Seditious outrage in Olympia: Protesters block trucks, pour concrete on train tracks to stop military shipments
Update 8:30pm Eastern 11/14. This is far from over. You need to know that these lawless thugs are instigating a nationwide movement to shut down the ports and block military shipments in your town:
“What we’ve chosen to do is look at this as a community and decide we aren’t comfortable with the use of our port for an illegal war,” said T. J. Johnson, an Olympia City Council member who was part of the demonstrations. “We’re not going to end the war from here in Olympia, but if as a community we can shut down a port, maybe other communities in the country can follow our example.”
Meanwhile, more moonbat catch-and-release:
Police used pepper spray on a crowd of about 150 demonstrators as they tried to block shipments of military gear from Iraq, but officials managed to move out several loads to a nearby Army base through a side entrance. Police arrested 43 people Tuesday night at the Port of Olympia in the state capital during the second week of demonstrations against the shipments, which arrived at the port after an Army Stryker brigade based at Fort Lewis returned from the war. Those arrested were released until prosecutors decide whether to charge them, police spokesman Dick Machlan said.
Update 1:45pm Eastern 11/14. I’ve heard from blogger Sondra K and several pro-troops readers who were at the Port of Olympia countering the moonbats last night. Here are a few of their reports:
Sondra K:
My husband and I have been down there morning noon and night all week ALONE on our side until finally Sunday some more folks showed up. The news really wasn’t getting much of what was really going on and I was running around like a chicken with her head cut off trying to get people to come see for them selves.
I went first to the police station Tuesday morning (they were closed all week end and Monday for the holiday) and gave my personal information as a potential witness (TJ Johnson, city councilman opened up City hall Sunday night without notifying the community for a “hearing” and gathered a bunch of these anarchists together to file hundreds of police complaints. THAT’s a whole ‘nother story, that guy.)….I then went to City Hall and tried to find out what the hell was going on, that all this was happening and NO ONE WAS DOING ANYTHING….the lady was sweet and ignorant and gave me a nice “how are we serving you” pamphlet to fill out and return with my “complaint”. By then I was getting desperate. I finally called the Governor’s office almost in tears and was greeted by silence when asking why nothing was being done. I was getting terrified after watching the chaos all week end. The woman on the other end said (and I quote) “If you’re not happy with our laws I suggest that you take your complaints to the legislature”.Michelle, I pretty near had a nervous breakdown….
…Anyways, thanks for your help, I was really starting to freak out but am feeling a little better after last night. I’m sure it’s not over but the equipment got to where it needed this time and I found I wasn’t all alone.
Joe from Olympia, who also wants you to “spread the word that counter protestors-patriots are needed to support these brave and honorable troops. Thanks for your support:”
I was at the Port of Olympia last night supporting the troops and the Olympia Police Department. Yes there is a dissident community here in the Peoples Republic of Olympia, composed of patriots, veterans, veterans families and sane people. We also had better hygiene than the protesters. The cops did an outstanding and restrained job of controlling the protesters, who were mostly kids. Cowards like City of Olympia Councilman TJ Johnson (rather than worrying about local issues in Olympia, TJ wants to impeach Bush and do other important tasks on the dime of Olympia taxpayers) were directing things from the rear and never putting themselves in harms way. TJ Johnson does not even have the guts to get arrested for civil disobedience. He has 18 year old girls from The Evergreen State College (the school that got Mumia Abu Jamal to do a video commencement speech for them a few years ago) get arrested for him.
…Around 11pm and 12 am, the Police started to clear Franklin Street, running into the center of the Port where the protesters were hanging out. The Strykers and Army personnel used that to race up Swan Town Road a block over (as classic diversion). I saw a few police firing what appeared to be pepper spray from paint guns, but it was limited and intended to keep the protesters from pulling a Rachel Corrie with the Strykers (which because they have wheels can run on the roads directly).
The environmentally sensitive protesters then proceeded to throw trash all over the intersection of Plum Street and State Street, a couple of blocks up from the Port. The Strykers were not blocked and proceeded on their way. The City of Olympia now has to clean up that mess.
We waived to the troops in the Strykers and thanked them for their service. They waved back and thanked us. The ironic part is the protesters said they want the troops home and then blocked these Army personnel returning the Fort Lewis. The troops are coming home, why block their way? Then again, why ask why?
All in all, a good night!
