Posted on 11/09/2005 11:52:25 AM PST by BillF
On Nov 4 we had a huge turnout of FReepers and almost as many members of Rolling Thunder. FReepers from the DC Chapter and beyond countered Code Pinkos at their weekly obscene anti-war blood dance outside Walter Reed Army Medical Center as their have for over 7 months. Rolling Thunder ("RT") had considerable interaction with the Pinkos as many of them walked over to one of the Pinkos corners. Some of the RT members crossed back to our side. Others were still on the Pinko side when police arrived, apparently after Eric "Squeegee Guy" made a 911 call, but there was no real problem.
Code Pink is truly stuck in a quagmire as FReepers severely hinder the Pinkos' cynical attempts to manipulate severely wounded soldiers and relatives in hopes of finding those who will join the anti-war movement and break faith with the troops still fighting a ruthless enemy. Please help us by showing up next Friday night per details below. Stand up against the Pinkos who've endorsed "the Iraqi resistance" (as they call our enemy, see here and here), given money to the other side in Fallujah, and called our troops "killers." Then, the Pinkos demonstrate at the hospital and pretend that they support our troops.
Please join us this Friday, Nov 11, at 6:30 pm. This is Veterans' Day, a day to honor all our veterans. Honor the wounded ones still at Walter Reed by helping us counter the Pinkos' psych-op against our troops there. Also, the Washington Post published a story, on the weekend before last, about the weekly dueling demonstrations of Pinkos vs. FReepers such that the leftists might draw more people this Friday. Please make an extra effort to attend.
To help people get there on time, without having to stop for dinner, we got pizza on site at the FReep.
The honor roll of those in attendance (lurkers are marked with an asterisk*, except that Rolling Thunder and friends were too numerous for me to get all their names): Adam from MD*, ALlRightAllTheTime, beandog, BFM and his father, Bill from MD*, BufordP, Christopher Lincoln, concretebob, Doctor Raoul, Dustin19thMountain, Eric from MD*, Fraxinus, gate2wire, Iraqikurd, Jack Deth, Jason from MD*, Justanobody, Kristinn, Landry Fan, LuvUSTroops and her husband and child (that's the screen name that she gave me, but it is not valid), Michelle from MD*, mr.sarcastic, mrs.sarcastic, pasquale, PleaDeal, SonOfTGSL, tgslTakoma, Tolerance Sucks Rocks, trooprally (two FReepers: Mr. & Mrs.), and BillF. That's 34 of us, apart from our great Rolling Thunder guests.
We were proud to have 29 members and friends of Rolling Thunder (RT) join us. This was the second week in a row that some joined us and it was at least the fourth time when these veterans and patriots were kind enough to roll our way.
Our 63 patriots included numerous Rolling Thunder members from around the country including North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentucky, and New York, among many other states. Rolling Thunder was holding a convention in the DC area, but we thank them for making the time to get down to Walter Reed. Now for those of you who live a lot closer, why can't you make it? Unless you have medical, work, family, geographic (i.e., you live too far away) or other factors that prevent you from coming, you owe it to the troops to come. The troops tell us every week how important it is for us to be there. Don't just be a spectator, come out and show your support in person to the troops. You'll be glad that you did.
The event was so large that I can only present that part of the story that I saw. If you were there, please describe your own experiences at the FReep. Also, let me know if I publish your photo without your name or, worse, I mislabel you in a photo.
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Opposed to our 63 patriots, the Pinkos managed to get, at most, only 29 America-hating traitors and their well-meaning, but incredibly-misguided, dupes. The dupes do not realize that their Pinko organizers, who claim to support our troops, call our troops "killers," endorse "the Iraqi resistance" (those killing and wounding our troops, see here and here), and have given money to "the other side" in Fallujah. Their poor showing was in spite of the Washington Post article mentioned above, although that article might still get more Pinkos out this coming Friday.
Late photo of the FReepers main corner. Taken from across the street after the Pinkos had left. Shows what the Pinkos see during
their event, except that many FReepers had relocated to the Pinko side by the time of the photo. The MOAB (tgslTakoma's
Mother-of-all-banners) holds the key message for the troops.
