Mothers’ Day Peace-nik (now with IVAW)
I went to the Code Pink Mothers’ Day protest in front of the White House two years ago and they were able to scrape together a few hundred people;
They even had giant puppets;
But those heady days of yore are gone. Today, they couldn’t even get in front of the White House. The closest they could get was about twelve blocks away up Connecticut Avenue at DuPont Circle. On their website, they called it a Mother’s Day “Peace-nik” and they urged people to bring their children for fun and games. I expected a hundred or so, but, by my count they were a little over thirty;
They had activities for the children, but not too many children showed up, so why waste all of that face paint stuff, huh?
No media was there, it must’ve been tough for them. They couldn’t get the giant puppets, so they brought tall people instead;
It was a little hard to tell who intentionally dressed like a clown and who didn’t;
Nothing is sadder than a bunch of old hippies trying to recapture their respective youth by acting like they’re…well, hippies;
But since it was the only show in town the big guns were there;
They started begging as soon as they got there. Apparently they thought the thirty or so people there were flush with cash.
Geoff Millard (the guy who’s going to testify to Congress that our troops are all racist) from IVAW was there with his mother;
He pleaded with the Code Pink to attend their testimony in Congress next Thursday and pack the room to keep out people that might disrupt the hearings. Like this I suppose;
He went on to say that Congress should hear about Iraq from soldiers on the ground, not just from “Generals and pundits”. Well, then I suppose he supports Veterans For Freedom because they tried to talk to Congressmen, and I doubt they got to talk to too many of the members of the Progressive Caucus. I also wonder what soldiers who haven’t been in Iraq in the last two to five years can tell the Progressive Caucus about what has happened there in the last year or so. So what Millard meant was that Congress should hear from the drama queens and sociopaths of the IVAW who haven’t been able to find their collective ass with both hands in the last year or so.
Then it was time to leave. I thought they’d march on the White House but they went in the opposite direction. So I just filmed them leaving;
The anti-war movement is coming undone. They’re unable to announce their events in a timely manner anymore without being countered. Their members are losing interest and their antics turn off more people than they can attract. They claim to have the support of the American people, but the reality is that they don’t. In a city with more than 30,000 college students, they couldn’t get any of them out for their lame showing. This “peace-nik” was nothing more than pan handling – and they were probably out numbered by the regular panhandlers in DuPont Circle today.
Category: Antiwar crowd, Code Pink, Iraq Veterans Against the War, Phony soldiers, Politics, Protests/Rallies
Where do you get the patience, Jonn?
Jonn wrote: The thought of all my readers cussing at their screens gives me strength.
Geoff Millard has a plan. In the hallway before the hearing, he’s going to give the “Briefing I Gave The Generals” Powerpoint presentation. About the third, “Next slide” I figure everyone’s been but to sleep so no one will notice that people might do to IVAW and Code Pink what they do to others.
I thought Geoff fought for my rights too? DOn’t all those IVAW clowns say that?
He pleaded with the Code Pink to attend their testimony in Congress next Thursday and pack the room to keep out people that might disrupt the hearings.
This would be a great occasion to fill the seats with VFF.
Hehehe..
Jonn wrote: Well, TSO and I won’t fill all of the seats (despite our ample girth), but we plan on being there.
If I could be in DC, I would so go and help! I would wear my favorite sweatshirt, it’s Uncle Sam pointing at you and saying “I Don’t Do Global Tests”.
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Actually, with my own ears I have heard Geoff Millard say that he supports Vets for Freedom telling their stories, as they have an equal right to do so as we have to tell ours. I agree with Geoff and many other IVAW members who welcome veterans entering the political discourse, whatever their opinions.
Jonn wrote: Yeah, I’ve witnessed Millard’s open heart to all veterans first hand. And I’ve been welcomed to the political discourse by other IVAW members in front of the National Archives. What they say and what they do are two different things.
Dissent may well be patriotic, but, as Article III Section 3 of the Constitution states:Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort.
If these people, using the term loosely…, aren’t adhering to our enemies, what the hell are they doing?
“This would be a great occasion to fill the seats with VFF.”
