Comments on: Countering the Anti-War Movement http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/2007/02/09/countering-the-anti-war-movement/ Updated information on Veteran Benefits, featured Military Bloggers, the You Served Podcast and various other news and information relevant to Veterans. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:25:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: M http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/2007/02/09/countering-the-anti-war-movement/comment-page-1/#comment-37614 M Thu, 06 Dec 2007 07:50:26 +0000 http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/2007/02/09/countering-the-anti-war-movement/#comment-37614 This is an interesting discussion. Maybe my viewpoint will be interesting to someone else, as well. I am against the war in Iraq. In addition, I don't consider myself a patriot. However, I am horrified by the idea of defacing the Vietnam War memorial, and I believe many people with similar views would also be. The purpose of the memorial is not to state that the Vietnam War was a positive endeavor, but merely to remember the lives of those who died in battle. My father was drafted into the Vietnam War when he was in his mid-20s, and had he not survived, his name would be on that wall. It seems tragic when people have goals such as peace or justice, yet ironically produce violence and injustice in their quest for a better world. This is an interesting discussion. Maybe my viewpoint will be interesting to someone else, as well. I am against the war in Iraq. In addition, I don’t consider myself a patriot. However, I am horrified by the idea of defacing the Vietnam War memorial, and I believe many people with similar views would also be. The purpose of the memorial is not to state that the Vietnam War was a positive endeavor, but merely to remember the lives of those who died in battle. My father was drafted into the Vietnam War when he was in his mid-20s, and had he not survived, his name would be on that wall. It seems tragic when people have goals such as peace or justice, yet ironically produce violence and injustice in their quest for a better world.

]]> By: Terri http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/2007/02/09/countering-the-anti-war-movement/comment-page-1/#comment-584 Terri Thu, 15 Feb 2007 15:13:46 +0000 http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/2007/02/09/countering-the-anti-war-movement/#comment-584 I agree with you Marcus. Unfortunately the threats to deface the Wall with red paint have been made and some of those people will do everything that they can to carry out such threats. The people who are planning to do such vile acts, unfortunately aren't anti-war and pro-troops, but instead just hate-mongers who are using the anti-war protest to serve their purposes. I agree with you Marcus. Unfortunately the threats to deface the Wall with red paint have been made and some of those people will do everything that they can to carry out such threats. The people who are planning to do such vile acts, unfortunately aren’t anti-war and pro-troops, but instead just hate-mongers who are using the anti-war protest to serve their purposes.

]]> By: How last week tourned out at The Truth is Stranger Than Fiction http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/2007/02/09/countering-the-anti-war-movement/comment-page-1/#comment-557 How last week tourned out at The Truth is Stranger Than Fiction Mon, 12 Feb 2007 06:18:19 +0000 http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/2007/02/09/countering-the-anti-war-movement/#comment-557 [...] Doesn’t this seem like an attempt at re-creating history in an effort to feel young again (Fonda) and try to retrieve something from the past they were too young to savor (Penn). The combination of elitism and social-retardation may finally prove to be a lethal combination: a consequence of their actions. [...] [...] Doesn’t this seem like an attempt at re-creating history in an effort to feel young again (Fonda) and try to retrieve something from the past they were too young to savor (Penn). The combination of elitism and social-retardation may finally prove to be a lethal combination: a consequence of their actions. [...]

]]> By: Last week turned out rough. at The Truth is Stranger Than Fiction http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/2007/02/09/countering-the-anti-war-movement/comment-page-1/#comment-556 Last week turned out rough. at The Truth is Stranger Than Fiction Mon, 12 Feb 2007 06:01:39 +0000 http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/2007/02/09/countering-the-anti-war-movement/#comment-556 [...] Doesn’t this seem like an attempt at re-creating history in an effort to feel young again (Fonda) and try to retrieve something from the past they were too young to savor (Penn). The combination of elitism and social-retardation may finally prove to be a lethal combination: a consequence of their actions. [...] [...] Doesn’t this seem like an attempt at re-creating history in an effort to feel young again (Fonda) and try to retrieve something from the past they were too young to savor (Penn). The combination of elitism and social-retardation may finally prove to be a lethal combination: a consequence of their actions. [...]

]]> By: Cpl M http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/2007/02/09/countering-the-anti-war-movement/comment-page-1/#comment-549 Cpl M Sun, 11 Feb 2007 18:54:40 +0000 http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/2007/02/09/countering-the-anti-war-movement/#comment-549 Back on topic, folks. This isn't about the IG report. Unfortunately for the anti-war movement, there are far more willing to vandalize, incite riots, and challenge police than there are willing to keep things like that from happening. Back on topic, folks. This isn’t about the IG report.

Unfortunately for the anti-war movement, there are far more willing to vandalize, incite riots, and challenge police than there are willing to keep things like that from happening.

