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Milwaukee Support the Troops/Bush, Counter the Left AFTER ACTION FREEP REPORT.
03-20-04
| republicandiva
Posted on 03/20/2004 3:53:27 PM PST by republicandiva
On a beautiful, breezy, sunshiny afternoon, with temperatures approaching 60, a small, but very vocal and determined group of about 25 showed up today at Milwaukees lakefront. Our mission: to counter the anti-American, anti-war, pro-socialist libs, a group whose makeup consisted in large part of the teachers union (large banner displayed support increases in teacher pay) and teenagers!
Having had months to plan this event, I was surprised at the relatively small number (Im guessing 150-200) in attendance at the Peace rally.
Unfortunately, our numbers were held down because of hundreds of pro-troops, pro-Bush supporters that had previously committed to a massive lit drop for County Exec. Scott Walker. But, since Walker is one of the best things to happen to Milwaukee County in a long time, and whose reelection is essential, well let em slide this time! LOL
Our FReep began at Cathedral Square with a motivational speech by LouD and exerpts (read by yours truly) from the speech V.P. Dick Cheney delivered this past Wednesday at the Reagan Library. (BTW, if youd like to read the entire speech, which is nothing short of brilliant, you can find it at V.P.Dick Cheney Speech
We then took to the streets with chants of Support our troops, support President Bush, U.S.A., etc. as we made our way toward the lakefront and the eventual confrontation with the left. Modesty aside here, WE ROCKED! Our small group with LouD manning the megaphone (maybe that should be LOUD) was easily as vocal and loud as the group 10 times our size.
Of course one clown (Mr. Divas characterization) from the whacky left breached the street separating the two groups trying to provoke a confrontation. Our resolve to maintain a peaceful, yet effective demonstration, did not waiver. Clown boy was eventually confronted by some of Milwaukee finest (who seemed to be glad we were there) and returned to the circus from which he came!
After about a half hour of getting our message across, we took to the streets again, continued up Wisconsin Avenue listening to patriotic music and chanting support our troops, returned to Cathedral Square where the group eventually disbanded.
Thanks to LouD, reaganrenegade, Faraday, Knute, rj45mis and the crow's mom for your help (hope I didn't miss anyone.) Pleasure seeing you again or meeting you for the first time
hope it wont be the last.
All in all, I'd say, MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!
TOPICS: Activism/Chapters; News/Current Events; US: Wisconsin; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: aar; antiwar; clownboy; demonstration; leftistswhackos; milwaukee; oifanniversary; probush; protest; rallies; rally; supportbush; supportourtroops
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To: republicandiva
As we say in the Navy: Sierra Hotel!!
To: All
22
posted on
03/20/2004 6:46:59 PM PST
by
DoctorZIn
(Until they are Free, "We shall all be Iranians!")
To: republicandiva
Great Job!
23
posted on
03/20/2004 6:48:59 PM PST
by
DoctorZIn
(Until they are Free, "We shall all be Iranians!")
To: republicandiva
Wonderful work,Diva, and a great after action report!
Thanks for confronting the great unwashed today and standing for truth and honor and America's troops. You made us proud to be fellow Freepers!
24
posted on
03/20/2004 7:04:17 PM PST
by
exit82
(Toll free number for the Capitol switchboard:1-800-648-3516--let your reps in DC know what you think)
To: republicandiva
Thanks for the ping to your outstanding report. FReeping is effective and can be a lot of fun. I hope you enjoyed your day.
Great job, everyone! Looks like today -- FReepers are Everywhere! FReep On and please ping me to your next report.
25
posted on
03/20/2004 7:11:15 PM PST
by
Angelwood
(FReepers are Everywhere! We Support Our Troops! (Hillary's Vast Rt Wg Conspiracy))
To: republicandiva
BTTT
26
posted on
03/20/2004 7:13:52 PM PST
by
Fiddlstix
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To: Knute
ROFLMAO...forgot about that!
