A recapitulation of last week's FreeRepublic/Protest Warrior counterdemo demo.

Before I continue, I'd just like to note that this report on Thurday's activities in Manhattan has been passed on to me by another freeper, whose posting privileges have been revoked.

Well, well, well. Once again, the Kerry supporters "shined" brightly last night. Yet, there were many conservative protesters out on the streets, whom the media chose to ignore. On Thursday, a few freepers met up with "Protest Warrior" to make our voices heard and ruffle a few feathers on the left; both missions were accomplished.

First, we hit Herald Square to take on the liberals at "Hardball." A man-approximately 35 yrs. of age, with a very effeminate voice and John Davidson-type haircut, introduced himself as a representative of the "Dmocratic National Committee." He was distributing "Mission Not Accomplished" signs. He asked me (God Luvs America), if I wanted one, while he was reading my button, which boldly proclaimed: "10 Out Of 10 Terrorists Agree...Anbody But Bush."

He quizically read the message, but didn't get the point. "Are you for or against Bush?" he asked. I just laughed and shook my head.

Later, this Kerry supporter showed his true class. A few young Republicans working at the convention made their way to the front of the line. One of them asked the Kerryite if she could squeeze in front of him, to get to her friends. His response? "Only if you make out with me and let me in your pants." She got very upset-verging on tears-and that sparked the night's first altercation, as I moved in behind this slime-ball and invited him to take on a slightly larger individual. (I'm 6-2, 210 lbs.) Of course, he threatened to call Security and have me thrown out.

During the second confrontation, one lib was screaming that the Rep. Convention was "costing NYC $15 million!" I responded by saying that perhaps if she and other Kerry supporters could protest peacefully and behave like civilized individuals, rather than beat up cops, the need for a police presence at these events would not be quite as urgent. In fact, I suggested that NYC should've done the same thing the 'rats did with protesters in John Kerry's liberal state...namely, put them in cages! She and her male companion quickly left.

Then, it was on to meeting all the other Protest Warriors, whilst grabbing a sign and taking on the dirtbags from ANSWER, who were more than happy to support Kerry.

Marching down 9th Ave., we passed the Garden and arrived to a large round of applause from conventioneers entering MSG. What suprised me was the sheer amount of "Average Joe" minorities who cheered us on and chanted along to the chorus of "FOUR MORE YEARS!"

As the odor turned putrid, I could tell that we were moving into the belly of the beast, 6th Ave. bet. 23rd and 26th.

The crowd was full of your typical liberal losers. All of the world's ills-according to their signs-are the direct fault of the president of the United States. It was hate the president, hate Republicans and hate America.

While they were complaining about "tax cuts for the rich", one of our fellow protestors-in this case, a very proud gay man who was sporting a handmade "FAGS FOR BUSH" teeshirt-grabbed the megaphone and shouted: "In order to get a tax cut, you have to pay taxes. In order to pay taxes, you need a job. So stop complaining." Even the cops laughed at that one.

You could tell the Kerry supporters were quite intelligent and armed with facts. Even though I took off from work to participate in this event, I was continuously bombarded with the line: "Who's paying you to carry that sign?" (Meanwhile, they turn a blind eye to the fact that their organization-ANSWER-has communist ties, and is funded to the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars by fellow leftists.

One liberal did infiltrate our position. She happened to be a very nice woman, who was a teacher at FIT. She discussed the issues with us in a civilized manner. I spoke with her at length, as did others. However, she was the exception to the rule. At one point, she noted that the phalanx of police officers separating us from the Kerry supporters were all facing them, not us.

Someone was holding a sign: "Republicans Tend To Be White." Of course, the person holding the sign aloft was a white man. My response was: "Democrats tend to be stupid." The sign came down.

The Kerry supporters can be summed up by a man who had a reversible sign, which read: "F*CK THE NYPD" on the front, and "THE NYPD ARE A BUNCH OF P*SSIES" on the back.

Of course, when he joined the group, we were arguing against his position, while no one on his side flinched, or even told him that his sign was inappropriate. I continually baited them to try and get a response to the sign, but it was a no-go. After two hours, it was back to HQ, up on 6th Avenue, where the cops were high-fiving us as we proceeded on our way. Of course, the Kerry supporters threw traffic cones at us, as they coureageously ran in the opposite direction.

