Philadelphia Protest Warriors

A History Lesson not taught in school

2005-12-19T17:05:00.000-05:00

By Ken Fichtner

Prior to the American Revolution western politics were based on aristocracy and the rule of an elite class over the rest of the population. The American revolution was spurred by the new idea of individual rights an idea penned by John Locke (http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/locke/) specifically in his second treatise on government. The word used to label this group of new thinkers was “liberal” taken directly from its literary definition “tolerant of change; not bound by authoritarianism, orthodoxy, or tradition”, those opposing it and supporting the aristocracy were given the moniker of conservative and again from its literary meaning “resistant to change”.

This new ideology prompted the beginnings of socialism as a way to restore the existence of the elite. This was started very early after the liberal idea of individual rights swept across Europe and was done so by a dethroned aristocrat Claude Henri de Rouvroy (http://cepa.newschool.edu/het/profiles/saintsimon.htm). It was an off shoot of Christian doctrine backed up with the force of the state. Christian-Humanism was the beginning of modern socialism. In effect it stated that the common man could not be let with decisions of their own because they would make the wrong ones and must then be lead by a group of enlightened leaders.

Building on the rising acceptance of these through the end of the 18th and early to mid 19th century we find the writings of Karl Marx (http://www.historyguide.org/intellect/marx.html). At college he had contact with the French and German's who embraced and refined Rouvroy's work (socialism was still derived from Christianity at this time). His works called for the willing surrender of all property into a communal pool and regarded capitalism as the natural step to this end which would be the ideal government. (This is contrary to the common belief that he despised capitalism or wished for a sudden and violent change to communism). He had some odd and easily disproved ideas about the nature of value, commerce, and work. For example he defined value by how much work was spent into a product and as a rather famous economist pointed out, hours spent making a mud pie does not increase the value of a mud pie.

This growing straying from true liberalism was warned against by the Frenchman Alexis de'Tocqueville (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexis_de_Tocqueville) in a few of his essays. He predicted more equality is the natural ends of a free state and warned that the rise of socialism in an interest of forced equality of ends worked directly against this. He was the first to write about the difference between this new liberalism and the old for the proponents of these socialist ideals considered it an extension of liberalism.

Early 20th century...

The success of the liberal movement (individual rights) had pretty much been accepted but those who had been advanced by this system faster than others (the rich) were the first to seek a way to bring others (the poor) up to their level. They already believed in charitable giving so the adoption of this new "benevolent Christian government" of socialism appealed to them and they championed it. They could see how allowing individuals to determine for themselves their goals in life created levels of people with different economic outcomes. They were willing to donate their money to remedy this and believed in the socialists call for "planned society". What they didn’t account for of course is that everyone will naturally make mistakes (how else does one learn) and not everyone places the same value on the same goods as others so they supported their own definition of success, i.e. monetarily measured success.

Since this to them was merely an extension of the ideals of individual rights (although it wasn't since there is no "right to have x money or right to not work 50 hours a week") they considered themselves liberal like their contemporaries and predecessors who believed in individual rights. They were mostly successful in Europe establishing powerful socialist regimes in Britain, Germany, Austria, and others. The natural reaction to socialisms contention that government planning is better than individual self determination grew faith in government itself resulted in the power behind Benitto Mussolini (http://www.euronet.nl/users/wilfried/ww2/mussolin.htm) sweeping his "new" political system of fascism into power quickly with a bunch of help swaying the public from years of controlling all media in the country. After all why would one surrender the liberty to determine how much to make, how much to sell and buy for and what to do as a career if government weren’t always correct?

In America the socialist idea was slowly being adopted and then took a great leap forward with FDR's New Deal which was implemented after the country’s panic and then lack of faith in Hoover’s plans for recovery. Socialism was still well behind Europe’s implementation and a growing interest in the communal lifestyle of Marx's communism after a successful revolution in Russia brought yet another facet of collectivism interest to the forefront of political thought. America’s “do it yourself” spirit which was typical of the common man at the time did much to buttress classical liberalism from these new ideas.

The socialist engine of Germany democratically installed a powerful and charismatic leader and head of the National Socialist party, Adolf Hitler (http://www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/riseofhitler/). His campaign was based on recovering the German economy left in ruin by the Treaty of Versailles, a re-belief in the power of the German people, and faith that government could lead them to a better life. He instituted socialist make-work programs similar to the New Deal designed to make sure men were employed as to give them a renewed bit of self esteem and to make them employees of government so that they would more likely support it. Eventually with propaganda and a growing pressure to support and project "correct" views of the party as opposed to "wrong" views of criticism he dismantled the democratic system of Germany and any checks and balances of government. Shortly thereafter a purge of revolutionaries who supported him was conducted as there was no need for people with revolutionary ideas once the revolution was over.

At this time socialism was so ingrained as the right and correct methods that many jobs in Britain were assigned and monitored, most projects and industry was monitored and regimented by government and even in the US there existed caps on the production of items such as wheat (see Wickard v Filburn) and many other agricultural and industrial goods. By this time there was a definite split between those who considered themselves liberal in the old sense and liberal in the new sense. Some called those who were liberal in the old sense conservative in the literary sense (not wanting to change, i.e. keeping the original liberal views). This was not exactly popular as there were still conservatives around in the old sense (wanting aristocracy) so most everyone considered themselves to be liberal except those who wanted a return to aristocracy.

World War two happened. Most conservatives in the old sense were gone and although a very observant young economist Frederick Hayek (http://www.hayekcenter.org/friedrichhayek/hayek.html) wrote a book warning that what he observed in Germany and Austria and how socialism would lead back to an oppressive nationalistic fascist state (The Road to Serfdom) his writing was largely eclipsed by the war effort.

By the 50's socialists surrendered the name socialist and clamored to liberal because the connotation of outright socialism leading to fascism and oppressive items was well ingrained in those who had just emerged from war. To differentiate themselves the classical liberals took the moniker of conservative to show that they wished things to stay as they were (individual rights being foremost in policy).

Today we get many confusing the political definition of conservative with the literary meaning and using them interchangeably or arguing that since the political ideology has the same name as the literary then it must mean the same. Still others confuse the political meaning of liberal with the original liberal attitudes to further muddy the waters. The lines are blurred and the meanings behind them become so subjective that writings like this are necessary to remind us the differences and how we got where we are today.

Double Murder in small town PA

2005-11-15T17:10:00.000-05:00

Where did Christianity in David Ludwigs life go wrong? In Warwick Township, Pennsylvania last week David Ludwig murdered his secret girlfriends parents, then kidnapped her, stole his moms car and drove to Indiana where he was then caught. Let me give you the lay down of whats known so far. David was Kara's tutor. David 18, Kara 14 years old. David and Kara secretly have been seeing each other against Kara parents wishes because of the difference in age. Kara the night before the murder was late coming home and got into a fight with her parents because of it. The next day I think her parents were arguing with David about it and then thats when it happened. David pulled out a gun and shot Kara's parents once each killing both of them. His friends say he's not that type of person at all. Both him and Kara (his g.f.) are big on religion and God, so where did this go wrong? I found David and Kara's Xanga (Like a Blog).. I want to share some of the comments left on Davids Blog first.

Davids Xanga Comments:

please bring her back
Posted 11/13/2005 at 9:32 PM by AYearAgoYesterday

hmm, this doesn't seem like a really emo, wrist-cutting kid...perhaps there's more to this story
Posted 11/13/2005 at 11:40 PM by cmull4

I am speechless dude....why? I pray that you come to understand the grace of God through this...
Posted 11/14/2005 at 12:26 AM by scotchirishconservative

dude..you just threw your life away yesterday..you took the lives of 2 people and kidnapped a girl..but even through all you've done I'm praying for you, praying that'll you'll turn your life around even if you go to jail you can still live your life for Christ because God will forgive you no matter what you've done
Isaac Heesen
Posted 11/14/2005 at 10:33 AM by magnusvir

please be alright david...god willing....don't die....please kara...be alright....if you see this, come home...we're worried about you....please david....bring her home safely....
Posted 11/14/2005 at 7:18 AM by x_dancerboi_x

prayers to you - God is looking for your heart
Posted 11/14/2005 at 11:04 AM by the_heart_of_a_child

bro....even IF you never get caught, you'll have to live with this decision youve made for the rest of your life.....please run back to God with this, you need some help bro......God is the only one that can deal with you now
Posted 11/14/2005 at 11:15 AM by chuwy4life

Dude, you can repent and save burning in hell you know.
Of course, you are in your own special little hell right now. One you deserve.
Posted 11/14/2005 at 11:16 AM by OperationFreedom

okay...i met you once...what WERE you thinking? God can give you back the time you've thrown away, but you can never undo the bad decisions you made.
Posted 11/14/2005 at 1:36 PM by thejollyrancher

I can't comprehend what you've done here, but know that you are in my prayers that you might reconcile with God even if it is too late to reconcile with man.
Posted 11/14/2005 at 2:50 PM by HAMster85404

David, may God turn your life around. No dead end is too far deep for Him to rescue you. He can still do wonders. Repent. Live a heart right in His sight.
Posted 11/14/2005 at 3:16 PM by Loquacist

yeah, honestly.
What he did was wrong. I think he understands that by now. There is still hope for him and I hope he finds Jesus again.
that is all I have to say.
Posted 11/14/2005 at 4:04 PM by Break_or_bury

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That was only a couple out of the 600+ Comments left on his page. There were also some cruel comments from people who didn't know him, but almost every single comment that was posted by people who knew David were full of forgiveness disbelief and God. The conclusion i've come to, is that maybe he has mental issues that weren't seen. What else could do such a horrible thing? Here are some comments from Kara's Xanga.

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Kara's Xanga Comments:

just heard the news... lots of people are praying for you right now!
Posted 11/13/2005 at 3:27 PM by lvythn

oah my god... I hope you come back Kara, we all love you! I will be praying for you, and I know alot of others will too.
Posted 11/13/2005 at 3:34 PM by Guitarres_de_Amor

omg kara i dont know you well but ford has told me so much about you and he is absolutly devastated he is in a state of shock and i really hope you come back
Posted 11/13/2005 at 4:49 PM by shaak7
Kara, im praying for you. Please come back safe. lord, please bring her back safe!!!
Posted 11/13/2005 at 4:50 PM by apparently89
COME HOME KARA!
Posted 11/13/2005 at 5:42 PM by stageboy101

I'm praying for you..come back!
Isaac
Posted 11/13/2005 at 6:05 PM by magnusvir

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And there are almost 400+ more comments supporting her. In the next hour I will be contacting and sending numerous E-mails out to people who have commented and know the two. I would like to get an interview with someone close with Kara and David to see where they stand on this and how they feel. More later.

