The goal isn't solidarity with Code Pink. Who cares about them? Building a coalition means working with people you aren't in complete agreement with toward a (mostly) shared goal. Medea wants an end to airstrikes and occupation but she wants soldiers to stay in their bases while NGOs build some kind of Western democracy in Afghanistan. That's half right. Commend her on the first part and point out the shortcomings in the second. The ranks of antiwar believers are spare enough already. Why alienate someone who almost gets it?

Your contemptuous tone and snarky title are a great way to build that left-right antiwar alliance. Way to go Scott!

There was plenty of common ground to work with. Try asking better questions next time.