Pics from DC Support The Troops Rally

http://waynew.fatcow.com/Support%20the%20Troops/supportthetroops.htm ^ | Sept. 25, 2005 | me

[blogblogginaway]

I arrived in DC yesterday to attend the Support Our Troops Rally. I would guess approx. 200 people were there to support our troops. We arrived at the "Mission Rally" around 12:30. From there the group moved a few blocks to our designated area to 'counter' protest the anti-American, anti-troops protesters. We were seperated by waist high railings and a police line. Our 'area' was about a block long infront of the J. Edgar Hoover Bldg. I don't know where the protesters march orginated but they arrived in our area around 2pm. We left shortly after 5pm at which time the protesters were nearing an end. I would estimate their number to be around 20,000 to 30,000. However I read his morning there were 100,000. Their number is hard to estimate as we noticed some of the same people going through the march repeatedly.

To me, the protesters seemed to be a splintered group. Many depicted out and out hatred for the current Administraton.The remainder appeared to me to be divided between protesting the war, the military and freedom. Within 3 minutes of them arriving in our area I was spat upon. Many of them donned kerchiefs which eerily resembled terrorists. The angry protesters fluxuated between the 'peace' sign and the 'middle finger' salute. Our group remained cohesive in their support of our troops and the war we are waging against terrorism.

I came away with a feeling of a common bond that united complete strangers of all ages.

I am extremely happy with my decision to come to DC. I met many people here from all over the country who strongly support our troops and understand why we are fighting terrorism "over there" instead of here.I will stay for the rally tomorrow which I understand will be covered live by CSPAN beginning at 12pm .

Will be leaving shortly to go to the Rally to Honor Military Families. GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!

A few of my pics ........ http://waynew.fatcow.com/Support%20the%20Troops/supportthetroops.htm

[cf_river_rat]

Groanup - did you see this? Before you ask yes this WAS an American flag. Sure it was small...the same size my kids carried all weekend.

Sorry it's blurry, I was trembling. bmw - did you get a better shot of this?

[concretebob]

Thanks for the heads up. I'll be sure to set my VCR again.

[concretebob]

About how long did the technical difficulties last?

[Landry Fan]

CFRR,

What does the first line of that sign say? Where was that picture taken?

Does Code Pink really want to discuss rape rooms?

LF

[fatima]

SandRat your so cute:)

[TaxRelief]

On and off for about 15 minutes.

[3D-JOY]

I need to buy or beg a copy too. Let me know if you find one.

tgslTakoma and Angelwood mentioned getting copies made...??

Shall I try for two?

[concretebob]

CSPAN has them for 39.95 on DVD.www.CSPAN.org
Click on the DVD/VHS link, use the search by date feature. I was just there.
Hold on I'll get the link.

[concretebob]

LF the stupid thing says Halliburton Guilty Rape and Pillage

[concretebob]

and it was taken Friday night, the 23rd.

[3D-JOY]

Did you order one?

I am sure we can contact another freeper for a copy of their personal tape.

[Landry Fan]

Huh. I was there at WR but I didn't see it. Maybe I just thought "another stupid pinko banner" and paid it no attention.

Pinkos should be ashamed of themselves to their very core.

[concretebob]

Not yet..need to reduce the credit card balance first. :{

[concretebob]

I didn't see it either, but I wasn't really paying attention to anything across the street.
What we do is more important than anything, and last Friday was very special for me.
You didn't kick me ;)

[AnnapolisMom]

makes me sick ... but here is a clear pic http://globalcop.us/2005/09/pro-american-rally-attendee-watches-a.html

[3D-JOY]

OK!!

Give me a couple of days to locate a tape I can get copied...2x

I will freepmail if I get one and you can give me an address for shipping.

[Landry Fan]

that boy is messed up. maybe his parents will see this picture and ground him.

[concretebob]

Got some good pics in there though.
Two of allrightallthetime and one of me with the Jersey/Chicago Protest Warriors
Thank you very much for posting these.
I volunteered for Marshall duty, and was outside the circle most of the time.

[concretebob]

I warned you about spoiling me.
I'll move to Florida and re-build your house.
You'll have to feed me.

[Landry Fan]

You caught me hard at work in your first photo! Thanks for posting your pictures. I didn't notice if the DC Chapter got pinged...