Peter J. Manfra

2005-11-15T17:02:00.000-05:00

I stole this from another Conservative Blog who has brought it to our attention since not all of us watch Meet the Press at 4am on Sunday mornings. But this brings up a great point that i've been saying for years. Democrats complain complain and complain with NO SOLUTION TO ANY PROBLEMS!

Peter J. Manfra
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DNC Chairman Howard Dean acknowledged his party’s lack of an agenda once again on NBC’s Meet the Press Sunday:

MR. RUSSERT: But there's no Democratic plan on Social Security. There's no Democratic plan on the deficit problem. There's no specifics. They say, "Well, we want a strong Social Security. We want to reduce the deficit. We want health care for everyone," but there's no plan how to pay for it.

DR. DEAN: Right now it's not our job to give out specifics…

MR. RUSSERT: But is it enough for you to say to the country, "Trust us, the other guy's no good. We'll do better, but we're not going to tell you specifically how we're going to deal with Iraq."

DR. DEAN: We will. When the time comes, we will do that.

MR. RUSSERT: When's the time going to come?

DR. DEAN: The time is fast-approaching. And I outlined the broad outlines of our agenda. We're going to have specific plans in all of these areas… in 2006.

Guest Writer Week

2005-11-15T13:54:00.000-05:00

I will be having Guest Writers all this week. These people will be representing every and any view there is out there. I will not be editing anything they want to post. If you're interested in Posting something E-mail me at PeterManfra@yahoo.com for details.

*Nothing that will be posted will represent ProtestWarrior Philadelphia. Writings will be at the will of the poster and the poster himself/herself.

Illegal Immigrants Gone Wild !!

2005-11-13T22:34:00.000-05:00

So it's pretty obviously by now to everyone that the riots in France are being caused by Muslim immigrant youth who live in poverty. When you immigrate to new countries to find a better life chances are you will start out living in poverty. France is one example of immigration gone bad. Will the United States be next? Wait, America went bad long before France did, just in a different way. Second, could violence of this magnitude from immigrants happen to the United States? Of course, worse has happened to us before(cough 9-11 cough). Like I and millions of others having been saying for years now, President Bush, CLOSE OUR BORDERS!!! Why is it that they will make VISA's hightech and hard for people of other countries to get, when in fact they could just go to Mexico and walk in idenification free, without us even knowing. It also seems as if lately I've been hearing News story after story about ILLEGAL immigrants stealing, raping, and even MURDERING United States citizens. Has anyone forgotten that large amounts of Drugs come over that border as well? Guess not, maybe I'm alone on this. Maybe its just all in my head. Hey, maybe i'm just racist like the leftist said.....

Anyway I'd like to share with everyone what my friend posted on her website. I think she got it from somewhere else, but I thought it was very appropriate and 99% of it couldn't have been said any better, so here it is.

Peter J. Manfra

Props to Erin
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"IMMIGRANTS, NOT AMERICANS, MUST ADAPT. I am tired of this nation worrying about whether we are offending some individual or their culture. Since the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, we have experienced a surge in patriotism by the majority of Americans. However, the dust from the attacks had barely settled when the "politically correct! " crowd began complaining about the possibility that our patriotism was offending others. I am not against immigration, nor do I hold a grudge against anyone who is seeking a better life by coming to America. Our population is almost entirely made up of descendants of immigrants. However, there are a few things that those who have recently come to our country, and apparently some born here, need to understand. This idea of America being a multicultural community has served only to dilute our sovereignty and our national identity. As Americans, we have our own culture, our own society, our own language and our own lifestyle. This culture has been developed over centuries of struggles, trials, and victories by millions of men and women who have sought freedom.

We speak ENGLISH, not Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, or any other language. Therefore, if you wish to become part of our society, learn the language! "In God We Trust" is our national motto. This is not some Christian, right wing, political slogan.. We adopted this motto because Christian men and women, on Christian principles, founded this nation, and this is clearly documented. It is certainly appropriate to display it on the walls of our schools. If God offends you, then I suggest you consider another part of the world as your new home, because God is part of our culture If Stars and Stripes offend you, or you don't like Uncle Sam, then you should seriously consider a move to another part of this planet. We are happy with our culture and have no desire to change, and we really don't care how you did things where you came from. This is OUR COUNTRY, our land, and our lifestyle. Our First Amendment gives every citizen the right to express his opinion and we will allow you every opportunity to do so! But once you are done complaining, whining, and griping about our flag, our pledge, our national motto, or our way of life, I highly encourage you take advantage of one other great American freedom, THE RIGHT TO LEAVE."

Melanie Morgan needs your help!

2005-11-07T10:57:00.000-05:00

Friends,
These next few weeks could very well determine who wins the battle for the hearts and minds of the American public - will it be the anti-war/anti-military crowd who blames America for all the world's problems?Or will it be those of us who support our troops and the missions they are serving in the war against terrorism?Now is the time to rise to the occasion and take action.

I need you to help spread word about the national radio ad campaign we are launching this week (first in the Sacramento area to respond to that city's 8-1 vote calling for the immediate withdrawal of all U.S. Troops and bases from Iraq; and then next week expanding to radio markets around the nation). Please - make sure you pass on these new pro-troop ads to all of your friends.If you operate a website or BLOG, please post links to the ads.And if you can, visit message boards like Free Republic, CraigsList, LibertyForum, Lucianne.com, etc... and tell everyone what we are doing.

Forward the ads on to your favorite talk radio hosts. Pass on word of the ad campaign to your local TV stations and newspapers.Here are the links to the three powerful pro-troop radio ads:
http://www.moveamericaforward.org/Link/audio/7452
http://www.moveamericaforward.org/Link/audio/7453
http://www.moveamericaforward.org/Link/audio/7454

Please, also support this effort by making a contribution (now matter how large or small) to help pay for more airtime for these ads. We want to really make a strong impact when we start running the ads throughout the nation (this week in Sacramento and next week in cities around the country).

http://www.MoveAmericaForward.org/Contribution Or send a contribution to:Move America ForwardATTN: Pro-Troop Holiday Ad FundP.O. Box 1497Sacramento, CA 95812Thank You So Much.Sincerely Yours, Melanie MorganChairman, Move America Forwardhttp://www.MoveAmericaForward.org

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Forwarded to you by Peter Manfra, a friend and Supporter of Melanie Morgan.

Why Texas wasn't looted..

2005-10-06T17:19:00.000-04:00

and this is why...

Now I don't advocate violence, but I also don't advocate letting someone steal personal belongings without putting up a fight for it. Hopefully the sign will keep the honest people honest.

Bush made mistakes, Liberals exploit them as lies.

2005-09-27T02:56:00.000-04:00

By Peter J. Manfra

Over this weekend at the Support The Troops rally in Washington D.C. I had a plastic water bottle thrown at me. Why? Because I have my own opinion and I'm not letting the wacko's of the left get the best of me to support their own agenda.

War for Oil? Then why am I paying $3.00+ a gallon for gas? Everytime someone passes the War off as a war for oil I pass them off as idiots that they are for believing in that crap.

Saddam had WMD's? Well we sure as hell did give them to him in the 1980's and Saddam couldn't show us proof of what he did with them. So where did they go? Now if President Bush knew Saddam DIDN'T have WMD's, why would he use that for a basis to go to War with Iraq knowing that it would eventually get out and end up like this? Why? Because President Bush, the CIA, Russian Intelligence ALL thought and had evidence that Saddam DID in fact have Weapons of Mass Destruction. Make sense? If not, read again and again until your comprehension kicks in.

When things go wrong, the wacko's on the left use every weapon they have to get a little push for their agenda's. Including exploiting the death of our BRAVE Soldiers in Iraq. You know what else is funny? The far left always mocks Republicans as if we're NAZI's. First off, Hitler and the Nazi's were SOCIALISTS. Offhand here's a little run down of what a Socialist is. Think between the Communist Party and the Democratic Party. Yes, that is what a Socialist is. Think Ralph Nader, think Ted Kennedy, think Cindy Sheehan. These are the people who would rather have a Government that FORCES you to pay ALOT higher taxes which would benefit poor people and lazy people. People who take advantage of this country.

By using ANTI WAR as a weapon for their Socialist American agenda, the left is getting innocent Americans who just want peace to back them and their Socialist ways. Can anyone name ONE country where a 100% Socialist/Communist Government has worked for a country.

What will the Left do to get a vote? The answer is Anything. Which includes giving out free paychecks to the poor(buying votes). Accusing Republicans of not caring about black people. Accusing Republicans of being War Mongal Nazi's. Joining hands with the ACLU by suing every Christian orgnization. Mistakes that were made in New Orleans by the local officials were then handed up to the President which just happens to be Republican. I bet if the President was Democrat and the Mayor was Republican, the President wouldn't have had anything to do with it. Last but not least, Exploiting the deaths of our young hero's in Iraq.

God Bless our Troops. Lets hope one day the Liberals in this country will wake up and see what they're doing. We're adults, we need to take action for our responsibilities, not make a mockery out of them. Secondly, we don't call our President a racist Mr. Kanye West, nor do we compare our Military to Nazi's Senator Dick Durbin. Both people of the left, one being a Rolemodel as a Rapper. The other being a United States Senator. It's sad what is going on with the left. It must be frusterating for normal Democrats to see what their Party is being changed into. My prediction is that soon, VERY SOON the Socialist Party of America and the Democratic Party will combine, maybe the Green Party as well. It's something I wouldn't put by them.

Cindy Sheehan Happy to exploit Casey

2005-09-27T02:26:00.000-04:00

By Peter J. Manfra

"When we asked her for an interview she was apprehensive at first. But when we said we represented a socialist Karl Marx Treatment Center, she smiled and relaxed. The chances of us interviewing Mother Moonbat were slim, considering the presence of such heavyweights as CBS2, WB11, Hispanic Galavision, and others." Said ThePeoplesCube.com.

