Tribute to a Conservative Activism Pioneer, Doctor Raoul

The Gateway Pundit ^ | Saturday, March 30, 2013 | Kristinn Taylor

[nutmeg]

BTW, newbies, the poster kristinn is on par with Doctor Raoul. Kristinn is the consummate Freeper and has been involved in more Free Republic sponsored events than any Freeper I know, and I go back to early 1998.

Amen to that, A Navy Vet! ;-)

[nutmeg]

Raoul was also a stalwart member of the Tri-State Chapter and came to NY to demonstrate with us on scores of occasions from 2000 to 2007, including the several Bush rallies in 2000 and our huge rally in Times Square to support the war in Iraq on March 23, 2003.

Yes, that is true, firebrand. Doctor Raoul seemed to be everywhere back in those days... ;-)

[nutmeg]

I find it comforting to think that Doctor Raoul, Tony Snow, BCM, BKO, Congressman BillyBob, AGreatPer, and all the other departed FReepers might be putting a good word for us with the Almighty.

And former FReeper "andrew"... Andrew Breitbart as well...

[nutmeg]

You mean that Doc Raoul was Hillary’s Devil!?

Yes! There were a few Devil stand-ins at times around New York state during Hillary's campaign, but Doctor Raoul was the original - and most constant - "Hillary's Devil".

I'll never forget when Hillary said to Jay Leno on The Tonight Show in 2000: "I've been followed all over New York state by this... devil."

I almost fell off my chair, LOL!

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RIP Dr. Raoul, it was a pleasure to freep with you back in the day. You were a great presence, and will remain so.

[GOPJ]

Raoul would shoot down smug, foul-mouthed (or foul-fingered), nasty liberals who tried to insult our group of anti-Clinton protesters with a sing-song chant of “Mean spirited, arrogant, condescending liberal!” The chant invariably caused them to slink away as others in front of the White House would turn their attention to the ill-mannered lout.

During that time Raoul also came up with what became known as the Cops’ Cheer. One Saturday he stood in front of the White House at the gate where the tourists exited. He cupped his hands to his mouth and made like he was talking like a police officer from a 1930s gangster film—dragging out the phrases for maximum effect:

“Bill Clintonnnn……we have you surrounded……Drop the cigar……step away from the intern….and come out……with your pants UP!”

The Secret Service officers at the gate tried to stifle their laughter as Raoul’s booming voice echoed off the North Portico of the White House. By the time he hit the last line they were doubled over in laughter and had to stagger back inside the gate to compose themselves. President Clinton got to hear the Cops Cheer many times over the years. It never failed to provoke roaring belly-laughs from those within earshot.

Wow... great stories... thanks for sharing.

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[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you oh so very much for sharing these tributes with us!

[Zionist Conspirator]

Barukh Dayyan Ha'Emet, blessed be the True Judge.

Such sad news. May he rest in peace.

[armymarinemom]

Bump for bookmarking. Thank you for posting this. This was a good re-read.

[WinOne4TheGipper]

I haven’t been on FR as much as I was from circa 2003-2006, but I remember Doctor Raoul as one of the indespensible FReepers.

[ravingnutter]

I just logged back in for the first time since Dec 2010 and saw this...so sad to hear of his passing, good man, great patriot.

[victim soul]

Thank you for reminding me of those awful years. I never forgot to read both your posts and kept track of your activities. You men kept my hope alive.

May God forever hold him in the hollow of his hand.

[AlwaysFree]

An excellent tribute to a real friend. Can you imagine the conversations he’s having with Ronald Reagan now? :-)

Love to Doctor Raoul and his family. May God rest his soul.