Posted on 07/06/2004 6:23:18 AM PDT by kristinn
A few members of the D.C. Chapter hit the road yesterday to visit the City of Brotherly Love and protest disgraced former president Bill Clinton at a book signing appearance at the National Constitution Center.
tgslTakoma, daughterofTgsl, Doctor Raoul and myself met outside the center around 11: 45 a.m. and took up a spot near the main entrance. It was a good vantage point in that it gave us plenty of opportunities to interact with tourists and also be seen from the second floor windows where the book signing took place. However, we were on the far side of the building where Clinton's fans were lined up to get in.
The Park Rangers gave us our location, but I think that was only because we inquired about where we could stand in front of the building rather than the side. Three of Philadelphia's finest kept a watchful eye on us, coming to Raoul's aid when one Clinton supporter got too aggresive in complaining about Raoul's presence.
The Secret Service checked us out several times. They were professional as always. Some of the agents were familiar with FReepers and our good natured protesting.
Early on, a small group of Lyndon LaRouche Democrats who were pushing his candidacy and protesting against Vice President Cheney were told to stand near us in our designated protest area. We maintained our distance, but boy were they annoying.
Not many tourists wanted to talk to them so they kept trying to talk to us. We repeatedly told them there was nothing for us to discuss. But they kept trying.....
In contrast, we had dozens and dozens of tourists who stopped to talk with us and photograph our signs--especially the one Raoul held.
Our signs were Raoul's "If Osama was a Piece of Ass, Clinton Would Have Nailed Him" (as seen on Scarborough Country), "Clinton/Gore Pardoned Terrorists, GW Bush Kills Them", "I Believe Juanita" b/w "Hillary Knew", and the "Clinton Legacy Checklist"
While the majority of responses were very positive, we had our fair share of f-words screamed at us by Clinton lovers.
Word got relayed to us that Clinton was running late supposedly because of bad flying weather out of New York. We didn't buy it and offered our own explanation with the chant, "He's late, he's late, he must have had a date."
Author Michael P. Tremoglie (Human Events, Front Page Mag, etc.) stopped by and talked with us for a few minutes.
Around 1 p.m., FReeper hinckley buzzard showed up with his three teenage daughters. They had been traveling home from visiting our nation's capital and made a detour to join us in freeping the creep. His kids took some signs and joined right in.
While I was explaining one of the reasons for our traveling to Philadelphia for this--the beating of Clinton protesters Don and Teri Adams at the hands (and feet) of Teamsters outside a Democrat fundraiser in Philadelphia in September, 1998--who should appear but our dear friend Don Adams!
Don was in the area on personal business and stopped by to visit with us for awhile. We had a good time talking with him. He asked that his greetings and thanks be passed on to all his friends on FR.
We finished around 2:30. The book signing was taking forever because in addition to starting late, an audience Q&A moderated by The Washington Post's E.J. Dionne took place at the beginning of the event.
EAGLES UP !!!
Good job! Excellent as always!. BTTT
I can't get away from work. Go get 'em!
Sounds like a good freep--even with the LaRouche rabble so near.Keep up the good work!
Great Job in the city where Bill Clinton went to collect money from the Ed Rendell machine many times.
Sorry to post and run, but I've got to get to work. Rendell was there yesterday. He got to keep the crowd inside entertained while they waited for Bill.
Good job! Keep up the good work. God bless you all!!
Great job bump!
Kristinn....did you take pictures this time?
Are you considering changing that sign from "piece of ass" to "intern"?
Great job protesting Clinton. Glad nothing happened to you. The last time someone protested Clinton in Philly some union thugs sent them to the hospital.
You met Tremoglie? Why was he there? What does he look like? What is he like? Is he a creep or a good guy?
I read all his stuff. Think he is a great writer.
It's good to hear Don Adams is alive, well, and still showing up for the cause. Thanks, kristinn and the DC Chapter, for all your efforts.
A couple weeks ago, I was on a thread with a few "freepers"...I have my doubts, who stated emphatically that ONLY the left protests publically and it was beneath conservatives....where have they been all these years??????
Kristinn--great report. Many thanks for being there. I wasn't able to come, but I thank you for pinging me a note on your other thread.
Nice to hear that Don Adams was there. He's a good man. He may not get justice in this world, but surely it's his in the next.
Good luck in DC today and tomorrow. If it wasn't for you and the other Freepers showing up at thiese signings, they would be so boring!
Please wave the "Crime Wave" poster of Clinton for me once. I have fond memories of that poster at the North gate of the White House a few years back.
May God watch over you and our other intrepid Freeperes as they stand for truth.
Another great job by the DC chapter!
Taxman Bravo Zulu!
I sure do miss all the FReeper activities and my FReeper FRiends. Glad y'all are out there FReeping the creeps for the rest of us!
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I'm posting and running right now because I have to get photos from yesterday and today uploaded.
Thanks for the kind words. Don Adams was one of the people attacked by the Teamster goons a few years back in Philly, and he just happened by on his way to pick up some tickets for an event. It was a treat to meet and talk with him, and to shake his hand. He's another good guy.
Ping!
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