While Cindy Sheehan is exploiting her sons death, Casey is laid to rest in an UNMARKED Grave! How sad is that? Now look at the picture to the left of Cindy being carried away. Look closely because you will see a smile on her face. If she was serious about what she believes in, if she was serious about everything she says, she wouldn't be smiling right now. She would be crying. Instead while Cindy is Lying, Casey is Crying. In the next year it wouldn't surprise me to see Cindy's signature on a book deal, movie deal, or even a spokewoman with a commercial on NPR.

Also I wanted to list the people who have interviewed Cindy when all of a sudden she has cell phone problems and has to go. Neil Conan, Dom Giordano and also a father who lost his son in Fallujah, Iraq.

I have an interesting idea, would anyone be willing to donate some money to buy a plane ticket for Cindy to IRAN to help gather some support? I want to see how good she does there. Honest to god, if anyone REALLY wants to donate some money so we can buy her a ticket, I bet we could get some press out of it. Or you can donate money for our cause for the hell of it.

MyPaypal E-mail is PeterManfra@yahoo.com.

Get used to it, this country is worth fighting for!!! (Pics)

2005-09-26T16:20:00.000-04:00

By Peter J. Manfra

Posting some of the 300+ pictures I took from this weekend. You can click on them to maximize as well. If you take any, make sure you give my website credit for them. Thanks and enjoy!!

-Setting up camp.

-The Crowd begins to show up.

-Bill Green of RightMarch.com speaks with the Media.

-One of MANY very attractive Conservatives.

-Not so very attractive Liberals...

-Mid way through our rally we were Invaded by WWII Navy Veterans.

-Two of many great signs that expose the truth.

-Melanie Morgan of MoveAmericaForward.com speaks to the Crowd!

-Military Moms from Oklahoma Support our cause :)

-Directly behind us the Navy held a Memorial for Navy Veterans of WWII.

-Anyone who didn't before, probably does now ;)

-This woman didn't like what we were doing and used her disability as an advantage. When someone tried to wheel her away from our area, she hopped out of her wheel chair like an 18 year old school girl jumping to the arrival of the Beatles.. tisk tisk.

-The guy on the left didn't like what we were doing either..

-Not sure what RT News is, but they interviewed a handfull of us.

-Al Jazeera was even there.. I would like to see her try wearing that in IRAN.

-Conservative girls ARE more Beautiful.

-We must have waited an hour for the AntiWar crowd to march..

-The Residents of the President of the United States of America.

-The Residents of the President of the Loonie Left.

More tonight sometime after midnight. (Have work)

A Story, a tear, a man who defended us

2005-09-26T13:17:00.000-04:00

By Peter J. Manfra

Before posting all the pictures I have a story to share with everyone.

Sunday September 25, 2005. The 5 Star Gold Star Parents got on stage to talk about their child or some children who are in the Military and who have lost their lives defending Freedom. This story really got to me and thats why I wanted to share it with you. It's about Louis W. Qualls. A man who enlisted into the Marine Reserves. His father and brother were on the stage and told us the story Louis went through. Lance Corporal Qualls was a Marine Reservist. Before he found out he was being sent to IRAQ he requested to go Active ARMY so he could go Special Forces. That request was accepted. LC Qualls then found out his unit was being sent to IRAQ. He asked if they could hold his paperwork for when he came back. They accepted. While he was in IRAQ his father recieved a letter from him, a letter that I can't remember sorry. It said something about LC Qualls remembering all the times he had spent with his dad when he was younger. Three hours after his dad read that letter there was a knock on his door. LC Quall's younger brother answered the door. His younger brother went to get his dad and told him "dad, there are three Marines at the door, they want to talk to you." Thats when Mr. Qualls broke down saying "no no.." His son, LC Louis W. Qualls was killed in action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq on November 16, 2004. He was 20 years old. LC Qualls will be remembered for his great service to this country Defending Freedom and Democracy.

In the picture on the right is his father. He is holding a cross with his sons name on it. He obtained that cross from a ditch in Crawford, Texas where Cindy Sheehan had put it. Mr. Qualls said "Cindy Sheehan, YOU DON'T SPEAK FOR ME!" The crowd of 1,000+ Troop Supporters cheered.

There was also another woman who was speaking for her husband who had also died in IRAQ. She has a son who is 18 monthes old. Her husband has never met her son but wrote letters to them all the time. They're now writing a book called "Letters to Logan". I encourage everyone to be on the look out for that book in the next year.

MORE TAXES! Just not for us...

2005-09-22T23:32:00.000-04:00

By Peter J. Manfra

As soon as I thought they were regular people with their own radical opinions I'm surprised again. A.N.S.W.E.R is nothing but Socialist Hypocrits taking advantage of the Government. I recieve E-mails from A.N.S.W.E.R as I usually do just to check up on them and their crazy ways. Well I recieved one tonight asking to donate TAX DEDUCTIBLE money to support the ANTI WAR Protest on the White House on Saturday. How is it that people protesting the government can donate money to ANSWER, an Anti Democracy group and have it Tax deductible?!
Website URL Here

These are the same people who want higher taxes for a Socialist Government to TAKE your money no matter what you say and give it to people who don't deserve it. So why is donations to this group Tax deductible?

Liberty Rising Eat your heart out!

2005-09-22T15:45:00.000-04:00

By Peter J. Manfra

Support the Troops weekend is almost here. My little group is leaving tomorrow around 3pm to be there in time at 7pm for Walter Reed hospital. Code Pink will be holding a protest infront of Walter Reed Hospital that we will be countering. We don't think its appropriate that they have to voice their opinions where Soldiers go to get better. No one needs to come home from War after being injured to abunch of hippies spitting on them. Luckily there is a group of us who will be there to defend the Soldiers.

Info: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 - 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. - SUPPORT THE TROOPS RALLY OUTSIDE WALTER REED ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, 7200 GEORGIA AVENUE, N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. ACROSS FROM THE MAIN GATE, ELDER ST. AND GEORGIA AVE.

Saturday Sept. 24th will be the fun day with thousands and thousands of hippies and socialists screaming and spitting all over themselves at the site of us. Hundreds of thousands of them will march on the White House (some even sacraficing themselves for arrest to walk into the white house) and demand our troops to be brought home. We say NO! Our troops are there defending our country, doing whats right. We need to let our troops know while they're out there on the front lines there are people back home who support them. We aren't French, we're AMERICAN!

Info: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - SUPPORT THE TROOPS AND THEIR MISSION RALLY BY DEFENDTHEWHITEHOUSE.ORG, RIGHTMARCH AND PROTEST WARRIOR, IN RESPONSE TO ANTIWAR RALLY ON THE ELLIPSE. RALLY BEGINS AT 10AM AT THE UNITED STATES NAVY MEMORIAL AT THE ON PENNSYLVANIA AVE BETWEEN 7TH ST AND 9TH ST NW.

For more information about later that day and Sunday visit:
Support The Troops Weekend

Religion of Peace? OR HATE?

2005-09-21T02:05:00.000-04:00

By Peter J. Manfra

Is the Religion of Islam a religion of hate? If you don't think so watch this video and you might have to think twice. While you see day in day out Muslims across the world shouting "Death to America!" and "Jihad Jihad!" it's hard to treat people of the Islamic faith equally. On September 11, 2001 the twin towers in New York City, the Pentagon in Washington D.C. and Flight 93 in Pennsylvania were terrorized by Muslims who lived in the United States for YEARS as normal citizens. How are we supposed to look past this? We can't search more Arab looking men at the Airports then American looking men or they would be sued.

Religion of Hate? They HATE the jews. Nearly everyday you hear of suicide bombings in Israel. Pictures i've posted here show that the Muslim parents rather their kids grow up with violence then be happy. A toy gun rather then barbie?

The United States supports Israel in the Middle East, so Muslims want us demolished from the face of the planet? What? I was taught in school and by my parents to care and love for others. I went to Catholic school in first and second grade, they taught me to love gods kids no matter what. If the religion of Islam is a religion of peace, why wouldn't they teach the same thing? Jesus was a man of peace. Muhammed was a man of war. Christians care for their women, Muslims keep them tied down and make them invisible. God for bid they talk to another male, and my girlfriend thought I was jealous? (just kidding). Muhammed made Islam a religion of male power. At the time of the 7th century when Muhammed founded the Religion of hate, men were in control of everything. To keep followers of the religion Muhammed seeked out jealous males who liked the idea of keeping their women under cloth and closed away from society. That so men would stay in control forever. Well they forgot something. America. America and Europe have since set free women to be their own person, to have independence. To do what they CHOOSE.

Now that the world is so far advanced with Satellites, VCR's, DVD players and Cable TV muslim women around the globe are tuning into American and European broadcast's seeing our women free. That is what they want. Muslim men not wanting this are turning radical to the thought of their women being aloud to talk openly, freely, walk without a companion, do what they will without permission. They feel as if they're losing control, their manhood. Muslims hate the Jews most of all because they have women who are free, but too close to the muslims home for comfort. Infidels is what we Americans and Israeli's are called.

Definition of infidel;
in•fi•del
Pronunciation: (in'fi-dl, -del")
A)
1. A man who allows his woman to do what she pleases.
2. A woman who does what she wishes
3. An Army of non muslim faith who rescues other muslim people(s) suffering under a muslim dictator.
4. Whoever is on Osama Bin Ladens black list.

ProtestWarrior.com Hacked?

2005-09-20T18:18:00.000-04:00

By Peter J. Manfra

As you may have noticed, ProtestWarrior.com hasn't been working all day. It's not like Alan and Kfir to have the site down for that long. My theory? Hacked. HackThisSite.org founder was arrested after hacking the site months ago and stealing thousands of credit card numbers stored on the site. The Website has been down since 10am this morning. Usually the site might have problems between 2-7 minutes, but not 8 hours.

I just an E-mail to Kfir asking what the problem was with the Web-Site, hopefully I'll get a answer back shortly. When I do I'll post it here. Until then, read my blog.

Update: Now 1:30am and the WebSite is finally back up, still didn't get an E-mail from Kfir explaining whether it was maintenance or hackers though. If he gets back to me I'll be sure to let you know.

-Pete

This is a rerun isn't it President Bush?

