Ryan and Karen were visiting D.C. from Ohio and made the WR FReep part of the "tourist" itinerary. Karen was right at home with the College Republicans - she was an alumnus!
Posted on 06/21/2006 6:00:02 PM PDT by PleaDeal
FReep #61: Summer Arrives at Walter Reed
Bright sunshine and much warmer temps greeted us this evening. Our usual crowd of FReepers and friends was bolstered again tonight by the Western Conference of College Republicans. The young'uns were enthusiastic, very well informed, and committed to Supporting the Troops and the Mission! Plus, they dress really well!
The honor roll of attendance (lurkers marked with *):
Albion Wilde, Bill from MD*, BillF, Cindy-True-Supporter, Fraxinus, Gavin*, Jack Deth, Jimmy Valentine's Brother, Landry Fan, maica, PleaDeal, son-of-tgslTakoma, tgslTakoma, and Trooprally [Mr. and Mrs.]. Ohio was again represented by Ryan and Karen, who decided to make the WR FReep part of their short vacation in town. This week's College Republicans included Billy (NM), Brian (OH), Derek (KY), John B (AR), John S (OR), John T (NC), Will (TX-National Committee), Cindy (TX), Lindsay (TN), Eliza (TX), Scott (FL, USMC Desert Storm Vet), Vic (SC), Keith (LA), Paul (DC), Brandon (DC), Chad (HI), Michael (OK), Jonathan (TN), Amanda (VA) and Ashley (DC).
The pics in this report were taken by Mrs Trooprally and PleaDeal (blue border). You can see all the photos from Mrs. T here, and mine here.
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| Taking in the early evening sun. Landry Fan is finally starting to feel better and she spent the whole evening with us. HOORAY! |
Ryan and Karen were visiting D.C. from Ohio and made the WR FReep part of the "tourist" itinerary. Karen was right at home with the College Republicans - she was an alumnus! |
We had two big-time supporters from Ohio join us last week and they had such a good experience that one of them is now a FReeper!
Welcome aboard OhioSA!
 CR Amanda |
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 Trooprally [Mr] carries a supply of his trademark cigars to every FReep. He's passing a few out to our young guests. |
 Aaahhhh. What's more conservative than enjoying a good stoag? |
 Landry Fan amongst the CR. |
 Lots of exuberance at the gate! |
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 Jack Deth, Ryan and maica. |
 maica and Gavin. |
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The commie hoard is still carrying on waaaaay down the block. They're pretty irrelevant to the celebrations at Walter Reed, but they made the usual World Socialist/Commie play-acting performance at the White House: Freeper Video Report: Code Pink Cheers 2500 Deaths In Iraq With Coffin March To White House 6/14/06 - A great report by tgslTakoma and her bodyguard BillF! |
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| Pinko Gael is carrying a placard that appears to be Michael Yon's most famous - and most stolen - photograph from Iraq. I hope she was taking it away from some demented commie and not planning on using/abusing it. I know - dream on! | |
| Pinko confrontation by College Republicans: being curious and wanting to get the "full experience" of a FReep, 4 intrepid students waded into the smelly fray. | ||
 Pinko Perry (Guitar Man) is questioned about his views. |
 I think this Pinko was befuddled - not just by the polite intelligence of this trio of College Republicans, but by Lindsay's legs! |
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"The bus" is still running! There's no more Fran O'Briens but Hal and Marty are still finding places to host this now legendary Friday Night Dinner for the wounded warriors and their families.
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| "J" got out of his truck, jumped into the bed and gave us a Victory whoop, but both Mrs. T and I missed it - we were too busy cheering. I asked him to wait a minute before going thru the checkpoint so we could get a pic, and the sweetheart gave us a wonderful pose! |  |
We'll be back out at Walter Reed next Friday night, June 23rd, from 6:30 until at least 9:30 at the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Elder Street, NW in Washington, D.C. Please let the troops know that regular Americans aren't too busy with TV, ball games, movies and other recreation to spend a few hours demonstrating their support. Maybe you can't come every week, but please make it your patriotic duty to join us at least once in the near future. This FReep is rewarding, fun, and important for our troops and our nation.
The wounded warriors, family members and hospital staff all know we're out there and they do appreciate the show of support. One of the patients has a milblog on which he recently wrote:
"The other day I was asked how I felt about the protestors outside the main gate at Walter Reed... I didn't really know what to say because this is what I see. People who support us and our mission. Not just individuals, but their entire families. It makes me feel good to see that patriotism is still being taught in homes."- Sgt. Allen, Contact Right...Taking Fire.
Come out this Friday, June 23rd, and join us in celebrating our Troops.
As always, the DC Chapter's rules for protesting will be in effect. Briefly, they are: No violence. No profanity. No racism. No provocations. Obey the law. Treat all law enforcement officers with respect.
All DC Chapter Walter Reed FReeps - c/o BufordP.
WR #61 Ping!
Ping to Walter Reed / CodePink post #61
FReepmail me if you want on/off the list!
Great report! Here's some good news for you:
"AP: U.S. Military Bringing Equipment Home"
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1653409/posts
"Obligatory Commie Pinko Section"
LOL!
Thanks for the ping, and keep up the good work!
As we say every week on these threads, we need you out on the street corner with us this Friday night.
Can you give up a Friday night to show our wounded troops that Americans recognize their sacrifice and that we care? It will do your heart and theirs a world of good.
Taxman Bravo Zulu! for the FReep, the pics and the after-action report.
Anyone reading this thread who lives within 100 miles of WDC ought to get themselves and their FRiends out to WRAMC and support the troops!
If you do, it will be one of the more meaningful evenings of your life!
Who's the girl carrying the "U.S.A Is Not The Enemy" sign?
Way to go again! What awesome FReepers and lurkers!
You said it!
w00t!
Love to see those Pinkos down the street!
Legs?! That guy probably hasn't had a real woman speak to him... ever!
From the later photo, it looks like "Lindsay" from the College Republicans.
Has anyone contacted Michael Yon about Code Pink using his photo in this manner. He has been keeping track of jokers like this using his work.
Anyone get Lindsay's phone number while you were there?
His fashion sense is as good as his musical talents.
Gael Murphy is a world class scumbag. That soldier risked his life to comfort that dying child. She was fatally injuried by a bomb and it is common that after a bomb explodes, there is either another bomb or an ambush waiting for the rescuers. Notice that the soldier is defenseles. He has both hands on the girl, not one on his weapon. He certainly can't see any threat in that position.
And scumbag Gael Murphy uses that photo? When they slander soldiers, putting Baath Party liars on tour that say Americans skin people alive with hot irons?
To sum it up, Gael Murphy is a world class scumbag.
Bump.
That was a highlight of the evening. So funny!
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