Within a week, I will be able to-as Warner Wolf used to say-"Go to the tape!", as it was all recorded on a digital camera. This is God Luvs America (No longer able to post on FR, a site that he loves), dialing out.

Thanks Dolly!

I do appreciate all the great work that RC has done to support our brave troops, serving both at home and abroad.

Judging by your profile page, you've done your fair share of freeping, supporting the conservative cause.

Believe it or not, PW and by extension FR, did get their fair share of media coverage during convention week. In fact, "Laser" managed to get in a few good sound bites during our counter-protest against Leslie Cagen and her merry band of communists.

There are several other threads related to the Protest Warrior-led events that week, which you should definitely check out.

One of them focuses on the much smaller-but equally effective-counterdemo staged at Stoney Brook, which was led by "Kphockey" and "Laserlock."

March 18, 2003.

Members of International A.N.S.W.E.R.;

Signatories of Not In My Name; and

Citizens of the United States of America:

With the impending military action in Iraq I felt compelled to write this letter. As a member of the United States military I regret to inform you that, regardless of your race, sex, color, creed, age, national origin, political ideology, or any other delimiter, the actions that will take place against Iraq will be fully, undeniably, and irrevocably IN YOUR NAME. Despite of your signature on a piece of paper, this statement remains true.

In my fifteen years of service in the U.S. Navy (8.5 years active duty, balance reserve) I have raised my right hand six time to swear "that I will support and defend the constitution of the United States". That wonderful document which covers us, protects us, enables our way of life. The constitution provides our rights, sets our standards of law, and importantly in this context gives the President of the United States the power to set the foreign policy.

The constitution also provides the method of electing the President, and designates him as Commander in Chief of the military. I have also sworn "that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States", I do not have to like the president, I do not have to agree with his policy. I have served under four men holding that office, and made no distinction between them. When the President sets the military in action he does so by the power given him by the constitution and the people of the U.S. As a service member the President through the constitution ultimately directs my actions, the resulting action is therefore proscribed by the constitution. If you consider yourself a citizen of this country willfully covered by the Constitution, all military action is therefore In Your Name.

I know you might disagree with that statement, you may not like that statement, but the members of the armed forces will proudly serve in the name of all Americans. We will continue to provide you with security, with your freedoms, and your rights even if you do not like how, when or why we do.

Respectfully,

Stanley J. Wolczyk III

Petty Officer First Class U.S.N.R.

~*~

Remember this one from the OIF thread, Dolly?

What I want to say about ANSWER will get me in trouble. ANSWER'S blood $$$ - the lies of both Osama and Saddam they parroted contributed to the death of Iraqi children, civilians at ground zero, 911, US Soldiers - gave France and Germany, our free press (and other weak 'authorities' around the world) an excuse to pull promised support in Iraq - both troops and $$$ - just before we went to war. If ever a case could be made for fraudulent fundraising and sedition...it's ANSWER. Where's the UN, Amnesty Int'l, Congress, AP - so-called 'human rights" advocates? We know.

PJ O’Rourke - "the US Marine Corp has done much more for world peace that all the Ben and Jerry’s ice cream ever sold." - God and Terrorism

The Scourge of Yazid, thank you! Sorry about the allergies. You'll get that fourth one next time, I'm sure.

I envy Catholics the rite of Confession. I want to join you in battle on the front lines! (Our schools really do neglect the basics! (Ping me when you find the answer.))

I don't know if I've found the answer yet, but I'll be sure to keep you in mind when I stumble across it.

I do admire all the work that you've done in defense of the brave men and women who are defending this nation, both at home and abroad.

I have a friend, Eric Kim, who is serving in the U.S. Army at this very moment. In fact, there's a personal essay (Nectar of the Gods) that mentions him, which I've posted on my profile page.

I enjoyed the time I spent last week waging war on the Islamofascist's home front allies, in this case, the vile human detritus that tries to pass themselves off as peaceful demonstrators.

I take personal pride in the fact that I was able to chase Leslie Cagen-the headmistress of United for Ignorance and Oppression-into her rat's warren, though she didn't acknowledge me directly.

I have to thank you for posting that letter from a brave Marine, it really is inspiring, when you think about it.

Keep up the good work, Ragtime Cowgirl!

-good times, G.J.P.(Jr.)

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