Take a Stand
When Malachi Ritscher lit himself on fire alongside the Kennedy Expy. last November to protest the war in Iraq, his death initially garnered little attention.
But since then, the drastic statement by the Chicago anti-war activist and jazz musician has attracted international interest. He inspired a play at a local theater and articles in publications around the world. Two documentaries on his life are planned.
- "He made himself into an icon," [Jennifer Diaz] said.
A great big flaming icon evidently.
He disagreed with the Iraq war and self immolated to protest it. He also set up a video camera to film while he torched himself in the early morning hours near the Ohio feeder ramp. Heavy stuff, but hey, if you believe in something...
We'd like to see a few hundred thousand more war protesters with the same dedication to the cause make themselves into "icons" in the near future. Winter is coming and firewood just isn't as plentiful as it used to be.
He disagreed with the Iraq war and self immolated to protest it. He also set up a video camera to film while he torched himself in the early morning hours near the Ohio feeder ramp. Heavy stuff, but hey, if you believe in something...
We'd like to see a few hundred thousand more war protesters with the same dedication to the cause make themselves into "icons" in the near future. Winter is coming and firewood just isn't as plentiful as it used to be.
Labels: silly people
posted by SCC at 12:03 AM
48 Comments:
OUCH
That list of j*goff alderscum u guys keep posting;they all should set themselves on fire to protest
police brutality......
"She denied reports Ritscher suffered from mental illness"
Gotta be kidding me! And I can think of a dozen better ways to go rather than torching myself.
Like in the 1960s BURN BABY BURN
So would this be a violation of the no smoking ban? LoL
I HOPE THIS IS A NEW TREND! ALL THE PROTESTERS LIKE THAT IDIOT GET TOGETHER IN AN OPEN SPACE SHOW US YOU MEAN IT AND BECOME "CRISY" WE COULD CARELESS! YOU WORTHLESS LAZY ASSHOLES! I WILL BUY THE GAS AND MATCHES SET A MASS BURNING! SAVE US MONEY!
SCC, YOUR POST REALLY HAS ME LAUGHING! LISTEN TO THIS: "She denied reports Ritscher suffered from mental illness"
UH-HUH, YUP, NORMAL PEOPLE WANT TO TURN THEMSELVES INTO ROMAN CANDLES!
Let's hope that this self-immolation thing becomes a trendy avenue of self-expression in the anti-war community
I can hardly wait
I agree with you 100%. More of the anti war and hate America crowd should follow in his footsteps.
I would like to donate 100 cans of lighter fluid...
Heck, Why stop at protesting wars? I think police brutality would be a great subject to torch yourself, and then the tree huggers who are crying about global warming because of the burning bodies can start jumping into lake michigan..... oh was I dreaming.....
I'm a vet against the war but it's sad that he felt he had to pretend he was a buddhist monk to get attention. I love America and bring the troops home!
I have some extra flares and gasoline and am willing to help any others that need help in getting their point across.
How about we use the quarry as a huge firepit and if you want to jump in be my guest!Look at it as a "cost savings" now we don't have to spend $ when you have your moronic marches! Light em up, would be cool for the 4th human torch event! A prelude for the Olympics this would show the world we are ready for the games! Gas On!
"We'd like to see a few hundred thousand more war protesters with the same dedication to the cause make themselves into "icons" in the near future. Winter is coming and firewood just isn't as plentiful as it used to be."
SCC YOU'RE AN ENIGMA, YOU'RE ON THE MONEY ON YOU 1ST POSTING OF THE DAY, THEN TURNAROUND & ADVOCATE PEOPLE COMMITTING SUCIDE. I GAVE YOU MORE CREDIT, THEN TO BE A RIGHT WING SYCOPHANT. SAD...
Here is an idea, lite them all on fire if would be better if it occurred while they were embracing the left wing, anti America, piece of shit liberals. Yeah, a nice big HOT LOVE FEST.
Imagine if Vanecko, Daley's lil nephew, ever tried it. Will all our pension money stuffed in his pockets he'd burn for years.
Pakistan has the right idea...they jialed 350 lawyers. That would cover 26 and Cal. for now anyways.
You file this post under silly people. The gentleman that killed himself was obviously disturbed. We should all be labeled silly people for sitting idly by while our country wastes its good name, its treasure, and its young people on such a worthless, senseless war.
That is a great idea....every jagoff in the city should light themselves on fire! We would 24 hours of daylight for a year straight.
