October 26, 2007
Posted: 08:15 AM ET

Watch Jeanne Moos's report about the anti-war group Code Pink.

(CNN) — The anti-war group behind one woman's Capitol Hill confrontation with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is not new to causing trouble and disrupting Congressional hearings. Jeanne Moos reports on the women who are Code Pink.

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Eric, from THE Republic of Texas   October 29th, 2007 5:24 pm ET

Misfits and malcontents, all of them.

I recommend, at the the next big protest, the government fly crop dusters over the crowds of these fine, upstanding sign-carrying "patriots" and dust them with a nice coating of the latest and greatest antidepressant.

Just a couple quick passes with a fog of Paxil, Prozac or maybe even Wellbutrin, just to perk up their attitudes and help fan away their perpetual doom and gloom attitudes.

I feel bad for these folks. How torturous for these people, having to hate everything in modern society and rail against and protest everything in sight, and event those thing with which they cannot see (religion, conspiracies, "global warming"). It must be exhausting. They could use a break. I mean, even gloomy Eeyore needs a rainbow somedays.

Brandi   October 29th, 2007 8:06 am ET

Kathy..Maybe that bothers you, but seeing living, thinking, defenseless animals being tortured in the name of "animal research" kills me. Even using a rat is wrong! Stem cells are the future and they will work, not animals.

Brandi   October 29th, 2007 8:00 am ET

Schier..We left Nam and if communists wanted to take over then they could have done so. Nam did't want us there, just like Iraq doen't want us there.

Brandi   October 29th, 2007 7:54 am ET

Frank..Maybe they should deck one of these "idiots" then they can be arrested for assault and damage their carreer. The "idiot" could knock the **** out of them, but refrains, to get their point across.

Frank Virginia Beach VA   October 29th, 2007 12:36 am ET

This disgusting lack of respect nowadays is so strong, decent people are accosted by these malcontents everywhere. I can't wait until someone goes too far and the one being harrassed halls off and decks these idiots. I just hope it's on camera.

Kathy, Napervile, IL   October 28th, 2007 7:36 pm ET

***Posted By therealist : October 26, 2007 9:31 am

"Wonderful, now the anti-abortion and anti-gay marriage protesters will also take on this get ugly and in your face style of protesting you cheer. After all, they also represent the majority of public opinion that does or does not want things changed from the current state. Yeah, we'll really get things accomplished now…"

therealist, the anti-abortion protesters have been using these tactics for some time now. Take a moment to google ProLife Anchor League
"Face the Truth Tour".

I personally had the unpleasant experience of viewing their tactics first hand. In my area they were supposed to have posted warnings prior to their protest, but failed to do so by about 30 minutes.

Now picture this, 10:30 in the morning on a bright summer day in suburban america…a major thoroughfare and intersection, on one corner a busy gas station/deli, another a major grocery store. People going about their daily activities, mothers with children in tow on their way for groceries… on their way home from shopping..maybe stopping at the gas station for a snack for their little ones. When there, unexpectedly and too late to turn back, change course, or take any evasive action, you find yourself assaulted by people every 5 feet or so holding up 4 foot tall graphic enlarged pictures of dismembered fetus's, bloody gorey images (for me the most horrifying was the head of an infant, enlarged to about 3 feet in size, bloody with the lower jaw ripped off)

And there you are stunned by such a brutal visual assault, at the same time tensly attempting to avoid having your car hit by others who, just as stunned as you swerve momentarily in their distraction, people slamming on their breaks, basically general chaos And almost the worst part, out of your reach and comfort, your 5 year old screams and cries in horror from the back seat of the car, terrified by the images of dead, ripped apart babies that she doesn't understand.

I still don't understand how one can claim to be pro-life, while at the same time putting so many innocent lives at risk by their actions.

r schier norwalk,ct   October 28th, 2007 9:52 am ET

Sure Hero when you talk to the Draft Dodgers who can't sleep at night cause they know they were just girly guys

good grief…this just boils down to a "manliness" test !!! just because you choose not to be USED by those with questionable motives, doesn't mean you can't bench press 400 lbs !!

Read your History Smart A** - VN was an important part in the collapse of Russia and stopping the spred of Communism

REAL Smart A** people, interpret the history they read, and don't just swallow it at face value. It was fully known what a farce, and what a totally nonsensical wasteful war this was. My brother was there as well, and will be sure to tell you the same thing..

Remember this Dude: Soldiers don't get a say in picking the wars they have to fight

Yes, there's some defense in soldiers blindly following orders, particularly when they were drafted with no choice. Much different matter when people choose to blindly volunteer for a war, without first understanding its purpose

If most people at the root of our current debacle are as inately angry as this fellow, no wonder there never will be any peace…some people are eternally itching to fight….

