Posted on 04/06/2006 4:35:26 PM PDT by sauropod
We had 32 people on hand for today's event. The other side had maybe 15.
Honor roll for today is as follows: tgsltakoma (tiggles), BufordP, cindy_true_supporter, Mr/Mrs Trooprally, BillF, hellinahandcart, TBP, AGreatPer, W04Man, imacman, chickenhawk, justanobody, gate2wire, iraqikurd, and trueblackman (very late. He was looking at the Cherry Blossoms). The healing heroes included Ryan, Wes, Wild Bill, Bill, Rex, Jerry, Arnold, Cole, Brian, John and a few others.
On a bright sunny spring day in Dee Cee, Fred Phelps' caravan of irrational people descended on both Capitol Hill and Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Others can talk to what happened at the Capitol (I was not there), but we had quite a bit of fun defending and honoring the troops and giving the Westboro Baptists what for.
We got to WR around 2 pm to set up. The Phelpsians had posted on their website that they had a permit for 2:45 - 3:30 pm in front of the Medical Center. When we got there, a group of healing heroes were on hand to lend their opinion to the upcoming protest. They knew that the God Hates Fags People (GHFP) would not be permitted to protest untaunted.
Here is a picture of them setting up on the corner in front of WR:
We began setting up the MOAB. Here Buford works on the banner (It's a rare thing to get a picture of Buford actually working. He's complaining about actually breaking a sweat.):
I gave an interview to the WaPo and to CNS. I had a sign that said, "Fred Phelps: Lifelong Democrat." The WaPo reporter saw that and made a beeline over to get the interview. The WaPo reporter kept asking if I agreed with the Phelpsians that God was punishing America because of homosexuality. I replied by Phelps' logic, God must really not like Americans that drive cars because of all the Americans that die in car crashes every year (far more than the Servicemembers getting killed over in theater). The WaPo reporter said that I basically agreed with Phelps's point of view and that the differences were just a matter of respect. I disagreed with this, stating that Phelps said "God Hates Fags." I said that that was not true, God hates the sin and loves the sinner.
Phelps's group arrived late (they did not show until after 3 pm).
They had many "charming" signs and began setting up on the far corner. They also had quite a few American flags that they proceeded to drag on the ground, stomp on, and spit on during their half-hour protest.
We countered, linking their actions to those of Code Pinko. W04Man had a great sign doing just that:
Fred's brood had many offensive signs to whet the media's appetite.
The Media in attendance included WaPo, CNS, and the Army Times. It was also reported that Channel 7 was there for a little while.
Arriving at almost the same time as they did was Rolling Thunder and RT was joined by a FReeper Chickenhawk on his own bike. Here he is givin' 'em some gas.
RT did the Lord's work revving up their bikes (even if they just were Harleys ;-) and drowning out their weird chants.
Phelpsians are a strange bunch. Here is somebody thanking God for maimed soldiers (I kid you not):
Here, Uncle Sam is in the crosshairs and the Westboro Baptists triumphantly declare that "God Hates You." The expression on the RT's face is priceless.
These next couple of pictures just speak for themselves:
As I mentioned before, the GHFP really like to dishonor the flag.
There was a broad in the pink shirt (see photo below) that insisted on taking a picture of me and everybody else. We were definitely being monitored and cataloged.
RT really got under the GHFPers skin. Here is one of them chewing out the local RT leader for having such a loud bike:
We continued to give them hell. Here is my lovely bride, Elizabeth Crocker, who decided at the last minute to out Fred Phelps personally.
Finally, their permit time was up and they got ready to leave:
They were escorted and serenaded down the street by the healing heroes.
And finally, they became insignificant. No media, no adoring throngs of leftists. No nothing. They sure look lonely.
We never forget who we are doing this for. It's amazing to me that there is not more outrage over this. Our troops deserve better.
>>>Three counterprotesters sat nearby on Harley-Davidson motorcycles, revving their engines to deafening effect, drowning out the chants of Phelps's flock. The pastor quoted from Bible verses, then stood for a while, holding a placard. It read "THANK GOD FOR DEAD SOLDIERS."<<<
This was a brilliant strategy! Thank you to the three Freeper bikers!
Check out the WaPo photo on the article linked at #127.
Your sign is featured and is much more prominent (and positive) than the signs of the lunatic cultists.
We all miss you and continue to hope and pray that you recover soon.
They hjave a network of students mostly at CU butr also with some contacts on other local campuses. They were talking about doing something like sending students from a given campus each Friday to join the FReep. One Friday the CU students would come, and the next week, for example, we might have a contingent from GW (for example), and so forth.
Thanks guys.
Thank YOU ALL for standing up to these leftie weirdos. Plus, our side is 10 times better looking! :-)
To the Honor Roll: Outstanding job to all!!!
To the brave men and women serving in our country's armed services: Thank you. Thank you very much. We salute you.
Thank You DC FReepers
Great job DC Chapter!
It was great to see you at the FReep.
Hope that you can make it to some more FReeps this spring.
GREAT STORY -- and the way it starts shows just how brainwashed and demented these people are.
Thank you DC Chapter FReepers.
Just...........WOW! You guys are so awesome. You make me proud!
Phelps crowd had some new signs (well new to me, anyway). "God hates your tears" ??? "God hates YOU" ??? Words fail me. These people are absolute vipers. One thing is certain. They do NOT know GOD.
I am in awe of all you who were there to stand up to this evil. Your strength is amazing to me.
BTTT!!!
Me too. You know the MSM and lefties will throw them together with the rest of conservatives.
The wacko fringe in any religion is bad news. Unfortunately there is one religion that doesn't seemed to be bothered too much about their fringe. Why isn't Phelp's group protesting them? That would make more sense.
Great report and great pics! Thanks to all of you for your participation. Man it must be tough for those walking wounded servicemen to physically hold back. Phelp's bunch seriously need taking behind the woodshed. I guess we must be content that they'll receive what's due to them in the form of eternal punishment.
Need to HartlyBoy to the Honor Roll.
Great parody pics as usual. Thanks!
The Washington Post article MAY HAVE LIED ABOUT HIM HOLDING A SIGN!!!!!!!!!!! I NEVER SAW HIM HOLD A SIGN! DID ANYONE ELSE?
WAPO: "The pastor quoted from Bible verses, then stood for a while, holding a placard. It read "THANK GOD FOR DEAD SOLDIERS.""
IF THIS HAPPENED, IT MUST HAVE BEEN FOR A SPLIT SECOND. THE BIKERS MADE HIM CRINGE.
Weird.
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