***
On Monday, I told you about the moonbat convergence in Olympia, Washington, where children are being used as human shields by anti-war zealots trying to block military shipments to and from Iraq. The demonstrators continue to run wild. Their latest acts of destruction and sabotage? Pouring cement on train tracks:
Activists protesting military shipments at the Port of Olympia poured cement over railroad tracks to try to block shipments coming out of the Port today, according to Olympia police. Nobody was arrested after protesters unsuccessfully tried to keep trains from leaving the Port, said Olympia police Lt. Jim Costa. The Port cleaned up the cement, Costa said.
Nobody was arrested? The Port cleaned up the concrete? Can you spell a-n-a-r-c-h-y? A member of the far Left Portland Indymedia site trumpeted the dangerous vandalism here.
The unhinged mob is out of control and it’s not done yet. Watch what your fellow Americans are doing in Olympia to “support the troops:”
The Olympian’s photo gallery of the week’s mob takeover is here. More:
For the second time in a week, protesters stopped military equipment from moving out of the Port of Olympia today. A couple of vehicles attempted to leave around 8:30 a.m. but with no police on scene were stopped by protesters standing across the access road…
It’s unclear why either the police or the military would believe they could move out military equipment unimpeded as they’ve met resistance on every attempt so far. Protesters were allowing civilian vehicles to exit the port.
The protesters were in charge of directing traffic. Hello? Is anybody home?
…Fort Lewis issued an advisory last week saying the convoys of between eight and 10 military vehicles would travel during night hours when fewer motorists are on the road. However, the rigs contracted by the Army to return military equipment to Fort Lewis “will occur throughout the day because they travel more individually,” said Joseph Piek, a spokesman for Fort Lewis.
Seventeen people have been arrested since the protests over military equipment leaving the port began one week ago.
Arrested…and released uncharged, according to blogger Sondra K, who has been organizing pro-troop counterprotests at the port.
This is not free speech. This is unconscionable vandalism and physical interference intended to undermine the troops in a time of war. Someone needs to establish the rule of law in Olympia before it’s too late. Enough is enough.
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The morbid question is: What kind of scientific study of kinamatics can be developed using various forms of wheeled machinery? F=MA
Can we say “Mythbusters”?
GSP
I do not live in Washington, but these acts affect the whole country. So, I took the liberty of letting some people in the state of Washington know how I feel about this situation. I emailed Governor Gregoire, Mayor Foutch, and the city council members to point out that, regardless of political view on the war, these protesters are committing criminal acts. I cited the law posted by Gothguy in #46 (thanks for that, Gothguy) and another law on the Washington State Legislature website which describes the class B felony of “malicious injury to railroad property.”
As I am not a constituent, I’m sure they don’t care what I think. I just wanted to let them know that the whole country is watching to see how they handle this situation and that we are aware of the laws being broken. I have never done anything like this in the past (I’m ashamed to say) but I hope they hear from a lot of people, across the U.S., and it makes them afraid of how their next steps will be scrutinized.
I’m wondering what the motto of the Olympia police force is. Is it “To Protect and Serve?
More like: To selectively enforce the laws of the State of Washington so long as they do not interfere with the PC moonbat policies of the local whackos.
Its time for the military to do something proactive, and I propose the following:
a) Reestablish a perimeter zone, that leads to the nearest interstate. Call in the ASF that has additional responsibility for a five state area to assist.
b) Update the post orders binder and rules of engagement. Recon the area, see what cars they are using, take down approbiate information and proceed from there. They want to wear masks, this solution makes it a null point and if someone is stupid enough to loan their car to a moonbat-be prepared for the consequences!
c) Call in VFA-105 (or your favorite fighter squadron) and do a few low speed passes at the speed of sound.
d) Equip the trucks that are leaving with the same strobe sensors that will change the traffic light when they are close so there is no stopping.
e) Give the orders to man and charge the hoses…On my mark 3 ,2, 1…..
anyone left, will be rounded up and charged with sedition.
f) Establish a tent like jail on the base compound (hat tip to Sheriff Joe), and begin legal proceedings there.
Common sense approaches, and now lets hope someone with cajones steps up.
GSP
These people took an oath to uphold the law. The oath usually calls for due dilligence in the performance of their duties. I don’t think due dilligence includes looking the other way while people break the law in front of them.
Yeah MTNEER but congress took an oath to uphold and defend the Constitution (As did I but unlike them, I took mine seriously) against ALL enemies, foreign AND domestic!