Unknown   October 28th, 2007 8:22 am ET

Tom, Chris, Ed, Bea, Ron, PEI, Thomas, Colin 427

Colleen,ny   October 27th, 2007 9:26 pm ET

Let me tell you something you mimes, if you think that you can beat me you had better think again. I will bring you out of your circle. If you can't be nice than either can I.

sean metamora,IL   October 27th, 2007 9:08 pm ET

UNKNOWN said "Everyone I have talked to said that it (Vitenam)was a useless war and didn't accomplish a thing, but kill thousands of Americans"

Sure Hero when you talk to the Draft Dodgers who can't sleep at night cause they know they were just girly guys

Read your History Smart A** - VN was an important part in the collapse of Russia and stopping the spred of Communism

Remember this Dude: Soldiers don't get a say in picking the wars they have to fight

By the way - we never lost a major battle in Vietnam - Congress gave up - just like Reid and Peloski have already waved the white flag .. just trying to find the actual surrender date

Don't talk trash to me "Unkwnown" if you ain't Man enough to walk the walk Wildman

"RANGERS LEAD THE WAY!"
Out
Posted By Jim, Columbua, GA : October 27, 2007 6:46 pm

i'm glad we had such judgmental facists defending us from peasants and farmers in that glorious war.

and before you ask, yes i was an infantryman i did serve in the war on terror, earned my CIB and this war like vietnam is defending the usa from people who could never mount an invasion of our soil

Colleen,ny   October 27th, 2007 8:38 pm ET

I am useless. The only things I did were protesting, getting people in apt's. to fight the, super, landlord, mayor and building dep't. We achieved rent reductions from the place that used be in the WTC, and I was the one the police went after constantly. It was h*** having to go to court all the time with the BS. That is why we got out of White Plains and started moving upstate. I fight with everybody. There are other people like me and you can pick one of them. I have been fighting since I was 2yrs. old and I am good at it.

Colleen,ny   October 27th, 2007 7:31 pm ET

For your information smart a** when I was separated from my husband for awhile I was seeing an ex-Ranger who was in Nam and he told me and he never lied. I aso knew someone who was married to a Green Beret and he got shot in the head over there by guys fooling around with a gun.

Jim, Columbua, GA   October 27th, 2007 6:46 pm ET

UNKNOWN said "Everyone I have talked to said that it (Vitenam)was a useless war and didn't accomplish a thing, but kill thousands of Americans"

Sure Hero when you talk to the Draft Dodgers who can't sleep at night cause they know they were just girly guys

Read your History Smart A** - VN was an important part in the collapse of Russia and stopping the spred of Communism

Remember this Dude: Soldiers don't get a say in picking the wars they have to fight

By the way - we never lost a major battle in Vietnam - Congress gave up - just like Reid and Peloski have already waved the white flag .. just trying to find the actual surrender date

Don't talk trash to me "Unkwnown" if you ain't Man enough to walk the walk Wildman

"RANGERS LEAD THE WAY!"
Out

UNKNOWN   October 27th, 2007 11:25 am ET

Texas..shut up. No one is talking about the sixties! Go play on Thompson's yard with some IED's.

UNKNOWN   October 27th, 2007 11:00 am ET

Impossible…I have used several last names and I always stay away from cameras. And they all lived happily ever after.

UNKNOWN   October 27th, 2007 10:38 am ET

So they say Rangers led the way in Viet Nam, took control of the villages…left…the Viet Cong took control of the villages once again. Everyone I have talked to said that it was a useless war and didn't accomplish a thing, but kill thousands of Americans.

Eric, from THE Republic of Texas   October 27th, 2007 10:03 am ET

Back! Back! Back I say! Back to the Sixties with you misfits and malcontents!

Jim, Columbus, GA   October 27th, 2007 6:27 am ET

Agree with your comments Dan (Columbia, MD)

Thank You for your Military Service - I'm a retired Army Command Sergeant Major and gave 30 of the best years of my life defending this Great Country

I know first hand about these 0xygen theives - Was asked "how many babies did I kill?" in the SF Airport latrine when I returned from fighting in Vietnam with the 173rd Airborne Bde in 69 - Took 3 guys to pull his head ouuta tolet while I was trying to flush him — "waterboarding perhaps?"

