Video. Code Pink at the Heritage Foundation today! Must see.

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7821460137918191563&q=code+pink+heritage&total=5&start=0&num=10&so=1&type=search&plindex=1

When they start reading the NY Times Op Ed that was signed on to by 2 soldiers who just died in Iraq, it brought me to tears.

The meeting at the neoconservative think tank, Heritage Foundation was held with Patraeus and Crocker as speakers. It is fitting then, that the voices of the dead be heard in opposition.

[Breeze54]

1. Awesome!! You found it!!

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

:kick: & Recommended!

[rusty quoin]

2. That was great.

[Breeze54]

3. Welcome to DU, rusty quoin!

:hi:

[EFerrari]

5. Hey, welcome to DU!

:)

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

22. Welcome to DU rusty!

:hi:

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

81. ....

[EFerrari]

4. You go, my sisters! Thank you, OSO!

:applause:

[EFerrari]

6. We have to kick this because people will get a lot of relief watching it.

[rusty quoin]

7. Thank you for your kind greetings

[BeHereNow]

11. We are glad you are here...W E L C O M E ! ! !

BHN:hi:

[sandnsea]

8. Now this I support 100%

Go confront the people that never have to see the consequences of their ideologies. This took guts.

:applause:

[democrat2thecore]

12. I Agree and they weren't wearing those costumes

I honestly think people are turned off by the pink costumes and it can do more harm than good. This though, at The Heritage Foundation, was GREAT!

[tridim]

9. Wow! That was beautiful

Perfectly executed too.

[jefferson_dem]

10. Sorry, but that's just rude.

Disrupting private events and shouting down others is not at all helpful to our cause...at the very least.

[EFerrari]

14. Code Pink doesn't work for "your cause". And they showed

more courage today than Congressional Democrats have since they took the majority.

I think I may just have to go join them in their wonderful rudeness. If I do, I'll let you know so you can criticize me specifically from the comfort of your keyboard.

:toast:

[jefferson_dem]

30. Ah...sweet shallow sanctimony.

Hope you feel better.

[EFerrari]

34. I don't need to feel better, thanks! I feel great.

That was awesome and I can't wait until they do it AGAIN.

LOL

[ConfidentialStatus]

93. You are making me feel guilty

I prefer to keep supporting the war criminals, liars and pedophiles as long as the letter D is by name. Please let me type away on my puter because it gives me more courage with every finger stroke. :sarcasm:

[EFerrari]

97. LOL! Welcome to DU.

:hi:

[John Q. Citizen]

41. You would prefer the tree of liberty to be watered with the blood of patriots,

over a loud demonstration?

Or do you just live in a county named Jefferson?

[Jacobin]

15. The Heritage Foundation?

Shouting down warmongering criminals is a good thing. These people are utterly indefensible.

Would you be opposed to disrupting bookburning events or gatherings of Nazis?

[EFerrari]

18. That would be rude and embarrassing. n/t

[jefferson_dem]

39. Fair question but a shaky straw man.

We all know Heritage is full of war-mongering scoundrels and I have no problem pointing that out, face to face. Does that mean the best way to confront them and shape broader public opinion is to show up uninvited, disrupt this private forum, and shout them down? Not in my view.

This country was built on, and sustained through, occasional outbursts of unconventional political participation. Sure...let's mix it up. My point is that this gathering was neither the time nor the place.

[EFerrari]

40. Please be sure to notify me of upcoming appropriate venues for dissent. nt

[jefferson_dem]

45. Ask Hugo.

Aren't you one who routinely steps up to defend Hugo's jack-booted authoritarian measures? You're a riot, man.

[EFerrari]

46. I hope I am.

:)

[jefferson_dem]

49. Good luck with that.

You'll need it...no doubt. :)

[EFerrari]

51. I've been making a great living at comedy writing for a decade.

But aside from me, ycu mean I should be concerned because the Venezuelan people vote in rigged elections, because they're dragged into die in illegal wars and because they're losing their civil rights every day?

Oops.

[me b zola]

87. I'm suprised the poster didn't refer you to a "free speech zone". n/t

[Jacobin]

43. I think you and I simply disagree on the danger to society

posed by some groups.

I see no straw here.

The Heritage Foundation promotes the takeover by the United States of Iraq, Iran and Syria by use of lethal means. They have already accomplished that (at least they think they have) in Iraq. They are using the media, 'think tanks' and have infiltrated the government and the military to complete their plans.

You may not have a problem with that. I think they are a clear and present danger to this country.

They are worse, far worse, than the Ku Klux Klan. They are working their way toward rivaling the Nazis in lost human lives and destroyed countries.

Sure, they wear suits, and have their meetings in nice rooms in the capital. The Nazis did the same thing in Berlin. THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE. It is simply a matter of time and place.

[jefferson_dem]

48. I appreciate your perspective.

Seems our disagreement is over means rather than ends...or motivations.