2005-09-19T15:34:00.000-04:00

By Peter J. Manfra

Because nearly 10 years ago we made this same pact with North Korea. End your nuclear weapons program and (UN?)Inspectors in return for Security, Energy Aid, Economic cooperation. I thought we were supposed to learn from history? President Clinton made a very similar deal with North Korea, only to have the N. Koreans go behind our back and forward with their nuclear arms program. Don't get me wrong, I would love to see the Korean peninsula Nuke free, but why should be trust North Korea this time around?

North Korea, a country where their citizens aren't citizens, but zombies to the leader Kim Jong Il's demands. Now maybe, just maybe North Korea has turned around and actually wants to work with the World Community, though doubtful. North Korea did express condolences to the United States for victims of hurricane Katrina that has devastated the U.S. Gulf coast. Though North Korea has demanded negotiations with the U.S. for a peace treaty, they don't want to include South Korea as the armistice treaty was signed by the N. Korea, United States and China in 1953 ending the all out war. Technically N. Korea and S. Korea are still at war and even have skirmish's on the heavily fortified border, but is change coming?

With N. Korea giving up their arms program(Supposing), maybe we're in for a treat. One less radical rogue country to deal with in the future. This we could only hope for, but until great change comes, I won't believe anything unless I see it. They already fooled us once. Can you see hope for North Korea as I do? It's a country of people who want freedom, not from radical religion like the middle east, but from a radical government who is starving them to death. Japan would be considered the role model for them as they transformed after WWII into a prosperous country. One I would love to go and visit. Maybe, Hopefully one day North Korea and South Korea will become united as KOREA under a free government where the citizens will have freedom like the United States and Japan. You can only hope for these people.

Afghans Election a Success

2005-09-19T02:48:00.000-04:00

By Peter J. Manfra

Afghanistan is a model for Iraq. Being a middle eastern country and mostly muslim, both countries have similar hurdles to get over. Afghanistan was invaded by the United States and coalition forces in 2001 after Sept. 11th. Four years later Afghanistan has never looked better. One day Iraq is hoping to look the same. Yesterday Afghans stormed into polling places to vote for a parliament defying Taliban threats of attack. Like Iraq in January, they came out in large numbers to vote, women as well.

The United States has poured Billions of dollars into making a democracy in Afghanistan. Only the beginning of what could become the model country to the Middle East hoping to start a dominoes effect of Democratic Revolutions in the area. Iraq was invaded by the United States in 2003 hopefully to follow Afghanistan in the democracy progress. Yesterdays elections in Afghanistan and Januarys elections in Iraq only prove that democracy can go anywhere, any country, any city, any house. Theres not a human on this planet who wouldn't want to choose over being told what to do. We learned that in our teenage years.

Japan WWII. No one thought democracy could come to the rising sun nation of the pacific. Look at Japan today. A prosperous country thriving everyday without the hate of what happened 60 years ago. Iraq and Afghanistan can become like Japan now if we stay the course. If we give even a bit of room to the Islamic Jihadist groups, we will fail. Billions lost for nothing. Lives lost for nothing. Sweet and Blood spilled for nothing.

The United States Military is fighting for Freedom and Democracy. Like we hear almost everyday, "Freedom isn't Free!". That couldn't be put into better words. Freedom IS NOT free. Going all the way back to the Revolutionary War when states fought off the British Empire. To the Civil War where we fought slavery given African Americans the freedom they deserve as humans. To WWII when we free'd the Jews from concentration camps all throughout Germany and Europe. To Korea where we fought off the Communist North, so to this day South Koreans can live in peace and away from an oppressive government that you see in the North right now. To the past five years where we have fought Theocracy's in the middle east so woman can speak openly, obtain jobs, and even VOTE! Afghanistan has made long strides as well as Iraq to start the stepping stones for a democracy in the future for their kids. Isn't that what life is about? Making a better future for your kids? $300 Billion may just save your childs life, my kid, and many more in the future. We shouldn't take Freedom for granted.

Taking advantage of White People?

2005-09-17T03:48:00.000-04:00

By Peter Manfra

Whenever passing by the Black Entertainment Television (BET) station on cable T.V. I always ask myself what would happen if White people had a White Entertainment Television? Well, they would get sued probably by the ACLU Lawyers Guild before it even launched.

So today I was on the Randi Rhodes Forum, trolling around if you will. Then thought I would check out other socialist forums, so I searched ACLU.com, and the NAACP.com website came up, under that BlackNews.com. Once again I thought, I wonder if there is a White News? I went to WhiteNews.com and as I suspected like every weird name on the Internet it was taken by a search engine.

The left takes advantage of the word "racist" wayyy too much. I remember someone saying that it's racist for a Police Officer to say "Black Male" when searching for a suspect. I got into an argument, my argument being that if the suspect was indeed a black male, it shouldnt matter since it would narrow the search down. I was then called racist and he was glad I was open about it. Racist? Open about it? I told him when he wants to buy a bike, make sure you tell your parents that you want something to ride, but if you say bike it's racist. Maybe that doesn't make sense since he didn't get it, but I get it so i'm happy.

I found this on BlackNews.com today.
"BET Probes Issues of Race, Disaster Response and Recovery From Hurricane Katrina...BET News will investigate whether race may have played a role in the response by governmental authorities."

I wonder if they're going to investigate Cindy Sheehan calling for our troops to leave "occupied" New Orleans, but wasn't it them who was calling President Bush racist for not getting the Military to the poor black parts of town? Just like I said in one of my earlier posts, since the world is already blaming this on President Bush, the left will now do EVERYTHING they can to make it look worse then it really is.

Some blacks who hold high positions or looked up to very highly, Jesse Jackson, Kanye West, Rev. Al Sharpton and even DANNY GLOVER have used the word "Racist" without thinking of it's effects. I also bold Danny Glovers name because I never thought I would hear that coming from him, I respected him so highly with all the movies he has been in. Very good actor. Glover even called Colin Powell and Condi Rice "traitors to the black cause". What Black cause? Is being a normal person and doing the best to your ability in life going against this so called Black Cause Danny? If so, then every black person should go against the black cause. If there was a White cause, hell I would get the hell away from it if it meant I couldn't and shouldn't be the best citizen I could be!

I just recently discovered a Red Cross relief effort video with Kanye West speaking.(Ignore adds). He goes on to say "help support the poor black people". What about just poor people? Why just black people? I think everyone is in the same boat, it's not about race. Help anyone who is in need! Then the end of the video came and SHOCKED I was.. Kanye West says "George Bush does not care about black people". Mike Myers looks at him like he's crazy! Kanye, you have been inducted into the hall of "I throw the word Racist around". Thanks for making the hurdle of racism bigger Kanye.

Another thing that bothers me. These superstars, people who younger children and teens look up to aren't being role models. They call people racist here and there, what is that teaching young black children? That its okay to call people racist if you feel like it? For example, I'm a Part-Time Night Security Guard for my local School District. My job, mainly is to kick people off of school property after dark. There was a couple, black couple on school property after 12 midnight and I said "Hey you guys have to find somewhere else to go, your not allowed to be on school property after dark." They started walking away when I then heard "it's cause were black" that girl stated. Then the boy laughed and said to her "say it again say it again." She said it again louder. I just ignored it as a very dumb and unintelligent thing to say to someone, but this is what young black children are learning to do and say now a days.

Do you know what this website www.UNCF.com is without clicking on it? It's the United Negro College Fund. I was searching around google and thats the first thing that came up. I went to UnitedWhiteCollegeFund.com and UWCF.com, neither a website. Also Colleges and University's with a very high caucasion admission can get in trouble. Well I did some research for predominantly black collegss and university's. You will probably be surprised.

1. Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn. www.fisk.edu - Pop. 794 - 100.0% Black.
2. Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, N.C. www.jcsu.edu - Pop. 1,546 - 99.9% Black.
3. Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, Ga. www.cau.edu - Pop. 3,721 - 99.8% Black.
4. Howard University, Washington, D.C. http://www.howard.edu- Pop. 6050 - 98.5% Black.
5. Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, Ala. www.tuskegee.edu - Pop. 2,510 - 98.1% Black.

Thats only 5 Colleges out of the many. This is my source, so no one thinks i'm pulling these statistics out of my ass.
http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0771723.html

Okay here's the last thing that bothers me. A ProtestWarrior from New York named Richard, he's black, very intelligent. I think he went to Georgetown University. He has been called "racist" and an "uncle tom" numerous times at our events. If you're a Black Republican, you're a traitor according to Danny Glover. "A traitor to the black cause."

Here's my message to people who throw around the word "racist".

Dear people who throw around the word "racist",

Stop calling people racist to make yourself feel better! Does it make you sleep better at night knowing your liberal ideology keeps the black man in the ghetto when you call someone racist? Also being on the end of being called racist, we laugh at people like you. Since we know the true racist is YOU! Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,
Peter J. Manfra

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Bud Light Presents: Real Men of Genius. Today we salute you Mr. I call everyone racist. While others are trying to put race aside to work side by side, you're taking racist political advice from people like Danny Glover, Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson. Yes. No. Maybe. The only thing we know for sure about Racism, is that it sucks! (say it again now) Sure there are racist people here and there, maybe you'll even prove it once or twice this year. So crack open an ice cold Bud Light you democratic calling everyone racist douche bag, because we know YOUR the real racist here.

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Here is a list of a few great black Americans who have broken free from the bonds of the traditional liberal mindset. (Stolen from the Liberty Forum at PW.com)

• Ralph Abernathy (endorsed Ronald Reagan)
• Janice Rogers Brown
• Bill Cosby
• Larry Elder
• Roy Innis
• Gloria Jackson
• Reginald Jones
• Alan Keyes
• Mychal Massie
• Star Parker
• Jesse Lee Peterson
• Condoleeza Rice, PHD
• Thomas Sowell
• Clarence Thomas
• Jimmy (JJ) Walker
• Lee H. Walker
• JC Watts
• Walter Williams

"Pull our troops out of occupied New Orleans"

2005-09-16T19:23:00.000-04:00

A Message on Michael Moores Website from Cindy Sheehan.

"I don't care if a human being is black, brown, white, yellow or pink. I don't care if a human being is Christian, Muslim, Jew, Buddhist, or pagan. I don't care what flag a person salutes: if a human being is hungry, then it is up to another human being to feed him/her. George Bush needs to stop talking, admit the mistakes of his all around failed administration, pull our troops out of occupied New Orleans and Iraq, and excuse his self from power. The only way America will become more secure is if we have a new administration that cares about Americans even if they don't fall into the top two percent of the wealthiest."

