Thousands of protesters against the war in Iraq make their way up Laguna Street to Jefferson Square in San Francisco. Chronicle photo by Michael Macor SFGate.com
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*Demonstrators applaud as thousands gather near the Vietnam Veterans Memorial an anti-war rally in Washington Saturday, Oct. 26, 2004. *
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It is exactly one year since millions of people joined massive demonstrations in over 600 cities around the world to oppose the US-led invasion of Iraq.
Thousands gather in Spain to demand end to occupation in Iraq](http://www.boston.com/dailynews/046/world/Thousands_gather_in_Spain_to_d:.shtml) Boston News, 15 Feb 04
MADRID, Spain (AP) **Thousands of protesters demanding an end to the U.S.-led occupation of Iraq took to the streets in downtown Madrid and other Spanish cities Sunday, holding banners reading, ‘‘We are with the Iraqi people, Invaders, out of Iraq.’’ At Madrid’s Plaza Espana square, police said about 10,000 people rallied, while organizers put the number at 100,000.
Some young marchers chanted, ‘‘Where are the weapons? They are in the U.S.!’’ and ‘‘The Popular Party, a criminal party!’’ in reference to the party of Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar, one of President Bush’s staunchest allies on Iraq and other issues.** People of all ages, from gray-haired couples to toddlers in strollers, joined the orderly stream of protesters in the streets. Smaller rallies were held in Barcelona and Valencia, where demonstrators added the Palestinian cause to their campaign.
**The protests were timed to coincide with the one-year anniversary of the first major international anti-war marches before the conflict started last March. Several large demonstrations were held in Madrid before and during the war, attracting between 750,000 and 2 million people. Despite widespread public opposition to the war, Aznar’s conservative government offered strong support for the U.S.-led invasion, and Spain sent 1,300 peacekeepers to Iraq to help with the occupation. **
Protesters rejected the chief justification used by Bush, British Prime Minister Tony Blair and other allies, including Aznar, for going to war: the threat posed by Iraqi biological and chemical weapons. No such weapons have been found. ‘‘We were right a year ago,’’ said United Left leader Gaspar Llamazares, who urged Aznar to bring home Spanish troops. ‘‘There were no weapons, but there are lots of lies.’’
Llamazares said the demonstration would send a strong message to the government ahead of Spain’s March 14 general elections. The Iraq issue is expected to be debated by the top contenders, Popular Party’s Mariano Rajoy and Socialist Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero. Aznar is not running for re-election. Zapatero recently said in a television interview that if he wins, he will bring home the Spanish troops.
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Thousands of protesters demanding an end to the U.S.-led occupation of Iraq took to the streets in downtown Madrid and other Spanish cities Sunday, holding banners reading, ''We are with the Iraqi people, Invaders, out of Iraq.'' At Madrid's Plaza Espana square, police said about 10,000 people rallied, while organizers put the number at 100,000.
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Yes, and millions in this country marched against this war last year as well. For the majority, as is this case around the world, the US-led occupation of Iraq must end, and Iraq must be truly liberated for all oppressors.
A more international force is needed in Iraq, it's a wildfire in there Malik, you don't want the firemen to leave just yet. Would have it been better for the Iraqi's to leave Saddam in control? You tell me.
A wildfire begun by the American’s when they illegally invaded Iraq nearly a year ago, so how can they be the firemen. 
Tell the families of the tens of thousands of Iraqi’s killed by the American’s that they are better of under the American’s, and the families of the many tens of thosands injured.
Saddam was a good man right Malik?
Ask Donald Rumsfeld, and all the American’s adminsitrations that supported him for decades, including covering up his crimes.
The American army killing 10,000 Iraqi’s, and maiming tens of thousads of others is good in your eyes?
To those in Spain who marched in their millions against the illegal American war for oil, and the tens of millions who voted to effect a regime change in Madrid. :k:
Not a fan of Rumsfeld's nor how the Iraqi situation was handled in the past.
Leave Saddam in power and 0 die via American soldiers/
Take Saddam out 10,000 die. Is it worth it?
What if this was the case;
Take Saddam out and 1 person dies? Is it worth it?
Some believe that the damage to take Saddam out was greater than the damage caused if he was left in power, others have a different view point.
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Not a fan of Rumsfeld's nor how the Iraqi situation was handled in the past.
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How many Iraqi people were killed by Saddam in the decades the American's were supporting him? Do you think Saddam wasn't killing and gassing people when Rumsfeld was supping with him in Baghdad? It was daddy Bush that was the VP when the US adminstration was covering up Saddam's crimes in Halabja, and when he was President he was still supporting Saddam almost till he invaded Kuwait. I could go, but suffice to say these same selfish and hypocritical people are now driving the US scheme in Iraq, so don't tell us they have any concern for the persecuted people of Iraq.
With the regime change in Spain, I hope the UK is next. After all Blair is absoluetly detested by the vast majority of people in the UK, especially after his support for the illegal war for oil. He is fast losing support from groups who have always by and large supported the Labour movement, so inshallah Blair too will be booted out.
NEW YORK (Reuters) - More than a million antiwar protesters poured into the streets of cities around the globe on Saturday’s anniversary of the invasion of Iraq to demand the withdrawal of U.S.-led troops. From Sydney to Tokyo, from Santiago, Chile, to Madrid, London, New York and San Francisco, demonstrators condemned U.S. policy in Iraq and said they did not believe Iraqis are better off or the world safer because of the war. Journalists estimated that at least a million people streamed through Rome, in probably the biggest single protest. …
Huge worldwide protests demand Iraq troop pullout](http://www.reuters.com/locales/newsArticle.jsp;:405cbc21:63f1d5e06b17c35?type=worldNews&locale=en_IN&storyID=4611826) 21 Mar 04 Reuters
Photos from the recent protests to mark the 1st anniversary of the Iraq War. Source: International Answer.
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100,000 At NYC Rally As Protests Gather Nationwide](News – NBC New York) WNBC News, 22 Mar 04
NEW YORK – Anti-war protesters turned out nationwide Saturday to mark the first anniversary of the U.S.-led war on Iraq, with tens of thousands marching through Manhattan to call for the removal of American troops from the Middle East country. “It is time to bring our children home, and declare this war was unnecessary,” said the Rev. Herbert Daughtry, addressing the crowd at the New York rally. It was one of 250 anti-war protests scheduled around the country by United for Peace and Justice. …
Rome, Italy, Jun. 4 (UPI) – Thousands filled Rome’s streets Friday to protest President Bush’s visit and their own country’s involvement in the Iraq war, CNN reported. Police deployed some 10,000 officers around Rome as an estimated 500,000 protested Bush’s arrival and Italy’s active support of the U.S. war in Iraq…
500,000 protest Bush’s visit to Rome](http://washingtontimes.com/upi-breaking/20040604-040853-5056r.htm) Washington Times, 04 Jun 04
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US President George Bush was in Italy to mark the liberation of the country in World War II. But protesters in Rome portrayed him not as a friend, but a gangster.
In pictures: Italians protest against Bush visit](BBC NEWS | In Pictures | In pictures: Italians protest against Bush visit) BBC News 04 June 04