So I went to the anti-war protest at UCLA today [March 5th, 2003]; this was my first demonstration and I didn't know quite what to expect. I made up a few pro-war signs and handed them out to some like-minded students to hold up with me. I was surprised somewhat, because it wasn't at all hard to find people willing to hold up the pro-war signs (as I thought it might be). I had:
1. "Saddam is Mean"
2. "Give War A Chance!"
3. "Peace Through Victory!"
4. "Anti-War = Pro-Murder, Pro-Torture, Pro-Rape"
We also made "Beat it Hippies", which got a pretty good reaction.
I'm the devastatingly handsome fellow in the brown jacket who is having his civil rights viciously infringed. Not shown: me totally flipping out and chopping the heads off of like 150 anti-war pansies.
I had the opportunity to run up on the stage and hold sign #4 up behind the speaker for about a minute before people started boo-ing and security pulled me off stage. They tried to take my sign too, but I wouldn't let them. Then about half an hour later three other guys and I got back up on the stage (near the back) and wouldn't let their security take us down. They called the police over but I guess the cops decided we weren't doing anything illegal and so they didn't do anything. It was pretty amusing. At that point I got bored and left.
I think sign #4 got the strongest reaction from people, as you can imagine. Several anti-war people got angry, but when I explained to them how the sign was accurate they shut up and walked off. Around a dozen groups and individuals thanked me for being out there, including a lady in a wheelchair who really liked the sign and some construction workers who seemed to hold most of the students in general contempt.
Most of the people there seemed to really dislike Bush for some reason. Some girl tried to convince me that, although Saddam does murder, torture, and rape people, Bush does too. I couldn't quite pin her down on her sources, but she seemed very convinced. I can't substantiate these claims, but if they're true I think that the media should stop covering for Bush.
Overall it was an interesting experience. In practical terms it was a waste of time, but entertaining nevertheless. I was interviewed by reporters from a few newspapers after I was dragged off the stage the first time, and several photographers took my picture, so if anyone sees me let me know. There were some TV and radio journalists there as well, but I didn't have a chance to talk to any of them. Good stuff.
You're freakin awsome man!! I wish there were more people like you. I really dislike anti-war people, they make me sick to my stomach. My dad is in the Navy, he went to the Middle East for 8 months. When people ask me if my dad is in the military and I say "yes" they tell me to "thank him for fighting for them and for our country" and all this other good stuff, I tell it to my dad and it warms his heart and he smiles :)
So ya, I wish there were more people like you.
Keep up the good work, and the good blog!
Awesome! I joined joined my local Repbulican party's counter protest at the state capital, SC every Wed. and I am looking for good sign ideas. I think we need to be exercising our constitutional rights just as much as the war-protesters. They already have a monopoly on the news media, why should they have a monopoly on the town square?
I forgot to mention, my hubby is active duty Army (82nd ABN DIV). Did a year in Iraq from 2/03 - 2/04. I can tell you that your sign in the photo is right on.
One more thing, I promise, how come you have all this anti-war advertising on your site?
and one more thing... your a war-loving Bitch!!
Wow! Isn't it ironic how protestors of war and basically every Conservative ideal in general can use the thought process of, "Free speech for everyone, (if you're liberal)". What do you think would happen if a war veteran FROM Iraq took away some neo-hippie's sign? He's probably be crucified on the ACLU campus in broad daylight, with the support of all the major media networks. The irony both amuses and infuriates me, even if I'm only 17.
Anyways, keep up the good work!!!
Wow, looky here. Another fucker who'd rather have fighting and killing in the world. What the fuck is the matter with you? If you're so into war, join the fucking army! I doubt you'd have enough balls to. Go "die for your country". Tons of innocent people are being killed each day because they get caught in the middle of senseless violence.
Fuck you.
"I'm the devastatingly handsome fellow in the brown jacket who is having his civil rights viciously infringed. Not shown: me totally flipping out and chopping the heads off of like 150 anti-war pansies."
Devastatingly handsome? I think fucking not. Probably one of the ugliest fucks I've ever seen.
Chopping off the heads of 150 anti-war protesters who actually have the right idea? Hah.
Oh yeah, one more thing. I love how you also don't have the balls to keep the anti-war comments up too. There's probably been a shitload of them, and yet you can't seem to face the facts.
FF: Actually no, I don't generally censor any comments unless they're incredibly nonsensical or violent. Yours is pretty vulgar, but since you're apparently naming yourself a "Fascist-Fucks" I suppose it doesn't cross the line. I tend to agree with your characterization of yourself and other "anti-war" people, since a general opposition to America's wars does tend to make one a supporter of facsism.
Since you're so brutally honest, perhaps you can explain why so many "anti-war" people tend to be so vulgar, rude, uncivilized, and violent? It seems like most "anti-war" people aren't pacifists, but are actually fighting for the bad guys.