When she says "even if they don't fall into the top two percent of the wealthiest." I'm guessing she's talking about herself? Is she in a dream world or having a fantasy of her being the first woman President of the United States of America? I think Hillary Clinton has a better chance of that happening in 2008, though that would be scary. Another thing that confuses me is that she wants President Bush to pull our troops out of "occupied New Orleans". Occupied? Wasn't she complaining that the President messed up on responding to the New Orleans disaster?

The last post I wrote about FEMA stated that I wasn't sure how many employee's FEMA actually had. I still don't know. But if the Troops pull out of "occupied" New Orleans, FEMA will end up with LESS employee's due to MURDERS. We don't need anymore of that. Whenever MS. Sheehan opens her mouth, she ceases to amaze me. Everytime.

Here's a message to Cindy from Me. Knowing she won't see it, but hey you never know.

Dear Cindy Sheehan,

What do you suppose we do about New Orleans since you've become such an expert in the past couple weeks? The people as you know in the Military are citizens of this Country from all over INCLUDING New Orleans. Why do you feel that they're "occupying" the city rather then helping? Instead of just pointing problems out, why don't you give us an answer to what should be done about them? I hear whine this whine that, but you my friend don't offer any cheese with that whine. I hope to hear from you soon Cindy.

Sincerely,
Peter J. Manfra

Maybe this will help put some insight into Cindy, Mr Moore and all the Liberal lies out there.

Michael Moore Ranting some Moore

2005-09-16T01:44:00.000-04:00

"...My staff and the vets spend their 18-hour days delivering food and water throughout the city of New Orleans and the surrounding areas. What they have seen is appalling. I have asked them to post their daily diaries on my website (www.michaelmoore.com ) along with accompanying photos and video so you can learn what is really going on. What the media is showing you is NOT the whole story. It is much, much worse and there is still little being done to bring help to those who need it."

By Peter J. Manfra

So now that the World thinks Hurricane Katrina was a spawn of Bush to destroy New Orleans, the left is going to do EVERYTHING they can to promote how much worse the disaster is then we're seeing on the news. Michael Moore being a stereo speaker for the left isn't new. He already has two movies out about how "evil" Republicans are with their guns.. lower taxes.. and saudi connections. He's even considering make a documentary on how FEMA failed New Orleans. Don't suppose Michael Moore will make a documentary on how the Democrats have failed America? Anywho.. they even have Rev. Al Sharpton who doesn't comply with traffic laws, ignores the police.. and if you call him on it, guess what? YOU'RE RACIST!! He's met with Cindy Sheehan, most likely for the Photo Op since he's been losing support in the past couple years. He's made several odd appearances. One with Cindy Sheehan and two in the Florida *Right to Live case.

Now you see if I was apart of the Democrat Party, I would be embarrassed of the people who support me. Come on, ACLU, MoveOn.org, ANSWER?! How can you smile and take the money of organizations who support Communism. Don't get me started on NAMBLA either! I'm not sure if Republicans have ANYONE to be embarrassed of...? Can you think of anyone? Now i'm a little embarrassed of Pat Buchanan, but thats only because he's a little funny looking. Thats about it though.

Now I was searching through the DemocracticUnderground(DU), which should never be taken seriously, but I saw a thread which consists of Conspiracy Theories. One being that President Bush "bombed" the levee where the "poor black people" live in order to save the middle and rich white class homes. Well guess what? I HELPED HIM! Okay maybe I didn't, but since it came from the DU I bet it must be true.

"Our group has visited many outlying towns and villages in Mississippi and Louisiana, places the Red Cross and FEMA haven't visited in over a week. Often our volunteers are the first relief any of these people have seen. They have no food, water or electricity. People die every day. There are no TV cameras recording this. They have started to report the spin and PR put out by the White House, the happy news that often isn't true ("Everyone gets 2,000 dollars!")."

How many employee's does FEMA actually have? Isn't FEMA for national disasters and what not. They don't exactly happen everyday so I highly doubt FEMA is going to have the man power to cover every town, village, farm, city, outhouse, inhouse, doghouse in the three worse hit states. I'm not tryin to take the blame off of anyone and shift it to another, but FEMA is getting a bad beating when they only deserve a spanking. Some things just aren't in their hands.

New Mailing List

2005-09-15T21:35:00.000-04:00

Philadelphia ProtestWarrior's,

I'm making a new Mailing List. One that only I have access to. I don't like the regular HQ E-mailing list, doesn't give me the capacity of E-mailing I would like. If you want to stay on the E-mailing list, you must E-mail me at PeterManfra@yahoo.com ASAP! If you want to be taken off, simply DO NOT REPLY!!!

*If you're not in the Philadelphia Chapter and would like to be put on the Philadelphia PW E-mailing List you can also E-mail me and I will put you on.

Sincerely,
Peter J. Manfra
Philadelphia Chapter Leader
www.ProtestWarrior.com

Ask Michael Crook a Question(s)

2005-09-15T14:44:00.000-04:00

I know I didn't ask the best of questions, so I'm going to let you ask Michael your own question(s). Ask as many as you want, but I can't promise he will answer them. E-mail me with your questions at PeterManfra@yahoo.com. In the Subject write "MichaelCrook". I will post them on here unedited when I get the responses from Michael.

Courtesy of Blonde Sagacity!

2005-09-14T20:27:00.000-04:00

Thanks to ALa from The Blonde Sagacity Blog, Philadelphia ProtestWarrior has a new look. Thank you ALa!

Blonde Sagacity

Who is Michael Crook?

2005-09-14T00:32:00.000-04:00

By: Peter Manfra

A man living in Syracuse who Opposes the Military, Police, and Jews. He's appeared on Hannity and Colmes in May as well. I also had an exclusive interview with him tonight. If you Support the Military, Jewish Religion or Hispanics you might find this disturbing.

PeterManfra: Can i give you a quick interview?
PeterManfra: for my web blog
MichaelCrook: sure
PeterManfra: okay i read your website, but for the people who read my blog they might not know who you are so i might ask you questions that we can already find on your website.
MichaelCrook: ok

PeterManfra: Q. Why does it bother you that the Military is getting paid for defending the country?
MichaelCrook: Because the soldiers brag it's a "volunteer" military. Furthermore, our taxes fund not only their salaries, but their allowances, and other perks.

PeterManfra: Q. I was just looking at your website and saw a photo of a Soldier being carried off toward a helicpter, he was obviously injured, but the word "pwned" was written on that picture. Can you tell me why?
MichaelCrook: I say "pwned" because many soldiers join with stars in their eyes in regards to benefits, education money, and the like. They don't stop to think that they could get injured or killed, and our country will simply send someone else in their place to meet the same fate. They don't stop to think about how a dead "hero" is still dead.

PeterManfra: Q. Do you have any prior service in any Military or have you ever thought about it or been turned down?
MichaelCrook: I have never served in the military, nor have I tried. I wouldn't even think to do such a thing

PeterManfra: Q. Do you think you're taking this country for granted by not supporting the Troops, especially in a time like this?
MichaelCrook: Not in the least. The troops do nothing to guarantee our rights, despite what they would like us to believe.

PeterManfra: Q. If you put yourself in the shoes of the President of the United States during September 11th, what would you have done in the following days?(2001)
MichaelCrook: I would have tightened security nationwide, and I would have advised Americans to be cautious. I most certainly would not have created crazy laws (i.e. Patriot Act)

PeterManfra: Q. Tightened Security with what forces?
MichaelCrook: no forces; I would have enacted laws tightening security measures at airports, federal buildings, etc, with no military intervention.

PeterManfra: Q. We obviously aren't living in a world with bunny rabbits and butterflies, don't you think the United States needs a large Military to beable to defend itself?
MichaelCrook: Nope. If we minded our own business, we wouldn't have been involved in as many wars as we have been, and furthermore, we likely wouldn't have had a 9/11.

PeterManfra: Q. Do you consider yourself racist? Or apart of any racist related groups? The reason why I ask this question is because it was reported that you called a man in the Military a "spic".
MichaelCrook: I call it like I see it. I am a member of a racialist organization, i.e. we preserve and defend the rights of White men and women through legal means..we do not burn crosses, and we are not the KKK. I remember who you're referring to. I am not ashamed of using racial slurs when necessary.

PeterManfra: Q. Can I ask who you voted for last election? And why?
MichaelCrook: I am not registered to vote.
PeterManfra: If you were, did you favor any candidate?
MichaelCrook: (John)Kerry.

PeterManfra: Q. I read an article about you finding a Digital Camera at a Philadelphia Eagles game belonging to a Soldier. If you found that there was something disturbing on the film that could have hurt the soldier, would you have released it to the media? If so, why?
MichaelCrook: Absolutely I would have released it, complete with a press conference et al. My reason? That soldier purchased the camera with his salary, most likely. I pay his salary, which makes it my camera in a roundabout way.

PeterManfra: Q. Do you support the Iraqi insurgents against our Military?
MichaelCrook: Yes.

PeterManfra: If you had the chance to give information to terrorists that could hurt or even worse kill some members of our Military, would you give out that information?
MichaelCrook: No, because then I would be committing treason, and I wouldn't give the government the satisfaction of having legal grounds to jail and even kill me. Even if I could "get away" with it, I wouldn't, because the soldiers will end up pwning themselves, they don't need me for that.

PeterManfra: Q. If the Draft was reinstated and your number was called, what would you do?
MichaelCrook: I would run to the Netherlands so fast, smoke would come out of my butt.

PeterManfra: Q. What do you think of Jewish people?
MichaelCrook: I think they're greedy, arrogant people. I did date a Jewish girl in high school and college. But I was in it for the sex..she wanted marriage...I had to drop her because I didn't want a Jew baby.

PeterManfra: Q. What do you think of Adolf Hitler?
MichaelCrook: I think he was a misunderstood man. He simply wanted a better world.

PeterManfra: Okay last question. Military people from all branches will be reading this interview, is there ANYTHING you would like to say to them?
MichaelCrook: Get out as soon as you can. You are leeching off the American taxpayers. Get out of the military, get a civilian job, and EARN your living.

PeterManfra: Wait one last question i just remembered.. I wanted to ask you if the FBI CIA etc have harrassed you?
MichaelCrook: Nope. People keep telling me they've reported me, and that I'm going down for treason, but the most I've seen is logs showing that visits to my sites have come from government servers..namely the FBI and DOD.

