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AAR: Phelps' Traveling Freak Show Greeted by DC Chapter at Walter Reed 4/6/06 (Graphics Intensive)
self | April 6, 2006 | Sauropod

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.



TOPICS: Activism/Chapters; Culture/Society; Front Page News; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; US: District of Columbia; US: Maryland; US: Virginia
KEYWORDS: aar; codephelps; codepink; cult; dcchapter; fredphelps; freep; soldiers; walterreed; westborobaptist
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To: sauropod
F.A.G. = Fred's Actually Gay!

HA! HA! HA!

261 posted on 04/09/2006 7:08:24 AM PDT by DTogo (I haven't left the GOP, the GOP left me.)
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To: sauropod

Geez, 'pod. Really sick ______.


262 posted on 04/09/2006 7:27:02 AM PDT by metesky ("Brethren, leave us go amongst them." Rev. Capt. Samuel Johnston Clayton - Ward Bond- The Searchers)
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To: metesky

I didn't make their signs. I'm just a "citizen reporter." ;-)


263 posted on 04/09/2006 9:21:27 AM PDT by sauropod ("War is the Devil's way of teaching Americans geography" - Ambrose Bierce)
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To: sauropod

btt


264 posted on 04/09/2006 10:48:37 AM PDT by Ciexyz (Let us always remember, the Lord is in control.)
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To: Coop

Coop, I heard from one of my neighbors yesterday that there was something about the FReep on WAVA radio on Friday evening. I don't know what they said, but he said Don Krohls mentioned it.


265 posted on 04/09/2006 11:45:01 AM PDT by W04Man (Bush2004 Grassroots Campaign We Did It! NOW.... PLEASE STAY THE COURSE!)
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To: sauropod

Thank you DC-area Freepers!


266 posted on 04/09/2006 5:45:03 PM PDT by newzjunkey (Fellow 50th Congressional Freepers: Don't fall for Bilbray!)
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To: islandMP

Welcome to the forum. Or perhaps I should say "Aloha!" Thank you for your service to our country.


267 posted on 04/10/2006 4:36:50 AM PDT by Coop (Proud founding member of GCA - Gruntled Conservatives of America)
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To: armymarinemom

Thank you for the information on Bethesda.


268 posted on 04/10/2006 4:37:11 AM PDT by Coop (Proud founding member of GCA - Gruntled Conservatives of America)
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To: AGreatPer; Hartlyboy
I have been politely notified by private FReepmail that I misidentified you two in the pics posted on Post #231. Pic No. 1 is AGreatPer, not BillF, and in Pic No. 4 is HartlyBoy, not AGreatPer.

I apologize.

I can't say who politely notified me because that would smash his tough guy image!! :-))

[Mr] T

269 posted on 04/10/2006 2:50:28 PM PDT by trooprally (Never Give Up - Never Give In - Remember Our Troops)
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To: trooprally
I have no problem with picture identification mistakes.
Hey, it happens. I am just so proud to be with people like you, the troops and like minded people.

Was a great day. The enemy hitailed real quick. Mission accomplished. God Bless The Troops.

270 posted on 04/10/2006 3:22:27 PM PDT by AGreatPer
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To: AGreatPer
And better yet, they didn't get sole media attention. That is what is so great about the FReeps. We cut into the time and rained on their parade.

Looks like Phelps will be at Bethesda Naval Hospital on April 28. Maybe we'll see you again.

[Mr] T
271 posted on 04/10/2006 3:25:34 PM PDT by trooprally (Never Give Up - Never Give In - Remember Our Troops)
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To: sauropod

A big hearty THANK YOU is in order!


272 posted on 04/10/2006 8:16:14 PM PDT by Trteamer ( (Eat Meat, Wear Fur, Own Guns, FReep Leftists, Drive an SUV, Drill A.N.W.R., Drill the Gulf, Vote)
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To: sauropod

These 'people' are proving to be completely insignificant and not worthy of my outrage anymore.


273 posted on 04/11/2006 7:40:21 AM PDT by fallen soldier mom
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To: trooprally; AGreatPer
Mr. trooprally,

I have to correct that label on your first photo at #231. That's not me with tgslTakoma. I think that is AGreatPer.

I'm in two photos in Sauropod's great report, but am looking away from the camera.

Here is one photo with me second from the left, talking to iMacMan. I'm taking off a blue jacket worn over a solid light brown shirt and wearing blue jeans, brown shoes, and a red and blue FR ball cap.


274 posted on 04/12/2006 7:23:57 AM PDT by BillF (Fight terrorists in Iraq & elsewhere, instead of waiting for them to come to America!)
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To: sauropod

Bless all you crazy folks,,,

I am planning another trip to DC to join you all in your great work.

Blessings from TEXAS
leo


275 posted on 04/13/2006 6:18:15 PM PDT by Leofl (I'm from Texas, we don't dial 9-11)
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To: sauropod; trooprally; BillF; iraqikurd; hellinahandcart; Justanobody; Hartlyboy; gate2wire; ...
The video I shot is finally up on Google Video.
276 posted on 04/14/2006 7:15:46 AM PDT by tgslTakoma
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To: Trteamer; freema; Leofl; Flora McDonald; JoyjoyfromNJ; SandRat; Michael Goldsberry; concretebob; ...

See video link at #276...


277 posted on 04/14/2006 7:34:56 AM PDT by tgslTakoma
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To: tgslTakoma

Thanks for the ping to your video.


278 posted on 04/14/2006 7:40:53 AM PDT by scripter ("You don't have a soul. You are a soul. You have a body." - C.S. Lewis)
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To: concretebob

It looks like our brethren held the corners for us! I would have loved to have been there too!

My favorite photo is the one of the WR soldiers waiting on the curb for the FReepers to get there.


279 posted on 04/14/2006 7:47:05 AM PDT by AprilfromTexas
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To: tgslTakoma

"Sympathy for the Devil"...LOL how appropriate!


280 posted on 04/14/2006 7:52:32 AM PDT by Sensei Ern (http://www.myspace.com/reconcomedy/ "Logic is stopping at every red light on it’s way to liberalism")
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