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.
Little Bill we need you defending the Northern tier!
However the weather is getting nicer so a road trip is totally out of the question.
i would have broken that girls legs who was standing on Old Glory.
He's a Christian like Arafat was a Bhuddist.
"Call these people out and rid the Earth of such dishonor and evil."
Coffe for one, and pistols for two. That's the ticket. Or maybe knives... get up close and personal. ...I guess I need to chill a little, but these stupes irritate me as no one else has ever done.
Mrs. Pod is doing great. Come see us sometime.
This is a direct attack on American Military esprit de corps...defaming them and their families...and simultaneously defaming all those who oppose the homosexual "lifestyle" or movement out of Christian scriptural integrity and altruism...as practicing haters and bigots.
Has anybody got to the bottom of this cretin and his "church" of judgmental stone-throwers?
Thank you for standing up for truth...and simple decency.
I'm hating my job right now, because I have to work all weekend.
I'll be back on the corner as soon as I can.
Meanwhile, someone please ask the pinkos down the street if they know
Congratulations bob...to you and your gang.
You make me so very proud every week that you go to Walter Reed...but, this time was so importent.
Hey girl...how was it???
I am so glad to see your name on the roll call list for today's event!!!
Thank you SO much for representing all of us that can't be there every week.
Some day it would be awesome to visit his neck of the woods, pick up some bait, and head out fishin' on the lake.
Word on the street is...you're the best, Big Daddy Bob!
Those people are really sick and the people behind them are sick.
Ick, 26.4? Time for a new connection.
Come on, don't taunt me! It's up to 28.8 tonight.
Way out in the boondocks, no alternative unless I want to pay 300 bucks and then $50 a month. Nope.
I just got to NoVa and was discussing this with a friend of mine. He saw something on the news/heard something on the radio about the activities yesterday, so I showed him the thread.
Anyhow, a tad OT, but does anyone know if Phelps and his group show up at various colleges/universities? We remember a couple (5-10) people always showing up in the springtime at UVA, congregating at the Com School/Garrett Hall bus stop, carrying signs about god hating us and screaming odd statements at the students in general.
I'll go check his site/look online for information, just wondering if anyone knows off the top of their head.
sorry I missed out this evening, got into the area too late :(
Why don't we see the media showing these protest?
I guess it wouldn't promote their agenda.
Lol.
Out here, I'm close to the border of where cable(both TV and internet) lines can reach. A few more miles out and there's no reception.
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