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Smaller but Spirited Crowd Protests Antiwar March (FR present but NOT named)
Washington Post ^
| September 25, 2005
| Timothy Dwyer
Posted on 09/24/2005 10:39:43 PM PDT by StayAt HomeMother
On a day when they knew they would be outnumbered and out-shouted, more than 200 supporters of the Iraq war nonetheless gathered yesterday at the U.S. Navy Memorial to get out their message.
They were military families and members of such organizations as Move America Forward and RightMarch.com and Protest Warrior, and they were determined to be heard.
The crowd cheered when William Greene, president of RightMarch.com, called the antiwar protesters "the Sheehanistas." They cheered again when he said: "Our voices will not be silenced. We are the majority."
Counter-protesters will hold their major event of the weekend today at noon: a rally on the Mall at Fourth Street NW to support the troops.
One man carried a poster with a picture of a World War II soldier on it and the words: "How about rooting for our side for a change, you liberal morons?"
Betsy Deming, 47, of Takoma Park was holding a sign that read: "U.S. soldiers are true heroes. Our mission is just and honorable. Stay the course." In front of her passed a steady stream of antiwar protesters coming up from a Metro station.
"Follow the stench down the street," Deming said to them as they passed. "Follow the stench of urine and burning American flags. That's where your rally is."
From the Navy Memorial, most of the counter-demonstrators made their way to the J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building shortly after 1 p.m. to watch the antiwar demonstrators march along Pennsylvania Avenue NW. Many of them yelled at the marchers: "Shame on you! Shame on you!"
At one point, the two sides began shouting "USA! USA!" at each other. And one woman, waving an American flag, said the same thing over and over to the marchers: "We love you. We love you."
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TOPICS: Activism/Chapters; News/Current Events; US: District of Columbia; US: Maryland; US: Virginia
KEYWORDS: counterprotest; dcchapter; protestwarriors; supportourtroops
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This artical mentions some FReeper action from yesterday.
As for the USA chants, see: http://www.bstein80.blogspot.com/ in which the Protest Warriors report: My group of now 30 or so gathered at 13th and Pennsylvania, symbolically in front of the Reagan Building, and waited for the Leftists to approach. We scattered our group out in smaller groups and placed them on all four sides of the intersection. As the Leftists came within 50 yards of us, we all ran out into the middle of the street, right in front of their parade! We faced toward the Capitol and began to march, chanting U.S.A. U.S.A. The Leftists behind us had no idea what our signs said. In fact, at first they thought that we were with them! Even people on the sidewalks seemed perplexed when they began to read our sarcastic signs. Here we were, a Pro-Troops group, walking right in front of the Leftists, as media cameras flashed and television cameras rolled. Our planning had paid huge dividends.
As we approached the Pro-Troops groups lined along Pennsylvania and 7th, we became louder. At first, they shouted at us, thinking we were with the Leftists. But once they realized what had just happened, they erupted in cheers and laughter. Protest Warrior had pulled a fast one on A.N.S.W.E.R., which angered them very much."
To: BillF; Angelwood; kristinn; tgslTakoma
Ping to the DC Chapter Ringleaders
To: StayAt HomeMother; All
Anyone who thinks Hanoi Kerry isn't behind the anti war crowd needs to get a clue.
How to spot the "Move On FReepers"
The tried and true easy way to spot
the real trolls on FR
Read my tagline and look for the Move On "FReepers"
1) Who don't care what hanoi kerry is up to.
2) Or believe that hanoi kerry is behind the anti-war movement.
2A) And never use "their ping lists" on the
Support the Troops Rallies threads on FR.
(Sure sign of a "Move On FReeper!)
3) "Swear" that hanoi kerry is finished
and everyone should "get over it" while
anyone who knows hanoi kerry
knows he and hanoi jane
are behind the current lies
and anti-war movement now,
just as they were in the 60's and 70's.
4) Refuse to uphold
U.S. Constitution Amendment 14 Sec 3
http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.amendmentxiv.html and condone the traitor remain in the US Senate.
5) They "swore" klintoon, hitlery, hanoi kerry, sanbdi ber(bur)glar, al bore, jane beno,
wouild be prosecuted for
pardongate, chinagate, the bribes in upstate NY in the 2000 NY Senate race, waco, etc, etc,
"when" the "time was right".
6) Become irrational in their posts when
confronted with real facts.
Ready to see yourself?
Crowley: Long Run (Someone Tell Kerry He Can Stop Running For President)
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1490273/posts
In college speech,
Kerry upbraids Bush administration
Tests waters for presidential run
9/20/05
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1488280/posts
Karl Rove knew, Nov. 7, 2004 , that hanoi kerry would try to run in '08
and knew Swift Boat Vet's would be called upon,
again, to serve our country.
Rove Credits Swiftvets With 'Energizing' Bush Vote (Thank You Karl Rove!)
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1345603/posts
Why are the "Move On FReepers" so careful NOT to attack hanoi kerry
head on and refuse to join in the demand to oust the traitor from the US Senate?
The "Move On FReepers" are going to hate Judge John Roberts
"If the Constitution says that the little guy should win,
the little guy's going to win in court before me.
But if the Constitution says that the big guy should win, well,
then the big guy's going to win,
because my obligation is to the Constitution. That's the oath," he said.
