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2006-04-30 Fifth Column

Tens of thousands of anti-war protesters have flooded New York streets to demand an immediate withdrawal of US troops from Iraq. About 300,000 people marched through Manhattan on Saturday and stretched for about 10 blocks as they headed down Broadway. The event was organised by the group United for Peace and Justice. Cindy Sheehan, a vociferous critic of the war whose 24-year-old soldier son also died in Iraq, joined the march, as did actress Susan Sarandon and the Reverend Jesse Jackson.

Posted by Fred 2006-04-30 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11135 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 If they magically got their demands and there was an immediate withdrawal of US troops from Iraq, there would still be no peace! They know it too.

What they are wishing for, is a US defeat!

Posted by Bernardz 2006-04-30 04:13|| 2006-04-30 04:13|| Front Page Top

#2 Yup. But be sure it happens in a way that preserves their lattes and cheap airfare to overseas vacations.

Posted by lotp 2006-04-30 07:53|| 2006-04-30 07:53|| Front Page Top

#3 Perhaps its me but I think 300,000 people would take a lot more the a mere 10 blocks of broadway.

Number inflation anyone?

Posted by CrazyFool 2006-04-30 08:11|| 2006-04-30 08:11|| Front Page Top

#4 Npr reported only about 3000. And NPR isn't exactly conservative friendly. I smell inflation.

Posted by Deacon Blues">Deacon Blues 2006-04-30 08:58|| 2006-04-30 08:58|| Front Page Top

#5 Even Islam on Line called it tens of thousands. Al-Jizz is losing it's hard won reputation for credibility.

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2006-04-30 09:02|| 2006-04-30 09:02|| Front Page Top

#6 Arab "truth" is graded on a curve.

Posted by ed 2006-04-30 09:19|| 2006-04-30 09:19|| Front Page Top

#7 Well, a bunch of people wanted to be there, but they were busy shaving their dogs, and stocking up for tomorrow's boycott, and their backs hurt, and their was no direct public transportation there (they are SO intimidated when they have to transfer), etc.

Their intentions were good, though, so they should count in the final total even though they weren't there, right?

Posted by Desert Blondie 2006-04-30 15:10|| http://azjetsetchick.blogspot.com]">[http://azjetsetchick.blogspot.com] 2006-04-30 15:10|| Front Page Top

#8 Even Jessuh is got that look of sH#it, I need to clear datum from this crazy white woman.

Posted by 6 2006-04-30 15:16|| 2006-04-30 15:16|| Front Page Top

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