Bookworm on Feb 15 2008 | Filed under: Anti-Americanism
I found Berkeley a desperately unpleasant place when I attended University there in the late 70s/early 80s. It shocks me to realize that, unaware of it though I was, those were the good years. In a report filled with photos and text, Zombie walks us through the depths to which Berkeley has sunk. And I’m [...]
Bookworm on Feb 13 2008 | Filed under: Anti-war, Military
Yesterday morning, in Berkeley, they were saying this:
“Murder, rape, torture, war. That’s what the Marines are for.”
and this:
“These are very dangerous people. They’re lying to their children, talking them into becoming killers.”
I noted that the mask had slipped, revealing that the “we support the troops, but not the war” line was simply a charade, aimed [...]
Bookworm on Feb 12 2008 | Filed under: Anti-war, Military
If you’re interested in up close pictures and eye-witness reporting from the goings-on in Berkeley, check out ProtestShooter. The pictures are from early in the day, so I can’t wait to see the next installment. My favorite photo was one that really didn’t have to do too much with the protest at all, [...]
Bookworm on Feb 12 2008 | Filed under: Anti-war, Military
Since the Iraq War began, the Left has attempted to disassociate itself from the ugliness of 1960s anti-War protests by repeating, over and over, “We love the troops. It’s just the War we hate.” That line always had a stilted quality, especial since we have a volunteer army, and our troops are willing [...]
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