Whatever happened to the anti-war movement?

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Since Obama was elected the anti-war movement has died down, yet the wars continue unabated.  Were people only protesting because Bush was in charge, and now war is OK again?

Windsong · Accepted Answer

The anti-war movement has a liberal president now so they will probably be quiet. Or perhaps they're embarrassed?

Rayne · Answer

The media is ignoring them now, because they don't suit the 'pro-Obama' agenda

More soldiers are being killed on Obama's watch:
http://icasualties.org/oef/

Year   US   Other   Total 
2009  151    113     264  (so far; 8 months)
2008  155    139     294 
2007  117    115     232 
2006    98      93     191 
2005    99      32     131 
2004    52        7       59 
2003    48        9       57 
2002    49      20      69 
2001    12        0      12 
Total   781   528   1309 


In fact, last month we hit a record for US soldiers killed in one month

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090811/ap_on_re_as/as_afghanistan

mossmayhem · Answer

You nailed it on the head, Bush bashing 101.  Although I think you will see it rise again as more deaths hit in Afghanistan, if you hear about them.  (thanks for nothing mainstream media)   

Also, keep in mind, while I am sure Obama will try to take credit for it, the withdrawal of  US troops from Iraq was written into legislation that Bush signed, troops were going to be winding down and pulling out regardless of who won the election.

Anonymous · Answer

The war was won. They got Bush out of office,

Anonymous · Answer

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SammyCal · Answer

Is Cindy Sheehan camping outside Obama's Chicago home???

Daniel F · Answer

In this current administration, everything is a distraction to take your mind off of everything else. It's the old 'double-focus' trick ( once in the morning...once in the evening ). Are you sore yet?

The Zeitgeist · Answer

I am a member of several anti-war vigilers.  We have not stopped, and will not stop until the troops come home.

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