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FReepers vs. Code Pink at Walter Reed -- Join us July 1!
DC Chapter ^ | June 29, 2005 | BillF

Posted on 06/29/2005 2:36:51 PM PDT by BillF

On Friday night, June 24, FReepers FReeped Code Pink assembled at a gate of Walter Reed Army Medical Center for the 11th time in just over twelve weeks. Again, we had an excellent turnout due in part to reinforcement of  DC Chapter FReepers by out-of-town FReepers. 

At least five of the FReepers traveled more than 60 miles for the event including at least one FReeper from the following states outside the DC- Maryland-Virginia area: Colorado, Florida, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey (albeit some of them were in the area for other reasons). Why weren't you there to counter Code Pink's anti-war protest at Walter Reed?

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. Many of the most severely wounded troops from the war in Iraq and Afghanistan are taken to Walter Reed for continued treatment and rehabilitation. Will you stand up against the leftists by peacefully opposing them next Friday night? Or is that Friday night movie, TV show, or ballgame too important?

The honor roll of those in attendance: tgslTakoma, Albion Wilde, bmwcyle, Apple Blossom, Justanobody, sauropod, hellinahandcart, jan in Colorado, Doctor Raoul, Gondring, lurker Joan, and BillF.  Opposed to our twelve patriots, the leftists peaked at fifteen America-hating traitors for a short period, but most of the time they had less than our number. Apparently, their numbers came at least partly from an anti-military recruiting protest of DC Anti-War Network put on at a recruitment center about a mile away, which ended an hour or two earlier.

This was the fourth week in a row that we outnumbered the Pinkos for most of the two hour window that their protest is scheduled for, albeit they had a higher peak number this night and outnumbered us for a small portion of the time. As happened the last few times, many Pinkos arrived quite late and left pretty close to their ten pm quitting time like they were escaping from a job that they don't like.

An Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran and former soldier stopped by to chat with us. This remarkable woman, Lindsey, made a movie of her experiences in Iraq. You can see a preview here, http://www.therealiraq.com and a DVD of the full movie will apparently come out in September. She had also been a patient at Walter Reed.

One of the Pinko women came over to walk along in front of our signs. When she asked what a "blood dance" is (one of our signs referred to Code Pinkos as doing a blood dance), I responded that it was "what you're doing, an obscene attempt to exploit war-wounded for your twisted, hate-America propaganda purposes."

One of the Pinko eunuchs across the street gave us a double flip off, signaling his IQ with each of his hands at the same time. Getting the finger from a leftist is a sure sign of a successful FReep. After he flipped us off, he then turned his backside to us and shook his tail, in a manner recalling the actions of Congresswoman Maxine Waters at a FReep a week ago.

As before, we had more honks of support from passing motorists than the leftists did, not that we encourage honks in the hospital zone. As happened last week, 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 leftist going by shouted at us: "Tell Bush to send the twins."

Importantly, a huge bus turned into Walter Reed, followed by a smaller patient van, shortly before the end of the FReep. These were wounded soldiers and Marines returning from some recreational activity. Most likely, they had gone to the Washington Nationals baseball game. Some troops in the bus were waving and giving us thumbs up signals through the windows.

As we have done on a number of these FReeps, we ate pizza on site before the FReep was under way.

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?

CLICK ON A PHOTO (except the first and last photos) TO OPEN A LARGER VERSION IN A NEW WINDOW. Click on another photo and its larger version should open in the same window that the first enlarged photo did.

(L-R) bmwcyle, Apple Blossom, Albion Wilde (behind sign), hellinahandcart, sauropod, Justanobody, Jan in Colorado,
BillF, Doctor Raoul, independent photographer with back to camera, lurker Joan, and tgslTakoma
with one of tgslTakoma's brilliant, huge MOABs (Mother of all banners) conveying our message

 

 bmwcyle, Apple Blossom, and tgslTakoma

 

Justanobody, Jan in Colorado, BillF, Doctor Raoul,
and lurker Joan

 

Justanobody, Jan in Colorado, hellinahandcart,
and lurker Joan

 

Doctor Raoul, Jan in Colorado, and lurker Joan

 

At left, Pinkos have a mini-banner. At right they have a flag
that they apparently haven't been able to ignite yet.

Side view of the traitors at the gate.

BELOW PHOTO NOT HYPERLINKED.

Pinkos as seen from across the street.


TOPICS: Activism/Chapters; Breaking News; US: District of Columbia; US: Maryland; US: Virginia
KEYWORDS: aar; codepink; codepinkdc; dcchapter; lefties; supportourtroops; walterreed
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To: BillF; bmwcyle; BufordP
Guess it's up to me to represent the tobacco lobby.

Will discuss necessity of my presence at WRAMC with the lovely and beautiful Vivien Valentine.

Cigars up!
41 posted on 06/30/2005 11:02:26 AM PDT by Jimmy Valentine's brother ( We need a few more Marines like Lt. Gen. James Mattis)
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To: Jimmy Valentine's brother

Buford is highly questionable, likely to be either out of town or needing rest after just returning. There is an off chance that he can go, but I won't know until tomorrow.

BMW is out of town per his post.