If only we knew someone in VFF.
And AS, please give me a break with that. Millard tried to threaten Jonn and I just for covering you guys. So, not buying it even a little.
I don’t think I could stomach that!
Jonn wrote: Well, I couldn’t stomach the pictures on your blog when you showed people eating weird stuff the other day, so we’re even. 🙂
If you want to be taken seriously, it’s always a good idea to dress up in a pink clown suit with a chicken hat on your head.
Thanks for going out and taking pictures of them.
That was a hat??????
Jonn,
I have a quote from IVAW about your encounter with them at the National Archives, it goes, “…just before we ran him off…”
Damn, and they all fought for your right and my right to free speech.
Let’s call their “Citizen’s Arrest Warrant” what it is, a half assed, passive aggressive coup attempt.
Jeez Louise, next thing IVAW will charge Bush with will be, “Mom! George Bush is looking at me again.”
Jonn wrote: Did you get any names? I need names. If you have a link to that quote, I sure would appreciate it.
Skye,
Any chance ArmySergeant could cover for you in court regarding the “Veteran For Peace” who hit you (TWICE) so you can attend the Winter Soldier 2.1 hearing?
This would be a good time to be on the Hill. GOE is working to show support of the Iraq/Afghan funding. A two for one.
That’s interesting that Medea was there – she always bops over to DC when there’s stuff going on, leaving Berkeley to fend for itself, but this doesn’t seem worth the trip. Locally they planned on walking across the golden gate bridge on monther’s day but it wasn’t clear if they were going to be protesting as such or if it was just a social activity. They’d be spending time with their kids but they’re no longer talking to them…
Jonn wrote: She had speaking engagements here over the weekend related to her trip to Syria and Jordan last week. And I’m pretty sure that they didn’t expect turn out to be quite so anemic.
Jonn:
Sometimes people’s actions don’t match their ideals, it’s true. That happens on multiple sides-such as folks that claim to support the troops and then give me a really hard time.
However, I at least can say that I’m happy to see VFF and IAVA standing up, and I’ll say too that I’d like to see VFF, IAVA, and IVAW all working together for common goals, such as GI bill improvement, better care for returning veterans, etc. I think we have more similarities than differences.
Don Carl:
I don’t think any of us adhere to the enemies of the United States, and I’d be real curious how you justify that petitioning your legislature for redress of grievances qualifies as adhering to enemies.
TSO:
I don’t know that I’ve met any VFF but you. And that guy’s dog. Have you guys started requiring service records yet, btw?
Raoul:
Curious where and who that comment is from. Also, I’m not sure what you’re talking about me doing in relation to Skye. I unilaterally condemn violence against idealogical opponents, but I was not present at Skye’s situation and prefer only to testify to things I actually witness.
“That happens on multiple sides-such as folks that claim to support the troops and then give me a really hard time.”
Yeah, Lee Harvey Oswald got a bum rap after he left the Marines too.
Stop leaning on your status as an all purpose “Get Out of Jail Free” card.
Support the troops? You’re marching with the IVAW who slobbered like Pavlov’s dog to help ANSWER. ANSWER who has taken the enemy’s side in the war. They told everyone to pledge UNCONDITIONAL to the “resistance”, that means support the resistance even if they make your kid an orphan. I don’t support the “resistance” UNCONDITIONALLY and I don’t support you helping ANSWER.
IVAW endorsed the World Tribunal on Iraq findings that told the other side to continue a ruthless campaign of terror. For Christs sake, that Harvard Study that came out in Feb 08 says there’s a corrolation between acts that encourage the enemy and increased attacks. Of course you’ll blame Bush for being there in the first place, but you can’t escape the fact that MORE people die because of your actions.
When you stopped in Bryn Mawr, did Joe Bangert entertain you with the song “We Will Liberate The South” like he did the VietCong delegation in Paris? DOes he still have the VietCong flag shirt he wore when he did that?
Did he sing the “Ballad of Ho Chi Minh” like he did to wow the North Vietnamese delegation?
ProtestShooter,
MeMeMe Benjamin is a Millionaire Marxist, a Communist with a Gold Card. There’s big money in “Socialism” (wink, wink) if you’re one of the ones at the top.
