Iraq Vets Returning Medals at NATO Summit in Chicago

Iraq Vets Returning Medals at NATO Summit in Chicago

 

(NEW YORK) -- A protest of Iraq war veterans at the NATO summit being held in Chicago this weekend is intended to send a strong message to Washington and the European alliance.

Some members of the Iraq Veterans Against the War plan to return their medals to NATO generals on Sunday, claiming they were given their honors for bravery or suffering for "a war based on lies and failed policies."

The group said on its blog the Global War on Terror "has killed hundreds of thousands, stripped the humanity of all involved, and drained our communities of trillions of dollars, diverting funds from schools, clinics, libraries, and other public goods."

Following the rally, the vets are expected to march to the convention center to give back their medals.  If they are unable to meet with the NATO generals, they said they would throw their medals at the building.

About 30 to 50 veterans are expected to participate in the protest.

http://www.wtma.com/rssItem.asp?feedid=113&itemid=29849723

Views: 127

Comment

You need to be a member of 12160 Social Network to add comments!

Join 12160 Social Network

Comment by jim on May 18, 2012 at 6:27pm

I understand what you are saying, i'm not at all upset it's all good I just wanted you guys to know how I felt about these heros. What you are doing is a great thing and the links you found just awesome. The groups sponsoring them are no good and shady, But if this is what it takes for these men & women to throw their medals in the face of NATO, OBAMA, not to mention the Rockefellers i'm all for it. !! : ) I would pay big bucks to see it in person.

You, have yourself a outstanding weekend love like it your first, dance like it's your last and enjoy life while you have it my friend.

we are all side by side here.

jim...

Comment by jim on May 18, 2012 at 5:45pm

These IVAW “ winter soldiers” were protesting during the Bush Administration during the Iraq war I walk with them talked with them they are Legitimate.

The REAL deal.

This has nothing to do with Obama , Rockefellers, these guy’s were in HELL and saw how and were ordered to kill degrade and treat innocent civilians in this war and finally said they had Enough.

Trust me on this like I said when this was fresh and the protest was going on they had a message to tell the world and I was there to hear them.

Turning in their metals is not a scam, a show, or a stunt they mean it !

I’ll back them up 100 %

Comment by jim on May 18, 2012 at 5:32pm

 

These IVAW a.k.a. "winter soldiers" understand as we do what war is all about and they will always have my by their side no matter what.

Have you heard of the " Winter Soldiers" ? if not listen to these speaches....

Must watch

Iraq War Veteran's Mike Prysner Amazing Speech

http://youtu.be/Am8udDbsAb0

 

 

(IVAW) Winter Soldier Testimony - Christopher Gallagher

http://youtu.be/bAhvuTrYgDk

Winter Soldier Jon Turner on DN-FCK the Corps

http://youtu.be/Y6iLoXIpJFQ

Winter Soldier: Adam Kokesh

http://youtu.be/Ymd2KiP-PqY

Mike Prysner Protests Obama's Wars

http://youtu.be/RHGM0ni7Yx4

Winter Soldier Mike Prysner testimony, Pt1

http://youtu.be/4i5ZUfpxnV0

Winter Soldier Mike Prysner testimony, Pt2

http://youtu.be/-iTdxBECos8

http://ivaw.org/wintersoldier

Comment by Cryptocurrency on May 18, 2012 at 4:36pm

Well that more than exceeded what I expected when I said "a couple links" ;)

Thank you! I'm going to bookmark this page and look into what you have researched here. I'll get back to you with my assessment.

Comment by Cryptocurrency on May 18, 2012 at 10:18am

If you could provide a couple links Melissa that would be great ;)

Comment by jim on May 17, 2012 at 9:57pm

Yes they are My wife and I marched with them in Washington DC

during the anti-war march on IRAQ it was a moment i'll never forget. They are True American Heros.

 

Comment by Unemployed Storm trooper TK420 on May 17, 2012 at 8:50pm

Those vets are heroes ! true heroes !

"Destroying the New World Order"

TOP CONTENT THIS WEEK

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THE SITE!

mobile page

12160.info/m

12160 Administrators

 

Latest Activity

tjdavis posted a blog post
3 hours ago
Tori Kovach commented on cheeki kea's photo
Thumbnail

You are wrong, all of you.

"BECAUSE TARIFFS WILL PUT MONEY IN YOUR POCKETS!"
6 hours ago
Tori Kovach posted photos
6 hours ago
Doc Vega posted a blog post

Whatever Happened?

Whatever Happened?  The unsung heroes will go about their dayRegardless of the welcome they've…See More
11 hours ago
Doc Vega commented on Doc Vega's blog post A Requiem for the Mass Corruption of the Federal Government
"cheeki kea Nice work! Thank you! "
12 hours ago
cheeki kea commented on Doc Vega's blog post A Requiem for the Mass Corruption of the Federal Government
"Chin up folks, once the low hanging fruit gets picked off a clearer view will reveal the higher…"
yesterday
Doc Vega's 4 blog posts were featured
yesterday
tjdavis's blog post was featured
yesterday
cheeki kea commented on cheeki kea's blog post Replicon Started in Tokyo October 08, 2024
"Your right LP it's insane for sure and hopefully improbable, keeping an open mind. Checking…"
yesterday
rlionhearted_3 commented on tjdavis's blog post Bill Gates Deleted Documentary
yesterday
rlionhearted_3 commented on tjdavis's blog post Bill Gates Deleted Documentary
"The white dude in the center is Bill Gates!!! "
yesterday
Less Prone favorited tjdavis's blog post Bill Gates Deleted Documentary
Friday
Less Prone commented on tjdavis's blog post Bill Gates Deleted Documentary
"How can this scoundrel walk free? Because he's just one of the many similar ones."
Friday
Less Prone favorited Doc Vega's blog post What Will happen When Robot Brides Replace Human Marriage?
Friday
Less Prone favorited Doc Vega's blog post This is Incredible! Trump is Already releasing Plans to Dismantle the Deep State and Purge the Corrupt Players
Friday
Less Prone commented on cheeki kea's blog post Replicon Started in Tokyo October 08, 2024
"This insane. As if there was a extra-terrestrial enemy who wants to destroy us all."
Friday
cheeki kea commented on Doc Vega's photo
Friday
cheeki kea posted a photo
Friday
Doc Vega posted a blog post

What Will happen When Robot Brides Replace Human Marriage?

 With the rapidly approaching prospect of singularity and artificial intelligence dominance taking…See More
Thursday
MAC posted a video

TRUMP ADVOCATING FOR PEACE, CABINET PICKS ADVOCATE WAR

The Trends Journal is a weekly magazine analyzing global current events forming future trends. To access our premium content, subscribe to the Trends Journal...
Thursday

© 2024   Created by truth.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service

content and site copyright 12160.info 2007-2019 - all rights reserved. unless otherwise noted