSU's Greek Amphitheater, about 70 peace demonstrators said they support American armed forces, but they oppose the government that sent them into war. About the same number of people, incited by a local radio station, shouted them down with obscenities, patriotic chants and cries of "Traitor!" Along with plenty of American flags, several of the signs they carried demeaned the marchers: "Protesting this war while our... The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/879952/posts#comment Sun, 30 Mar 2003 15:24:51 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/879895/posts War in the Gulf. What the Pope Really Said “We know well that peace is not possible at any price. But we all know how great is this responsibility....” – John Paul II. The true story of a condemnation that never took place ............(s.m.) ROMA - There’s war in Iraq. A war strongly opposed up to the last minute by the Catholic Church. Opposed but never condemned, judging by what was said by its supreme authority, the pope. The media have not been clear about this lack of condemnation. They have almost always reported John Paul II’s words as if... L'Expresso http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/879895/posts#comment Sun, 30 Mar 2003 13:42:07 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/878579/posts I am trying to put together a last minute counter rally tonight in Aurora, Illinois. The liberals are attempting to disrupt a fund-raising function of House Speaker Dennis Hastert and Senate Leader Bill Frist TONIGHT (March 28) in Aurora, Illinois. I want to desperately get some people there as a counter-rally to support our troops, our President and our two Congressional Leaders. This is short notice, but it is an urgent plea, and it is an important mission, given the fact that these two men are the leaders of our federal legislative branch of government. If interested, meet from 5-7... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/878579/posts#comment Fri, 28 Mar 2003 19:45:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/878420/posts For Immediate Release Contact: Bethany Wimmer – 864-271-5194 Date: 3-24-03 Rally for America Greenville Braves Stadium - Greenville, SC Sunday – March 30, 2003; 2 - 4PM Organized locally by Clear Channel Radio of Greenville, Rally for America is a non-political, patriotic event designed as a show of support for our troops and families. We want our brave men and women in uniform to know regardless of whether we agree or disagree with war, we all stand behind them and their loved ones. This rally will feature an uplifting ceremony with participation by Major General Baiden (USAR Ret.), Congressmen J.... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/878420/posts#comment Fri, 28 Mar 2003 17:04:22 GMT