Another view of the MOAB as Tolerance Sucks Rocks holds Blessed are the Peacemakers: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines sign
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Christopher Lincoln at left and various Rolling Thunder and other FReepers at |
Secondary FReepers' corner in foreground and primary |
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Another view along the FReep line. |
[Mr] trooprally, LuvUSTroops, concretebob, and Landry Fan. Check out Landry |
| beandog is one of our near tireless patriots,
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It was great to have Michelle and husband |
Adam from MD and one of the RT women |
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North end of the FReepers' main corner. Car has special license |
With his Dad at left, BFM continues to serve the country as both |
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SonOfTGSL, Landry Fan, and beandog |
Rolling Thunder members in with the FReepers. |
Doctor Raoul led FReepers on the secondary corner in a chant. He would chant "Shame on Code Pink!" Then, FReepers would respond by shouting "leave the wounded alone!" CLICK TO HEAR THE WAV FORMAT SOUND FILE (or right click to save and play later) (7 seconds, 76 Kb). The sound file doesn't do this justice because of some traffic noise, but at least some of the Pinkos look ashamed when they hear this chant. Someday, there should be a Doctor of FReep Greatest Hits album.
An early view of the Pinkos' main corner. Note the "Mother of a Marine" sign, but, as far as we could tell, no one held that sign on
this night.
Bruce Wolf, Code Pink's designated fiction writer, at right of the "Bring the Guard" mini-banner. He is trying to corner the market
on blue shirts and pants.
Wolf up close at right. I think that's another of the blue shirts, but the long distance flash telephoto whitens out the color. Still, he did
actually wear a shirt that wasn't blue one Friday night, apparently trying to disguise himself. Or maybe it was a full moon that night?
Another view of the Pinkos.
We were happy when 7 Rolling Thunder members and friends arrived by car to join us a few minutes into the FReep. A short time later, we heard the motorcycles and then we were honored to have an additional 22 Rolling Thunder roll up to reinforce our numbers, thus lifting our numbers to more than 2 to 1 relative to the Pinkos.
The Pinkos had most of their people concentrated on their south corner with about 5 or 6 on the north corner on their side of the street. About 20 of the Rolling Thunder members walked over to the north corner of the the Pinko side of Georgia Avenue, the main street usually dividing the two patriots and the Pinkos.
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More Rolling Thunder and FReepers |
Rolling Thunder start across the street. |
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Rolling Thunder at the north end of the Pinko side (red light is
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Once the Rolling Thunder and some others had descended on the north corner of the Pinko side, they just talked to the Pinkos. Much of it was civil, but, as recounted by one person who was there, Eric "Squeegee Guy" told this witness and another person that he had a bullet waiting for them. Some peace activist he is. This unfortunate talk about bullets is reminiscent of the first of these FReeps, when one of Gael Murphy's peace activists pretended to be on our side, held a "Kill the Poor" sign, ranted about wanting to kill people, and then said that he had a gun in his pocket (details here). (Murphy later lied about her knowledge of the disruptors that she had sent, per details here, look at text around 6th sound file.) Eric "Squeegee Guy" really needs to change to decaf. Apparently, he is trying to put on some tough guy image, but he is digging himself into a hole if he continues to go around with that attitude. (At last summer's FReep at the Military Recruitment Center a mile down the road last summer, Squeegee displayed a defensiveness that was quite silly. With the leftists outnumbering us two to one, I stood 15 feet away to take his photo and he shouted at me "we will not be intimidated!" The leftists started chanting, which blocked me from responding, "we're not here to intimidate you, we're here to laugh at you.") The following is the account of the witness and I have no way to contact Squeegee for his comments or version of events. Squeegee told one of the patriots, "I'm not scared of you. I have a bullet for you." The patriot responded, "when are going to do this [shoot me]?" "You come to my place and I have a bullet waiting for you." After that patriot left, Squeegee told the witness that "I have a bullet at my place for you." |
Pinkos at right and left ends with Rolling Thunder in the middle. Squeegee's bullets are at home, but he is flashing a peace sign here
(third from right).
| Maybe, Squeegee thinks that telling a Rolling Thunder member that the RT guy probably has a few felonies (as he was said to have done a few weeks back) and now all his lose talk about bullets makes him a tough guy for peace. He is making a big mistake. In the U.S., we settle political disputes with ballots, not bullets. FReepers will just laugh at him and maybe chant at him, nothing more, but he may talk himself into trouble with others if he keeps with the ultra-belligerent attitude.
