The Symbolic Death of a Symbolic Movement

The Symbolic Death of a Symbolic Movement 2

The political left has always preferred to wage its battles in the terms and the imagery of symbols. Whether they be an image such as a Che Gueverra T-shirt, a slogan such as “the 99%,” an action such as Greenpeace photo-op stunt on a coal power plant, or a flesh and blood … Read more

Who Do the “Occupy Fort Benning” Protesters Represent? Unmasking the 0.99%

Who Do the "Occupy Fort Benning" Protesters Represent? Unmasking the 0.99% 2

""""[vc_column_text]Who Do the “Occupy Fort Benning” Protesters Represent? Unmasking the 0.99% For over twenty years, pacifist protesters have gathered at Fort Benning in mid-November to oppose the activities of the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (formerly called the School of the Americas) and demand its closure. The protesters are even invited … Read more

10 Reasons to Protest…Against the Protesters

10 Reasons to Protest…Against the Protesters 2

We are proud of our troops:  10 Reasons to Protest…Against the Protesters As an aging and diminishing crowd of leftist protesters gathers at Fort Benning over this November 20-21 weekend, it is worthwhile to consider why they protest. They claim their protest is against the “crimes” of the graduates of the Western … Read more

Who Will Guarantee the Peace?

Who Will Guarantee the Peace? 2

Since 1990, a crowd has gathered every year at Fort Benning in mid-November to protest against the activities of the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (formerly called the School of the Americas) and demand its closure. The annual event is not so much a protest, but rather a gathering of the … Read more

School of the Americas Watch Founder Dissents from Catholic Teaching

School of the Americas Watch Founder Dissents from Catholic Teaching

On November 16, 2007, the American TFP published a paid advertisement in Columbus, Georgia’s Ledger-Inquirer, titled: To SOA Watch Protesters: Be Consistent! To the Military: Be Proud! The statement condemned leftist protesters that had gathered at the gates of Fort Benning that weekend to demonstrate against the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security … Read more