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.
The guy had an agenda bigtime.
I can't believe that one's staying up. LOL!
Fun with Photoshop?
great sign there rofl
WOW!! Well done!! You all make me PROUD to know you!!!!! I wish I could have been there. I'm so glad RT could chime in, LOL!!
I love that the WR patients were waiting for you guys!!! That is a truely GREAT photo of them. I'm sure it took quite a bit of self discipline to stay on the proper corners.
(I think I did see a little sheen of sweat on BufordP)
If you sir are what is representing our country today we are in great shape. I know, I know, don't call me sir.
After some time away and other circumstances it was a pleasure to see old Freeper Friends and meet new ones like you. However, I was most proud of the troops on the corner today.
Arcsoft Photostudio, it's more idiot friendly.
Make sure Sean gets the CD. Don't bother resizing the pics. Just Priority mail them.
God bless you all! Our troops need to see that those sickos do NOT speak for mainstream America - We do!
Freepers and friends - you all did fantastic work today at Walter Reed! Thank you.
And I also have to tell folks reading this thread that a group of four (IIRC) Catholic University kids arrived after the GHF lunatics had run away. They were late getting to our Freep, having gotten stuck in traffic from Capitol Hill. They said that about 60 of their classmates had given the GHF crowd an earful at their Hill protest.
So Phelps' crew got hit with a double whammy today... first by 60 Catholic U. students on the Hill, and then by 31 (+/-) of us at WRAMC.
Phelps and crew are possessed of demons.
P.S. There was one Freeper whose name we don't have on the honor roll, and my memory sucks. BillF, BufordP, did you get the tall gentleman's name? He was helping us put up the MOAB and then he was trying to steady it in the wind before we took the legs off it? Was wearing a beige cap? Mr. Unknown Freeper, if you're reading this, sing out and get your thank yous. I'll be the first... Thank you for coming out and standing with us!
Oh, and another thing... Thank you to Smitty and his RT team, for providing the "sound system."
;-)
I'm thinking that maybe it will be my whole blog entry for this day...
This is the last one from me just for the DC freepers.(Note the name)
First, all you have to do to clear the gag reflex that the psychopathic Westboro hate cult provokes, is to look long and hard at that first picture of those WR warriors.
Boys if y'all are reading this, I'm jealous of each and every one of your mothers that they get to call you son. You guys have my heart well and truly.
Second, DC Chapter, if I died tomorrow, I'd die happy and a better person for having known you guys.
Third, what the enemy has meant to use for evil, God will use for good... I can see it happening.
No, thank YOU sir. They won't put me back into Iraq, so I do what I can. Thank you for holding my hat while I overheated my motorycle. I didn't mean to force that upon you. Thank you for showing support for my fellow soldiers on the other corner.
I need to also thank the PGR that backed me off when things started getting physical between me and that homosexual satan worshipper. I can't remember the name, but if he's also a FReeper, THANKS. I'd hate to be the one lining Westboro's pockets, though they won't get much from me.
when are you gonna have the video up?
God Bless Our Troops!!
D.C. Freepers Rock!!!!
p.s. He's home!!!!!!!!
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