[LittleClarkie]

67. I remember someone said that about the Klan too

It's not the Klansman in the sheet that worries me. It's the Klansman in the three piece suit. At least you can identify the sheet wearer.

[Le Taz Hot]

86. Revolution as

an agenda item. Interesting concept. :crazy:

[blondeatlast]

50. And tax-exempt to boot. nt

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

19. So when do you stop being polite when people are dying everyday? Do you know what

the Heritage Foundation is and what they represent? They represent death being one of the biggest cheerleaders and propagandists for this war. Let them suffer a little rudeness. At least they're alive.

[jefferson_dem]

42. Of course, I'm well aware of Heritage - their history and their mission.

Personally, I don't give a fuck about offending this band of bastards or about them thinking some malcontents on our side may resort to "rudeness"...per se.

To me, it's more about the honoring the principle of democratic discourse and respecting how and when direct action should be deployed.

[EFerrari]

44. So if our media is owned by corporatists, if the executive and judicial

branch have been stolen and if our Congress is paralyzed, this is not "how or when".

We disagree. People are dying. That's not nice. You could call it downright rude.

Enough.

[jefferson_dem]

53. I said this demonstration at this Heritage event was not the "how or when"...

in my view. Are alternative views allowed in your world? Or is that something else you would want controlled?

You should thank your "corporatist" media for allowing the capture and distribution of this video you (The Virtual Code Pink Demonstrator) have enjoyed so much.

[Beelzebud]

90. When would be a good "how or when"? WHEN?

How long should we sit on our asses, and let them get away with murder?

When is the appropriate time to protest?

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

59. The problem is if there is any democratic discourse occurring, it is not working. Lives are being

lost and our treasury being plundered due to lies, and many of those lies came and still come from the "tax-exempt" Heritage Foundation. It's time that their sensibilities be rattled and who knows, maybe hearing the Truth will make at least one of them think?

[jefferson_dem]

63. Points well-taken.

Cheers.

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

68. Cheers. :) eom

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

92. Kick. eom

[tridim]

20. Starting an illegal war for corporate oil profit is rude

The fact that the Heritage Foundation is tax-exempt is rude.
The fact that everyone on that stage is a war criminal is rude.

CP's actions are necessary to maintain a healthy democracy. As a JEFFERSON-dem you should know that.

[VP505]

27. Guess you'll

have to learn to "GET OVER IT", its way PAST TIME to be worrying about "BEING RUDE".

[sandnsea]

35. These are the people destroying the world

They, and the AEI, need to be picketed and disrupted on a daily basis. They are the puppetmasters. The ones the public needs to see. This is absolutely what we should be doing because they will never hear opposing information if we don't take it to them.

[leftchick]

84. "our cause"??

speak for yourself. I love Medea and her methods. She is a very brave soul.

[Beelzebud]

89. Your post is an example of why Democrats get sand kicked in their face.

An unwillingness to take these bastards on.

Never thought there would be a contingent of the Protest Warriors on DU, but they show up every day.

[BeHereNow]

13. How DO they DU it???

Very well, thank you.
BHN

[Stinky The Clown]

16. That was good. Good message. Appropriate target.

edit to change 'God' to 'Good' in the title.

[EFerrari]

21. Perfect target. They completely unmanned those bastards

BEFORE they could pontificate on the benefits of having other people's kids die for a lie.

And made them look like the cowards they are.

[Breeze54]

17. Here's the You Tube link...

Memorial for Iraq War Dead During Heritage Foundation Forum
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3SXccaCKDU

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

23. Thanks Breeze! Another link is always great!!!!

:hi:

[EFerrari]

24. Did you catch that @sshole say, "We've had the protestors removed

and don't think there are any more -- but we don't know."

He was scared sh!tless.

lololol

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

26. lol! omg! a gasp "protestors"! It injured their delicate sensibilities!Chickenshit chickenhawks. eom

[tridim]

28. There was another one in the front row

She jumped up on stage later in the presentation and let it rip. She was much more pissed off than the first group.

[EFerrari]

31. She did a great job. If I'm not mistaken, she was also CP

in civilian drag.

This tax exempt "foundation" is not an independent entity. They are a neocon PR group in public service drag.

[Breeze54]

70. He said something about "Now he knows why Pelosi didn't

have them arrested!" Did any of you hear that?

I gave it 5 stars on You tube! Rate it up people!! :P

I saved it to my Favorites too!! ;)

[EFerrari]

36. Thank you, Breeze!

[John Q. Citizen]

47. Thank you Code Pink!!! n/t

[VP505]

25. Thank YOU,

thank you, for posting that video, what an uplifting moment to see that put right in the face of those who support and encourage the cluster f*** known as the Iraq Occupation!

[Jacobin]

29. Awesome. Perfect. Confront the Imperialist Pigs where they

congregate.

[EFerrari]

32. The crit CP is getting over this proves that it isn't the venue at issue

but the acting up.

