Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Lee Wolf

Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Madman Mahmoud: Palestinians will eradicate Jews

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has opened his filthy mouth again, claiming that Israel would “be soon swept away” from the Palestinian Territories by the Palestinians. It is the second time within less than three years that the Iranian president predicted the eradication of the Jewish state, according to the Earth Times.

This terrorist and criminal state is backed by foreign powers, but this regime would soon be swept away by the Palestinians,” Ahmadinejad said in a press conference in Tehran.

The terrorist in chief of Iran is getting more desperate as his regime’s No. 1 threat, the Mujahadeen-e-Khalq (MEK) gains major footing in Britain. The British Courts have said that the government must remove the MEK from its list of terrorists.

Today, two U.S. Congressmen held a press conference in Washington D.C. saying that the British Court Ruling should pave the way for the United States to also remove the p MEK from the U.S. terrorist list.

The MEK was listed as terrorists as a way to appease the Iranian regime. The group did engage in violence against the Iranian regime, but has laid down its arms and denounced violence.

All of this action around Iran comes as the country cracks down on citizens who break “moral laws,” such as wearing the wrong colors.

(women beaten after wearing the wrong clothing)

Experts say that Iran is the No. 1 exporter of terror. The country, which borders Iraq, trains terrorists who attack Americans inside Iraq and supply weapons to America’s enemies.

Just this week Rakkasan Soldiers recovered a rocket launcher and two Iranian 107 mm rockets near Mustufar, about 18 kilometers south of Baghdad.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 33rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, acted on a tip from a local citizen that there was a rocket launcher in the area, according to a government media release.

American troops have confirmed that many of the high-powered roadside bombs that have killed Americans were produced in Iran, which is also working on nuclear power. Of course, Ahmadinejad says the power would be for domestic energy. Yeah. And the Manhattan Project was just meant to warm the homes in New Mexico.

Iran is a worldwide menace. Its president wants to see Armageddon as a way to fulfill his radical religious beliefs.

Iran is behind the violence in Lebanon, where its agents are trying to stage a coup d’etat. But even Arab states are unhappy with the current Iranian regime. Prince Saud al-Faisal, Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister blamed the Iranian regime on Tuesday for supporting coup d’état in Lebanon and said Arab states do not support this war mongering.

The sad thing is that the Iranian people are held hostage by their radical leaders. They are beaten if they speak out, or worse, hanged on a crane for various offenses. Women can be stoned.

The Iranian people – and the world – deserve much more. They are beautiful people who have so much to offer to the world. They just need freedom.

Monday, May 12, 2008
An Exceptional Day: Salute to Melanie Morgan

Our hero, the radiant Melanie Morgan

It was a bright, sunny day - unusually gorgeous, and without any of the lingering fog and low clouds that cling to San Francisco like liberal political activists who never seem to leave.

Supporters of Move America Forward, and our military men and women, gathered at the historic Fior d’Italia (America’s oldest Italian restaurant) to pay tribute to Melanie Morgan.  Bob Larive, owner of the Fior d’Italia was an outstanding host who welcomed attendees with open arms.

The Fior’s Bob Larive and Melanie Morgan

The “Salute to Melanie Morgan” event honored the energetic, passionate and caring leader of our pro-troop organization, and brought people together who share a commitment to support our troops and defeat any efforts by anti-military activists to dishonor them.

Part of the Crowd at the General Fundraiser

Radio talk show host, talented comedian, columnist and TV political analyst, Michael Graham, flew in from Boston, MA to serve as master of ceremonies from the event.  Michael and Melanie led the first delegation of talk radio hosts into Iraq in 2005:  The Voices of Soldiers - Truth Tour.  Michael was gregarious, funny and charming, and the audience loved him.

Michael Graham & Melanie Morgan at the Podium

Michael was sooo funny that at times Melanie didn’t know what to do with him!

What are we going to do with Michael Graham?

There were a lot of great patriots in attendance.  At the VIP fundraiser, Bohdan Papara - a frequent supporter of Move America Forward - showed off his pride for our troops with his “Our Troops, Our Heroes” shirt.

Bohdan Papara and Melanie Morgan

And at the general attendance fundraiser the crowd showed their love for this country - putting their hands over their hearts as they enthusiastically sang the national anthem.

Patriotic Supporters Show Love for America

KSFO’s exceptionally talented radio host, and meteorologist extraordinaire, Brian Sussman was on hand for the VIP event.

