Posted on 06/20/2005 7:22:33 PM PDT by BillF
On Friday night, June 17, FReepers significantly outnumbered Code Pinkos assembled at a gate of Walter Reed Army Medical Center for the first time in this series of FReeps. This was due in part to reinforcement of DC Chapter FReepers by out-of-town FReepers. Six of our FReepers traveled more than 60 miles for the event.
This was the tenth time in just over 11 weeks that we FReeped Code Pink's anti-war protest at Walter Reed, where many of the most severely wounded troops from the war in Iraq and Afghanistan are taken for continued treatment and rehabilitation. This was also one day after FReepers countered a pro-impeachment rally (click here for the report) put on by this same Code Pink, along with Progressive Democrats of America and various far-left members of Congress
The honor roll of those in attendance: kristinn, tgslTakoma, AlwaysFree, 3-D Joy, Flora McDonald, Justanobody, sauropod, hellinahandcart, bmwcyle, Doctor Raoul, BufordP, lurker Joan, Mudboy Slim and BillF. In contrast to our fourteen patriots, the leftists peaked at five America-hating traitors for a short period, but most of the time they only had three or four.
Significantly, this was the third week in a row that we have outnumbered them, although this was the first time we outnumbered them so dramatically. Three weeks back, they had an equal number to our number of patriots for a very short part of the night, but we outnumbered them for most of that evening. They have gone downhill since then. On this last Friday, they arrived late and left precisely on time like they were escaping from a job that they don't like.
In order to allow all of our signs to be visible, several of the FReepers spent part of the evening on a corner across from our main force. This was the first time that we had large enough numbers that we spread to a second corner of the intersection.
As has happened previously, a soldier and two relatives came over and chatted with us. The three were talking with us for much of the evening.
We had honks of support from passing motorists almost all the time, not that we encourage honks in the hospital zone. There were at least twenty honks of support for our side for each honk for the leftists. That has to demoralize the leftists. Not only have FReepers recently been outnumbering leftists, but motorists passing by in the liberal bastion of Washington, DC are supporting us.
We had two police cars honk to support us. (Note that there are numerous different police departments in DC). Also, an ambulance was among the vehicles honking to support us.
One vehicle leaving Walter Reed stopped in front of the Pinkos and apparently argued with the leftists, but we couldn't hear what was being said.
(Twice several weeks ago, individual veterans have angrily told us that they wanted to go over to the leftists and confront them. The first time we were able to convince the veteran that he should respect their rights and also avoid any trouble by staying away. The second occasion was an injured Iraq War veteran who pulled up his vehicle next to us and angrily asked why we weren't supporting the troops. We explained that we were not part of Code Pink, but actually opposing them. He came to appreciate that upon reading our signs. Despite our efforts to talk him out of it, he proceeded to confront the Pinkos. Fortunately, the confrontation was limited to some pulling on a sign.)
For the first time in this series of FReeps, something was thrown at us. An empty plastic water bottle harmlessly bounced off one of Doctor Raoul's arms. It was apparently thrown from a vehicle. We don't know if it was just a leftist driving by or possibly one of the Code Pinkos leaving. At any rate, it is probably indicative of the left's increasing frustration at being so ineffective.
As we have done on a number of these FReeps, we ate pizza on site before the FReep was under way.
The Pinkos evil scheme is to fake friendship with soldiers in hopes of finding one or more who, vulnerable in their wounded state, can be manipulated into joining the anti-war movement and breaking faith with their fellow troops. The leftist numbers have been dropping and they seem to be running out of steam.
We absolutely must keep the pressure on Code Pink and keep showing the wounded soldiers at Walter Reed that Code Pink doesn't speak for the nation. If you live in the DC area and haven't yet come out for one of these FReeps, please do so this next Friday. Injured Walter Reed patients, including amputees, have repeatedly told us how important it is for us to be there to counter Code Pink.
If we can sufficiently outnumber the leftists often enough, embarrassment may cause the leftists to stop these outrageous morale-damaging ("Maimed for a lie" is one of their signs) demonstrations at the hospital. What about you? Can you spare a few hours on a Friday night?
Can you give up next Friday night at the movies to support troops who've given up limbs for your freedoms? Will you?
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(L-R) kristinn, AlwaysFree, tgslTakoma, 3D-Joy, BufordP, hellinahandcart, sauropod, Justanobody, and Flora McDonald
with one of tgslTakoma's brilliant MOABs (Mother of all banners) conveying our message
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BufordP, sauropod, Justanobody, and Flora McDonald |
3D-Joy, kristinn, bmwcyle, lurker Joan, and AlwaysFree |
| hellinahandcart and sauropod holding Flora McDonald's
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BufordP and Mudboy Slim were among those who moved |
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Mudboy Slim, Flora McDonald, BufordP, and tgslTakoma
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Leftists feign support for troops. "UP VA BENEFITS" is one |
| Flora McDonald and Doctor Raoul talk with an injured soldier
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Please confirm a "Support the Wounded Troops" contingent is on for this Friday evening from 7:30-10:00. I'm trying to clear my schedule and bring along a friend or two.
Yes, there will be FReepers countering the Code Pinkos blood-dance at Walter Reed this Friday. I will be posting an after-action report from last Friday's FReep in the next day or so.
Great. Appreciate the quick reply, and I look forward to your after-action report. I'll post an invitation for this Friday on the VA forum.
I have a new idea for this Friday, for those of you who may be interested.
;-)
I hope someone has a sign explaining that CODE PINK has now officially endorsed the terrorists killing of American soldiers.
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