I heard the lies and and saw the protest from Fonda and Kerry - and it hurt me to my soul - I swore I'd never let that happen to our Brave Soldiers again — I saw firsthand the result of in-breeding in DC 17 Mar - Every anti-American hate group you could think of was there - Incl "Code Pink" and the Bad LDS punks all dressed in Black hiding behind the women as they lined up to March (The ones who painted the Capitol steps earlier that year)Just a Bunch of cowards waiting on Cindy Sheehan to arrive (and she did …..in a Black Stretch Limo…guess George Soros paid for it)

Saw on this news last night - Her old Man kicked this crazy old scumbag out then she joined the Pinko's … HAR!

Free Speech is one thing - Aslt and vandalism is another - I'll break your hands you put em in my face, Hero!

I ain't crazy about Iraq either - But Surrender is NOT and option

This ain't Vietnam folks - You Sheep can bury your head in the sand if you want to … but I got a News Flash for you …the Islamofacist ain't giving up !

RANGERS LEAD THE WAY!
Out

get real   October 26th, 2007 6:31 pm ET

"Our enemy isnt fighting over land, or politics. We are seen as inferior, and can be killed - like roaches. But we are not - and if it comes down between us or them- I vote on us"

not fighting over politics?? I'm wondering at this point just who is it that has been indoctrinated. just glad you didn't haul out the "the Iraqi's want freedom" line again. What would you do if Canada and Mexico were attacked, and dictated to? what has the US policy been for the last 50 years??? OilIsraelOilIsraelOilIsraelOilIsrael
Funny how Europe has bordered the mid-east forever, and NEVER had an attack from the mid-east because they were felt to be "inferior". U.S. never had any problems until its policy began being pulled by a minute group of people with interests entirely contrary to either the US citizens, or the citizens of the Middle East. We could have had a 30+ year head start on alternative engery development, and could have likely eliminated entirely the need for oil by this point, at least Middle East Oil. Instead, all the little people will suffer with unaffordable energy costs, the U.S. as a whole will suffer with a broken bank and infrastructure, and the whole world will suffer from stupid, arrogant, pig-headed policies….

mark R. Fot Lauderdale FL   October 26th, 2007 6:24 pm ET

No matter your position on the war, this is a tasteless publicity stunt and serves no one. It is also disrespectful of our government officials. I don't support the war in Iraq, but I am repulsed by this lady's attack on our Secretary of State. I am a democrat, but no way should Condoleeza Rice be subjected to this.

Henry Tucker, Ga   October 26th, 2007 6:14 pm ET

just WHEN does the rule of grammar and spelling, begin to matter with YOU ALL???

Posted By save our english : October 26, 2007 5:17 pm

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Typical lib'ral - when all logic fails look for spelling errors!!

Sir, if it weren't for REAL American Patriots (not the sissy name-callers found in Code Pink) but the men and women who in years and wars past put their LIVES on the line - English would be a 2nd langauge here. German or Japanese would be our primary language!

Shove that in your spell-check.

John K. Riggs Eagle Pass Texas   October 26th, 2007 6:08 pm ET

Well Halleluyah thank You Jesus I finally have someone in DC that represents ME. The whole executive branch needs a little trip to the Hague. My hats off to Ms. Fairooz and the photographer deserves a Pulitzer. Twenty something years of the Clinton-Bush crime syndicate is too long. If the men of this nation (congress)cant reign in these madmen maybe the women can.(thats an insult Mr. Conyers)

Dave, Ks KS   October 26th, 2007 5:42 pm ET

Yes - No war - we can be sheep, and die like sheep. Or we can be men, and die like men.
Maybe she needed an office in the twin towers.
Our enemy isnt fighting over land, or politics. We are seen as inferior, and can be killed - like roaches. But we are not - and if it comes down between us or them- I vote on us.
For al their talk- I see no Burkas covering their heads. We can take them to the enemy - where woman have no voice.
If you dont have another solution to the problem - then shut up, or baaa.

save our english   October 26th, 2007 5:17 pm ET

"just WHEN does the rule of law begin to matter with yall??"

Posted By Henry Tucker, Ga

just WHEN does the rule of grammar and spelling, begin to matter with YOU ALL???

Wayne, Calhoun City, MS   October 26th, 2007 5:02 pm ET

To all that say Condi's reaction shows she is cold and souless? How would you have had her react? Like a scared little girl? Cry? Run scared? None of us have any idea what this woman has to put up with all day long as far as protest from a minority of people. The only reason there is a majority of people saying they want out of Iraq is because EVERYONE want's us out but the majority would like for us to win first. They just keep asking the same people these questions because they know the answers they are going to give. IF the majority wanted us out so bad why did George Bush go back in for a second term? Because the liberal press had not got rolling yet. Yes everyone has a right to protest but you don't have the right to break the law to protest. Running up to a public official like that is WRONG as well as ILLEGAL. Sure some times there are times to do that but this is not one of them. And another thing. If as many people were against this war as they state then how come we don't see even CLOSE to the protest we were seeing in Vietnam? and don't say it's just because of the draft. Because that makes Liberals look worse than you are. Makes you look like you don't care as much as long as it's just the volunteers dying.