Brian Sussman and Melanie Morgan Before the VIP Event Began

Brian was a big hit with many in attendance, including Lou & Paulette Bevilacqua - who have been terrific supporters of our troops and MAF.

Lou & Paulette Bevilacqua with Brian Sussman

The VIP event featured lots of fascinating discussions about a wide variety of issues. It was so exciting to hear people speak about their passions for this country and the ideals of freedom and liberty.

The VIP Fundraising Reception

A lot of great supporters were on hand - people who have given their time and money to support Move America Forward’s pro-troop efforts.  Our hats are tipped to you in appreciation!

Mary Jo Gallagher, Dana Walsh, Sheri & Pete Laurence

Katie Boyd, a spunky and passionate soul, with Melanie

Our thanks to Marsh Johnson & his family.  Here he is with Brian Sussman.

And here’s some shots with a larger focus on the crowd of good folks who attended.  Look closely to see if you happen to know anyone - there were a lot of great patriots on hand.

Everyone enjoyed singer Diana Nagy’s performance which included The Star Spangled Banner and her patriotic smash hit, Where Freedom Flies.

Diana Nagy sings her heart out.

Towards the end of the general admission fundraiser, Michael Graham opened up the floor to members of the audience to ask whatever questions they had for Melanie.  It was a great Q&A, with Melanie giving people an update on her career in radio and also on the big upcoming June 26th Internet TV Telethon: “From the Frontlines.”

Q & A for Melanie

I had the chance to speak with Grace Fong who has been supporting MAF ever since it was launched in 2004.

The charming and kind-hearted Grace Fong.

Melanie was thrilled to see Cinnamon Stillwell, a blogger and contributor to SFGate.com.  Melanie is a big admirer of Cinnamon’s writing.

Melanie with Cinnamon Stillwell

Melanie had the chance to talk with David Blumberg, a managing partner at Blumberg Capital who has been very kind to help Move America Forward position itself to secure greater amounts of funding for our pro-troop efforts in the future.

David Blumberg and others thank Melanie.

And finally, Mike and Annette DeNunzio deserve special recognition for their support of MAF, our troops, and the kindness and compassion they have shown.  They are all around great people and Melanie wanted all of us to send extra-special thanks for their warm-hearted generosity over the years.

Mike and Annette DeNunzio

PRO-TROOP LEADER NAMED AMERICA’S FAVORITE MOM!

Move America Forward friend and ally named “America’s Favorite Mom.”

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PRO-TROOP LEADER WINS NBC ‘FAVORITE MOM’ CONTEST!

Patti Patton-Bader Named “America’s Favorite Mom”

May 11, 2008, PASADENA, CA –Soldiers’ Angels founder Patti Patton-Bader was named “America’s Favorite Mom” in a primetime television show Sunday night on NBC. Sponsored by Teleflora and hosted by Donny and Marie Osmond, the show highlighted fifteen outstanding mothers who had distinguished themselves in categories ranging from Working Moms to Military Moms and “Non-Mom” Moms.

Humbled by the honor, Patton-Bader is thrilled to be able to use it to continue the Soldiers’ Angels mission of “May No Soldier Go Unloved.” As the grand prize winner, she will receive $250,000, a set of household appliances, and other valuable items. Patton-Bader hopes to apply the winnings to her plans for a small ranch that will allow newly returned soldiers to relax with their families after deployments.

“I really am lucky to know so many heroes in my life,” said Patton-Bader, who herself has two sons in the Army, one currently deployed to Iraq. “Whether they are the troops who serve our country or the amazing mothers here on this America’s Favorite Mom program, I am honored to be in the presence of such inspirational people and also am humbled to know that America thinks the same of me.”

Patton-Bader is also excited about the opportunities this platform gives her to help people learn more about America’s military heroes and options for supporting them and their families. The attention she has received through the America’s Favorite Mom events has already drawn a number of new volunteers who want to use their talents and connections to help support the troops.

In a nationwide online poll last March, Patton-Bader was voted “America’s Most Inspirational Mom” after having been nominated by her eldest son for founding and leading Soldiers’ Angels. On May 5, 2008 she appeared on the Today show as one of three selected finalists in the “Favorite Military Mom” category. A nationwide online poll was again conducted, and the results were announced on May 11, 2008 with Patton-Bader being named winner in both the “Favorite Military Mom” and “America’s Favorite Mom” categories. More information is available at www.AmericasFavoriteMom.com.

