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Please Pray for MrConfettiMan (MCM died this morning; his original thread included here)
Tuesday, January 30, 2007 | Kristinn

Posted on 01/30/2007 8:25:18 AM PST by kristinn

Edited on 02/02/2007 7:14:08 AM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]

As many of the longtime Freepers know, D.C. Chapter founder MrConfettiMan has been battling brain cancer for several years.

He last posted an update on his condition two years ago.

This morning I received a freepmail from a coworker of his who informed me that MrConfettiMan's cancer has flared up and the prognosis is not looking good.

Please pray for him and his family. Thank you.

Mod note: Several people have asked to see MrConfettiMan's original thread, calling FR to action. RIP, Joe. Thread below:

DC Protest: I Was There, Where Were You?
September 26, 1998 MrConfettiMan

As promised in a previous article, I went down to the White House this morning with my protest sign. It was the first time I had every done anything that might label me an activist. And you know what? It felt awesome!!!!! It might feel really good to sit around with a bunch of like minded people and complain about Clintoon, but it feels a hundred times better to go out and be proactive.

I was there from around 8:00AM until noon and was joined by a fellow freeper (Thanks Chris!) from 9-11AM. When I first arrived I was approached by an officer from the Park Police. He wanted to know what I was protesting and I told him "my disgust with the current administration". I then asked if there was a problem with that and he said no. He said he just needed to know why I was there and how long I'd be staying. I told him I'd be there for four hours.

About 95% of the people walking around the White House were obviously tourists. Some, mostly foreigners, seemed really excited to be in front of the White House at the exact same time as a protestor. It was as if they felt privileged to actually witness our Constitution at work. My sign and I are going to be in a lot of photo albums and home videos. I lost count of the number of people that wanted me to pose with them for pictures.

Supporters far outweighed the dissenters!!!!

In four hours, only 7 or 8 people said anything negative to me. And none of them confronted me directly or openly. Each one said something just within earshot as they were passing by. I never caught more than a word or two from them. It was as if they were afraid to publicly voice their support for Clintoon because they know the polls are a joke and they are few in number.

Supporters on the other hand, were very direct. They would openly state their approval of and agreement with my message. I shook a lot of hands. The greatest feeling was when a man and his family walked up to me and he reached out to shake my hand. He said, "I just wanted to thank you for what you're doing." It brought tears to my eyes and made the whole thing worthwhile. Overall, about 40 people made favorable comments to me.

I tried to get a polaroid picture taken of me, my protest sign and a cardboard cutout of Clintoon just before leaving. I thought it'd make a great contribution to the FR archives but the street vendor refused to let me use my sign fearing it would be bad for business. Oh well, maybe next time.

My ability to repeat this performance during the week is hampered by my family and work responsibilities. I have no idea when I'll be able to show up down there during the weekdays although I think it would great to have people out where the White House correspondents give their nightly reports. Weekends are a different story and at this time I plan to be back again next Saturday. That's next Saturday. The sidewalk in front of the White House. From 8-12 in the morning. Join me. It'll make you feel really good.
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Some Suggestions:

#1: I've got a few blisters on my feet from walking pretty much non-stop for four hours. If you're doing an event where you'll be doing a lot of walking, take note of the shoes you wear. I didn't and I'm gonna pay the price for a few days. :)

#2: It occurred to me it might be a good idea for all freepers to put some sort of notation on their protest signs to identify themselves with FR. (I was thinking the letters FR with a circle around them.) This way, if they happen to make the nightly news or a newspaper, those who see them will be able to recognize their affliation with the protestors. Anybody think this is a good idea?

Posted by: MrConfettiMan (E-mail deleted) *
09/26/98 11:03:43 PDT


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To: kristinn

I am so sorry to hear the he has passed. I didn't know him but that is certainly my loss. He sounds like a great person. God Rest His Soul.


341 posted on 02/02/2007 11:17:48 AM PST by Ditter
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To: KC Burke

Yes,KC....MCM inspired so many Freepers.

I believe my husband & I joined your KC Freep in 2000 when we were visiting family in KC.


342 posted on 02/02/2007 11:19:39 AM PST by JulieRNR21 (Trust the Lord with all your heart.....)
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To: kristinn
I am so sorry to hear this sad news. When I first learned of MCM brain tumor was shortly after my husband's brother died from a Gio Blastoma cancer in the brain. He lived only a year after finding out he had the tumor. He too was of a young age. I was so hoping that MCM would make it since he made it for several years.

May the good Lord be with his family and comfort them.

343 posted on 02/02/2007 11:26:12 AM PST by Spunky ("Everyone has a freedom of choice, but not of consequences.")
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To: JulieRNR21
We did it four different weekends as I remember and even had a follow up celebration party that others organized. I met so many people and most days got to wear my black cowboy-hardhat with the "W" on it.