Dan (Columbia, MD)   October 26th, 2007 4:48 pm ET

Well, "Anonymous", in the military we were MAN enough to put our name on posts - unlike you.

And r schier of norwalk,ct, this isn't Vietnam so give it a rest. We're fighting a different enemy. You misplaced anger and failure to grasp reality is boring. Take a look at my original post to refresh yourself with what my beef with Code Pink is. Regardless of your opinion of the war, their conduct towards the military is beneath contempt. You want to support that sort of irresponsible free speech then fine. Knock yourself out. Just don't be surprised when you receive backlash for it.

John Starnes Tampa Florida   October 26th, 2007 4:38 pm ET

This was not a "death free week in Iraq"….MANY Iraqi civilians died! Don't they count? And Bush's illegal and immoral war unleashed the forces killing them. Good grief!

James, Phoenix AZ   October 26th, 2007 4:20 pm ET

"No guts no glory…too bad so many other Americans are afraid to take real action against this corrupt government."

Posted By New York, New York

——-

Those are probably the SAME words the saudi men share with each other the morning before they bordered US airliners in Boston.

Those are probably the SAME words used by radical islamic leaders when inciting their faithful followers to strap on an explosive devise and detonate themselves in an Israeli mall - killing innocent women and children.

When you cross the line of justifying illegal behavior as a means to accomplish your agenda - you are not better than the terrorists we're fighting against!

SHAME ON YOU!

r schier norwalk,ct   October 26th, 2007 4:02 pm ET

"r schier of norwalk,ct if I have explain "responsibility" to you then it's probably beyond your grasp to understand"

I "GRASP" things just fine sir…and I've heard every argument back and forth…fast and slow…there are plenty of Vets in my family as well…In light of this governments' irreprehensbile behavior, all I am saying is they have to earn respect, to expect it in return, and in my mind
they have, and continue to, crap on their own…my brother had to persevere the bullcrap that was Vietnam: the same paranoid, worried about dictating to the world neo-con
nonsense that is now called IRAQ…when those in power won't listen to years of polite debate, it's unfortunately time to get rude…why is it so hard to see how this country falls apart, while its resources are so
obnoxiously squandered ?!?!?!? Grap that while you're at it….

David, Jacksonville, FL   October 26th, 2007 3:59 pm ET

"Anybody that sends our soldiers into an illegal war started and sustained by lies and fear, THAT'S scum. Bush and Cheney are responsible for the deaths of evey U.S. soldier, and for the hundreds of thousands of innocent Iraqi civilians killed so that Macho Boy and his handler, Cheney, could force American into fascist mode."

Are you kidding me? Have things in the world been so nice and peachy for you hiding behind your computer that you've forgotten what it takes to make this country free?! Have you forgotten the only reason your even ABLE to speak your mind on this website, and not even that, the only reason were even having this debate is through fighting for our rights! People need to understand that granted this is the 21st century, we have the ability now more than ever to resolve matters peacefully, but other areas in the world such as Iraq and the insurgents in the country don't resolve matters this way. The US is the most powerful country in the world, it is our responsibility to use that power for the good of not only the US, but other countries as well.

Its easy to sit here and point fingers at our administration for the events taking place and the lives being lost, but what would the middle east look right now had we not helped remove the terrorists? I can't believe the amount of blind responses on this topic.

Jay L., Hollywood, CA   October 26th, 2007 3:44 pm ET

"America- Love it or get the hell out!" Aha, the same old Vietnam war era baloney again. When will people learn that protestors also love their country? That's why they are protesting. And the right of free speech is guaranteed in the US Constitution. Or do those who say this want to abolish the constitution and go back to dictatorships? The level of political discourse in the US is immature. Maybe Americans don't deserve democracy …

Eric, Tampa Florida   October 26th, 2007 3:21 pm ET

Just old worthless hags trying to relive their drug induced rebellious youth with their idealistic daughters. Let's protest in a respectful way.

Tom, ALBUQUERQUE, NM   October 26th, 2007 3:12 pm ET

CHRIS FROM MIDDLETON IS INCORRECT IN HIS NEWS RELEASE, AT LEAST 6 AMERICANS HAVE DIED THIS WEEK IN IRAQ.