Check out Global Exchanges finacials and look at all the places Code Pink begs for money, hell they even steal bread meant for the homeless to feed Liz and Desiree and the other Pink parasites.
Now Global Exchange does four “Green Festivals” a year, which I figure to be worth a few million. MeMeMe even plugs them on her media appearances, “Come to the protest and go to the Green Festival”.
It’s The Benjamins For Benjamin.
JONN,
I’ll go dive into the working pile and look for the URL.
ArmySergeant,
“I don’t know that I’ve met any VFF but you. And that guy’s dog. Have you guys started requiring service records yet, btw?”
Really, Ms Pot, meet Kettle. Kettle, meet Ms Pot.
Since IVAW gets it’s 501(3)c from Veterans For Peace, IVAW’s reputation is tied to VFP’s reputation.
What is VFP’s service record requirements? What do they accept in lieu of a DD-214? Do they verify service records submitted?
How many VFP are “Asscoiate Members”? How many are vets? How many are “documented” vets? How many “documented” vets are verified?
How many VFP vets are Iraq vets? (HINT: About 6, so embarassing that that’s probably why IVAW now get to be VFP free for a year)
but I was not present at Skye’s situation and prefer only to testify to things I actually witness.
Testify? That would mean giving your account of what you witnessed under oath. Something no self respecting IVAW would EVER do.
Hey Skye, sorry to burst your bubble, but I’ve got no less than four sworn statements in with the Army about misconduct that I’ve witnessed. Don’t know where the paperwork is sitting, but I’m happy to testify under oath-any time, any where. Just say the word and give me the day.
Raoul Deming:
I don’t know what VFP does, I am not responsible for VFP. As soon as we fulfill the legal requirements for separate 501c status, I’m sure we will do that and get out from under their wing. All I know is IVAW, and IVAW /does/ require service records.
Jonn wrote: Requiring service records is fine…but a being member of the Iraq Veterans Against the War doesn’t require actual service in Iraq. Does it?
I’m not responding to AS anymore. There’s very little point. They shift the argument so damn fast I can’t even keep track, and all i hear about is this dog. If I had my way, VFF would require DD214’s, but we don’t. Not my decision. But, based on teh fact I can point out about 50 false stories and phony occurences in IVAW and you can seemingly point me to a Dog which y’all maliciously tried to saddle us with, what’s teh point. Besides, I’m signed up for Code Pink, and I’m quite certain that they count me as a member.
Still like AS as a person, and she really is sweet, but arguing with her is a bit like banging your junk with a balpeen hammer.
ArmySergeant,
Change your name to Sergeant Schultz, you know nothing, nooottthhiiingg.
Jeez Louise, you’re right in the middle of it and there you go burying your head in the sand. It’s unacceptable, I do hold you accountable. It’s a lack integrity to show up, work with, be part of that group when they do things and then distance yourself by claiming ignorance. Mary Ann Wright pulls that crap. She’s more an Oh-6? than an O-6. Guess that’s what passes for leadership on your side.
For people who use the word “solidarity” a lot, you guys are quick to say “Not me!”
[…I’m happy to testify under oath-any time, any where. Just say the word and give me the day.]
Start with CID. Name names, give dates, none of this “If you’re not charging Bush first I’m holding my breath till I turn blue like the VVAW “testimony”.
I’m getting tired of the whole this group == IVAW == that group == john kerry == whatever == Kevin Bacon arguments.
With that reasoning, if you shop at Wal-Mart, you support child labor in China.
Code Pink’s DC protests are almost pathetic as their Berkeley protests. I’ve never encountered a group with a higher fame/relevance ratio.
Since the media will not reveal how lame and tiny these groups really are, it is up to people like us to expose the reality of the situation. Good job!
Amen, Zombie!
Surely there have to be some mornings, here and there, when these people wake up and ask themselves, “am I really this stupid?”.
The clown with the red nose is Patch Adams looking for another 15 minutes of shame.
The pink Pimp Daddy is MeMeMe Benjamin’s pink Pimp Daddy.
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