Soldiers’ Angels is a grassroots 501(c)(3) non-profit comprised of around 200,000 volunteers in over twenty different teams and programs with unique and effective ways to support members of the U.S. military. Soldiers’ Angels operates internationally to provide letters, care packages, and comfort items to the deployed, and support for their families at home. They also provide assistance to the wounded, continuing support for veterans, remembrances and comfort for families of the fallen, and immediate response to unique difficulties. For more information, see www.soldiersangels.org or call (615) 676-0239.

Friday, May 09, 2008
MAF makes a mess of Code Pink’s witches brew with a little “salt to taste”

The Bay Area chapter of Code Pink had a schedule of events all week long on this, the week of Mother’s Day.

They had bring-your-daughter (indoctrinate and brainwash your youngins) day

They had a mother’s day and grandma’s day too

Today they had Witches, Crones and Sirens day. Why? I don’t know… maybe witchcraft is just a female theme? Maybe they just had too much Frogs Breath and Dragons Eggs lying around and they had to get rid of them, who knows.

Code Pink showed up early so they could be on Fox News, who came to report on their shenanigans. Move America Forward, not to be outdone, was also there early with our broom sticks to mock Code Pink’s witches

MAF also brought some SALT to pour around the recruiting center, because as every good witch-hunter knows, salt will block the evil spells!

So the witches had their cauldron out, and performed several bizarre little rituals, none of which I really understood.

They erected this little altar that was a real hodgepodge of anything associated with religions or superstitions.

They tried to burn something in their cauldron.

They got a citation for that, which was hilarious to all our patriots who came by to denounce the attempted witching of the Marines.

We had a few ladies who stopped by who are just local supporters. One supporter who stopped by mused about whether or not the mass of legitimate practicing wiccans out there were insulted by Code Pink embarrassing their religion. I wasn’t so sure but it sounded like a likely and compelling possibility to me.

A young man who stopped by later on said that while he was a liberal himself, he was absolutely ashamed at the Berkeley City Council and angry at Code Pink for misrepresenting Berkeley. He said several times, “I grew up in Berkeley, I’m a liberal, and I will tell you; this is NOT BERKELEY”

We knew that not all of Berkeley’s population was on board with Code Pink, but now with the dwindling numbers of people attending their protests and the increasing ridiculousness of their gimmicks, perhaps the people of Berkeley are growing weary of this insane crusade.

Usually I delight in making fun of Code Pink, but by the end of today I almost felt bad because they just made it far too easy. All their chants and spells were just so off-the-wall that it was like…I don’t even really have to be here, they are making fools of themselves.

I really laughed out loud –obnoxiously so- when they had one particular chant of “we are the change, we are the ones they’ve been waiting for” …or something like that

Whatever it was, it was just such self-important hippie nonsense I couldn’t help but keel over in gut bursting chuckling.

We at MAF continue to monitor Code Pink and will bring you the next episode in their gradual slide into madness… keep watching, same moon-bat time, same moon-bat channel!

Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Code Pink Witches Use “Spell” to chase Marines from Berkeley

The radical anti-military group, Code Pink, finally shows the world what its membership is made of: witches and crones. Seriously. This week, Code Pink is holding a series of events and street theater to get themselves some more notoriety. You’d think it would be enough that they have attacked the Marine recruiting center and traveled the world coddling dictators and handing out money to terrorists’ families. But nooooooo!!!!

The witches of Code Pink plan to gather at their usual place of harassment, the Marine Corps Recruiting Center in Berkeley, and cast some spells to chase the recruiters away. From Code Pink’s Website:
“Friday, May 9th: Witches, Crones, Sirens: perform rituals of leaving, cast a spell of peace and love over the station, rendering nil the recruiting of our youth to become fodder for this occupation of Iraq.” I told you I wasn’t kidding.

It is clear that Code Pink’s work with the Berkeley City Council to demean, destroy and debase the Marines in Berkeley has failed. First, the City Council passed resolutions giving Code Pink a free parking place in front of the recruiters’ office with a free noise permit. At the same time, the city Council called the Marines “unwelcome” and “intruders,” and the council refuses to apologize. 

Mayor Bates even visits with his cohorts in crime in front of the recruiting office wearing a pink beret to show how much he hates America.

Thousands of patriots on planes, trains and automobiles have met in Berkeley to send a message that the City Council and Code Pink’s evil is not acceptable in a country that was attacked by radical Muslim jihadists on Sept. 11, 2001. Move America Forward MoveAmericaForward.org led the fight, and other patriotic, pro-troop groups have held huge rallies pushing back at the Code Pinkos.

