Counter the Anti-War radicals today at Fort Lewis Washington

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[djwright]

A memo of a planned "sign holding" by the "not in our name" radicals scehduled for today was leaked. They planned to organize and confront the 3,000 service members who are reporting to Fort Lewis this weekend for deployment.

They encouraged their people to make signs such as :Question Authority, Your recruiter lied, Bush Lied, Thousands Died etc."

This hit the local talk radio and the call went out to counter their group. John Carlson called out the fighting 570th brigade (for radio station 570 KVI) and I am sure they will get a good turn out. The plan is to be there before them and in such numbers that the America haters won't get out of their cars. So if you are in a 50 mile radius of exit 122 on I-5 come join us. Let's Freep those idiots good!!

(I will try to post pictures later).

[68skylark]

I'm 3,000 miles away or I'd join you. You're doing great work -- God bless you!

[thinktwice]

Too far for me, but I'm with you in spirit.

[JeffreyH]

Been to Ft. Lewis twice.... nice area and post. I hope and pray you have enough people to counter these idiots. Nothing worse for our military to think their own people are against them.

Please get as many Freepers to counter them!!!!!


Jeffrey

[Az Joe]

Let us know how it goes.

[Chad Fairbanks]

My kid is particpating in a Jazz Festival today. If she wasn't, I'd be there...

Good luck, ya all!

[Cannoneer No. 4]

When you men get home and face an anti-war protester, look him in the eyes and shake his hand. Then, wink at his girlfriend, because she knows she's dating a pussy. -- Tommy Franks

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

LOL

[Old Sarge]

Gotta love it!

[djwright]

Well by the numbers we whooped the commie SOBs!!

We drove south from Seattle and were looking for exit 122. When we got to exit 126 we saw a large group of people with flags. We almost thought we had the exit number wrong but we kept on. At the next exit there were more people and the next and then at #122 it was a sea of Red, White and Blue. Old Glory has rarely had a prouder day than she did today. The Anit-war crowd had a special meeting to make signs. Most of us had one flying right outside our front doors.

People lined the freeway off ramp. Up to the intersection. All four corners were covered. The bridge over the freeway was packed. To the right the crowd extended down to the next intersection and all four corners of that intersection (in front of the Washington National guard center) were full of flag waving patriots.

We beat the Antis there with the intention of encouraging them to not stop or get out of their car but to keep going back to Seattle or down to Evergreen College.

I did see one group in a brown Subaru wagon (with an Impeach Bush" bumper sticker) who apparently didn't want to walk the several blocks from the only available parking and were trying to park illegally at a gas station. With some encouragent from our group they drove off. I don't know if they finally parked and came back. Eventually maybe 20 of the Antis showed up and got out their UN flags and their World Workers Party and Socialist signs. (At least we know who supports them). They stood on one corner and were surrounded by flags. Several people engaged them and nobody seemed to have any trouble countering their weak arguements.

In other area a man played Taps on a bugle (or Trumpet). People thanked service men and women who drove into the base. Women in cars driving by cried with emotion.

If you haven't had a chance to attend a rally like this I highly recommend it. It will restore your faith in America as there are some of the best people folks you would ever want to meet.

BTW Operation Support Our Troops has held this overpass every Saturday for over a year. So if you missed it this week maybe come out on another day. If you aren't near hear find a base and start your own. You would be amazed. Stand on a street corner with a flag and soon someone will join you and before you know it you are a rally!!

Pictures coming.

[djwright]

http://207.68.162.250/cgi-bin/linkrd?_lang=EN&lah=64a94915da603f35e2e9f91dce197881&lat=1068956479&hm___action=http%3a%2f%2fcards%2ewebshots%2ecom%2fcp%2d67244384%2dyohM%2dalbum%2f100230204ULCKNY

link to pictures

[djwright]

trying again: picture link.

http://207.68.162.250/cgi-bin/linkrd?_lang=EN&lah=4fe8d355e7494564ddd461b041e74c22&lat=1068956995&hm___action=http%3a%2f%2fcards%2ewebshots%2ecom%2fcp%2d67244384%2dyohM%2dalbum%2f100230204ULCKNY

[djwright]

Ok three times a charm:

http://community.webshots.com/album/100230204ULCKNY

pictures

[HardStarboard]

I've participated in two of these rallys in Bellevue during the Iraq War....great experience, great fun and great people!

Congratulations on Wupping The Lefties this time.