]]> By: SealPatriot http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/2007/02/09/countering-the-anti-war-movement/comment-page-1/#comment-546 SealPatriot Sun, 11 Feb 2007 15:41:55 +0000 http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/2007/02/09/countering-the-anti-war-movement/#comment-546 First off, I don't really give a crap for the CIA, over the years they have been giving Navy Seals Intel that was useless! Besides, she was the one who sent him in the first place, and why is it that she sent him to investigate the intel on the British intel papers and not the ones on the U.K. Telegraph? Oh, and it wasn't the Administration who exposed her. Libby was told that Wilson's wife was a CIA intel analyst and that her husband was sent to Niger by her request by a journalist and not the government or those presiding in the government(I.E. Mr. Bush and his Admin.). Anyway, back on topic, I have two friends from my college's conservative union going to Washington D.C. to be apart of the counter protest. It is very patriotic of them, because I wouldn't blame them if they were afraid things could turn violent. Oh well, I guess that is worth it to speak your opinion and it would be shameful if people in this country were to not speak for fear given that the Iraqis went and voted despite fear. CJ, are you going to be in the counter protest? If so, take no prisoners! First off, I don’t really give a crap for the CIA, over the years they have been giving Navy Seals Intel that was useless! Besides, she was the one who sent him in the first place, and why is it that she sent him to investigate the intel on the British intel papers and not the ones on the U.K. Telegraph? Oh, and it wasn’t the Administration who exposed her. Libby was told that Wilson’s wife was a CIA intel analyst and that her husband was sent to Niger by her request by a journalist and not the government or those presiding in the government(I.E. Mr. Bush and his Admin.). Anyway, back on topic, I have two friends from my college’s conservative union going to Washington D.C. to be apart of the counter protest. It is very patriotic of them, because I wouldn’t blame them if they were afraid things could turn violent. Oh well, I guess that is worth it to speak your opinion and it would be shameful if people in this country were to not speak for fear given that the Iraqis went and voted despite fear. CJ, are you going to be in the counter protest? If so, take no prisoners!

]]> By: Flag Gazer http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/2007/02/09/countering-the-anti-war-movement/comment-page-1/#comment-541 Flag Gazer Sun, 11 Feb 2007 09:20:26 +0000 http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/2007/02/09/countering-the-anti-war-movement/#comment-541 Thank you, CJ - I'm on the wrong side of the country to stand with you, but you will be in my thoughts and prayers that day! Thank you, CJ – I’m on the wrong side of the country to stand with you, but you will be in my thoughts and prayers that day!

]]> By: CJ http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/2007/02/09/countering-the-anti-war-movement/comment-page-1/#comment-540 CJ Sun, 11 Feb 2007 08:17:18 +0000 http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/2007/02/09/countering-the-anti-war-movement/#comment-540 If I have anything to do with it, NO ONE will be defacing the Vietnam Wall without a fight. If I have anything to do with it, NO ONE will be defacing the Vietnam Wall without a fight.

]]> By: Terri http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/2007/02/09/countering-the-anti-war-movement/comment-page-1/#comment-536 Terri Sun, 11 Feb 2007 04:49:31 +0000 http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/2007/02/09/countering-the-anti-war-movement/#comment-536 First off Nephi, PLEASE STAY ON TOPIC!!!!!!! For those who cannot make it to Washington DC on March 17th, they're suggesting that you hold vigils in your area. I'm trying to get something organized here in the Fort Hood area, and have already got feelers out to the local VFW's and American Legions to see if we can't get them involved. It would be great to have vigils all across the Country in support of Gathering of Eagles. First off Nephi, PLEASE STAY ON TOPIC!!!!!!!

For those who cannot make it to Washington DC on March 17th, they’re suggesting that you hold vigils in your area. I’m trying to get something organized here in the Fort Hood area, and have already got feelers out to the local VFW’s and American Legions to see if we can’t get them involved. It would be great to have vigils all across the Country in support of Gathering of Eagles.

]]> By: Nephi http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/2007/02/09/countering-the-anti-war-movement/comment-page-1/#comment-529 Nephi Sat, 10 Feb 2007 20:09:02 +0000 http://www.vamortgagecenter.com/blog/2007/02/09/countering-the-anti-war-movement/#comment-529 SealPat, First, I have been careful not to say that the IG's claims are valid; indeed, I believe I have been careful to state only what the report "suggests," and not not that the report is accurate - only time will tell on that point. But second, if Joe Wilson came back empty handed, then why the concerted, deliberate effort by Cheney and his dogs to discredit Wilson by outing his wife as a CIA agent? As a supporter of the military and with your personal goal of becoming a Navy Seal, aren't you bothered in the least by what you are hearing through testimony during the Lewis Libby trial? It's all part of the same game played by the Bush administration; and, as they say, "the chickens are just now a comin' home to roost!" SealPat,

First, I have been careful not to say that the IG’s claims are valid; indeed, I believe I have been careful to state only what the report “suggests,” and not not that the report is accurate – only time will tell on that point. But second, if Joe Wilson came back empty handed, then why the concerted, deliberate effort by Cheney and his dogs to discredit Wilson by outing his wife as a CIA agent? As a supporter of the military and with your personal goal of becoming a Navy Seal, aren’t you bothered in the least by what you are hearing through testimony during the Lewis Libby trial? It’s all part of the same game played by the Bush administration; and, as they say, “the chickens are just now a comin’ home to roost!”

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