Is burning a soldier in effigy, a good way to get your Liberal points across?

Question

The chants are even more disgusting.

http://littlegreenfootballs.com/weblog/?entry=24900_Video-_Portland_Anarchists_Burning_US_Soldier_in_Effigy&only

Before anyone states that in America we have the right to protest, I get that, and that is not the question.

Please actually watch the video to.

Answer 1

Amazing, uh?

The loon left does things like this and then says we on the right are monsters?

Wow!

Answer 2

Around here, it's a really good way to get your Liberal *** kicked.

People who don't respect our military are not worthy of the sacrifices that have been made on their behalf over the past 230+ years. It's because of our military that we have so many rights, and I do *not* think that our soldiers blood was spilled to protect these ungrateful freaks. They should exercise their freedoms to get the hell out of my country.

These people are a total disgrace and make excellent arguments for retro-active abortion.

Kelly B, you know I respect you, even though we disagree, but even some of the more rabidly Liberal in our media aren't much better. William Arkin, who is employed by a major newspaper, wrote an article not too long ago, calling our troops "mercenaries" and whining about their "obscene amenities". (Side note - the left's position used to be that the troops were under supplied - how in the hell did that turn into "obscene amenities"?) The bottom feeder also implied that our returning troops should be grateful no one is spitting on them.

Answer 3

Sorry, watching the video is not my thing. But I can tell you that most liberals do not condone such behavior, most support the troops but not the mission. They have done a great job, but now the solution will not come from the military, the Iraqi people themselves has got to decide what they want for their country. All party's involved except for the U.S. has got to set down and talk, there has to be compromises for it to work. When they reach an agreement it will be up to them to enforce it. The U.S. will never be able to do that.

Answer 4

it is disturbing. I am a Liberal and will not march in a peace demonstration even though I think the war is stupid and serves the purpose of a minority. But I know people serving and would oppose this action as much as hypothetical pro-war statements. With that said, there are also just crazy people out there who go way overboard. The problem, I believe, is that the idea of war is very disturbing to many...hundreds of thousands have died in Iraq. so the most obscene things is the deaths. We need to exit ourselves gracefully from Iraq, so that the US's reputation is not further ruined. At least we must recognize our mistake as a people. As a Liberal, I think we ultimately play into the hands of terrorists by being heavy handed in foreign affairs...

Answer 5

That has to be the most disgusting thing I've ever seen and heard. It's one thing to protest a war that you do not believe in. It's totally different ballgame when you wish death on young men for doing their jobs. They do not have a choice in where the army sends them and without them enlisting there wouldn't be an army, meaning we would have absolutely no protection if we were in immediate danger. Although I do not see the need to protect people like that anyway. I think they should have kept Saddam alive and sent all of the radical protestors like that to live on an island under his rule. See how well they like that.

Answer 6

Here's the options of who these people are;

1. They really are anarchists who oppose the war and will do outrageous stuff to get in the media.

2. They're government hired provocateurs who are hired to do these kind of things to smear the image of the anti-war movement and rile up the right in order to make them support the war even more.

3. They're just morons looking for attention.

Make your choice.

I certainly don't agree with this group but there were an estimated 10,000 peaceful protesters there.. Saying these guys "represent" liberals is ridiculous. I believe in the First Amendment, even when I disagree with a particular group. I question the goal of passing this video around if it's not to protest the First Amendment and paint anti war protesters and liberals in a nasty light.

I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.
-- The Friends of Voltaire, 1906

Answer 7

For good or bad, the most memorable moments in history are those born from social vulgarity.

Burning the dummy in effigy may not be the most sensible way to get the message across, but you'll remember it for a very long time.

Answer 8

Did you even read that before posting it? The protest you're linking is from a radical fringe of anarchists, and doesn't represent the vast majority of liberals in this country. These kooks show up at every protest and do the most outrageous things they can think of to get in the news.

Answer 9

That was very sick, and I'm sure it wasn't brought on by any true liberal organization, but this is what the terrorist cells in the US want you to think. Have you wondered why they masked themselves ? Most Libs and Cons are very confident of their political beliefs and would not hide. They are not afraid to debate in the open. Hell, them low life, scum bags didn't even know how to get a fire going.

Answer 10

No, it's not a good way to get points across.

We cannot control the actions of the few.

Like the first time I saw someone bring this up, I will tell you that it's an easy mark and your question is weak.

Can you control the people who bomb abortion clinics? There's the answer to your weak question.

Answer 11

I don't understand, if they hate this country so much; why don't they move to another!

I was hoping the dude spraying the dummy with lighter fluid would've caught on fire, cause that's what they all deserve!