Last June, I had a civil conversation with Squeegee outside the White House. It was quite amusing and enjoyable. I would urge him to lighten up and would urge all dealing with him to realize that he may be a little more delusional than your average Pinko. Since he's unlikely to listen to my advice, Gael Murphy may need to muzzle him for his own good.
With the Rolling Thunder on the north corner of the Pinko side, most of the Pinkos moved to that same corner, eventually getting themselves and their banners in front of the RT people.
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Police car came, apparently upon a 911 call from Squeegee or |
The police came and asked the Rolling Thunder to relocate to our side of the road, which they did. Two of the Rolling Thunder members linked arms with one of the officers and one announced that they were escorting the officer across the street for his safety, to the laughter of the officer, Rolling Thunder, and FReepers. Maybe, even some of the Pinkos laughed at that.
Good Pinko message discipline, but why demonstrate at hospital of war-wounded when your demonstration doesn't have anything to
do with policy made or even implemented at the hospital? Oh, I know, because you want to exploit war-wounded for your twisted
propaganda purposes.
Pinkos at north corner after Rolling Thunder had left that side.
After standing with us for some time, most of the Rolling Thunder rolled out as FReepers watch their motorcycles.
At left, a young journalism student, who had interviewed some of us in past weeks, interviews DC Chief Pinko, Gael Murphy. At
as right, Perry with the guitar jokes (maybe his days as a roadie for a rock band, days of "sex, drugs, and rock and roll?")
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Murphy panics at question from journalism student.
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Here's a partial transcript of the interview at left (and this is at least as truthful as Dan Rather's account of the President's Air National Guard service, even without having Bill Burkett to help me make this up): Journalism student (J): Which side would you prefer to see victorious in Iraq, the side with the Americans or the side fighting the Americans? Gael Murphy (M): This is quite complex. People have different definitions of victory. J: What is victory to you? M: Peace. J: So if there was peace in Iraq tomorrow because of a complete collapse of the side fighting against the U.S., in other words an American military victory, you would be happy and see that as a victory? M: That would not be a true victory because it would teach the U.S. that its illegal force triumphed. J: So you don't want the U.S. to win? M: I didn't say that! I just want peace. |
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Bus of wounded troops and family members returning from night |
When the Pinkos had pretty much disbanded, Murphy was heard arguing with Eric "Squeegee Guy." I hope he didn't use the "I have a bullet for you at my place" line with her. I would hate to see that team break up. After the Pinkos had withdrawn to escape being flipped off in mass by Walter Reed patients, and after some FReepers retook the Pinko side of the street, the bus of wounded troops and family members returned from their free meal at Fran O'Brien's. As the bus stopped to turn into the gate, the interior light came on and FReepers begin chanting "USA, USA!" The bus driver opened the door and one Walter Reed patient came down a few steps on the door's stairs, and shouted "Hoo-Rah!" We were honored. Some FReepers then went onto the base to talk to the troops and express support for them, without regard to any political matters. Let's help our wounded heroes maintain a positive attitude. We absolutely must keep the pressure on Code Pink and keep showing the wounded troops 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" was one of their commonly-used signs) demonstrations at the hospital. At the very least, we can hinder their psychological warfare operation against the wounded troops. 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?
This FReep is rewarding, fun, and important for our troops and our nation.
Can you sacrifice an evening to honor the much greater sacrifice that the troops are making for our freedom?
FReepers will continue FReeping the Code Pinkos every Friday night until they stop their obscene blood dance outside the hospital of our war-wounded. If you agree with me that it is outrageous for Code Pinkos to demonstrate at a hospital with war-wounded troops inside, please come out and join us in a peaceful counter-protest.
One of the amputees told me months ago that he doesn't want other wounded troops coming into Walter Reed and seeing only the Code Pinkos at the gates. He explained that the FReeper presence there was extremely important to counter the Pinkos. Please join us and be a part of our peaceful counter-protest to Code Pink.
Please don't let the troops think that regular Americans are too busy with TV, ballgames, movies and other recreation to peacefully counter America-hating leftists.
Being there with us in spirit is great, but we need people to hold the MOAB (Mother of all banners), other signs, and flags. Maybe you can't come every week, but please make it your patriotic duty to join us at least once in the near future.
As always, the DC Chapter's rules for protesting will be in effect.
Briefly, they are: No violence. No profanity. No racism. No provocations. Obey the law. Treat all law enforcement officers with respect.