Now Code Pink is appealing to a higher, uh, lower power. Witchcraft. (I wonder if they got a free permit to perform witchcraft?)

This should be no surprise.  One of Code Pink’s mamas is Miriam Simos, a bisexual feminist witch living in Berkeley who goes by the name “Starhawk.” I’m sure Starhawk and the rest of the witches of Code Pink will work up a real witches’ brew of hate for our Marines.

I may send in my friend who sprays America-haters, ghouls and witches with Holy Water. This serves two purposes: It cleanses the evil from the area, while giving the anti-war agitators a bath.

Monday, May 05, 2008
MAF confirms that FBI is looking into recruiting center vandalism

Move America Forward has received a response through our lawyers that the Department of Justice is taking on the case of defending military recruiters from attacks by far-left anti-war groups, anarchist groups and socialist organizations that have undertaken to hurl rocks, smash windows, splatter paint, deface, graffiti, plant bombs, slash tires, harass, and otherwise make life hell for recruiters.

The letter, received last week by MAF’s lawyers, advises that the concerns that MAF brought to the desk of the US Attorney’s offices, have been passed on to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for further “review and appropriate action”.

Move America Forward’s Executive Director Catherine Moy said, “We were very pleased to hear that the Department of Justice is taking our findings seriously, and we will make ourselves available to the FBI in full cooperation, to share with them all the evidence and reports we have collected so that federal investigators can conduct a full and thorough investigation into the anti-American wrongdoings of certain groups and individuals.”

When Move America Forward began researching and putting together “The Sedition Report” earlier this year, it quickly became clear that not only were attacks on recruiting centers are increasingly violent and continue to escalate, but that the attacks seemed to be orchestrated by a number of groups acting in consortium. MAF also produced this ad exposing the concerted effort to target recruiters.

Then we staged a press conference in Washington DC to spread awareness about what we had found. While often times you hear about a recruiting center being attacked here and there, it was easy to dismiss them as isolated incidents. However, when put together in a single document, one can see the disturbing trends and coordination apparent.

After our press conference in DC was invaded by members of Code Pink –who did their best to make a scene—because they were obviously afraid of having their seditious actions exposed to the world, MAF had lawyers draft a letter to US Attorneys asking them to investigate and take action and held another press conference in San Francisco.

ABC 7 Video

Daily Californian Article

Melanie Morgan, Catherine Moy, and MAF supporters were able to meet with and speak with Justice Department officials who were very interested to hear some of the information we had collected.

Now that the FBI is getting involved, Move America Forward expects that investigators will indeed find incidences of wrongdoing and that the organizers of many of these organizations may be brought up on charges of sedition, treason, or conspiracy to commit. We will continue to encourage the Justice Department to pursue anti-war criminals with full vigor to ensure that no laws have been broken in the exercise of the free speech rights of those groups.

This should also serve as a warning message to Code Pink, World Can’t Wait, MoveOn and others, to watch what they say and do, and to stop supporting America’s enemies, because groups like Gathering of Eagles, MAF and Free Republic ARE watching!!

Friday, May 02, 2008
REPORT:  Military Recruiting Centers Under Attack by Anti-War Activists - All Across America

* VIEW THE REPORT (PART A) - HERE
*ANTI-WAR ACTIVISTS EXPOSED (PART B) - HERE
* VIEW OUR NEW TV AD CAMPAIGN - HERE
* DONATE TO THE TV AD FUND - HERE

+ News Blaze: Violent Attacks by Anti-War Radicals - HERE

+ Canada Free Press: Ugly face of peace activists - HERE

+ CNS News: ‘Military Recruiters Are Under Attack,’ Group Says - HERE

+ Wash. Post: Activists Offer Preview of Clashes - HERE

+ Melanie Morgan’s column on recruting center attacks - HERE

+ Catherine Moy on MAF’s fight against counter-recruitment - HERE

+ Tell Fox’s Jamie Colby what you think of the attacks - HERE

+ Comment on violent acts of anti-war protestors - HERE

Note:  A special nod to blogger Michelle Malkin who has been chronicling the attacks against military recruiters for the past few years and inspired us to dig deeper into these attacks against our troops.  Read her report - HERE.