To: LouD
Thanks, but I had a good rolemodel!
To: Faraday
"Our Troops liberated 40 million" is a testament to America and it's brave citizens...too bad the left is so full of hate, they can't appreciate it. Great sign!
Also saw a little bit of coverage on channel 12. Might be more at 10.
To: republicandiva
30
posted on
03/20/2004 8:36:26 PM PST
by
The Bat Lady
(Lighting the fires of Liberty, one heart at a time!)
To: republicandiva
Nice work republicandiva! Keep the team together as we have the "National Day of Vigilance Against Terrorism" on
Sept 11!
31
posted on
03/20/2004 8:43:06 PM PST
by
Bob J
(www.freerepublic.net www.radiofreerepublic.com...check them out!)
To: republicandiva; 1rudeboy; A.J.Armitage; aruanan; Barnacle; BillyBoy; Bulldog; celeste_aida; ...
Chicagoland BUMP!
We have to do this more often... It's fun!
32
posted on
03/20/2004 9:11:36 PM PST
by
RedWing9
(No tag here... Just want to stay vague...)
To: republicandiva
I'd certainly say Mission Accomplished! What a day. Great report. Thanks for taking time to do this. It's appreciated.
To: republicandiva
Wish I was there, but my church had a previously-planned viewing of "The Passion" that ran a bit longer than I expected. Good work.
34
posted on
03/20/2004 10:15:55 PM PST
by
steveegg
(Why won't Ke(rr)y tell us who supports him? Is it because they're all enemies of the US?)
To: republicandiva
I just read about your rally a few minutes ago. Hubby & I were out of town on vaction until late last night. Wish we could have joined you. We have so many great people in this state, yet the mad libs seem to turn the elections in their favor. Apathy has to be overcome. I meet/speak with so many people who share my views, yet look at who gets elected. Other that this past week, I am on FR every day but didn't know about this rally. I get the Wisconsin news board with my sign-in page, so I don't know how I missed it. Please don't give up on your efforts. We need get people more interested and involved.
35
posted on
03/20/2004 10:45:12 PM PST
by
giznort
To: republicandiva
Great Job!
It was warmer down there than it was up here.
Thank you.
36
posted on
03/21/2004 3:34:03 AM PST
by
Northern Yankee
( "Behold Mother... I make all things new." - Jesus of Nazareth)
To: republicandiva; All
The Journal Sentinel report is out. It can be found at
http://www.jsonline.com/news/metro/mar04/216195.asp. We accomplished more in a few days and with a tenth the number of people than the leftists did with months of planning. This demonstrates the importance of "taking to the streets" in the war for the hearts and minds of the American people. The left is not use to this type of opposition to their tactics. We can expect them to get vicious.
37
posted on
03/21/2004 5:44:38 AM PST
by
Faraday
To: Faraday; republicandiva; LouD; steveegg; the crow; afraidfortherepublic; quietolong
Here's the picture that appeared on the front of the JS Metro section:
Great job, everyone! Sorry I couldn't be there.
38
posted on
03/21/2004 6:33:47 AM PST
by
brewcrew
To: republicandiva
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! Absolutely! Way to go Wisconsin, keep it up.
39
posted on
03/21/2004 7:48:40 AM PST
by
Trteamer
( (Eat Meat, Wear Fur, Own Guns, FReep Leftists, Drive an SUV, Drill A.N.W.R., Drill the Gulf, Vote)
To: diotima
Thought you might be interested in posts #37 and 38. Amazingly all the tv stations gave us a fair amount of positive coverage, as well as the local fishwrap in #37's link. Local FOX affiliate centered their story around one of our demonstrators that brought her children to show them you need to stand up for what you believe.
Our small group definitely cut a big slice out of the lefty's message.
#38 is a FReepers' mom. She's involved with anything and everything conservative in the Milwaukee area...a real inspiration!
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