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
Walter Reed Army Medical Center, 7200 Georgia Ave., at Elder St., NW
Code Pinkos have been setting up on the southwest corner of the Georgia Ave/Elder St intersection. We've been setting up on the northeast corner across the street from Walter Reed's entrance gate. Now, their permit purportedly covers both corners on the west side of the street.
On street parking is usually easy to find. The location is about 6 or 7 blocks from Takoma metro station and is walkable, but it is best if you get a ride from the station. If you want a ride, FReepmail me with your cell phone number or, if you have no cell phone, your ride request, ASAP, but at least by 2 pm Eastern time on the day of the FReep. The earlier the better, especially if you don't have a cell phone.
FReepmail me to get on or off the list.
Injured Walter Reed patients, including amputees, have repeatedly told us how important it is for us to be there to counter Code Pink.
Please come out this Friday for Veterans' Day and honor our wounded veterans now at Walter Reed.
Some Q and A here:
Q: Will I be attacked by leftists?A: Quite unlikely, that there will be a serious problem. There is great security, both in our numbers, frequent police patrols, and the nearby guards at Walter Reed. The leftists are almost always across a 6 lane busy road, separating us from them.
Q: Is there a chance that I'll be arrested?
A: We've never had anyone arrested in 7 years. Behave properly, follow our rules, and you won't be arrested.
If we can sufficiently outnumber the leftists often enough, embarrassment may cause the leftists to stop these outrageous morale-damaging ("Maimed for a lie" was one of their signs) demonstrations at the hospital.
Our troops are bold enough to face bullets, mortars, IEDs, and suicide bombers. Are you bold enough to get out from behind the keyboard, FReep in person, and stand up for the wounded troops at Walter Reed?
If you're in the DC area and don't have family or work considerations that keep you from FReeping, can you spare a few hours on a Friday night? Will you?
Disclaimer (as inspired by a suggestion of BufordP, but language is mine): If anyone on this thread refers to some FReepers not doing enough for the troops and just sitting at home on their keyboards, but you are doing something else for the troops, then the comments are not directed at you. Please don't respond defensively. Just keep helping the troops in your own way. Come out to join us if you can.
Since that was Murphy speaking in a stressful, imaginary conversation, I'm imagining that her grammar is flawed. :)
You talked about coming out for one of these events some Friday.
How about this Friday, Veterans' Day?
Thanks for all you do.
Great report, Bill !
Many thanks to all FReepers and all Rolling Thunder veterans and mates.
Even after a Washington Post article that was between-the-lines favorable to their cause the Sunday directly before this FReep, the lefties were still outnumbered two-to-one, in a city that is 90% liberal. Those are not winning numbers, for sure.
Come on out and have some fun with us this week, FReepers, wherever you may be. We have been fortunate to have FR visitors from California, Texas, Colorado, North Carolina, South Carolina, Arizona, remote parts of southern and western Virginia, West Virginia, New Jersey, remote (Red) parts of Maryland, and more.
I'm coming from NJ and planning to be there!
I take it that the Vets from Rolling Thunder did not get a hug from the terrorist supporters.
Most excellent to have a representative from the Garden State. Drive carefully!
Come out to WRAMC this Friday evening, and join the DC Chapter as we say "Thank You!" to our wounded troops, and "Freep You!" to the Code PinkOs and other leftists who are protesting the war at the wrong place.
Disclaimer (as inspired by a suggestion of BufordP, but language is mine): If anyone on this thread refers to some FReepers not doing enough for the troops and just sitting at home on their keyboards, but you are doing something else for the troops, then the comments are not directed at you. Please don't respond defensively. Just keep helping the troops in your own way. Come out to join us if you can.
Most of her for-public-consumption commentary appears to be from imaginary supporters.
No problem, BillF. I am happy to see the photos getting wide play. (Lefties who steal my images, however, are not forgiven.)
BTTT !!
See you there!
Buford a "diplomat", okay now I'm laughing.
On our side, there were hugs and handshakes and "Welcome Home" salutes from us to RT folks, and from RT folks to our newest generation of returning soldiers. The RT folks were very supportive of the WRAMC troops who stopped to talk with us nd thank us for being there.
I am still in awe of these humble men and women who thank us for standing on a streetcorner for a few hours a week - when they have done so much more (and given so much more) for us to have that freedom. The men and women in our military are the best of the best.
;-)
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