FReep 32 of Code Pink at Walter Reed, Nov 25 (Heavy graphics, Join us Dec 2!)

DC Chapter ^ | Nov. 29, 2005 | BillF with photos from upchuck and PleaDeal

[BillF]

On Nov 25, the day after Thanksgiving, we had a good turnout of FReepers from the DC Chapter and beyond. It was a cold night, but there was little or no wind.  This was FReep #32 as FReepers have countered Code Pinkos at their weekly obscene anti-war blood dance outside Walter Reed Army Medical Center as their have for 8 months now.  We overheard a soldier telling off the Pinkos and we had a brief encounter with a Pinko who let on what they really think of our troops.

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, Dec. 2, at 6:30 pm per details below.

I can't be there so please come and stand in my place. Please also bump this thread to keep it on top.

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*): Angie * (not her real name) of Colorado (!), beandog, Bill * from MD, Coop, Doctor Raoul, Jack Deth, Jimmy Valentine’s brother, Joan * of MD, Justanobody, kristinn, Landry Fan, PleaDeal, Sisku Hanne, Snoopy * of South Carolina, upchuck (from South Carolina!), and BillF. That's 16 of us counting our Canine-American Snoopy  (he growls if we don't count him).

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.

[CLICK ON A PHOTO TO OPEN A LARGER VERSION IN A NEW WINDOW if it has a border around it. If a photo doesn't have a border, it is not hyperlinked to a larger version.  Click on another photo and its larger version should open in the same window that the first enlarged photo did. Or you can simply close the window with the enlarged photo and click on another photo in the report to open a new window with an enlarged photo. Note that some of the wider photos may open in a window wider than your screen and you can use a horizontal scroll bar to see parts. Photos will be interspersed in the report.

Photos were taken by upchuck (who burned a CD of his great photos for me right from his van), PleaDeal (click here and go to November 26, 2005 entry for her full outstanding collection of photos on her great blog), and I.  The photographer can be determined from the name of the photo. You can see that on hyperlinked photos (i.e., borders at edge) by running your mouse over them. On other photos, right click on the photo and click properties. The key is this: photos of upchuck begin with "Dchuck," photos of PleaDeal begin with "Dplea," and photos of mine begin with "DSCN."]

See also the outstanding blog of Landry Fan (click here and go to the November 25 entry for her account of the FReep).

Opposed to our 16 patriots, the Pinkos managed to get 16 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.

FReepers prior to deployment of the MOAB.

FReepers around the MOAB (Mother-of-all-banners) with kristinn at the end closest the camera.

Bill from MD, Jack Deth, and Coop

Another view of the MOAB. Note Snoopy in the shadow underneath the middle of the MOAB.

FReepers' secondary corner with MOAB across side street in background.

Near the beginning of the FReep, a soldier in a wheelchair was pushed along by a friend. The wheelchair soldier, who looked like he had lost his legs, shouted at the Pinkos as he went in the gate. Some of the FReepers heard him from across the street as he said, "Cindy Sheehan s****s a**, f***in' bitch" to the Pinkos. The Pinkos were stunned and hung their heads in shame. (kristinn noted that the Pinkos' account of this will probably be "a soldier thanked us for being there.")

Sisku Hanne

Landry Fan

Joan

Sisku Hanne, Joan, and Jimmy Valentine's brother

"Angie" from Colorado brought a thank you card made for the troops by children. Angie at first didn't want her photo published, but agreed and even authorized use of her real first name. However, I used another first name for her in case she has second thoughts.

upchuck, right-wing attack dog Snoopy, and Landry Fan

Jack Deth and beandog Doctor Raoul's T-shirt. At bottom it says, "No liberals were harmed in the making of this T-shirt." Ah, that's a shame. :)

Justabody, a true patriot, doesn't want to get in the way of the message.

It was cold enough on this night that Doctor Raoul led us in chanting for global warming. We used the type of leader and group response chants that leftists love. Several years ago, a police officer had jokingly told FReepers that their chant in favor of global warming was wrong and suggested the cadence and arrangement that follows. Leader (Doctor Raoul): WHAT DO WE WANT? Group: GLOBAL WARMING! Leader: WHEN DO WE WANT IT? Group: NOW!!! Coop and Jimmy Valentine's brother, were among other FReepers, who used their loud voices to the dismay of the Pinkos.

Doctor Raoul and PleaDeal

Backs of FReepers with leftists across the street.

Leftists' line has few women, mainly eunuchs on this night. Gael Murphy was apparently at her Florida condo.

Policy is not made at a hospital, but maybe nobody told them.

The Quiet Zone sign lacked irony tonight as the Pinkos' guitar player Perry was unavailable. Reports that he has defected to the American side of the war on terror and is now inflicting his music on GITMO prisoners to get them to talk, could not be confirmed. At least we weren't tortured by him on this night.

