Posted on 08/07/2004 1:02:38 PM PDT by JustAmy
It was a very nice summer evening in Fresno.
We had a great turnout and the response from the Fresno motorists was tremendous. MamaBear will post the audio file later. Tho we did get a couple of thumbs down, the positive response was awesome.
I did not get a count but we had a least 25 people. Freepers attending were:
Stuart Weil
Gracie1
Saundra Duffy
Notpoliticallycorewrecked
Enterprise
MamaBear
Jkphoto
FriendAnn
AtBay
JustAmy.
NieceMarissa was a guest.
There were several people from the Republican party that joined us as well as 5 people who received email. I'm not sure who sent them the email. There was also a lone counter protester on our corner when I arrived at 4:45. I'm still not sure which group he belonged to but he had a great sign. (Capitalist Pig)
After the Rally six of us met at DiCiccos for dinner and visiting.
Jkphoto and MamaBear took pictues that will be added later.
Your point is a valid one, and I do respect your views. For the record though, I saved that flag and at some point in the future I intend to burn it.
Thank you Amy. It was as much a joy to see the pictures as it was trashing that piece of bird cage wrapping.
It's strange.
Burning is considered a respectful way to dispose of a flag.
I guess I just like flags.
Faded Flags
There are a lot of faded flags. They’ve grown a tattered gray,
That were so bright and vibrant when we hung them on that day.
The fresh pain now has faded, and control is grimly kept.
The hurt that washed into our soul made furrows as we wept.
Faded too is memory, perhaps a blessed thing,
Except we get reminders of the terror that they bring.
They think they can deflect us. They hope they can prevail.
I have a bit of news for them, WE ARE NOT GOING TO FAIL.
We showed our children Peace and Love, they turned a little green,
And found compelling entertainment in a video machine.
We watched in horror as they chortled at the gore,
We hardly knew that they were hardening for War.
Our enemies underestimate the ease with which we cringe,
For they haven’t seen our kids go on a video killing binge.
They are prepared for battle, all we need to say is go,
“Game over”’s when they’ll note the scores belonging to the foe.
We didn’t want them trained this way, but since it’s come about,
I think we ought to let the kids just let their feelings out.
They’ll vent a lot of anger, and we’ll cheer them from the side,
And they’ll sweep away the flaming horde just like a rising tide.
And faded colors of the flag will gain a brighter gleam,
As the new recruits are added to the old part of the team.
Some may return with wounds and mental hurt that keep them blue,
While others will be stellar in the things they have to do.
The purest of their valor will be shown within the fight,
And white will represent them in the dawn’s approaching light.
And yes, we will have casualties. Many smiles will end up dead.
And we’ll sew the bravest color in their shroud in brightest red.
NicknamedBob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 19, 2004
I do understand. BUT, I have seen the American flag burned on TV and it was not in any way respectful. And when I burn the U.N. flag, it will be after I stomp on it and drag it around some more.
The Capitalist Pig sign was a hoot!
Say hello to the Little FReeper for me! Way to go Marissa!
Thank you all for being out there for the Good Guys!
Hey, photos showed up great in number 6. Thanks to all of you that stand tall for our Troops, our President and our Country.
A flag represents something and in this case it represents an evil, pro terrorist, pro dictatorship, pro palestine group. That group deserves absolutely no respect therefore the flag deserves absolutely no respect. Never compare the US flag to something so vile as the un flag. NEVER....That is a slap in the face of every American.
I would enjoy seeing the un flag given the fate it deserves.
Marissa had way to much fun.
She fell asleep on the way home.
LOL! I've been known to fall asleep on the way home from FReeps too!
Beautiful! Please know that I was with you in spirit :o)
I would remind you both that we are members, (and big supporters), of the UN.
To some degree, therefore, it also represents us. And to a large degree it still represents a hope for a peaceful future. (A slim hope, to be sure.)
The notion that punishing the symbol of a thing as a means of punishing the thing, is "magical" thinking. But if it entertains you to do so, enjoy yourselves.
Thanks for coming by, Darks.
We had a lot of fun last night.
Thank you for coming by this evening, Victoria.
We had a lot of fun and I think Marissa is a cutie too. She loved all the attention she received last night. :)
Hi, TC.
We wish you had been here with us last night. We had a great time.
Sure wish you could make it to the picnic next month. We are going to miss you.
Oh sure, when I can't be there! :-) I love that place!
Great crowd, sure wish we could have been there. Alas, next time!
Good evening, Trteamer.
Nice to see you this evening.
Has the UN resolved any conflicts? Have they accomplished what they had intended to accomplish?
I do not know the answers ... I'm asking questions.
I never know how my work schedule is going to work out.
I'll let you know as soon as I can.
A big thank you for this zip bump!
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