Some of Michael Crook's Websites.
www.MichaelCrook.com
www.OpposeTheTroops.com

Operation Stop Exploiting Casey!

2005-09-13T01:36:00.000-04:00

When: Friday Sept. 16th 5:00pm-7:00pm

Where: 5th and Market st. at Independence Mall

What: ProtestWarriors will be joining the Philadelphia College Republicans in Protesting Cindy Sheehan. Everywhere Cindy goes Conservatives who are Supporting the Troops are following her, letting her know that she doesn't speak for us! Join us Friday evening!

Why: Cindy Sheehan will be again Exploiting her son, we need to Defend her brave son and the Troops in Iraq.

This Operation would be great if you can't make September 24th in Washington D.C. Hope to see you all there!!

Support The Troops Rally, you're invited !! Sept. 24th

2005-09-09T20:30:00.000-04:00

Dear Philadelphia ProtestWarriors,

September 24th, "C"ANSWER and other Anti-War groups will be rallying infront of the White House in Washington D.C. to Protest the mission and the very freedom our troops are fighting for.
http://www.rightmarch.com/

http://www.moveamericaforward.com/

http://www.protestwarrior.com/
(NJ, NY, D.C., Chicago, Virginia, Maryland Chapters)

http://www.freerepublic.com/

http://www.defendthewhitehouse.org/

http://www.supportthetroopsweekend.org/

That is a list of the Conservative Groups who will be going to Washington D.C. to Support The Troops along with us.

We're in the Wire! Washington Post: Sept. 24th

I would greatly appreciate it if you could send this E-mail to all your Conservative contacts who would like to participate in Operation Defend The White House / Support The Troops Weekend in Washington D.C. on Sept. 24th. We will obtain Rally permits within the next couple of days for where will be camping out for the day.

This will be a Peaceful rally of Supporting the Troops, but at the same time we will be close enough to debate with the far left, socialists, communists, anarchists. You will meet new people from all over the country, very interesting people. Now with Move America Forward, RightMarch and The FreeRepublic there, we're shooting for 1,000 people! This will hopefully be our BIGGEST Operation ever! Bring Support the Troops signs and other Pro-American, Pro- Freedom signs. Hope to see you all there!

Sincerely,
Peter J. Manfra
Philadelphia Chapter Leader
http://www.protestwarrior.com/
Phone: (610)203-9019

Philly Blog / News / Updates

*September 24th 2005 - Washington D.C.*
http://www.defendthewhitehouse.org/

Pictures from the 2 Fridays Op in Havertown

2005-09-03T02:56:00.000-04:00

Sept. 24th in D.C. !!

2005-09-02T03:48:00.000-04:00

www.DefendTheWhiteHouse.org

Looks like we will have out biggest crowd EVER!!! We have 6 different groups joining us at this rally in D.C. We're getting donation money left and right as well. Not to mention we have about 10 people on our committee (Including me) who are organizing this event. This will be big enough that we're even finding information out about porta potties :p . I can't give too much information out yet, I don't know if we have any liberal subscribers. Though Information should be given out very soon with all the details.

The guys from Chicago will make their way through Philadelphia and follow us to D.C. We will be following the caravan from Jersey down. If anyone from New York is driving they will follow us as well. Some people are busing in though. If you need a ride down let me know ASAP to see if I can find you a ride. Jersey guy Karl Singer might be renting one of those big vans.

If you can't join us for whatever reason it's okay! Why? Because you can always donate some money to us! You can either go to www.DefendTheWhiteHouse.org and donate there, or you can throw it into my paypal account. My E-mail is PeterManfra@yahoo.com . Hope to see you all there!!!

--We're estimating between 400-500 people right now. We're shooting for 1,000 though--

Sincerely,
Peter J. Manfra
Philadelphia Chapter Leader
www.ProtestWarrior.com

Operation a Success!!

2005-08-26T18:54:00.000-04:00

http://upperdarbynews.blogspot.com/

Check out the News Story there. Me and Julie went there out numbered 3 to 1. Meaning there was about 6 of them. Here are the pictures.

Update to my GF's vandalized Car

2005-08-26T00:31:00.000-04:00

Though we do know who the kid is, the police can't press charges since we don't have any physical proof it was him. But when we get the proof they can link everything else together to him. He will be caught, i'll update again with the conclusion.

Peter J. Manfra

We knew MoveOn.org were wacko's, but...

2005-08-25T16:45:00.000-04:00

What comes to mind when you think of MoveOn.org? For me this is what comes to mind.
Exploiting US Military deaths and abunch of wacko's who put Hitler and President Bush in the same category. Okay so now do this, in your address bar type in the following: JewsforHitler.com . Tell me what page comes up.

http://www.jewsforhitler.com

By this point you've noticed it directs you to MoveOn.org. Why? Anyone have any theories about it? I tried E-mailing MoveOn.org, but with no response. I'll do some investigating with harrassing E-mails until I find out, I will update with an Answer when I get one.

Peter J. Manfra

Vandal Has been Caught!

2005-08-22T02:22:00.000-04:00

Not sure who has been following the threads in the PW Forum about the person who Vandalized my girlfriends car, also a Protest Warrior. They took the ProtestWarrior bumper stickers off the car, as well as trying to peel the Pennsylvania Army National Guard stickers off.

Tuesday Morning this happened, they also threw mustard all over the car, even gum.

Thursday Morning, they put more mustard on the car, not as much, but stick enough to annoy the hell out of me.

Friday Morning I found the trunk open, then noticed the passenger back seat window smashed. They stole the face plate to the radio. Not knowing he can't use that on other radio's unless he has the same exact one. He didn't even take the Money I had in a little red cup in the middle console.

Sunday morning I get a call from ym next door neighbor revealing to me who the perp is. Me thinking all this time it was an anti protest warrior, it ended up being some 17 year old juvenile idiot. He hasn't been taken into custody just yet, because of an on going investigation that stretches all the way to him threatening my neighbor at gun point to kill her, Twice. He also has a court date next week, he was caught carrying 30 sum bags of cocaine.

To bad he isn't 18, he would go away for a long time. That is if the Police get a search warrant and find his gun.

-Peter J. Manfra

Two Operations in the Works

2005-08-17T03:10:00.000-04:00

Operation Defend the White House

First one is Operation Defend the White House. This will happen on September 24th, 2005 in Washington D.C., ANSWER will be attacking the White House demanding the withdraw of our troops who are protecting freedom all over the glode. Be won't stand for this, we must stand up against these goons and let the Troops know we support them and their cause!

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Operation Support the PA National Guard

The Second Operation is a smaller one. A local one. It has been named Operation Support the PA National Guard. The local Delco Wage Peace and justice group will be protesting to get the Pennsylvania National Guard troops out of Iraq. I'm guessing none of them have ever been in the military since troops don't leave troops behind. EVER. It goes to show you how much they support our troops. This Operation will be on Friday, August 26th from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.

Where: Manoa Shopping Center on West Chester Pike (Rte. 3) in Havertown. (specific is Eagles rd. and West Chester Pk.) Hope to see everyone there! Also it is a shopping center where they are holding this protest. You will be no more then 30 feet from a super market.. starbucks.. gamestop.. staples (i think).. and much more. Whether or not people come, I will be there, even if I have to go alone. But I hope everyone else will come. Contact me ASAP if you're interested. PeterManfra@yahoo.com

More information is to come.

Sincerely,
Peter J. Manfra
Philadelphia Chapter Leader
www.ProtestWarrior.com

PW Philly Pizza Outing.

2005-07-23T01:56:00.000-04:00

There hasn't been much going on lately, so I figure I would get everyone together for some pizza or anything anyone is up for. I'm setting it for Sunday July 31st. If you're interested E-mail me and let me know.

PeterManfra@yahoo.com

Hacker Caught

2005-07-07T01:27:00.000-04:00

I don't know about you - but I visited the alleged criminal's plea for help and signed his little petition asking for support but instead I urged the FBI to CONTINUE the investigation!! I'm not the only one, either! Perhaps you would like to, as well.

From our fearless leaders - Alan and Kfir:

In January 2005, Jeremy Hammond and the hacker group collectively known as the
"Internet Liberation Front" gained illegal access to the ProtestWarrior server.
Thousands of customer credit card numbers were then stolen for the purpose of
making millions of dollars in donations to various leftwing organizations. In
early February, ProtestWarrior discovered the illegal breach and the identity of
the criminals responsible.
Using the hacker recruiting ground www.hackthissite.org, Jeremy Hammond put
together and led a team of politically motivated "hacktivists" to probe the
ProtestWarrior server for months until an exploit was found. When an obscure
vulnerability was discovered in the PW server's newsletter subscription code,
they managed to upload malicious files that gave them the ability to execute
commands on the server.
Upon discovering the hack, we immediately began collecting information on the
breach and managed to penetrate Jeremy's inner circle. We then collected
evidence that more than 5,000 credit card numbers had been stolen by Jeremy and
the "Internet Liberation Front" and that they were planning on doing the
following:
*charge hundreds of dollars per stolen credit card number as donations to
various left-wing organizations by using an automated donation submission script
*send the entire ProtestWarrior HQ database (complete with usernames,
passwords, and operation details) to left-wing groups hostile to ProtestWarrior
(including the entire contents of our mail server)
*upload all credit card numbers and other sensitive customer information to
hundreds of anarchist and left-wing sites (specifically Indymedia) as a
downloadable zip file
*anonymously send press releases and material to thousands of media contacts
to boast of the malicious hack and the millions of dollars defrauded, and to
publish any and all sensitive information regarding the ProtestWarrior
organization
*erase the entire PW server
*launch simultaneous attacks on other conservative sites
Upon discovering their plans, we contacted the FBI and the Secret Service, who
immediately began investigating the case. We were able to provide them with a
tremendous amount of evidence regarding the breach, the criminals responsible,
and their plans to commit massive credit card fraud. We also reported the
incident to all credit card companies involved to make sure that
ProtestWarrior's customers were protected. With our help, the FBI was able to
thwart Jeremy and his army of "hacktivists".
After contacting the FBI, we immediately hired a security consultant and removed
all sensitive information from the server. We eventually moved the server to a
new box, where we blocked off the system and data files from the web server and
changed the online store software to a super-secure system that stores zero
sensitive customer information. In addition, we hired an internet security firm
to run a series of vigorous vulnerability tests on our server, which our server
all passed.
The reason we haven't made this announcement earlier is that our customers were
already protected and we didn't want to jeopardize the ongoing FBI investigation
of Jeremy and his "hacktivist" army.
The reason we're posting this now is that Jeremy, in a desperate move, is
publicly appealing to the internet community regarding his pending FBI
investigation. Using his site www.freejeremy.com, he is trying to solicit
donations for his defense fund and generate public sympathy while spreading
slanderous disinformation regarding ProtestWarrior and the events leading up to
the FBI investigation.
We will soon be releasing much more information and details regarding the
incident and the ongoing FBI investigation. Rest assured, justice will be
served.
-Kfir and Alan
www.protestwarrior.com

May 15th was a SUCCESS!!

