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Peninsula Anti-War

Iraq Moratorium Mall Walkers Confront Marine Recruiters

by Granny B. Good (info [at] raginggrannies.com)

Fri, Dec 21, 2007 11:45PM

Mall Walkers for Peace including members of San Mateo Peace Action, Declaration of Peace, Veterans for Peace, San Mateo Democracy for America and the Raging Grannies strolled the Hillsdale Mall in San Mateo California where they were greeted by many folks pleased with the message on their t-shirts: Troops Home Now!

***Members of SMDFA and the Raging Grannies met MARINE RECRUITERS under the holly and mistletoe at the Mall's Central Christmas Display***

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For more information: http://www.iraqmoratorium.org

§Masquarading as Mall Shoppers

by Granny B. Good

Fri, Dec 21, 2007 11:45PM

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Iraq Moratorium participants took care to avoid being ousted by Hillsdale Mall security by posing as shoppers. We carried name brand bags (hey where did you get that Nordstrom bag, Mikey?) and kept a low-profile....except for our clothing, that is!

http://www.iraqmoratorium.org

§Las Abuelitas Enojadas...

by Granny B. Good

Fri, Dec 21, 2007 11:45PM

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...also known as the Raging Grannies. In full costume of course! Grannies strolled the mall and sang No War Toys and other peace songs.

http://www.iraqmoratorium.org

§Grannies wore Buttons and hats...

by Granny B. Good

Fri, Dec 21, 2007 11:45PM

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...instead of t-shirts. Our signature emblems

http://www.iraqmoratorium.org

§Box of TROOPS HOME NOW shirts

by Granny B. Good

Fri, Dec 21, 2007 11:45PM

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Distributed by ever-able Ann of Declaration of Peace

http://www.iraqmoratorium.org

§Ever-Able Ann spices it up...

by Granny B. Good

Fri, Dec 21, 2007 11:45PM

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...with red and green accents.

http://www.iraqmoratorium.org

§Granny Sharon...

by Granny B. Good

Fri, Dec 21, 2007 11:45PM

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...shares song lyrics.

http://www.iraqmoratorium.org

§Sharing Thoughts with Marine Recruiters

by Granny B. Good

Fri, Dec 21, 2007 11:45PM

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Ashley gave them the long version of why we should be OUT of the Middle East. Grannies thought the Marines in their red-striped blue pants and gold buttons looked ever so much like tin soldiers, what with all the Christmas decor they could have popped in from the Nutcracker Ballet....

http://www.iraqmoratorium.org

§Ashley makes her point...

by Granny B. Good

Fri, Dec 21, 2007 11:45PM

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Go, Ashley!

http://www.iraqmoratorium.org

§Granny Sign has dual purpose...

by Granny B. Good

Fri, Dec 21, 2007 11:45PM

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...it also works as a tablecloth

http://www.iraqmoratorium.org

§Granny Linda checks our spelling...

by Granny B. Good

Fri, Dec 21, 2007 11:45PM

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...Granny Linda Aguirre says "Very Good, Grannies. Your spelling is correct. You get A+ on your Spanish lesson for today. Las Abuelitas Enojadas = Raging Grannies"

http://www.iraqmoratorium.org

§"Away in a Sweatshop"

by Granny B. Good

Fri, Dec 21, 2007 11:45PM

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Where better to sing "Away in a Sweatshop" to the tune of "Away in a Manger" than in front of the Disney Store?

http://www.iraqmoratorium.org

§Not all of us, just some

by Granny B. Good

Fri, Dec 21, 2007 11:45PM

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About 30 of us in all
We walked the Mall
On this, the 4th Iraq Moratorium event in as many months.
Every 3rd Friday until the war ends we have a different event. Visit http://www.RagingGrannies.com or
http://www.IraqMoratorium.org
to find our where we'll be next

http://www.iraqmoratorium.org

§Study in contrasts

by Granny B. Good (info [at] raginggrannies.com)

Sat, Dec 22, 2007 2:29AM

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Ashley (actually Ashleigh) reports that the recruiters came up to her and asked, "Why don't you support the troops?"
Thus ensued the lengthy discussion.

***PHOTO: Grannies in contrast with fashions featured at the Mall***

http://www.RagingGrannies.com

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