Joe is part of that long list of people that begins with Jim and Yellow Rose that inspired me and so many others. Locally we had TroutStalker doing the same thing -- showing up sometimes by himself, with Max his dog, at anything Clintonian. Damn, protesters in penny-loafers and short hair -- all inspired by guys and gals like Joe.

344 posted on 02/02/2007 11:26:32 AM PST by KC Burke (Men of intemperate minds can never be free...their passions forge their fetters.)
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To: kristinn
My thoughts and prayers are with MCM and his family during this time of loss. I always looked forward to MCM's posts after a weekend freep at the White House...he will be greatly missed.
345 posted on 02/02/2007 11:32:13 AM PST by ~Vor~
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To: KC Burke

"Damn, protesters in penny-loafers and short hair -- all inspired by guys and gals like Joe."


That one goes in my favorite quotes file.

thanks,
tatt


346 posted on 02/02/2007 11:35:45 AM PST by thesearethetimes...
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To: thesearethetimes...

We literally saw that stop the thievery in Florida during the recount....Julie can tell about the astonishment the media had to see the plain, normal, conservative people storm the rooms where they tried to hide and do the dirty work. Again, is starts with Patriots like Jim, Joe, Yellow Rose of Texas, TroutStalker and all the others that were the first out there all alone and putting themselves on the line.


347 posted on 02/02/2007 11:41:17 AM PST by KC Burke (Men of intemperate minds can never be free...their passions forge their fetters.)
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I'm saddened to hear of his passing. God bless you, Joe.


348 posted on 02/02/2007 11:54:57 AM PST by CounterCounterCulture
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To: kristinn
MrConfettiMan has been an inspiration to me and many a Freeper across all of the last decade.

His unvanquished spirit lives on.

349 posted on 02/02/2007 12:00:16 PM PST by henbane
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To: kristinn

Prayer bump


350 posted on 02/02/2007 12:01:21 PM PST by Constantine XIII
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To: KC Burke

"Again, is starts with Patriots like Jim, Joe, Yellow Rose of Texas, TroutStalker and all the others that were the first out there all alone and putting themselves on the line."


Thanks to all of you! And let it continue with each of us, starting with me and mine! There has been some talk around our house, about the possibility of a little side trip to DC this coming St. Patricks Day. Hopefully, we soon will be doing our part to astonish today's media. I cannot think of a better legacy for MCM.


351 posted on 02/02/2007 12:02:58 PM PST by thesearethetimes...
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To: kristinn

I'm so sorry Kristinn. Prayers for his family and loved ones. Rest in Peace Joe.

God bless.


352 posted on 02/02/2007 12:07:56 PM PST by Jim Robinson
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To: kristinn
RIP, Joe. You were a good man!

Prayer on the way for his family and friends.

353 posted on 02/02/2007 12:09:22 PM PST by mombonn (God is looking for spiritual fruit, not religious nuts.)
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To: brityank

Thanks for posting those. I remember well following his illness as my husbands brother died of a brain cancer at a young age about the time MCM posted about his. My husbands brother lasted a year. MCM fought a good fight.


354 posted on 02/02/2007 12:15:00 PM PST by Spunky ("Everyone has a freedom of choice, but not of consequences.")
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To: kristinn
Oh kristinn, I am so sorry to hear this.....so very sorry.

He was a courageous man....he inspired many...

...May he truly rest in peace.

355 posted on 02/02/2007 12:17:31 PM PST by Guenevere (Duncan Hunter for President....2008!)
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To: kristinn
posting his original thread is one of the most moving tributes you could have done on FR...

prayers up
356 posted on 02/02/2007 12:21:46 PM PST by verum ago (The Iranian Space Agency: set phasers to jihad!)
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To: Miss Marple; Molly Pitcher; Two Thirds Vote Aye

#209....Our valiant Freeper has passed...


357 posted on 02/02/2007 12:22:35 PM PST by Guenevere (Duncan Hunter for President....2008!)
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To: kristinn

I'm so sorry to hear this bad news. Do you have some pictures of MrConfettiman that you could share?


358 posted on 02/02/2007 12:26:40 PM PST by Eva
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To: Lazamataz

bttt


359 posted on 02/02/2007 12:28:49 PM PST by Guenevere (Duncan Hunter for President....2008!)
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To: kristinn; Angelwood; Doctor Raoul; Jim Robinson; tgslTakoma; bmwcyle; BufordP; BillF; Exit148; ...
I am so very sorry for your loss, to you and to all the daring DC Chapter founders and FRiends of MrConfettiMan. May God comfort you and all MrConfettiMan's family.


360 posted on 02/02/2007 12:29:26 PM PST by Albion Wilde (...where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. -2 Cor 3:17)
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