Sign held by Crazy Backpack Guy

Crazy Backpack Guy, as requested by us in this report last week, brought back his Armchair Warriors sign, but, as the leftists disbanded, there was an encounter  that calls into question the sincerity of this pro-recruitment sign. Coop, a Marine veteran of the Gulf War, went to the other side of the street after the Pinkos had abandoned one corner and were leaving. A bearded, chubby Pinko eunuch walked past the American-flag-holding Coop and said "It doesn't matter if you let the flag touches the ground as long as you wipe your arse with it." (Our previous reports have noted that the Pinkos touch the American flag to the ground after almost every protest and we have even photographed it several times. Arse Wipe Guy has no doubt read the reports. ) (And don't you dare call this Arse Wipe unpatriotic, lest he cry fowl.) Coop said: "Come on over and try to take this flag if you feel like wiping." [Arse keeps walking.] "I've served for this flag. Have you? Have you?" Arse Wipe said: "No, I'm not a murderer." There you have it. Code Pink, traitors masquerading as peace protestors, say that they support the troops. Then they characterize them as murderers.

There was no bus of wounded heroes and family back from their free meals at Fran O'Brien's (a fancy DC restaurant) tonight. The restaurant trip wasn't made on this night because it was the night after Thanksgiving. We did have a chance to talk to some troops anyway and kristinn started a thread: Iraq War Vet Spat On, Called Baby Killer (click here) as a result of a conversation with one injured soldier.

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.

[BillF]

For those of you in the DC area, we need some additional FReepers to join us for FReeping Code Pink every Friday night, until further notice, starting at 6:30 pm and until about 9:30 pm. How about coming out this Friday? You can join us in progress if you can't make the beginning of the event.

We usually order pizza or other food for FReepers and guests to eat on site if they haven't had a chance to eat before making the trip to Walter Reed.

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. If you want a ride, FReepmail tgslTakoma as I will be out of the area this Friday. She may have some ideas to help get you a ride.

[BillF]

DC Chapter ping! Please bump this thread to keep this on top of the latest posts.

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.

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?

Family responsibilities require me to be out of the area this weekend, maybe you can go in my place?

[Jimmy Valentine's brother]

Great report. I'm glad that there was no wind cause by the end of the evening my butt was colder than a well digger's ...

I missed Gael Murphy. Guess she was making arrangements in Cuba for code Pink's New Years Eve festivities. The pictures confirm that the number of wymen across the street were down. Guess they were still doing dishes.

I'll be stuck on the left coast this Friday. No I'm not upset that I wasn't asked for an autograph last week.

[vharlow]

ping

[bluesagewoman]

Thank you.

[cf_river_rat]

Gael Murphy was apparently at her Florida condo.

I noticed on another thread Spiff is using this tag line: "They start yelling, 'Murderer!' 'Traitor!' They call me by name." - Gael Murphy, Code Pink leader

Is this from a published interview? Do you have a link?

Thanks DC chapter for all you do. Have a great Christmas party, wish we could be there.

BTTT

[trooprally]

Thanks for the AAR and pictures. It takes a lot of time during the FReep, to gather the info for your links and to write an AAR. Your time is deeply appreciated week after week.

Sounds like we missed another good FReep. At least while down in Marine Corps Country (Camp Lejeune/Cherry Point, NC) we showed several Marines the FR web site, Landry Fan's blog, MFVOV and others. They were appreciative of our efforts all over the country.

But we'll [Mr & Mrs] be there this Friday with insulated boots on our feet.

[Milhous]

You guys rock! This thread seems like a favorite weekly sitcom featuring characters like Squeegee Guy and Crazy Backpack Guy playing the part of the buffoons.

[3D-JOY]

great morning WAKE-UP!!

Thank you for your effort to keep us all up to date on the FREEPS!

[bmwcyle]

Thanks to all for being there. I'll be back Friday.

[Just mythoughts]

I thought of Code Pink at Walter Reed, when I read the following article.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1529282/posts

[Hoodlum91]

Bump!

Hope to be there this week.

[Spiff]

I noticed on another thread Spiff is using this tag line: "They start yelling, 'Murderer!' 'Traitor!' They call me by name." - Gael Murphy, Code Pink leader Is this from a published interview? Do you have a link?

You bet I do. I've got it right here. The traitor hag was quoted in a recent Washington Post article. The quote is truly priceless. I think I want to make mocking Che Gaelmurphy shirts with that quote on it. Or at least a sign design that the D.C. Freepers can use at their various FReeps and counterprotests.

[LisaFab]

Bump. I may make it down there this weekend.

[WVNan]

You guys are the best. Thank you a thousand times. (Tell Joan to please wear a toboggin on her head. She's going to catch pneumonia).

[cf_river_rat]

Heh Heh Heh. Thanks FRiend.

BTTT

[Landry Fan]

you're there in spirit with us. looking forward to your next visit to DC. you have the sweetest, most fun kids in the world.

[Landry Fan]

I request that more pictures of Snoopy be added to the report.

bump

[FourtySeven]

Bump! These look like fun!

[beandog]

There may have been no wind but by the end of the evening the top of my legs were freezing. I think I need heavier long johns. This is just another reason to hate the Pinkos. Cold weather makes me mean, or should I say meaner than usual. :)

Unless something comes up I'll be there Friday night.