That is not the first time someone lit themselves on fire on the Ohio feeder ramp. What is it about that area that people light themselves on fire. I know of 3 other instances for all different reasons. Hmmmmm....
If I can't burn leaves, how come I can burn myself? Just asking. Now I am going to violate the stupid law and burn all my leaves at the curb, like the old days, when America was a real country.
where can I watch the video?
WHAT I THINK IS FUNNY IS SEEING THE PROTESTERS LEAVE THE PROTESTS IN THERE GAS GUZZLING SUV'S, ENROUTE TO THEIR OVER SIZED ENERGY SPONGE HOUSES ALL OF WHICH ARE BROUGHT TO THEM BY THE SOLDIERS AND THE WAR IN THE MIDDLE EAST. YOU KNOW WHO I'M TALKING ABOUT, THE PEOPLE WHO FLED THEIR CITY NEIGHBORHOODS WHEN AFRO-AMERICANS BEGAN TO MOVE IN "BECAUSE THEY WANTED MORE PROPERTY" BUT MAINTAIN THAT THEY AREN'T RACISTS BECAUSE THEY NEITHER USE OR CONDONE THE USE OF THE "N" WORD. THEY ARE THE SAME PEOPLE WHO THINK THAT BECAUSE WE'RE CPD THAT WE ARE RACISTS EVEN THOUGH WE MAKE FUN OF EVERYONE AND FORGET THAT EACH OF US HAVE PROBABLY SAVED HUNDREDS SOME THOUSANDS OF BLACK LIVES AT THE RISK OF OUR OWN. SORRY FOR THE RANT THEY JUST ANNOY ME.
MY son is overseas serving in Iraq for the 2nd time, and my heart aches for that young man (who set himself on fire) along with the pain his Family is going through. Please give them a break. My son is doing what he has to do however he says we should not have invaded Iraq he tells me that their is a lot the American people do not know about Bush and Chaney and in the next couple of years the American people will have the truth. Please stay safe and thank you for keeping my family safe. signed Just a Mom
What a flamer.
Too bad his life was extinguished so quickly.
I'd like to know more about Bush & Cheney too. But first we have to get to the bottom of the Clinton's and their crimes!
I can also think of better ways to
go: such as Jennifer Lopez sitting on my face till I smother......
MY son is overseas serving in Iraq for the 2nd time, and my heart aches for that young man (who set himself on fire) along with the pain his Family is going through. Please give them a break. My son is doing what he has to do however he says we should not have invaded Iraq he tells me that their is a lot the American people do not know about Bush and Chaney and in the next couple of years the American people will have the truth. Please stay safe and thank you for keeping my family safe. signed Just a Mom
11/05/2007 05:21:00 PM
I pray for your son's safe return. I wish the public knew that the majority of the troops are secretly against this war. They can't speak openly about this subject for the same reasons the cops on this blog can't print their names.
Somewhat drastic to make a point.
If the mayor wants the olympics that bad why don't we give him some gas.
You file this post under silly people. The gentleman that killed himself was obviously disturbed. We should all be labeled silly people for sitting idly by while our country wastes its good name, its treasure, and its young people on such a worthless, senseless war.
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whether this war is based solely on terrorism or protection of vital sources of oil or a combination, it is important to our ability to function as a nation. no american wants to lose american lives but at the same time there are difficult measures that sometimes must be taken. part of the problem is that most americans gain our information from an incredibly lazy media who care more for making money than giving the facts. america although somewhat concerned for the welfare of the world population, protects #1 first. if the situation was as simple as bring home our troops, it would have been done but its not. i have family members that i want home for the holidays but it needs to be done, our nations supply of energy needs to be protected in order for us to survive economically. we as a country have allowed the 60's and 70's mentality (emphasis on the mental) to reign supreme over us. while peace would be wonderful, there are groups of people hell bent on destroying us and the values we stand for. as shallow as it sounds,we must protect our economy because the economy is more than just money.and for your information people that wages violence against themselves or any other person in protest to violence is silly, just silly. GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS.
Wasn't he always saying, "Is it hot in here or is it me?"
I would like to donate 100 cans of lighter fluid...
And I'll throw in a few dozen or so lighters and matches to help show my support.
09:25:
So "most of the troops are secretly against this war..." huh, and how EXACTLY do you know this "fact"?? I'm sure it's not because you were over there yourself and personally ASKED the troops themselves how they feel about the war. Maybe you should get some real information before you start spouting your liberal leftist rhetoric OPINION.