Thursday, May 01, 2008
CAL GOP Asks for Equal Treatment from Berkeley City Council

Code Pinkos Deface Marine Recruiting Office

Berkeley College Republicans want to have the same benefits the Berkeley City Council gave to radical anti-war agitators Code Pink: Free parking and free sound permits every Wednesday in front of the embattled Marine Corps officer recruiting office.

The City Council will likely give the group the permits, though they may not be for the day they have requested. If the council wants to be Democratic (not Fascist)

Move America Forward has requested the same free permits for a space in front of the Berkeley City Council chambers. The idea is to redress the city government, as the First Amendment allows. Mayor Bates instead offered to carry a resolution that would allow MAF to be in front of the recruiting station.

Bates has ignored and denied our multiple requests for the permits. He wants as much chaos in front of the recruiting center as possible, so he supports permitting there. He does NOT want us to draw attention to the Berkeley politicians as they disgrace themselves by supporting radical groups like Code Pink.

Let’s not forget that this City Council still refuses to apologize to the Marines, whom they called “unwelcome intruders.” This city is a cesspool let by a majority on the City Council who are America-haters.

Mayor Bates is manipulative. He does not support the First Amendment when its expression does not agree with him. We are still willing to sit down with him to arrange for our free permits in front of the City Council chambers. Mayor Bates?????

We also support the College Republicans’ rights to free speech and their aim to stand between the hateful Code Pinkers and our heroes, the Marines.

Michelle Malkin has a report on the College Republicans:  Here

Monday, April 28, 2008
Gathering of Eagles spoils Code Pink’s tea party

Our Friends over at Gathering of Eagles GOE sent us this after-action report regarding a visit made by Code Pink to a hotel in New Jersey for some annual dinner they have with the group “New Jersey Peace Action”

Here is a flier promoting the event.

Well when the Eagles found out about this, they decided it warranted a protest, so they geared up and occupied the ground outside the Regency Hotel where the dinner was supposed to take place.

Here are some excerpts from the e-mail we received detailing the day’s events. This accounting is also posted at Free Republic

In solidarity with our friends in Berkeley , on Sunday, April 27th, The Gathering of Eagles told Susie Benjamin and her friends from Code Pink that they were not welcome in New Jersey . What a great day for Eagles!

Susie slinked into sleepy little Northern New Jersey , certain she could defile our state without comment. Imagine the surprise when “Peacers” came down Route 23 and discovered it lined with American flags and patriots there standing up for our troops! The first sign that greeted them? “Code Pink is not welcome in New Jersey !”

Eagles began arriving at 10 am, in advance of the luncheon, from all over the state of New Jersey and from New York , Connecticut , Virginia and Bev Perlson, from the Band of Mothers, came all the way from Chicago !

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Code Pink’s actual feelings about free speech for all except themselves, came within the first 15 minutes of their typically late arrival with a call to the police to remove the Eagles from the PUBLIC street in front of the hotel.

The Eagles had been on the street for almost two hours before the Pinkos actually arrived and were without incident or disturbance. Arriving cars were not delayed one single second and no entrance was impeded. They wanted us removed simply because they did not want us to exercise our free speech….despite the platitudes they claimed when a few of them scurried up the driveway to harass us.

Three police cars arrived and, after confirming that the Eagles were legally entitled to be there and were causing no disruption and merely exercising free speech, the police bid us a friendly good-bye, much to the dismay of the “Peace” advocates.

While the police were initially assessing the situation, Susie Benjamin came down the driveway to chat with the Eagles. While I can not read her twisted little mind, I can only assume she chose that timeframe for one of two reasons (or possibly both) 1) She is so intimidated by us she needs police nearby or she is too chicken to talk 2) She hoped to provoke a situation with the police there to create a problem.

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Bev, in her usual direct and passionate voice, stood solidly with our troops and did not give Susie one inch of wiggle room. Susie, in contrast, was a bundle of contradicting statements and nauseating “peacespeak” that was heavy on flowery language and light on substance. The baloney detector was in such overload that an 11 year old watching the exchange turned to me and said, “Mom, Susie is trying to pretend like she is a calm nice person…but the words coming out of her mouth are so hateful, she can’t hid who she really is.” That is one smart kid if I do say so myself.

I love the way this writeup in the local paper (The Star-Ledger) put it:

When peace activist Medea Benjamin stepped to the podium at the annual New Jersey Peace Action dinner yesterday, she already was known as co-founder of the human rights organization Global Exchange and the women’s anti-war group CODEPINK.

Yesterday, Benjamin received another title: terrorist.

Awesome job Eagles!!!