42 posted on 06/30/2005 11:17:24 AM PDT by BillF (Fight terrorists in Iraq & elsewhere, instead of waiting for them to come to America!)
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To: Jimmy Valentine's brother

Smok'em if you got 'em


43 posted on 06/30/2005 12:15:14 PM PDT by bmwcyle (Washington DC RINO Hunting Guide)
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To: BillF; Apple Blossom; bmwcyle; Albion Wilde; hellinahandcart; sauropod; Justanobody; ...
Thanks for pinging me BillF and for the post!

I just returned to Colorado after a fantastic week in DC. I must say, the highlight of my trip was FReeping with this awesome group of DC FReepers!

I am so glad I spent my Friday night outside Walter Reed Medical Center FReeping with you! You FReepers made me feel so welcomed and right at home.

It was so encouraging to hear the honks of support as the cars drove by and it was so touching as soldiers and their families slowed down to thank us for what we were doing!

Let me encourage everyone who can, to take the time to come out and support the troops outside of WRMC.It takes so little effort on our part, and yet means so very much to them.

I am so glad to have met all of you. Thank you for sharing your signs,chairs,food and your friendship.
FReepers are the BEST and I look forward to my next trip to DC.

God Bless all of you!


Jan
44 posted on 06/30/2005 3:30:56 PM PDT by jan in Colorado (Never Forget! Never Retreat! Never Give Up!)
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To: jan in Colorado

Bumping and hoping some folks in the D.C. area will realize this represents a wonderful opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate Independence Day and what it really stands for.


45 posted on 06/30/2005 4:06:13 PM PDT by Coop (In memory of a true hero - Pat Tillman)
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To: BillF

Are you bringing your digital camera tomorrow night? If so, I'll leave mine at home if you'll give me permission to use a shot or two on a website featuring traitors. And no, I'm not referring to the D.C. chapter there. :-D


46 posted on 06/30/2005 4:16:19 PM PDT by Coop (In memory of a true hero - Pat Tillman)
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To: Echo Talon

Come on everyone in the DC area July 1st is my B-day make me proud. :D



Happy Birthday!! Mine is July 6th...same as the President's


47 posted on 06/30/2005 4:17:35 PM PDT by FeeinTennessee (www.saluteheroes.org.........www.peoplepolitical.org)
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To: xsmommy; IGOTMINE; patton

Asking for a bump at least.


48 posted on 06/30/2005 4:25:27 PM PDT by Coop (In memory of a true hero - Pat Tillman)
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To: Coop

Stingy bumpity-bump.


49 posted on 06/30/2005 4:28:28 PM PDT by patton ("Fool," said my Muse to me, "look in thy heart, and write.")
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To: Coop

PS, I am in NY.


50 posted on 06/30/2005 4:29:00 PM PDT by patton ("Fool," said my Muse to me, "look in thy heart, and write.")
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To: patton

bttt


51 posted on 06/30/2005 5:01:14 PM PDT by bmwcyle (Washington DC RINO Hunting Guide)
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To: BillF

BUMP!


52 posted on 06/30/2005 5:25:04 PM PDT by patriciaruth (They are all Mike Spanns)
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To: jan in Colorado; Trteamer; weldgophardline
It was great to meet you and Gondring, and to Freep the commie grrrls and girlie-men of Code Pink-O with you. We had a wonderful bunch of Freepers last Friday; and it was so very heartwarming to have so many people driving by and honking in support of our demonstration for the troops (and ignoring the lefties across the street).

I just pinged a couple of active Colorado Freepers, so that you can stay Freep-active back in your home state.

Great work last Friday. And THANK YOU BOTH for taking the time to stand with us at WRAMC against Code Pink-O!

53 posted on 06/30/2005 5:35:18 PM PDT by tgslTakoma
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To: tgslTakoma

Thank all of you who continue to walk the talk. I'm a bit old for traveling alone the 7 hours it would take me to drive there, and I don't have the money to fly. So, I am very jealous of the opportunity that you younger folks have to represent my feelings. Sigh.....I soooooo want to be there.


54 posted on 06/30/2005 5:48:11 PM PDT by WVNan
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To: WVNan

7 hours is a very long trip. There are others much closer who can stand for you. Just remember to thank and hug a veteran or two this Independence Day weekend! :-)


55 posted on 06/30/2005 6:30:28 PM PDT by Coop (In memory of a true hero - Pat Tillman)
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To: patriciaruth

I'll see your bump and raise you one.


56 posted on 06/30/2005 6:32:07 PM PDT by Coop (In memory of a true hero - Pat Tillman)
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To: WVNan; All
Here's something you could do from home to help our wounded troops, if you're so inclined. I'm not affiliated with any of these websites, but they seem to be doing great work.

Wounded Warrior Project

Operation Wounded Soldiers

Soldiers' Angels

Fisher House

57 posted on 06/30/2005 6:37:42 PM PDT by Coop (In memory of a true hero - Pat Tillman)
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To: Coop

bump. bump. bump, bump


58 posted on 06/30/2005 6:49:26 PM PDT by bmwcyle (Washington DC RINO Hunting Guide)
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To: jan in Colorado

It was great to meet you, Jan. Come back!


59 posted on 06/30/2005 6:58:52 PM PDT by Albion Wilde (Spade = spade.)
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To: Albion Wilde

To da top!


60 posted on 06/30/2005 7:04:06 PM PDT by Coop (In memory of a true hero - Pat Tillman)
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