SUPPORT THE TROOPS IN THE SAME MANNER THAT THE CHICAGO POLICE NEED TO BE SUPPORTED 100 PER CENT
Anonymous said...
I'd like to know more about Bush & Cheney too. But first we have to get to the bottom of the Clinton's and their crimes!
11/05/2007 07:37:00 PM
Hard to get to the bottom many people who objected to the clinton criminals are dead,albeit they died in mysterious ways! clintoninc=murderinc.
So "most of the troops are secretly against this war..." huh, and how EXACTLY do you know this "fact"?? I'm sure it's not because you were over there yourself and personally ASKED the troops themselves how they feel about the war. Maybe you should get some real information before you start spouting your liberal leftist rhetoric OPINION.
11/06/2007 01:01:00 AM
I was in Kuwait/Iraq 2003-04. The Stars and Stripes newspaper asked soldiers how they felt about the war and the majority were against it. When I was there I always talked about how wrong this war was and nobody disagreed with me including the officers. I still did my job and served proudly!
I heard this guy was a hot head and had a fiery personality.
Whoa-oh-oh I'm on Fire.
Anonymous said...
I'd like to know more about Bush & Cheney too. But first we have to get to the bottom of the Clinton's and their crimes!
Well sir for now this administration is pissing away your future, along with your children's future they have spent over two Trillion dollars and still counting every month another 3 billion yet for what lies of freedom. or Oil? Oh yes how about the American lives as far as I'm concerned one American life is worth more then the entire country of Iraq. Say hello to your cab drivers while Americans give their all for them. You guys make me sick.LIES
lol
I'LL SAY IT AGAIN, ALL WAR PROTESTORS ARE DRENCHED IN THE BLOOD OF DEAD AMERICANS.
THEY PROLONG THIS WAR AND GIVE STRENGTH TO OUR ENEMY.
NOT ONE AMERICAN LIFE IS WORTH ONE IRAQI LIFE. BUT PUT IT IN PERSPECTIVE, 20,000 DEAD IN ONE YEAR FROM A ANTI-BIOTIC GERM. WHERE'S THE OUTRAGE FOR THAT??
WASN'T THE EXPECTED DEATH TOLL FROM THE INVASION OF BAGHDAD ESTIMATED AT 5/10,000?
THESE PEOPLE HATE GEORGE BUSH AND OUR SOLDIERS SUFFER BECAUSE OF IT.
NOT ONE ATTACK SINCE 9/11
HISTORY WILL SHOW WHAT BUSH DID FOR THIS COUNTRY. AND ALL THOSE WHO FOUGHT HIM HIS ENTIRE 8 YEARS WILL BE SHOWN AS THE TRAITORS TO THIS COUNTRY.
I ALMOST HOPE THEIR IS A DEMOCRAT PRESIDENT NEXT. THE DAMAGE THEY WILL DO TO THIS COUNRTY WILL GUARANTEE A REPUBLICAN IN THE WHITE HOUSE FOR AT LEAST THE NEXT FOUR TERMS AFTER THAT. I JUST DON'T THINK THE COUNRTY WILL BE INTACT AFTER 4 YEARS OF ANY ONE OF THE CURRENT DEM. CANDIDATES.
CAN YOU SAY UNION OF SOCIALIST AMERICAN STATES. THE FORMER U.S.A. CANADA AND MEXICO
IT'S NOT THAT FAR OFF
will this documentary have the same "glowing" ending as the star of the show.
I'LL SAY IT AGAIN, ALL WAR PROTESTORS ARE DRENCHED IN THE BLOOD OF DEAD AMERICANS.
THEY PROLONG THIS WAR AND GIVE STRENGTH TO OUR ENEMY.
I'm a Nam -Vet and I will tell you, Your Wrong, the protesters are true Americans. Because of them, Hundreds of American lives were saved. I lost many friends and part of my life yet for nothing. Understand something in years to come you will be ashamed to have stood by this administration. The blood is on their hands.
AS siser the great once said during a moment of rare levity somke em if you got em hey what a guy
Everyone hates a liberal? All these flag waving coppers. 99% of the current crop of cops are not veterans. If all you tough guy's think bush & cheney are doing such a great job enlist. just shut your mouth and join up. Show us liberal war hating veterans you got some balls.
Hey now! I support the troops, the police and everybody else I'm an American born tax payer. Boycott China!
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