Tom, ALBUQUERQUE, NM   October 26th, 2007 3:09 pm ET

RIGHT ON CODE PINK, YOU DID WHAT YOU HAD TO DO. RICE IS A CRIMINAL AND SHOULD PAY FOR HER WAR CRIMES…

Tyrone   October 26th, 2007 3:06 pm ET

As a daily witness to this group, code pink is a cult founded on hate. Hate for country, God and what America stands for. Desperate women that need attention. It's despicable to see they're actions when they have no rational suggestions for change. Even the Dem leadership, suprisingly are getting sick of them! Move away ladies, you are doing no good. And thanks to CNN for giving them the media attention that they crave — doesn't surprise me with this liberal media outlet.

Zima Zima, Stamford CT   October 26th, 2007 2:54 pm ET

Keep it up Code Pink our nation's enemies applaud your support for their cause……

America- Love it or get the hell out!
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Wew love our country. Btw we have never had any enemies, we just keep creating them as we go… its good for business.

Anonymous   October 26th, 2007 2:52 pm ET

Posted By Dan (Columbia, MD)

I'm a military veteran and I think you seem to be the idiot. You want people to just sit and not say anything against the military or to do anything that would disagree with the military. I like the fact the there are so many opinions out there and I like the fact the people can express them.Oh, and the military is not defending our right to free speech they have "defended" it (past tense) our right to free speech is not in jeopardy. Responsbility = calling people idiots and fools… Or just the people that diagree with you

P.S I dont know what military you were in, but I was in the one where I became tough enough to stand up for myself and not start crying because someone is picking on me… Boo Hoo Hoo

Phil San Filippo, San Diego, Ca   October 26th, 2007 2:41 pm ET

Good job Code Pink for demonstrating just how wacked out you are with your 'pinko' ideals and agenda.

America's enemies applaud you!

Anonymous   October 26th, 2007 2:40 pm ET

Posted By Dan (Columbia, MD)- How is the military defending our right to free speech right now? What did Iraq do to us that would cause us to think our right to free speech is in jeapordy?

Phil san Filippo   October 26th, 2007 2:39 pm ET

Keep it up Code Pink our nation's enemies applaud your support for their cause……

America- Love it or get the hell out!

LoooseyGoosey   October 26th, 2007 2:33 pm ET

Condi should have slapped her…

Rafi, NY NY   October 26th, 2007 2:24 pm ET

Middletown Chris, the fact that you're saying a death-free week should be news says something about this war, huh?

Dan (Columbia, MD)   October 26th, 2007 2:19 pm ET

r schier of norwalk,ct if I have explain "responsibility" to you then it's probably beyond your grasp to understand.

Read this slowly: Code Pink has every right to voice their opinion against the war. Ironically they can express that right in the very country where they go after the military that defends those rights. However, when you break the law, disrupt public hearings, and take actions that support an enemy that wants to wipe out our way of life then you have abused those rights.

Now if you think it's perfectly fine for them to go to Walter Reed and hold up signs asking if the sacrifices veterans made were worth it then fine. That's your right. Just stand by for a long line of active duty military and military veterans, like myself, to express our freedom of speech rights when we call you an idiot and a fool.

Bob, Seattle, WA   October 26th, 2007 2:13 pm ET

We always hear about 'rights'. And is is usually used when defending some liberal whacko's actions. As the ulta-Democratic ex-politician Madeleine Albright has said 'the Constituion was formed out of concern for the rights and responsibilities of the people'. My question is this: Why do we always rush to defend the 'rights' when they do NOT MATCH UP WITH REPONSIBILITY? Irresponsible behavior should not be condoned in any event. Responsible behavior, while expressing your rights is welcome and desired. Irresponsible behavior speaks to the narrow and simple mindedness of those who 'hide' behind their so called 'rights'. Almost all of the time, when these kind of people are expressing their 'rights' in an irresponsible fashion, they are violating somebody else's 'rights'.

Henry Tucker, Ga   October 26th, 2007 2:11 pm ET

Funny… this whole thing reminds me of the debate around Bill and Monica.

Democrats shouting: It's just sex! It's a private matter - leave him alone. (Excusing THEIR guy cause they like him)

Republicans countering: He broke the law. It's not about sex - it's about Perjury and Obstruction of Justice.

Fast forward to Code Pink… Dems are defending their lawless actions and Republicans are calling for a accountability.

Strange how some things never change. So tell us all, Democrats, just WHEN does the rule of law begin to matter with yall??

Rodney Dallas TX   October 26th, 2007 1:59 pm ET

Chris Middletown, CT:

If yoru story of zero deaths is true then obviously it did make the news or you wouldn't have heard about it. Hillary and Nancy had nothing to do with it. I can't wait for her to become president so you'll move to Canada or something.