2005-05-16T16:05:00.000-04:00

Here are the pictures I took..

Photo's Link

Thank you to everyone who came!! 37 Real Americans came from as far as NewYork to New Jersey to Maryland!! It was a blast and we all had ton of fun. Thanks again for making it a success!

Peter J. Manfra

TODAY!!

2005-05-15T02:36:00.000-04:00

ProtestWarrior's,

Okay so we have about 10 hours until protest time. Everyone ready? We're counter protesting these leftist because we believe in FREEDOM. Not just for ourselves, but for the World. Iraq is just one country out of many which it's people don't have Freedom to do what they want. We're protesting the left because they are demoralizing our troops, the very troops who are protecting them. By protesting the war, they're protesting our troops. Especially when they say things like this, and i quote. "Okay fine they aren't killing innocent iraqi's for fun, they're killing them for college tuition." That is disgusting. I pity the people who think that way. Today they will be wearing a number on their chest, a number representing each "innocent Iraqi" our American Troops "murdered". As if our troops went there to kill muslims for the fun of it, or should i say for the college tuition. I made up about 20 papers in color having the Iraqi flag, with the population of Iraq on it, it says "People Freed by American Troops" and then the number "26,074,906".

I can't wait to see you all there today, next to the Liberty Bell pavilion. We have people coming from other then Pennsylvania.. New York, New Jersey, Delaware, and even Maryland! Thank you to everyone who is coming out to support our troops and freedom. They appreciate seeing people on their side. I must go now, take a nap, then make up a couple more signs. See you guys there!!

Sincerely,
Peter J. Manfra

BTW- It will be on Rain or Shine, Snow or Flood. But i'm suggesting bringing a rain coat or something because it's supposed to be spotty showers. One good thing is coming from the rain, the leftists are getting their shower ;) . BYE!!

HEAD COUNT NEEDED!!

2005-05-14T08:42:00.000-04:00

I need a head count for tomorrow. If you plan on attending please E-mail me ASAP. PeterManfra@yahoo.com

Peter J. Manfra
Philadelphia Chapter Leader
www.ProtestWarrior.com

Additional Parking for Sunday

2005-05-12T23:00:00.000-04:00

"There's a parking lot right underneath the Independence Visitors Centerthat is accessible on 6th St. between Arch and Market."

That is where the anti-war people will be parking, so if you have pro bush or pro war stickers on your vehicle you might not want to park there.

Correction Update

2005-05-12T03:36:00.000-04:00

Philadelphia Protest Warrior !

Correction to the last Update, where it says what NOT to bring. Since we will have our own area, we might be allowed to have wooden sticks for our American Flags. I would limit it though just in case. I only have a thin metal pole for my flag, so i'm covering it up in tape to make it look innocent ;) . Anyway, I have three large American flags that I am bringing, and ten mini American flags.

Remember this!! When you get here, notice who will have American Flags and who WON'T !! It will show you who REALLY loves The United States of America and FREEDOM.

-Peter J. Manfra

Quick Mini Map!

2005-05-11T00:55:00.000-04:00

Thought this might help.. find the parking.

Picture of Protest Site + Parking

2005-05-10T22:57:00.000-04:00

Here are some pictures of the site we will be protesting at.

The Picture below shows both Protest Area's. The One across the street is a grassy lawn area where the anti-war anti freedom people will be protesting. Where I am standing on the sidewalk is our designated area. Directly behind me is the Liberty Bell.

Here I am standing in the far corner of their protest spot. Across the street is our side.

This is a closer up of their protest spot.

This is the Side walk where our group will be. To the left is the street, directly across the street will be the lefties.

Parking Directions:
If you're going East on Market Street, you take a right turn onto 3rd Street. Go down about 30 yards and take a right onto Ranstead Rd. Go to the end of the street, on your left is a parking garage. $8.00 all day parking. Thats where I will be parking, I don't know of any other places. There is another garage across the street, but they said they're closed on sundays.

-Pete

Information Update!!

2005-05-10T12:55:00.000-04:00

Operation Backing the Troops; Information Update!!

I have obtained the Permit from the Independance Mall National Park. Our Permit permits us next to the LIBERTY BELL! Haha, we got a good site. It will be directly across a mini street from the anti-war anti-freedom group. We will meet there at 1:00pm and the event will go until 5:00pm.

What TO Bring:
-I think we have a video camera, but if anyone wants to bring one just in case feel free to do so.
-I am bringing my Digital Camera to take pictures of the event.
-American Flags!! Also notice who will have American Flags, and who won't. I haven't been to a protest yet where the other groups have American Flags that haven't been shitted upon.
-Clothing, you might want to dress lightly and bring a umbrella. There is a 40% chance of spotty rain on sunday. Highs in the 60's.
-Bring Water and/or gatorade to keep yourself hydrated.
-Posters Supporting our Troops! (you may want to cover them in that see through plastic stuff)

What NOT to Bring:
-Alcohol / Drugs
-Weapons (Guns, Knives, Poles, etc.)
-Wooden Sticks
-Racist Material
And other Obvious things.

Contact Information:
Peter J. Manfra Cell: (610)203-9019
AIM SN: MANFRA84
Yahoo SN: PeterManfra
MSN SN: PeterManfra
E-Mail: PeterManfra@yahoo.com
If you have any questions or suggestions don't hesitate you ask.
Note: Please only use cell on day and/or night before protest unless emergency.

Map Provided by: Mapquest.com

More Info on Operation Backing the Troops!

2005-05-04T23:56:00.000-04:00

Operation Back the Troops!

When: Sunday, May 15th 2005 from 1:00pm 5:00pm

Their Rally starts at 2pm, we will be there at 1:00pm to get organized.

Where: Independence Hall, 6th and Market. (I am working on getting a demonstration permit)

Why: The left doesn't seem to get the way they're protesting the war, they aren't supporting our troops. Some in fact are against the troops. One person at a past protest said, "sorry they aren't murdering the Iraqi’s for fun, they're murdering them for college tuition." I think this kindof talk is disgusting. Our troops, the ones defending our freedom shouldn't have to hear these sour words from American citizens. That is why I am asking you to come out and show your support for our troops who are serving this country around the world protecting freedom here and abroad.

What to Bring: I can't stress this enough, American flags are beautiful! Every protest that I’ve been to, we've have had large sums of American flags, and the left, nada. The only American flags I have seen on their behalf are upside down, written/graffiti on, or walked all over. And this is a disgrace to our country. They will also be wearing numbers on their chest representing all the "innocent Iraqi’s that were murdered". I will be wearing the number of population in Iraq and it will say "FREEDOM AT LAST!" on top, and "THANK YOU USA!" on bottom. Feel free to use that. Any other signs are welcome. Another thing we did up in New York on march 19th was paint two of out fingers purple, representing the freedom of Voting in Iraq. At the last protest, a leftie painted her middle finger purple and gave us the finger. Are they against Iraqi's having voting rights?

If you are interested in joining us, quickly send me a E-Mail so I can put you on our list. I will send everyone a E-Mail two days earlier(Friday May 13th) on where to meet. We will meet at this location, then walk a few blocks to our staging ground. These protests rarely get violent, but one thing that I ask of you if you come is to never participate or provoke physical violence with the other side. It is not the American way.

How to get a hold of me:

AOL: MANFRA 84

Yahoo: PeterManfra

MSN Messenger: PeterManfra@hotmail.com

E-Mail: PeterManfra@yahoo.com

If you need anymore information don't hesitate to ask.

Sincelery,
Peter J. Manfra

Sunday May 1st Protest in New York

2005-05-04T01:48:00.000-04:00

Here is a group photo of us after the protest at jason's. We had a crap load of fun, if you didn't make it, you missed out big time!

And another while we were protesting, the gals took charge ;)

Operation Backing The Troops!

2005-05-04T01:19:00.000-04:00

Operation Backing the Troops

If you are interested in Supporting our Troops, we are having a counter protest against the "delco wage peace justice" loonies. They are a hard left group with ties to socialists and communists. They want peace, but peace comes at a cost. Freedom isn't free. They will be wearing numbers representing each "innocent" iraqi that was "murdered" by the United States military. That isn't supporting our troops now is it? I want to get a group together to show these Anti-Americans the REAL voice of America!

May 15th from 1pm-5pm
Location: Independance Hall, Philadelphia.

P.S. These Counter Protests never get violent.

If you are interested, contact me ASAP.
AOL: Manfra84
Yahoo: PeterManfra

Sincerely,
Peter J. Manfra

U.S. Troops like what PW are doing.

2005-04-11T17:41:00.000-04:00

Pete-

My name is Elizabeth - I read a little about you and the rest of the PWs on a few websites….
I just wanted to say thanks for verbalizing your desire to support the troops. I read an article
on NYNewsday.com, and I was thankful to read your comments about supporting the troops
amidst the crazy liberal rallies. It means a lot to see you guys standing up to the ignorant
ravings of the liberal left. I wish I could do more, but being an officer in the military limits my
abilities for protesting. Thanks for doing it for us though…

Take care, and keep on keepin’ on.
-Elizabeth K****
1^st Lieutenant, USAF

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This is the least we can do while you and the rest of the Military are defending our freedom. Thank you.

Counter Protest coming up, are you in?

2005-03-28T23:05:00.000-05:00

By Craig [Central Jersey Chapter PW]

Every year, Rutgers University Students hold a protest called "Tent State University" where students sleep outside in tents for a week on a large grassy-area on campus and "protest" for more funding for higher education. While this used to be a good cause, this year's protest has taken a different tune. Hijacked by leftist/communist leaders, this year's Tent State protest is entitled "Make Education, Not War" and has become a large anti-war protest.

