Tidal Wave
Oh, please. The Associated Press is doing it's all-out level best here but their article really fails the stink test. They write an approving article about the huge wave of anti-war protests "across the country". And then they actually report what happened. San Francisco managed to muster "several hundred protesters". But there's more!
Jan Rogers, 58, was among several hundred people who gathered in a bustling San Francisco shopping area, then held a march during rush hour. She watched Bush's televised speech Wednesday night and said he "doesn't seem to get it."
"The rest of the country is shouting, 'Stop this insanity,' and I think he's just trying to save his presidency and his legacy. But he's just on the wrong path," Rogers said…..
….In Times Square, hundreds of anti-war protesters crammed onto a traffic island, chanting "Stop the funding, stop the war" as drivers in one of the world's most famous intersections honked in support.
Some demonstrators held signs depicting the president as a monkey. Others sold buttons that said "Peace." (ed note: Nice touch to really bring in the masses. Not.)
Pat De Angelis said Bush's plan to add more troops would be counterproductive to peace in the Mideast.
"In times of trouble, like the time we are in now, it helps to feel like you are doing something to right the wrongs," she said. (ed note:You mean like closing Saddam's Rape rooms? Right on, sister.)
A band of pro-war protesters on the other end of the island yelled for passers-by to ignore the anti-war rally. The group held a large sign that said "Warning — Leftist protesters trying to demoralize our troops."
"They say they are supporting our troops, but they are lying," said Pamela Hall, a member of the United American Committee. "You can't support someone if you don't support what they are doing. It's disrespectful." (ed note: Good for you.)
Having been in New York City often enough, I will bet you one thing. Those drivers were NOT honking in support. They were honking to tell the idiots to get the hell out of their way. Or to dare them to step off the island.
In San Francisco, turnout was decidedly lower than the crowd of 15,000 that organizers had predicted, but they said protesters were merely spread out among other events throughout the Bay Area.
Apparently, small anti-war teas are all the rage. Not even a good giant puppet head. This is the tidal wave against the war? The left can be counted on to overreach, thank heavens.
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By pamela hall, Friday, 12 January , 2007 @ 10:25 am
Hey, Gaius. I’m always surprised to see us mentioned at all. Even the AP questions reveal these reporters think the Leftists support our Military and that we’ve just misunderstood THEM! Also, the signs were even worse than the monkey. The usual hate Bush and horrid pictures of dead-babies but there was one HUGE “Bush is Hitler” that was so disgusting that many commented on it. It did not go over well with the many patriots who spoke to us on our end of the island. We had some enlisted men come up and thank us for standing up for them.Glad they could see there are Americans who support them and stand up to those traitors. There is a lot of HATRED that spills out from that crowd. Nasty. Anyway,we only heard horns honking once from a big SUV and then,when the traffic stalled,the cops gave them a TICKET!! (that was fun)Godspeed to your son.
By Bleepless, Friday, 12 January , 2007 @ 10:03 pm
The demonstration in Seattle was, sensibly enough, at the University of Washington. It was at the busiest place on campus, at the busiest time. It drew 32 people. The domestic anti-American movement seems to be collapsing everywhere but in the media and Congress.
By Gaius, Saturday, 13 January , 2007 @ 8:48 am
Thanks, Pamela. Yeah, they do seem to be unable to actually muster any real protesters, but they have perfected their noise machine and have the media in the tank.