Ok, so I am not usually this childish, but I felt compelled to post this pic in retaliation for the...

Ok, so I am not usually this childish, but I felt compelled to post this pic in retaliation for the pic posted by a moran at VEB.

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LOVE this picture

Does anyone know its origin? I first recall seeing it a few years ago.

If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry

by bluebythebook on Apr 4, 2008 8:29 PM CDT reply actions

I think it was from a political rally.

It's just a coincidence that the guy is wearing a Cardinals shirt.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Apr 5, 2008 4:01 AM CDT up reply actions

I found a blogger who claims Mr. Moran was amongst a crowd of 75 "hostile" pro-war counter protesters at a 350 person protest of a Boeing facility in Missouri. However, the blogger does not have any legitimate sources cited.

If I have time today, I'll use my resources at work to find a corroborating news article.

If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry

by bluebythebook on Apr 5, 2008 7:36 AM CDT up reply actions

Here's what Fark.com says about it...

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"Moran": Misspelling of moron, referring to a well-known picture of a redneck holding two signs saying "Get a brain! Morans" and "Go USA", in response to anti-war activists protesting the US invasion of Iraq. The image was originally taken at a Boeing plant in Saint Charles, Missouri (a suburb of St. Louis), shortly after the war began in March 2003, and was originally posted on the web site of the St. Louis Independent Media Center. (The original article and images have apparently since been archived.) A Google image search for "morans" is a useful way to find the picture.

Sounds about right. I tried searching the Internet Archive for this, but it appears to be down today.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al Yellon on Apr 5, 2008 8:58 AM CDT up reply actions

thanks

I did a search using my newspaper archive resources and could not find any stories about this protest, but I'm going to keep trying.

I'm a little surprised Snopes doesn't have an article about this picture, too.

If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. -- Dave Barry

by bluebythebook on Apr 5, 2008 10:00 AM CDT up reply actions

I am going to conclude

that this rally so close to St Louis had mostly St Louis area residents attending and most St Louis area folks are Cards fans. A coincidence???? I think not! ;-)

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by love the ivy on Apr 5, 2008 10:40 PM CDT up reply actions

I just love that it's a Cardinal Fan...hehe

So very glad he decided on the Cardinals Shirt that morning and kudos "moran" man... Not too many pictures have multiple messages but this one sure did..

by blueivy on Apr 5, 2008 9:55 AM CDT reply actions

According to Bugs Bunny

it would be MAROON

Moe, Larry, and Curly would say Ignorami for more than one Ingnoramus

There are those who dedicate themselves to a sense of honor, a life of courage, and a commitment to something greater than themselves. The Few. The Proud.

by aisle209 on Apr 6, 2008 7:29 PM CDT reply actions