4 CORNER FReep 45 at Walter Reed, Feb 24 (Heavy graphics, Join us March 3!)

3/2/06 | PleaDeal

[PleaDeal]

On Feb 24th, we held ALL FOUR CORNERS DC Chapter and beyond including numerous members of George Washington University’s College Republicans.

This was FReep #45 as FReepers have countered the anti-troop hate group Code Pink at their weekly obscene anti-war blood dance outside Walter Reed Army Medical Center for going on 12 months. Now that the Pinkos are completely gone from the gate, we had many more than the usual number of wounded troops join us or stop by to thank us for being there, but more importantly we get to thank them in person for all the hard, dangerous work they've done and the tremendous sacrifices they have made in our behalf. (The best part is the hugs!)

This is also my first attempt at writing the AAR from an event and I’ve taken the liberty of copying copiously from BillF, who writes these reports better than anyone. BillF’s computer is under the weather and we all wish it would get well soon. Albion Wilde provided essential backup and proofing as well as suggested content.THANKS ALBION!!!!

Code Pink is truly stuck in a quagmire, now a block away from the vehicle and pedestrian traffic entering the gate, 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. Code Pink seems to be phasing out most of their participation in the protest and turning it over to other groups, as the number of Code Pink women has diminished considerably.

We are winning our psy-ops against the Pinkos and hindering their heartless psy-ops against our war-wounded troops. Please join us this Friday, Feb 3, at 6:30 pm per details below. Please also bump this thread to keep it on top. 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.

Lifting the spirits of our war-wounded heroes is what we aim to do. If you live in the area, please join us. If you really can't join us due to work, family, or medical reasons or you don't live in the area, you can help in other ways by contacting Coop, Landry Fan, or PleaDeal by FReepmail for ideas.

The honor roll of those in attendance (lurkers are marked with an asterisk*):

Albion Wilde, Apple Blossom and daughter, beandog, Bill* from MD, BlackRepublican, BufordP, Coop, Fraxinus, GunsAreOK, CindyTrueSupporter, Dustin10thMountain, iMacMan [Mr. and Mrs.], Justanobody, Kristinn, PleaDeal, Ryan*, Son of TGSL, tgslTakoma, Tom the Redhunter, trooprally [Mrs], and at least 12 College Republicans.

We had coffee, hot chocolate, and various snacks on site.

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 or left you off the honor roll.

Opposed to our 36 patriots, the Pinkos were able to rally maybe 15-16 America-hating traitors and their well-meaning, but incredibly-misguided, dupes.

FOUR CORNERS OF FREEPERS:

Jeff H. standing tall on the Northwest corner

Kristinn, GunsAreOk, BufordP, and Coop on Southwest corner.

GWU College Republicans and 3 Heroes mixed in

Northwest corner: iMacMan, CindyTrueSupporter, lurker Cindy (aka Mrs. iMacMan), and Lindy

Southwest corner: Kristinn, GunsAreOk, BufordP and Coop

Southeast corner: Fraxinus, lurker Bill, and 2 College Republicans (photo by iMacMan)

Some of our new young friends

… and some more!

Mrs. iMacMan

Now that the Pinkos have been effectively removed from their morale-sapping position to harass troops and relatives passing through the gate, we hold down the noise as there is no need to remind the Pinkos on their distant block of the shame that they should feel for their taunting of wounded troops. The commie Pinkos are really an afterthought now. It's a lot more fun without having to see their smug faces and listen to their tired, cliched '60s anti-war songs. Now we listen to a lot more honks and cheers and thanks from the passing motorists. The young folks are also predisposed to cheering very loudly!

A whole gaggle of FReepers and friends on the Northeast corner. (photo by iMacMan)

This is usually where we put up the MOAB (Mother Of All Banners), but the evening stared out a little too windy.