We need to look long and hard at that conforming impulse because our government is homocidal. :shrug:

[DaveJ]

33. K&R

I think a lot of folks are forgetting to nominate, maybe because the video is so great.

:kick:

[EFerrari]

37. Right! Don't forget to rec so folks can see. It's a thing of beauty.

:kick:

[babylonsister]

38. Rec'd! Whoa! I hope you don't mind, but I posted in video forum.

Medea was brilliant, and what a bunch of stuffed shirts those heritage people are!

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

54. It's great that you posted it there! Thank you! This has to be seen. nt

[blondeatlast]

52. A perfect target and a well-executed protest without the theater.

Let's see more of this, CP. Lots, lots more.

[LittleClarkie]

62. Just what I was thinking

More just like this.

[chill_wind]

76. Yes. Target and hit hard. Stealth attack in plain old unpretentious civilian drag-- I like it.

Glad they ditched the tiara pomp and fluff and were all business. These mad men need their mics pulled permanently. This was encouraging and gratifying to witness.

[Zookeeper]

94. She was calm and not shrill. Strong and determined...

Very effective. Thanks to Code Pink for taking on the Heritage Foundation!

Code Pink: :yourock:

[PuraVidaDreamin]

55. Thank you Code Pink, Medea, and Carlos!

You are all true American Patriots

[blondeatlast]

56. Never say Heritage Foundation without preceding the phrase with "The tax-exempt..."

Yes, the little pasty-faced, soft, money-worshipping, chicken-hawkers are a 501c organization; worth billions possibly--and don't pay a dime in taxes...

Tax Status

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.

http://charityreports.bbb.org/public/Report.aspx?CharityID=1875

[MagickMuffin]

57. Thx for posting OSO, c-span hasn't updated their schedule for tonight

Let's not forget that the HF also sent a whole lot of inexperienced lackeys over there to oversee the operations that were going on. A lot of these guys were very young with NO experienced and they ARE responsible for the theft of the pallets of cash that was sent there.

They have claimed that going there was a great way to pad their resumes.

[Gabi Hayes]

58. fuck Jon Stewart! did you see the show last night? he made big fun of them, at

the Petraeus hearings.

bet he doesn't know about this tape

way to go, Jon.

sometimes it's not so smart to be fair and balanced

ass

[LittleClarkie]

61. I would, darling. Have his number?

So he disagreed. So?

Bet he'd like this one better, as I did. No tiaras.

[Gabi Hayes]

65. So, I disagree with his choice there. so?

A very bad, cheap, lazy choice. did you see it?

and VERY unfunny. making fun of the powerless is funny just how often? please explain.


reminded me of that late-unlamented FoxNews "comedy" show.

[EFerrari]

74. Cut him some slack. It was a handle to hang a laugh on.

He'd do the same to his mom. It's not personal, it's just business!

lol

[LittleClarkie]

60. Better. Much better.

All I've got is picture without sound, but it looks good.

Much preferred form of protest. Parent of a soldier, and a banner.

[Breeze54]

71. Use the You Tube link and

turn up your speakers!

Memorial for Iraq War Dead During Heritage Foundation Forum
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3SXccaCKDU

[LittleClarkie]

72. Ain't got no speakers

Hence...

[Breeze54]

73. That sucks.

:(

Can't you get some cheap ones at CVS or KMart?

I got a pair at CVS once for @ $10.00

[shadowknows69]

64. Speechless

that's how it's done people. Arguments to the contrary? I'm teflon slide away.

[Anita Garcia]

66. Protests work!

Keep them coming!
:)
k and r'd

[EFerrari]

69. kIck

[KoKo]

75. DAMMIT! That was GREAT! Thanks for VIdeo...Kagan and Goldberg sitting there stunned..

when confronted with what they've DONE!

:toast: to the Code Pink...if you don't do it...who will?

[stimbox]

77. Error: You've already recommended that thread.

I hate when that happens.

Bravo Code Pink!

[L. Coyote]

78. If only the Capital Police were as tolerant. K & R & IMPEACH

The ongoing Peace Demonstration at the Benton County Courthouse (Oregon) began on the day
the bombing in Afganistan started. It is held daily from 5-6 pm, seven days a week.

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

79. ....

[Vinca]

80. That was an excellent demonstration. nt

[Oilwellian]

82. Don't forget to rate it on YouTube

You don't need to be a member to do so. The more ratings it gets on YT, the more people will see it.

[MelissaB]

83. Damn! She's a gutsy woman.

:patriot:

[AngryAmish]

85. They should have shit on the stage

That will show 'em!

[mdmc]

88. The CODE PINK PARTY!

:kick:

[me b zola]

91. Outstanding!

But I was in tears before they began reading the article, Carlos always brings me to tears. Who was the woman signing for peace? Was she a Catholic nun?

[otohara]

95. Medea Is Everywhere

I'm in awe of her energy and commitment.

[EFerrari]

96. Yes. She's a very special woman. n/t

[EFerrari]

98. kick

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

99. kick for the weekend!