AAR: Phelps' Traveling Freak Show Greeted by DC Chapter at Walter Reed 4/6/06 (Graphics Intensive)

self | April 6, 2006 | Sauropod

[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.

[reagan_fanatic]

Thanks for the ping. Phelps and Co. are truly disgusting. I hope they are met with vigorous counter-protestors like yours at every damned 'protest' they do.

Disgusting, filty vermin, all of them.

[bert]

Great effort Takoma!!


Ping for Don-o....

Are you ready to go?

[armymarinemom]

Thanks for the ping. Great choice of music for the video!

[Incorrigible]

OMG!!!

This is the first time I've seen photo/video from the location during the day.

I totally admire the FReepers who've been rebuffing the Pinkos for all these many weeks.

However, between the psychos and the revving motorcycles, I'm glad I don't live there!

 

[RetiredSWO]

I emailed these morons and told them that the DOD still discharges homosexuals but they didn't want to hear any of it. They called me a blasphemer and I was going to he11. I still haven’t figured out how they arrived at that conclusion unless they just use that phase like radical FEMs use “keep your hands off my body”. I replied Fred would be in he11 well before I dropped in for a visit. Haven't heard from the loons since.

Best option - load these idiots on a C-130 and drop them off in the middle of Mexico as test targets for immigration reform.

[RetiredSWO]

I emailed these morons and told them that the DOD still discharges homosexuals but they didn't want to hear any of it. They called me a blasphemer and I was going to he11. I still haven’t figured out how they arrived at that conclusion unless they just use that phase like radical FEMs use “keep your hands off my body”. I replied Fred would be in he11 well before I dropped in for a visit. Haven't heard from the loons since.

Best option - load these idiots on a C-130 and drop them off in the middle of Mexico as test targets for immigration reform.

[MozartLover]

Excellent.

Good work DC Chapter!

RT rocks!!!

..........and our Vets.......what can I say...........just..................thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!

[armymarinemom]

Heads up Mainers

WBC to picket funeral of Army Spc. Dustin J. Harris - at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 15 - at Katahdin Elementary School, 805 Station Rd., Stacyville, Maine. Killed April 6, by IED -

WBC will also picket the Togus Military Hospital, VA Medical Center, 1 VA Center, Augusta, Maine - at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 15 - in religious protest and warning:

[armymarinemom]

ping

[Just Lori]

Thanks for the ping, Takoma! I would have liked to hear what was going on, but it was a good song choice. Maybe if the song didn't play during the whole thing?

Thanks for your hard work!

[tgslTakoma]

It was almost all motorcycle noise. For the most part, Phelps' clan couldn't be heard over the roar of RT's engines.

[TBP]

Cool.

These guys really are a bunch of losers, aren't they? I wonder what their idea of an Easter celebration looks like. There is a disgusting thought.

[pandoraou812]

If you email the WBC becareful what you say in your emails as they send them to law enforcement. Anything they deem as threatening they turn in. I am sure they turn in plenty per day. I really dont think they are about God at all. I think they use God as away to make money. The more I read up on Fred and his bunch of loons the more angry I get. I wish hed take his crew down by the border and protest.

[don-o]

That is Freepin GREAT!

May I suggest that you post in in a separate thread with Fred Phelps / Westboro in the title? On just about every thread related to this bunch, I see posts from folks who are hearing of it for the first time.

The "Sympathy for the Devil" was a stroke of genius.

Bert, let me get some ducks in a row here and throw some potential dates at you. Thanks.

[don-o]

Sage, Don't know if you have broadband; but this is good.

[old_sage_says]

Thanks for the ping.

While watching the video I kept asking myself over and over, what feeds the hatred into the minds of Fred Phelps and his cult?

And, I really did think the music was spot on. If I can make a suggestion to the makers of the next video, I would suggest a song by The Call, "Let the Day Begin". Lyrics are as follows:

Here's to the babies in a brand new world
Here's to the beauty of the stars
Here's to the travellers on the open road
Here's to the dreamers in the bars

Here's to the teachers in the crowded rooms
Here's to the workers in the fields
Here's to the preachers of the sacred words
Here's to the drivers at the wheel

Here's to you my little loves with blessings from above
Now let the day begin
Here's to you my little loves with blessings from above
Now let the day begin, let the day begin

Here's to the winners of the human race
Here's to the losers in the game
Here's to the soldiers of the bitter war
Here's to the wall that bears their names

Here's to you my little loves with blessings from above
Now let the day begin
Here's to you my little loves with blessings from above
Let the day begin, let the day begin, let the day start

Here's to the doctors and their healing work
Here's to the loved ones in their care
Here's to the strangers on the streets tonight
Here's to the lonely everywhere

Here's to the wisdom from the mouths of babes
Here's to the lions in the cage
Here's to the struggles of the silent war
Here's to the closing of the age.

Here's to you my little loves with blessings from above
Now let the day begin
Here's to you my little loves with blessings from above
Let the day begin

Here's to you my little loves with blessings from above
Let the day begin
Here's to you my little loves with blessings from above
Now let the day begin, let the day begin, let the day start

[concretebob]

Sounds like they are going to try to make it a habit of picking on the living now.

I forgot to reply to this one.
With the states beginning to enact laws prohibiting demonstrations 1 hour before, and 1 hour after a funeral service, plus a 1000 foot buffer between protesters and funeral services, they are beginning to get the message.
They are still just as dangerous, however, and despicable, sanctimonious, self-rightous bigots.

Thats just my opinion, I could be wrong

NOT!!!

[armymarinemom]

They are. They are crazy not stupid. Evil not good. They are determined to make life hell on earth for everyone who loves America. Society need to shun them until they just don't venture outside of thier hellhole of a compound.

[happygrl]

Bless you, Freepers and God Bless our Beloved soldiers.

[metesky]

Great video with the perfect soundtrack.

Thanks for the ping.