Beer? I need a shot of Wild Turkey just to bring my BP down!
MTNEER
Unfortunately I have personally seen a police car going in the opposite direction where the officers were too busy looking to see if all of us going toward them had seat belts on than to pay attention to the drug deal going down out in the open on the sidewalk on their side of the street …
#63
We sent a drunk to run the war, and had a guy torch some of your cities…
Why do you ask? You suspect the same would work here?
We are at an impasse with this whole situation. The law will not do anything about the terrorists who are putting even their own children in danger.
On the other hand, should any *real* Citizen of this country step out and do what must be done to stop them, the police will certainly arrest and charge the individual with everything possible.
The government is promoting terrorism, and protecting the terrorists by preventing the Citizens of the United States from protecting their own country.
Does anyone else see a problem here?
The US government is no longer controlled by the people. It is detached from the citizens and running amok. “We the people” have failed to recognize the point at which the government needed to be removed and replaced.
We as a country do need to be at war, but the enemy we need to be killing is here at home. The problem is that the government will go as far as killing us should we dare to try and do the job they refuse to do.
This trend of not enforcing our laws is bizarro world x 10, it seems to be more important nabbing oj for some stupid memorabilia (whoop de doo) or throw the book at Paris (gag) than to enforce laws that keep this Country safe. It’s turned into a freaking circus act.
To repeat a somewhat famous quote –
“They’re not anti-war. They’re just on the other side.”
Oh, and whoever called them “goonbats”? I think I may have to steal that. If it’s OK with you.
Gunslingerpatriot I really like the way you think if only someone would follow your suggestions.
WWJWD
What would the Duke do?
Just guessing, but probably kick our butts for letting our Nation get this bad!
Then, there is how the rest of us feel, this is a “forward” from Supportimus org. Whether you like Imus or not, he did support our American Military Service People. This is a beautiful tribute Video “Like a Rock” a tribute to OUR American Military Service People.
“In matters of style swim with the current, in matters of principle, stand like a rock.” Thomas Jefferson
http://youtube.com/watch?v=nZfRE2GqQPk
I get the impression they are stopping “everything” leaving on the trucks … not just military equipment … is that true? …
If so I would think the businesses whose products are being stopped would start to complain as well…
Also … any chance we could get the Eagles or another group to form a counter demonstration by being a barrier between the moonbats and the trucks to ensure they get to leave the port? …
Just a thought …
They would probably be charged with inciting a riot, disturbing the peace and anything else the crapweasels (THERE! I said it) could think of to charge them with!
Metallica — Sad but true!
#100 Gunslingerpatriot,
Posse comitatus prevents US soldiers from acting in a law enforcement capacity on American soil unless specifically authorized by Congress. Believe me, if it weren’t for Posse Comitatus, the MP battallion, plus a few “volunteers” from 2nd Rangers would be rolling hot already.
Unfortunately, the local governance and populous, while not necessarily agreeing with these protestors actions, are at least apathetic to them. So long as this attitude prevails, you’re not going to see any action against these dirtbags. And I’m afraid it will take someone getting seriously injured or killed to shake of the lethargy.
As a caveat, let me add that I hated going to Ft Lewis. Cold, humid, ant hills that go hip high, and the only naturally occurring rain forest in North America. Let the moonbats have it.
I want the authorities to do what they should be doing here, I really do.
…I’m wondering, though, if the escalation by these protesters is an indication that what they really want is to be arrested? Isn’t that the Code Pink way of thinking? If you can cause enough unrest and break enough laws to be arrested, then you become national news?
I have no idea why the police aren’t acting on this, but I wonder if this has something to do with it. Either way, I agree with other folks who say that the authorities really shouldn’t have a choice in this matter. The law is the law and should be enforced accordingly.
I remember years ago they used to stand on train tracks to try and stop nukes from being delivered to the sub base at Bangor. (Probably a diversionary train then.) These people should all go to jail for endangering others.
DL
I had the same thought after watching the video at friends. Seems cowards will not take on the Eagles!
GOD Bless the Eagles!
Do to these nutcases what Jake and Elwood Blues did to the Ohio Nazis in the “Blues Brothers” movie.
Trust me. They’ll run!
More like due dalliance.