Steve, Lyons, CO   October 26th, 2007 1:51 pm ET

"Code Pink are traitors and an the best allies fascist Islam could ever ask for."

They're protesting an illegal war and the Bush admin war criminals that started it all. Sorry you're too thick to see that.

The only traitors in this country are those in the Bush administration.

"Any organization that goes after the military at Walter Reed Medical Center with signs like, "Was It Worth It?" are scum."

Anybody that sends our soldiers into an illegal war started and sustained by lies and fear, THAT'S scum. Bush and Cheney are responsible for the deaths of evey U.S. soldier, and for the hundreds of thousands of innocent Iraqi civilians killed so that Macho Boy and his handler, Cheney, could force American into fascist mode.

Have you been asleep?

Bob, Seattle, WA   October 26th, 2007 1:45 pm ET

I don't know but I would bet that the Code Pinkers, if polled, would show a strong support for abortion rights, which cause 'infinitely more bloody hands' than any war.

Anonymous   October 26th, 2007 1:44 pm ET

Dan (Columbia, MD)-I forgot when the Iraqi "facist Islam" started the war in Iraq. They were definately the aggressors. Yep. Who attacked Iraq and just out of curiosity whats the religous majority in the country that attacked Iraq?

Jeff Spangler, Arlington, VA   October 26th, 2007 1:18 pm ET

The flaming feminists from Code Pink have the least street cred among any antiwar group, and this event shows why. Makes you wonder, though, how secure Condi and other Bushies are in view of the widespread hatred for them and their policies.

Scott, Madison, WI   October 26th, 2007 12:44 pm ET

Any whack job that is so horrified by this display should go to the frontline with "the troops" that they are always supporting to try to explain to them what their mission is these several years later. And while you are there, ask all the families of collateral damage, contractor target practice, etc., what their opinion is of the good ol' flag waving US of A.

Love my country, but thoroughly ashamed of my government. And that shame will last if the dynasty-swapping
Hillary is elected.

matt, coppell, tx   October 26th, 2007 12:42 pm ET

the reaction of condi should be a sign of how souless this administration is. Code pink should be commended. everyone who says they are disruptive forget to realise we have tried to get through to our politicians that this war is an abomination but we are ignored. We have to pull stunts like this to STILL not get a reaction out of them.

sick. Condi has no soul.

Daniel, NY   October 26th, 2007 12:38 pm ET

Lots of other congressional news today:
- NC Dems are finding a new candidate, while in Nebraska Fahey appears reluctant to run.
- In the House, Patricia Madrid is NOT running for the House.

David, Dallas Tx   October 26th, 2007 12:34 pm ET

I agree with their goals, but disagree with their methods. It's not like running up to Condi with red hands is going to change her mind. It gets them in the news, but it's not really news that there are Americans out there who are strongly anti-war. And protesting at funerals and hospitals and such is extremely insensitive and in poor taste. Again, if it could be argued that those tactics worked, maybe you could argue that the ends justified the means. But since they don't work….

Carl Spackler - IL   October 26th, 2007 12:27 pm ET

They have a right to protest and express their opinion. I may not agree with it, but they have a right to do it.

There are a lot of people who gave their lives to give them that right. They all gave us the right to protest.

Harvey, Tampa, FL   October 26th, 2007 12:18 pm ET

Code Pink's cause may be valid in some cases, but unfotunately they come across looking really stupid most of the time…

BCNU purple state, usa   October 26th, 2007 12:10 pm ET

Code Stink

Chris, Middletown, CT   October 26th, 2007 11:59 am ET

Did you know that there were ZERO deaths in Iraq since last week….did you know that?? Me either….I wonder why the news agencies have not jumped on that (maybe because Hillary and Nancy told them not to?? - just guessing)

r schier norwalk,ct   October 26th, 2007 11:53 am ET

"I don't know of any American that does not support their freedom to express their opinion but it doesn't mean that right does not come with a responsibility"

Posted By Dan (Columbia, MD)

Responsibility ? What "responsibility"?? that they agree with you? There are many conservatives that don't support this war either…although from the likes of 99% of the comments: conservative=blind support for war
Neo-cons are not conservative in the traditional sense anyways…our policy has been pulled for 50+years by those who chose to butt in by taking sides in the middle east, instead of focusing on what's right for us (I won't mention names or countries) who are the traitors?? get real

James, Phoenix AZ   October 26th, 2007 11:47 am ET

Code Pink (whether you want to acknowledge it or not) IS a criminal organization. The aim is not death, but it is the pursuit of THEIR agenda outside the boundaries of the law: disrupting Congressional hearings, assaulting Administration officials, etc.