Also - a conservative student group attempted to join this protest (in the interest of higher education -- as the event claims to promote), but were turned down and called "a hostile group" on the protest's web site (http://www.tentstateuniversity.com).

We will be counter-protesting them on the sidewalk in front of their event on College Ave in New Brunswick, NJ (which, for those of you not familiar with the area is on College Ave between Seminary Pl and Hamilton St.).We'll be there from 1:30pm until 6:30pm, Tuesday, April 19th. The more people that come, the stronger we get our point across - I hope to see you there!

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-Pete, i'll be there, who ever else would like to join us E-mail me and sign up on the HQ page.

PA-NJ-NY Picnic/Paintball Event

2005-03-27T04:49:00.000-05:00

There is a Picnic/Paintball event in the works for Saturday, April 16th. We should have the rest of the information by next week. If you're interested or have any idea's E-mail me ASAP!

PeterManfra@yahoo.com

-Peter J. Manfra

Philly PW Supports New York

2005-03-24T19:31:00.000-05:00

By Beth Holland
Staff Writer - NYNewsday.com

...In the East Meadow, about 50 people who said they were "pro-democracy" activists were grouped behind a metal barricade, and about 20 police stood between them and the antiwar protesters. Shouted exchanges between the two groups grew heated at times.

Peter Manfra, 20, said he joined up with others who bused-in from Philadelphia specifically to counter the antiwar activity. They held replicas of the red, white and black striped Iraqi flag, with the words "Freedom at last thanks to the U.S." and signs reading "Don't hate America" and "Antiwar protests demoralize troops."

"We had to take that dictator out," said Manfra, referring to Hussein. "I'm supporting Bush and his policies. These guys don't understand ... It's their opinion, but I just felt that I needed to come out and support the troops."

The day's protests ended at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 79th Street, about a half-block away from Bloomberg's tony townhouse. There, they shouted "Troops out now, out now!" as part of their argument that money going to the war should instead be spent on jobs, housing and education in the United States.

Copyright © 2005, Newsday, Inc.

Though Ms. Holland did fail to mention ProtestWarrior and editted what i said down a bit, atleast she was fair enough to publicize us.

Operation International Response P.1

2005-03-22T07:06:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Philadelphia Protest Warrior
-Our Blog for the persuit of Freedom from Tyrrany-

Part 1: The Setting
By Mauricio Vargas
eztli_ocelotl@yahoo.com

The day began very early in the morning. I rolled over and heard my cell phone alarm ring. It was 5:15 in the bloody morning. I laid there rubbing my eyes hoping to rub away their desire to close along with the eye bugers. I rolled out some more and found my feet hitting the floor. I look over and see Serena doing the same. I shouldn’t have stayed up so long the previous night. The internet is evil.

We got up early so we could catch the bus in China town where we would meet Peter Manfra and begin our journey to the big apple. How we got there in time was a miracle primarily because in the frenzy of the rush, I had forgotten the directions from our place to Philly. Half an hour later and with the help of short term memory we hopped on the bus relieved that it was still there.

The ride there was a blink of an eye short. I was awakened by D.C. pointing out the Empire State building seen from the bus window. I looked over to find Serena seeing the same thing. It was her first trip to New York. It was probably the farthest east she had ever been.

A blink of an eye later I noticed the bus slowing down and pulling into the city. I looked around and realized I had never been to this part of the city before. I was confident Manfra knew where we were since he had taken this route before. We hopped on a cab and we began making our trek to the protest site. I could feel the excitement building up.

Once on foot we approached the New York Protest Warriors. The looked at us suspiciously, almost preparing in their minds what to say had we been leftist. Almost as soon as I was getting ready to open my Jacket to reveal my PW hood sweater, Rob recognized Manfra.

Picking Teams

Embraces and greetings were exchanged and then Manfra introduced us to Jason, Rob and the rest. Jason then charged Rob with picking his team out, taking the handheld radio he picked a few of the people I had just met and Manfra and his crew. We were Freedom One. The first of four teams to venture into leftist territory. We rolled up our flags, folded our banners, and covered our signs and we were on our way.

Freedom One on the move

By now Jason’s well kept plan was beginning to unfurl. The protest site was divided into four regions. Four points of entry. I’m still unsure to this day what the original plan was, if the four groups were going to meet. We would never find out for the plan was about to meet its first obstacle.

Our small group ventured deeper into central park. We were shadowed by a small man who walked with a hobble. His hair thin curly and balding. His appearance was un-kept. His stature hunched over. He stopped a few feet away from us, probably generating in his head what he was about to say. Studying us, trying to figure us out. His next move was to ask who we were. He hobbled toward us and walked along side us. He spoke.

"Hi! What group are you guys with?"

Rob almost hesitated, but responded curtly, "were not from any group, we are here on our own"

Not pleased with this answer the little man meekly asked: "Can I see your signs?"

"No you can’t. They all taped up" Rob said pointing to the tape on the banner. "See?"

At this time the little man hobbled away. We smirked and snickered and looked behind us to see the man on a cell phone. On the back of his jacket marked the words CREW. At least they know we were coming.

In the park

We soon caught site of the stage and we consolidated our members, some still catching up after taking pictures of which we soon began calling Quasimoto. We stopped for a brief photo op and Rob pulled out the plan. Off in the distance, there were men perched on the hills surrounding the area where the stage was. They were watching us.

As we neared close we saw more show up, shadowing us. Keeping their distance but observing us. I decided to wave at them to see what their reaction would be. Hoping they thought us to be anti-war protestors and that they would cheerfully wave back. Our signs were still unfurled. I got no reaction from the observers. They know we weren’t here to party with them.

We headed toward the entrance of the rally area where we spotted some porta-potties. I genuinely needed to piss and a couple of others and I made a dash to them. At the corner of my eye I could see Rob approaching one of the observers. I quickly do my business, zip up and bust out the porta-potty walk toward Rob’s location. I pull my camera out of my jacket.

I start rolling the camera as I walk up beside him and ask him what was up. I see a group of large black men, trailing behind them, an older white man with a baseball cap. The role of the observers became clear at that point. They hired thugs to intimidate us. They took hemispherical positions around us. A man at 180 degrees of us. They asked if everything was okay. Their body language was aggressive clapping their hands together rubbing them as if they were ready to grab a non existent sledge hammer and getting ready to wail it at some concrete block.

The tension was so thick that you couldn’t cut it with a plasma torch. The older white man caught up and asked if one of us was Jason. We responded no. This had to be one of the men Manfra described to me as the Lawyers Guild, best known as the unemployed lawyer’s guild.

He then told us that they had a permit and we were not allowed in this area. That we could "set up your freedom shield or whatever you call it over there" far from the actual protest site. Once he was done talking his goons chimed in. Asking us what we were still doing here. One of them wearing baggy pseudo camouflage picked out Manfra and asked him "Do wanna to scrap". We snickered at his threat, but secretly we knew this would not turn out to great in our favor if the worst would to occur.

It baffled me how much they wanted to impede our freedom of speech. They then surrounded me and with fake smiles and hostile gestures asked me what I was still doing there. I grew very angry, helpless even. We turned around, regrouped and began to plan what we were to do next.

We spotted Police command vehicles across the way and decided to make our way to them to ask them if what they did was legal and what we could do. We crossed the field still at most 500 yards from the main protest site only to find that we were being shadowed again. We saw the exit closest to the Police command center and we decided to make towards it. Our reasoning was that they could not control the park exits that it would be against the law. After all we were just leaving the park. But it was getting in the goon’s area of dominance.

I took a left echelon position, a position close to their front lines. I watched them shadow us and as they got closer I confronted one of the observers. The meek man wouldn’t respond to my questions. Irritated by this point I wanted to know where exactly their boundaries where and to see if they were just intimidating us from even getting close to their stage.

The man wouldn’t respond, he meekly looked down at the ground, he was not one of the thugs, but I could see out the corner of my eye that one was approaching fast. He was a big one, black t-shirt, obese beyond the help of a 30 day weight loss diet. I could see the massed of flab swaying under his shirt the way palm trees swayed during the typhoons in Okinawa. He began opening his mouth a high pitched shrill of taunt emitted from his man pleaser. I was pissed. I pointed at him and rath shot from my lips. "Shut the f--- up! I’m not talking to you".

I turned away before I could see the reaction on his face. But he shrilly remarked "What?" I then realized that I might have gone a little over my head. Worst possible scenario I was confident I could out run the massive blob of flesh that he was. The meek observer still did not say anything. By then the thug’s cohorts had arrived with the man we spoke to before.

I told them we just wanted to exit the park through the exit nearest to the cops. One of the men the leader of the goons was reasonable enough to say he would escort us that way. I assured them we were leaving, but the lawyer wanted none of this. Feeling he was losing his presence over the goons and their leader he said he didn’t want us to be escorted that way. How unreasonable was that? We weren’t staying, for now; we just wanted to find out information from the cops.

Rob and I began to reason with the man to no avail.

"Why are you so eager to suppress our freedom of speech?" I snapped.

"I fought on countless freedom of speech cases; you don’t know what you’re talking about." He reneged. "I would fight for freedom of speech with you" "Bullshit..."

So there you have it folks. They only fight for freedom of speech when it pertains to their own cause. They could care less about freedom of speech for all. They want all the freedom to practice their views but when we want to practice it, they rather suppress our opinions from becoming public.

Stay Tuned for the next installment of the NYC March 19th Rally: Part 2, The Swarm.

Philadelphia Chapter of ProtestWarrior.com

2005-03-22T04:34:00.000-05:00

Welcome to Philadelphia Protest Warrior

-Our Blog for the persuit of Freedom from Tyranny-

Philly PW Starts Blog!

By Peter J. Manfra

petermanfra@yahoo.com

F irst i would like to start off by welcoming all Protest Warriors and curious by standers. We are making this blog to get more people interested. Here we will be able to post local news and share our views. For the people who don't know what we're about, we are a voice for the conservative side! The days are gone where Liberals are the only ones with a voice. You can also check out our National website ProtestWarrior. If you are not yet a member and would like to be one, on top click HQ and find your chapter, from there you will see directions on how to sign up.

If you would like to get the information on how and when ProtestWarrior started up you can click below and get all the information you need. (Media-Press Release)

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