Wednesday Greetings Mrs. Malkin and loyal community. Looking into Evergreen State College, per the event and discussion above, I consulted the wilipedia article which gave some background as to the birth and progress of the institution, its operating philosophy etc. However, what most impressed me was the output, at least as expressed in terms of “notable graduates”. A very poor return on the public investment, I should conclude:
I thought the truck was backing up to get a running start.
How disappointing!
D’OH! Now, I understand.
I don’t like to swear — but stuff like this makes me want to swear like a hockey coach mad at his team.
This is the worst — don’t these people have jobs to go to? Pathetic leftists!
How dare you – I say, how dare you insult pathetic leftists?
The best part is the two comments that were left.
Ooops. I failed to close the original quote in my previous comment.
I received a response from Mayor Mark Foutch to my email. In the email I cited the Washington laws regarding “criminal sabotage” and “malicious injury to railroad property.” Here is his response:
He did cc the city council and several other people in the response.
All,
The Marine Tribute “I still Believe” by the Call, what the rest of us care about.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=MXT7VnEY-c8
Sorry,
I really like the Call, can you tell SMILE.
This is the Marine Tribute by the Call “I still believe”
http://youtube.com/watch?v=SvXJuGQhrEg
It looks like theese idiots are all for resurfaceing the roads.
Plow right through them.
The good news is that one of the idiots got his foot run over, and some others were really squirming around in pain from the pepperspray. On got hypothermia, too. Not only that, but the fire dept medics who were present refused to treat them. LMAO at that.
http://portland.indymedia.org/en/2007/11/368343.shtml
juliesa #132,
I was kind of bored with the story, till you shared the photos too funny…don’t spray me bro
Professional Protestors I don’t think so maybe Professional Hippys?
I just called the FBI in Seattle – 206 – 622-0460, they transferred me to their Olympia office, and after I expressed my outrage at the apparent lax local law enforcement, they assured me that there was an investigation underway.
They suggested thst I call the Olympia Police Dept. Next …
Thanks for the link juliesa (#132)
My favortites:
Why are the protesters running things so much?!?
As far as I’ve seen, the protesters are disrupting things and causing problems. The “pro-war folks” are not.
Yes, that makes perfect sense. Protesters are causing (or trying to cause) a stoppage at the Port and are endangering children in the process. It’s probably best just to wait them out… And costing the taxpayers nothing? Doesn’t making extra cops work on Veteran’s Day cost something? How about stopping activity at the Port? What about cleaning the cement off the tracks, is that free from expense?
I’m not sure what he means here and I may be misunderstanding the phrase “negotiated the arrests.” Nothing should be negotiated. They are clearly and blatantly breaking laws. This is far beyond holding signs and chanting. They chose their actions and now they should face the consequences. Of course, it looks as though the proper legal consequences will never come, but the pepper spray helps.
Oh, the author did get one thing right, she called the protesters KIDS.
#132 – Looks like they were definitely looking for the publicity of being arrested. What was interesting about the posting is that while the author was trying to make a case against the police and EMTs, it seemed rather apparent what was really happening.
Gone from her story are any announcements the police made about disbursing. Even the pictures themselves depict the story of the protesters resisting against the police. The same guy (in goggles) appears in several of the “excessive force” pictures.
So they’re whining about pepper spray but had the foresight to bring goggles? (too bad for them the spray is not only effective against eyes, but also against skin, nose, throat, etc.).
There’s one easy way to avoid pepper spray: run away. If they were sprayed, it seems rather clear that they were refusing to move or obey the orders from the police. Bringing the goggles nullifies any protestation of being surprised by the use of the spray at the event. They clearly knew it was coming.
A tank truck with a couple water cannons on it arrives at the port and has to go to Fort Lewis and leads the convoy. Unfortunately, it’s in need of repair, and the pumps accidentally start up as the truck gets to the gate. “Gee, we’re sorry folks, it just went off all by itself.”
Isn’t Evergreen the alma mater of that famous “martyr” Rachel Corey?
These moonbats crossed the line from ‘peaceful protest’ to violence, anarchy, and criminal tresspass. Why hasn’t the governor of Washington called out the National Guard to provide security and knock a few heads?
Somehow I doubt that. They may have been discomforted, or possibly even agitated by the pepper spray, but I doubt anyone was injured, much less severely injured.
