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Published Thursday, Sept. 4, 2008 | 7:34 p.m.
Updated Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008 | 10:15 a.m.
Winning the West - RNC
(A team of Sun reporters is at the Republican National Convention this week in St. Paul.)
ST. PAUL, Minn. - Are you watching this?
Protesters are interrupting Arizona Sen. John McCain's speech here tonight.
So far three separate protests have led to shouting matches as the delegates on the floor and attendees in the stand try to drown them out with chants of "USA! USA!"
McCain finally tries to smooth the situation by telling his supporters not to be diverted by the "static."
"Americans want us to stop yelling at each other," he said.
Hard to see the others, but the first was an anti-war protester a few rows above us holding a sign that read "McCain voted against vets" on one side and "You can't win an occupation" on the other.
The man shouted just as the speech began.
Delegates on the floor and attendees in the stand craned necks to see the commotion.
Then they broke out with chants of "USA! USA!"
No sooner did the crowd quiet down and the speech continue than the protest continued.
Then, as someone seemed to be ripping up the sign, crowd erupted in cheers.
The protester hollers once more. Followed by more "USA! USA!"
Definitely just saw that, unbelievable. I actually saw this in a blog here: www.throbbingplatypus.blogspot.com which reported it minutes after it happened.
Way to respect our veterans, Republicans....grab a sign from an Iraq Veteran Against the War (www.ivaw.org) who is exercising his free speech rights after fighting for our country, then tear the sign in half and throw him out of the hall. How patriotic!!! By the way, the sign read "McCain Votes Against Vets", a fact which can be verified by checking McSAME's voting record....
McCain can't be sure veterans will fall in behind him (L.A.Times)
"The 1.4-million-member group [Disabled American Veterans] said that in 2006, [McCain] voted for only one of the five spending bills the group considered most important -- 20%.
"It's a pretty low score," said David Autry, spokesman for the congressionally chartered nonprofit group. The group rated Obama (D-Ill.) at 80%....
The four [bills McCain] opposed would have increased funding for veterans' services and benefits...."
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/...
It's so good to see more people protesting, and more people commenting in support! The D.A.V. had their national convention just a couple of weeks ago and when Dick Cheney cancelled his speech (because so many members complained), then, McCain jumped in to fill the slot - and he was in and out so quickly it was obvious he was not welcome by many members. Yet, when Tammy Duckworth, a Democratic Vet, was honored as the Disabled American Veteran of the Year - the crowd roared! Tammy got shot down flying a Blackhawk Helicopter, and lost both legs - but, she didn't get caught and didn't become a P.O.W. - "not getting caught is stil the #1 rule they teach in S.E.R.E. (Survive, Evade, Resist and Escape) Military School!
KUDOS to the Vets that used their training to get into the Republican Convention and not let the war-mongering zeolates get away with more of their stupid propaganda!
Barack Obama said it best "ENOUGH!"
It is sad to see that a few can be so applauded for a lawless act or for disavowing a lawful order. It is then talked about there freedom of speech. Well how about the other majority that were also there, what about there freedom of speech? What about there freedom to a peacefully gathering were are there rights? Do they not have any and only the few have rights? I believe rights are some thing we all have! The actions of Thursday by a few were unlawful and nothing more. they were not invited to a closed gathering so they came in like a bugler ,a thief, a law breaker and thus were treated just as that, a criminal same as if they broke into my house or your house. Same as I would be if I had there home or there gathering. Breaking the law is just that breaking the law. Being a vet or not makes not a bit of deference it is a criminal act and as such makes the person doing the act a criminal. It is like yelling fire in a crowded theater. Doing that is not a freedom of speech it is instigating a riot as a danger to others and ones self and so was this act. A danger to ones self and others. do not encourage lawless acts but lawful meaningful acts that earn you respect not disregard .Do some thing that people will listen to you with respect long after the fact by how you carry your self not by a 30 second sound bite and a court date but nothing more . As one who was watching the whole thing on TV. I can tell them this. They made only one impression on me and that is not a good one. Had they acted like a respectful people with a real message, done in a lawful manner, I would have listened. What they did do was turn me off to there message. They not only did this then but also for the foreseeable future also. To all that were with me watching this it was nothing more then some fanatics trying to get noticed .I ask where were they during the other convention as they too were voting on the same things and being they are the majority. only they have and have had the power to pass or stop any thing from passing so if this was an honest and for real protest it would have been agaist both parties and not just the minority party. get real!
Since when is holding up a sign inciting a riot?
There were protests at the DNC also. Perhaps you weren't watching that, huh?
For people like you, free speach means only that YOU have that right. If someone disagrees with you, their right to free speach isn't protected.