The women are no different than Robinhood - who STOLE from the rich for the benefit of the poor. If you were poor, he was a hero. If he stole your property - he was a criminal.

In the EYES of the law - these women are criminals (those that specifically break the law, those that aid and abet, and those that fund & plot the disruptive actions).

FBI - do you job!

Bill, Galt, CA   October 26th, 2007 11:24 am ET

The brave people are the ones who question the government, like this woman. The cowards are the ones who trust everything thier president says, even when the president is wrong. We need people to stand-up against injustice, and demand the truth. Honesty is something this current president doesn't know anything about.

Dan (Columbia, MD)   October 26th, 2007 11:08 am ET

Code Pink are traitors and an the best allies fascist Islam could ever ask for.

Any organization that goes after the military at Walter Reed Medical Center with signs like, "Was It Worth It?" are scum.

I don't know of any American that does not support their freedom to express their opinion but it doesn't mean that right does not come with a responsibility.

james, buda, tx   October 26th, 2007 11:07 am ET

Condi for president she showed her grace under pressure by ignoring this "lady." I dont agree with this war either, but Im not going to just disrespect someone like that.

Chris, Middletown, CT   October 26th, 2007 10:45 am ET

Wow….and now they defend a nutjob….but then I thought…if it weren't for nutjobs like this…the Democrats would lose their base….(funny…did you ever see Republicans solicit votes from the homeless by providing free donuts and a ride to the polling places??….what a proud group you must be….) - heres the time you forget that Hillary voted for the war…and the other Democrats funded it….and you type "we spent billions in the war on Bushs failed policy"…bring it on Hillidiots…

freetobeme, Rochester, PA   October 26th, 2007 10:23 am ET

Christian of Tampa, Florida, says "Well, considering that democracy didn't work and public opinion no longer means anything, perhaps the only thing left to do is to constantly disrupt Washington."

I agree. Only angry people keep the government (ANY government, not just ours) from rolling over them and their freedoms. So, instead of kissing the rings of your senators when they come to your town for a town meeting, get angry and remind them who they work for.

Power is a corrupting force, and if you don't remind government officials that they are NOT demi-gods, they will forget and act like they are.

Herb, Pittsburgh, PA   October 26th, 2007 10:17 am ET

"Code Pink should be charged with Treason ! It is this same group that flew to Iraq and donated $600,000 to the families of insurgents who are killing our soldiers." — Kim, Peabody, MA

…And your source for this information is…..?????

Matt, Chicago   October 26th, 2007 10:00 am ET

Kim - 1st of all, your assessment of Code Pink funding insurgents is totally false. If aid to civilians is considered funding insurgents, then our government is their biggest bankroll. (not to mention all the "lost" weapons our govt. cant account for.)

Anyone who has a problem with protest is un-American. crawl back in your hole with your Armageddon countdown calendar.

tooneytune   October 26th, 2007 9:33 am ET

So what actualy happen to this lunatic? Is this my, OK to go signal??

therealist   October 26th, 2007 9:31 am ET

Since 70% of the public wanted a timetable for withdrawal, it's up to protesters like Code Pink to get in politicians' faces and get ugly about it. I commend them for fighting for what they believe in, no matter how crazy they look –Christian, Tampa FL

Wonderful, now the anti-abortion and anti-gay marriage protesters will also take on this get ugly and in your face style of protesting you cheer. After all, they also represent the majority of public opinion that does or does not want things changed from the current state. Yeah, we'll really get things accomplished now…

Rodney Dallas TX   October 26th, 2007 9:21 am ET

Kim, Peabody MA:

If anyone should be charged with Treason, it should be the Bush Administration. They have turned their back on America and are focusing their attention on Iraq. He lied to America to get us into an illegal war where he continues to engage in the illegal war. He is denying our children healthcare but 5 minutes later asked for $42 billion more dollars to spend on this illegal activity. He is the one that should be tried for Treason. Code Pink is just trying to point that out.

Kate, Aurora CO   October 26th, 2007 9:19 am ET

Code Pink should be charged with Treason? what about a president who invades a soverign nation on false pretences? What about a vice president who outs a CIA agent as an act of revenge? What about an Attorney General who fires attorneys for not creating cases against the opposing party? What about a secretary of state who goes shoe shopping while hurricane victims are slowly dying? Any American who condemns war protestors is not a patriot. Our country was founded on the freedoms of which we are supposidely trying to bring to Iraq and one of those freedoms includes the right to speak against your government. Unfortunately our government is not paying attention to the over 70% of the population who are against this war and so the brave ones amongst us take action. Condoleezza is a coward and a sellout. She is a war criminal and she does have the blood of innocent Iraqies on her hands.

roger, conway sc   October 26th, 2007 8:41 am ET

Freedom of speech….You can see by Condi's expression she does not like it, she didn't flinch…Condi is so cold with her "I dare you attitude"…she is with the "right" political party no doubt…cold hearted, I am better than you, I know it all, holier than thou…hypocrite

Dylan, NYC   October 26th, 2007 8:05 am ET

Kim,
That was the most idiotic comment that I have ever heard. Where is your source that this group donated $600,000 to the families of insurgents?????