-Clammy, ashen, or pale skin pallor
-Excessive sweating, in spite of temperature
-Trembling
-Withdrawn, disjointed mental state
-Difficulty forming coherent sentences
That’s what I can remember from my TMT(T) classes, which were more than a few years ago, off the top of my head. Certainly not flailing about, screaming at the top of their lungs. That’s called a “natural reaction” to pepper spray if you haven’t had it before.
How convenient.
Entitlement is killing this country. These kids have the notion that the “deserve” to be heard, because of their First Amendment rights. Wake up call, kids: The First Amendment guarantees you the right to speak, not be heard! And you certainly don’t get to inflict harm on others in order to have your point of view heard.
I miss the good old days when protestors got wood shampoos, not pepper spary.
archon,
I agree with you about the Possie Commitus act, and won’t even entertain the possibility of overturning it.
Can we imagine anything more dangerous than a liberal with the ability to use the military in violation of the Possie Comitus act—-I shudder the thought
I agree with the theme of some of the posts that someone is going to get hurt and that might wake up some of these lethargic pols up. Heaven forbid if its a military member and their family though, I don’t see anything happening to the protestors.
Forget what would the Duke would do, ask what Billy Jack would do?
GSP
These kinds of people have built a whole persona, a whole group identity around their anti-war activities and have let it become such a part of them that even when faced with clear logic and irrefutable proof they are unable to let go. It’s quite pathetic really.
I would have had to of called their bluff. How many are going to die for their cause my guess is not one of these panty waists would have continued if he started moving.
Why the people of Washington State continue to fund Evergreen State College is beyond me.
If I lived in Washington I’d be furious that a dime of my taxes went to an Anti-American indoctrination center like Evergreen
I’m pretty sure he was a traffic cop. I keep hoping I’m wrong because he should’ve kicked the idiots out of the street, but cops in my hometown nearby wear similar coats.
My solution: Trucks come out of the gate at 25 mph, or whatever the speed limit is, and never slow down. I seriously doubt any of these “heroes” will jump in front of a moving 18 wheeler
These folks need help with filling up their calendar.
“Take a bath”, might be a good start….
And then they start throwing trash around. How mature. Nothing like reasoned discourse.
Yes, by all means, block shipments coming BACK from Iraq. That makes perfect sense.
How possibly could you say that was a poor return on investment?
As I see it, there’s only one way to deal with these fine citizens of Puget Sound: “Keep on truckin’…
I was so angry this morning, I forgot to click on “submit comment”. The anti-war activists make me sick. They are ignorant and in denial of the danger they have put all of us in.
President Bush and Congress: Start drilling in Anwar yesterday! Your failure to do anything positive is a disgrace and you are no better than that bunch of stupid kids.
Jeanie said:
That’s what we in the psychological community call “cognitive dissonance”. When confronted with this fracture between fantasy and reality enough, a psychotic episode usually ensues.
Gunslingerpatriot,
Believe it or not, the Posse Comitatus act routinely gets suspended, allowing United States Military personnel, and National Guardsmen who have been federalized, to act in a law enforcement capacity on US soil. Most times you won’t ever hear about it. The last time this was done and publically recognized was after Hurricane Katrina. The thing with suspension of Posse Comitatus is that is requires CONGRESS to sign off on it, not the President. So have no fear, Hilary won’t be able to use the military as her secret police. And even if she could, honestly, how many do you think would listen?
evergreen student profile Kelly Beckham
future democratic candidate?
She is a poly-sci student, after all…
I feel sorry for the police. The trauma and stress of dealing with this kind of scum must be overwhelming.
And to top it all off, city councilmen open council chambers and encourage the ‘greeners to file charges for misconduct?!
Unbelievable.
I miss the days before you-tube when the police could just tear gas these people and club them with nightsticks and be done with it.
Yeah yeah, civil liberties, let’s see the ACLU defend innocent people being attacked by angry mob protesters. Either everyone has liberty, or nobody does.
Turn off the cameras, break out the rubber bullets, and chase these people back to class “Joe Clark” style.
People who protest have to face the consequences, and those consequences should be severe.
eric aka the Tygrrrr Express
Back in the 80’s when we were training some of the Contras at Hurlburt Field, protesters from Vermont showed up at the main gate for a few days. One of my buddies from Holley Navarre, FL (certified redneck) jumped the curb in his powder blue Ford pickup and ran over one danty fellow with a large sign. No physical harm done but it was one of those Kodak moments. Once we confirmed he was uninjured, we laughed for days.
Typo!
danty should be dainty
apologies.