If the RNC can't take a bit of dissention, how in the heck can they run the country?????????????????????
We are sick of the Iraq was. McCain, just like you insist on repeating that You are a POW, we will repeat We are Sick of the Iraq War. Lets see who will run out of breath first..We wont. We are also sick of you a George W. Bush. Dont you think that 8 years is enough og this Bull. Im voting for my kids future and against YOU.
I think Obama did good in the Fox O'Reilly interview.
He said the surge had worked very well.
He strongly hinted that he would take military action against Iran if non-military options do not work.
He is growing up!
Its pretty funny reading how people can defend the gate-crashers antics. You guys better hurry to your corners to hold up your signs before another begggar beats you to it.
Major Tammy was shot down while flying a blackhawk and lost both legs for doing what her commanding officers had instructed her to do this is a definition to the word sordie,
Mcain was shot down while on a joy ride not a mission.
Casinokid
Yes, protest is a time-tested right in the good 'ol USA... contrary to what Bush and his "free speech zones" will tell you.
Notice the liberals defending the first amendment.
Notice the radical right's disgust at someone exercising their rights.
Geez, you guys get all whiny over a couple of code pink protesters? Touchy, touchy!
Obama is becoming a man.
He changed his mind and now says that the surge worked.
He is becoming more hawkish on Iran and is hinting that he will take military action if the non-military actions fail.
JFNance, what you are saying, in other words, is that Obama is capable of rational thought and of evaluating issues on the basis of information--not his gut, not impulses, not according to what the rabid religious right says. So, it's good to see that you are going to support Obama, since he represents what you are supposed to believe in. Right?
By the way, if McSame wants Americans "to stop yelling at each other," maybe he should try treating his opponent with respect. But he's incapable of that ever since he stopped showing courage. How sad. He stood up to evil in Vietnam and he's afraid of it at home.
There should never have been a surge because there should never have been a war. All of this discussion about what to do now that we are over 5 years into a war that can NOT be won - the main objective was to get the terrorists and get a democracy going in Iraq. The war on terror needs to go where the terrorists are. Countries run by religion will never accept democracy until the religious base is gone. Obama is the only one who would focus on the main objective and actually go after the terrorists.
I am glad Obama is growing as person and as a presidential candidate.
He says if non-military options do not work then he will strongly consider military options to deal with Iran.
there is no 1st ammendment right to protest inside a private event, sorry you people dont know much about the constitution. Maybe thats why you are dems. Ask the 'chosen one' he went to law school. he was an affirmative action student, he probably doesnt know about the constitution either.
Right on Laguna.
As an Afghan Veteran myself...I applaud the actions of those few who were brave enough to make their voices heard when the R.N.C tried everything possible from having this popular message heard.
I was quite disturbed to see the aggressive nature of the police upon mostly peaceful protesters outside.
It saddens me to see this country so determined to silence the voice of so many that aren't being represented as tax payers and citizens?
I hate to think I spent 6 years fighting to bring democracy to countries that apparently respect it more than our own?
I hope I'm wrong.
Power to the people always! Shame on the R.N.C and shame on McCain for voting against the new G.I Bill.
This message is for username GOD.
Sir. you really ought to tone down the hate and childish tone.
Not only do you make yourself look like an ass to NORMAL people but you fail to help your cause in the least?
As an Army vet who recently served in Afghanistan I can only assume that you don't get out much?
I've talked to children that are much more enlightened than yourself. I can only wonder where life went bad for you?
You do come across as a racist I'm afraid and your use of the word Dumocrat...is as childish as me calling you a Republiturd!
Hope you can get counseling for all your "Issues"?
When you look at these protesting morons, one concludes that these are the clones of the 1960s idiots. Most have no jobs and go from event to event to protest what they know nothing about. Hey but it's fun and let's smash a bunch of property. Wow!!!!! What a mission in life.
McCain voted with Bush 90% of the time. Vote Obama in 08!
I protest ACORN!
by Stephen Koff
Tuesday October 14, 2008, 12:12 PM
Washington -- Two prominent former U.S. senators who support John McCain warned this morning of "a potential nightmare" on Election Day and afterward if measures aren't taken to monitor precincts in battleground states including Ohio.
John Danforth, a former senator from Missouri and a former United Nations ambassador, said he is deeply concerned "that this election night and the days that follow will be a rerun of 2000, and even worse than 2000."
It could be worse than the hanging chad controversy and recounts in Florida, and lead to political accusations and court fights that could delay the country from knowing the election's true outcome.
Continue reading "Registration fraud creates a potential "nightmare" election, McCain campaign says"
I would like to interrupt these guys and I am a Democrat!
http://usawakeup.org/USSA.htm