Bus of wounded heroes returns to FReeper cheers. (photo by iMacMan)

The highlight of evening was when the bus of wounded heroes returns from a free meal at Fran O'Brien's, a fancy DC restaurant. The bus driver turned on the interior light in the bus and there were mutual cheers and waves between the troops and the patriots.

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. Even Cindy Sheehan thinks it's wrong to demonstrate at a military hospital. (See Kristinn's post "Cindy Sheehan: Protests at Military Hospitals Out of Bounds (Attn: Code Pink and Veterans for Peace)". 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, and their families have repeatedly told us how important it is for us to be there to counter Code Pink and their ugly anti-troops agenda.

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. So come on out and make some new FRiends and thank some real Heroes!

For those of you in the DC area, we still 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.

Come help us fill All 4 Corners

Can you sacrifice an evening to honor the much greater sacrifice that the troops are making for our freedom?

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.

Walter Reed Army Medical Center, 7200 Georgia Ave. at Elder St., NW

Patriots have all four corners of that intersection with Protest Warrior having the permit for the two corners on the West and Free Republic DC Chapter having the permit for the two corners on the East.

On street parking is usually easy to find. Location is about 6 or 7 blocks from the Takoma metro station and is walkable, but it is best if you get a ride. If you want a ride, FReepmail tgslTakoma and/or BillF (assuming his computer comes back to life), preferably with your cell phone number as far in advance as possible. We'll do our best to arrange a ride from the Takoma Metro station for you.

[PleaDeal]

Hooray! It's finally up!

[PleaDeal]

finally up ping!

[PleaDeal]

Please ping chapters?

[JoyjoyfromNJ]

Although as a klutz I bump into many things every day, I'm not sure I'm "bumping this up" correctly. KUDOS to the faithful DC chapter et.al for demonstrating their support every week. Maybe the name will need to be changed to the "Postmen of WRAMC"--neither rain nor snow nor wind. . . --keep them away from their chosen spot. And good job to the GW GOP's. Am sincerely hoping to join you all for March 17.

GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!

[tgslTakoma]

DC Chapter ping!!!

[pwatson]

Thank you so much for doing this. I had the pleasure of greeting returning vets on Christmas eve at DFW airport. That was an experience I will always cherish. Stand tall, protecting the Home Front while they protect the Front Lines is critical the the WOT. God bless all of you!

[Dinah Lord]

bttt

Thanks plea!

Thanks to all the DC Freepers who support our troops in such a big way.

Cheers - Dinah

[PleaDeal]

You "bump" well!

I'm looking forward to your return!!! You held onto your corner for all it was worth and WE APPRECIATE YOU!

[PleaDeal]

I had the pleasure of greeting returning vets on Christmas eve at DFW airport.

That must have been awesome! Thank you spending your holiday eve welcoming the warriors home.

[Landry Fan]

Yay!

[Flora McDonald]

Great report! I know those soldiers got a boost from all the pretty girls there.

Note to self: need to get some "Straight Girls.." t-shirts done up.

[PGalt]

Walter Reed bump-to-the-top for some of the finest people the world has never known.

Thanks to the DC Chapter and everyone involved!

[Angelwood]

Great report! Thank you for volunteering to write the after-action report this week. You did an excellent job and the photos are inspiring.

Bumping through -- FReep On!

[The Bat Lady]

Thank God for the DC Freepers!

Ya'll ROCK!!!

[GOPJ]

Thanks for the ping.

[BillF]

Wonderful report, PD!

I'm still using my new backup computer. It may be another week before I get my desktop computer back and then a week beyond that before I've got it restored sufficiently to be really back in operation.

Unfortunately, a medical problem will keep me away from WR tomorrow. Hope to be back the following week.

[Landry Fan]

bttt

[concentric circles]

BTTT

[Taxman]

Taxman Bravo Zulu! to you for the After FReep Action report/pics and for all the FReepers who attended.

Mrs. Taxman and I plan to join you again on March 24th. See y'all then!

[Just A Nobody]

Great job Plea - Thank you!