Pull federal funding. Let them also lose their welfare checks.
Zorro,
Your friend is my hero.
eric aka the Tygrrrr Express
Now if they would enforce the laws they have.
RCW 81.60.070
Malicious injury to railroad property.
Every person who, in such manner as might, if not discovered, endanger the safety of any engine, motor, car or train, or any person thereon, shall in any manner interfere or tamper with or obstruct any switch, frog, rail, roadbed, sleeper, viaduct, bridge, trestle, culvert, embankment, structure, or appliance pertaining to or connected with any railway, or any train, engine, motor, or car on such railway, and every person who shall discharge any firearm or throw any dangerous missile at any train, engine, motor, or car on any railway, is guilty of a class B felony and shall be punished by imprisonment in a state correctional facility for not more than ten years.
I am not a lawyer, but I think during a time of war this would constitute sabotage, & I am pretty sure that the FBI has jurisdiction over such matters… Anyone know the law?
Anonymous call from payphone:
911 what is your emergency?
(of course using a distressed voice)
I don’t know but you guy’s better get down here, there’s a bunch of people in the street setting tires on fire and running around with a bunch of guns and signs threating to shoot anyone who crosses there line.
(one of your friends in the background)
Hey get away from that phone right now, right now!
Get away from me dude I’m calling the Police. Heeeelp!
(a struggle insues and the phone goes dead)
somebody needs to try this just to see if SWAT, Fire Department, EMS show’s up and puts a bit of a crimp in their protest.
Many time’s if you become an annoyance to the Police they tend not to tolerate it and start arresting people. I think if I were a Police Officer this kind of false flag happening over and over would definetly annoy me and plus it would be funny and that’s the best reason.
IMHO, blind mule#163 thats crazy.
Taze ‘em all and let God sort them out.
What do these people do for a living?????
The Governor is one of them.
Of course the Feds have jurisdiction. But McKasey is too busy investigating the Bush administration and the FBI is too busy kissing the butts of Muslims to worry about the troops.
It amazes me that some of the nutters commenting at youtube are saying that the truck drivers are not private citizens, and they have the right to impede their ability to make a living doing legal work.
Speaking as a former truck driver, I can tell you that the truck that they stopped was a privately owned truck. The driver was more than likely hired by a broker to carry the load back to Ft. Lewis. The broker was hired by the military to find a driver. I loaded and carried several of these types of loads during my 12 years on the road.
As far as their views on the war and their claims of supporting the troops… These people are a bunch of nutcases, and should be arrested for sedition.
Jim C
Pittsburgh police know how to handle this kind of crap. How about (the threat of) 5 years in prison??
From the linked story above:
From a protest in Pittsburgh:
Thanks for the update Michelle. Is there a photo of this coward, TJ Johnson, city councilman? I think a seditious punk like this Johnson character needs his face splattered all over the net.
Last time someone pulled this in my state he got 3 years and had to serve 1.
Mayor Foutch had this to say on Sunday:
http://www.ci.olympia.wa.us/newsfaqs/newsreleases/News_Release_Demonstrations.htm
It’s pretty disappointing that the Mayor “greatly appreciates” the added strain and disruption placed on his city. I suppose treason and sedition, not to mention child endangerment and disrupting commerce are challenges to be appreciated.
It’s like I’m living in the Twilight Zone.
After 65 years, this still rings true. At the time, Orwell was speaking of British pacifists who were urging the British government to stay out of WWII. One can only guess what he might of thought of these loons.
Collect your tax dollars in the form of a gubmint check from the Department of Welfare or the Social Security Department. Maybe one or two from record stores and gas stations.
Sorry, that was in answer to this:
Salt said:
I’ve always been a fan of Heinlein, myself.
“Pacifism is a shifty doctrine under which a man accepts the benefits of a social group without being willing to pay- and claims a halo for his dishonesty.”
These kinds of protests which really cross the line between civil disobedience are a direct consequence of (IMO) an unconstitutional war.
Barring a Sedition Amendment to the Constitution, the current legal environment makes it almost impossible to make a sedition or treason charge stick unless there has been a Congressional Declaration of War; something which GWB should have obtained from Congress by 09/30/2001.
I certainly hope the WA State or Fed authorities can make something “stick” over the concrete on the tracks!
You can depend on Chomsky to rationalize acts of domestic terrorism against the US government and its criminal war.