It's party time. Naked women, transvestites, dogs, dancers, singer Harry Belafonte and others joined Rep. Barbara Lee, California Democrat, for an antiwar protest Saturday to "praise the patriotism of the demonstrators and condemn the military action in Iraq," the Oakland Tribune reported yesterday.
| They have their own definition of "patriotism". Most of us wouldn't recognize it... |
"We denounce governments that act with tyranny," Mr. Belafonte told the crowd. "We are here to tell Nancy Pelosi to stop playing the game. We are losing our dignity and honor as a people."
| Does that mean you're against Sammy and his Krazed Killer Korps, Harry? |
Dignity was not necessarily the order of the day, however. "A transvestite fell into step next to a tall, naked woman and bared his chest in solidarity. Stilt walkers strode confidently in time to the rhythm of drummers. The Liberation Brass Band performed an energizing rendition of 'When the Saints Come Marching In,' " the Tribune noted. Ironically, there were costumed superheroes in battle gear, too, including warrior princess Xena, Catwoman, Batman, Robin, Wonder Woman and Robin Hood — along with a performing Middle Eastern dance troupe. Vendors sold organic vegan snacks, jewelry, Malcolm X books, peace T-shirts, antiwar pins and voodoo dolls on the City Hall steps. Mrs. Lee told the crowd to "take back the U.S. House of Representatives, Senate and White House, causing the protesters to chant, 'Impeach Bush.'"
I have nothing to add to denigrate these idiots more than they've done to themselves |