Judge John Roberts 09/15/05
U.S. Constitution Amendment 14 Sec 3
http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.amendmentxiv.html AND the FBI has proof.
Hanoi Kerry Timeline of a traitor
includes FBI files
http://www.archive-news.net/Kerry/JK_timeline.html
So when you spot a "Move On FReeper"
(really there is only a very tiny minority of them FR)
learn to watch what you say to "them".
They will screech and howl when you corner them with the truth.
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posted on
09/24/2005 10:44:55 PM PDT
by
68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
(Be wary of FReepers who preach and howl : Get over it Tonk. Move On! mmmm Move On as in Fat Boy?)
To: StayAt HomeMother
Good work, "Mother." God bless.
To: everyone
Not a bad story. And for it to appear in the Post is a small triumph. All who participated can be proud, except for the silly person who told the Sheehanites, "We love you." Stay on message, folks.
To: StayAt HomeMother; Coop
Support the Troops ... Ping
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posted on
09/24/2005 10:54:02 PM PDT
by
Deetes
(God Bless the Troops and their Families)
To: StayAt HomeMother
Sure wish I could be there tomorrow
7
posted on
09/24/2005 10:55:40 PM PDT
by
mylife
(The roar of the masses could be farts)
To: StayAt HomeMother
"Follow the stench down the street," Deming said to them as they passed. "Follow the stench of urine and burning American flags. That's where your rally is."ROTFLMAO! I mean, how do you follow a line like that? What an image of a smell (if that makes sense).
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posted on
09/24/2005 11:09:00 PM PDT
by
mumps
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
STAY ANGRY
--Straight Vermonter
9
posted on
09/24/2005 11:23:50 PM PDT
by
patriciaruth
(They are all Mike Spanns)
To: mumps
Ya just gotta love our troops ;)
10
posted on
09/24/2005 11:24:04 PM PDT
by
mylife
(The roar of the masses could be farts)
To: bstein80
11
posted on
09/24/2005 11:52:35 PM PDT
by
TheSarce
(The Silent Majority is finding its voice. It goes to ELEVEN!)
To: StayAt HomeMother
Protest Warrior had pulled a fast one on A.N.S.W.E.R., which angered them very much.
---
LOL! Good job!
12
posted on
09/25/2005 12:19:53 AM PDT
by
traviskicks
(http://www.neoperspectives.com/janicerogersbrown.htm)
To: StayAt HomeMother
We're fairly sure that one of "the enemy" passed us on I-70 at 85mph last night, driving like a maniac east towards DC.
It was a little black Japanese make car with Kentucky plates that read "MPECHW".
[Isn't that just too clever by half?]
In MD, you can't put political statements, vulgarities or "questionable" phrases on vanity plates.
What are the DMV rules in Kentucky?
13
posted on
09/25/2005 12:46:33 AM PDT
by
Salamander
(There's nothing that "MORE COWBELL!" can't fix.......)
To: StayAt HomeMother
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posted on
09/25/2005 12:59:20 AM PDT
by
indcons
(How about rooting for our side for a change, you liberal morons?)
To: StayAt HomeMother
I am just about a Sheemahn or any other anti-nationalist from ripping my beloved flag from the dishounor-grip they have on it. I can NOT allow this vomit and defeatism to be conducted under MY flag. I cannot/will not allow the flag I offered my life for,and many gave their life for, be defaced in the hands of weak liberal activists acting in their own interest as opposed to the betterment of MY Nation.
Yes that flag IS my flag. I bought it with service to my country, and I will place its mast upon the highest of highs where I have control. Yes my friend, fly that glorious old flag because of our nation, and the men and women who are fighting for it! Fly it for our grandfathers who understood its meaning. But I will NOT let Cindy Sheemahn be seen with my flag in her presence. There are hundreds of thousands who deserve better...including her son.
Sorry for ranting but for some strange reason, I LOVE this damn country and IMHO deserve the right to anti-American types. Let me sleep, so I don't say something forgone.
To: StayAt HomeMother
The DUmmies are pissed and have Freeper hate polls up on their puke site.
I love it!
16
posted on
09/25/2005 1:57:37 AM PDT
by
md2576
(DU can keep their head underground)
To: StayAt HomeMother; tgslTakoma
Kudos to the Protest Warriers for their infiltration techniques!
Betsy Demin strikes again -- way to go!
17
posted on
09/25/2005 2:19:14 AM PDT
by
Angelwood
(FReepers are Everywhere! We Support Our Troops! (Hillary's Vast Rt Wg Conspiracy))
To: StayAt HomeMother; Doctor Raoul
"Betsey Deming"?
Any relation to Dr. Raoul Deming, of the well known and well regarded Takoma Park Deming's of that ilk?
18
posted on
09/25/2005 4:14:45 AM PDT
by
Jimmy Valentine
(DemocRATS - when they speak, they lie; when they are silent, they are stealing the American Dream)
To: Jimmy Valentine
She's his cousin.
They are a very large family.
;-)
To: tgslTakoma
20
posted on
09/25/2005 5:04:56 AM PDT
by
Jimmy Valentine
(DemocRATS - when they speak, they lie; when they are silent, they are stealing the American Dream)
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