Posted on 03/17/2007 7:22:59 PM PDT by BlueOneGolf
This is an AAR from the General Discussion Forum on AR15.com with some great pics. Just click on the links and you'll see them.
"I was proud to attend today's "Gathering of Eagles" (GOE) counter-protest to the large anti-war march to the Pentagon and was pleased find the attendance by many loyal veterans and Americans. Those carrying American flags and backing our men and women in uniform arrived and participated in very large numbers. I was impressed and pleased.
The dingbats were also in very large numbers and behaved shamefully. They didn't do so without direct, loud and clear commentary from the assembled patriotic souls and faced a sea of American flags flying stiffly in the cold wind. The "moonbat" crowd did shameful things to the few American flags that they had - including altering the to stars and replacing them with dishonorable symbols and later - dragging the American flag on the ground.
The voices and messages of those of us flying the American flag with pride were numerous, loud and gave absolutely no quarter. I was proud to raise my voice with them. The event began with the dingbat anti-war protesters assembled near the State Department giving their shrill speeches. The Gathering of Eagles patriots were assigned an area on the opposite side of the Viet Nam Veteran's Memorial wall and it was a proud display of U.S. flags. The Pledge of Allegence was said and our National Anthem played in sight of the Wall. The Memorial was very well protected and there were no incidents that I'm aware of..."
After Action: Gathering of Eagles Counter-Protest in Washington DC - PHOTOS
(Excerpt) Read more at ar15.com ...
That reason, among others, kept me away. Glad it didn't turn out that way.
Hey, sw, there are some great photos at the link at the top of this thread. I saw at least one FReeper I know in them.
it EASILY could have become a "combat zone"!!! (GLAD it did NOT!)
free dixie HUGS,sw
Just so you know, Yellowcake.org protests every Saturday outside of the White House. It is a freeping oppurtuinty.
You saw him, too. He is everywhere! ;-)
I have freeped many times before. I stay tuned in, devour as much as I can and in some ways, am a little jaded about the whole process.
I went with my husband and 3 of our kids from NJ to DC for the GOE and I can tell you, it will go down as one of the most amazing and profound moments of my life.
I ment http://www.yellocake.net/
actual working link:
(Warning-Hate America material)
http://www.yellowcakewalk.net/2007-02-03/index.html
free dixie,sw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fdtYfbXHGA&NR
Isn't this Eric Anderson, alias Squeegee Boy?
Hey Angelwood! I'm happy to see that the FReep was a great success. I hope you're doing well!
Yes, that's Squeegie! I have him on video at the tail end of the moonbat prance towards the bridge.
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