One more thing- no matter how many times you post that link to Pete Grasso's website no one is interested in this nut job.

Karen,nj   October 26th, 2007 7:25 am ET

I always believed in protests. People have the right to express how they feel. I used to be involved in splinter groups who protested in the tri-state area for our cause. There comes a time, although in your heart you believe in your cause, you have to back off before you step over the line and become to radical. I don't believe that protester even came close to stepping over the line.

Antonio, Tempe AZ   October 26th, 2007 6:15 am ET

kim - they gave $600k in SUPPLIES (food, toiletries, bedsheets, etc) to REFUGEES who fled fallujah in advance of the US strike.

these people have far more compassion for the people in iraq that our government only refers to as "collateral damage".

Jim, Columbus, GA   October 26th, 2007 5:32 am ET

Code Pink is an out of control anarchrist Communist Hate America organization - They got hammered at the "Gathering of Eagles" in DC on 17 Mar 07 when outnumbered 3 to 1 - again just recently in Berkeley, CA vandalizing a Marine Recruiting Station - see this link:
http://www.moveamericaforward.org/index.php/MAF/FullNewsItem/hundreds_turn_out_in_berkeley_to_support_us_troops/

Robert Bell, Jekyll Island, Georgia   October 26th, 2007 3:28 am ET

"Code Pink" is idiotic! They also protest Senator Clinton. So, apparently, no one is liberal enough for their litmus test, except, perhaps, Chairman Mao. This cheap political theater only serves to confirm to most folks that any opposition to the war in Iraq is run by crazy hysterical women. Look at the picture above - who is the rational person, and who is the wacko? Not good PR for the cause! These people don't THINK about the damage they are doing - to themselves.

DefendTheConstitution   October 26th, 2007 3:26 am ET

All Americans should be protesting like this to remind our despotic leaders that we don't want to spend lives and money on illegal wars that have NOTHING to do with "National Security" but EVERYTHING to do with war profiteering, oil and Israel.

The rest of the world sees the USA as the global terrorist but you won't here that from CNN or any other mainstream US media. They're all RAH-RAH-RAH let's go nuke some islamo-fascists!

Kayla W, Fargo, ND   October 26th, 2007 2:50 am ET

That woman is lucky she wasn't shot. Sorry, but women like this make me want to vomit. When was it ever okay to scream in someones face about your beliefs? They are like a bad product, all about the image and the advertising, but not much to back it up.
Disgusting.

Christian, Tampa FL   October 26th, 2007 1:34 am ET

Well, considering that democracy didn't work and public opinion no longer means anything, perhaps the only thing left to do is to constantly disrupt Washington.

Our leaders don't have the right to just go about their business without being reminded every day that there's still a war going on that vast, vast majority of Americans want to end.

Since neither Congress nor the White House listen to the over-70% of the public that wanted a timetable for withdrawal last January, it's up to protesters like Code Pink to get in politicians' faces and get ugly about it.

I commend them for fighting for what they believe in, no matter how crazy they look on national television.

Ryan A., Gardner, Mass.   October 26th, 2007 1:01 am ET

The closest Rice has been to "reality" in her "safe-zone" for years. right on.

New York, New York   October 26th, 2007 12:59 am ET

No guts no glory…too bad so many other Americans are afraid to take real action against this corrupt government. Too bad we can't "wash our hands" of this administration and this horrible endless war. These freaks in office actually want to get us into a war with Iran when we can't even finish the first one we started. Americans need political action like this in order to wake them up. No it sure isn't pleasant but I bet the soldiers and Iraqis have experienced and seen far worse than the somewhat startled but ultimately cold Condi Rice.

lorenz, queens, ny   October 26th, 2007 12:36 am ET

The United States of America has not declared war since world war 2. This group has every right to be angry.

Kim, Peabody MA   October 25th, 2007 11:31 pm ET

Code Pink should be charged with Treason ! It is this same group that flew to Iraq and donated $600,000 to the families of insurgents who are killing our soldiers.

Vote Pete Grasso for President, Restoring FAITH in America…

http://www.GrassoForPresident.com

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