Posted on 04/18/2008 5:15:42 PM PDT by RockerMom2MyHero
YES, we have the moonbats on the run once again! Around 2:15pm, a moonbat whom we nicknamed “Howard” as in Stern, walked to his position to see nobody there! He walked across the street to talk to us. He approached me first as I was the closest. He asked me how I thought the war was going. I told him I thought it was going fairly well. He then wanted to see if he understood us. He asked if we were for peace but just in a different way. I told him that was right, that we believe in peace after victory. I told him that we mourned every loss of life but understood that nothing comes free. He then asked why gas was around $3.50 per gallon and blamed the war. My husband (Anomoly99) overheard him and was more than ready to jump in on this one!
Anomoly99 wrote: "I explained that the price of oil is based on supply and demand in a global market. A large part of the problem is that the socialists/environmentalists (RINO’s included) will not allow an increase in supply. If we could drill for oil, build new refineries, build nuke plants, settle on one blend of gasoline, open up the clean coal in Utah, and get rid of this corn ethanol crap the price would come down. No response. The conversation moved to Iraq and why we are there. I noted that while the rules of engagement forced on our troops by politicians is an issue, the overall strategy is sound to defeat the islamo fascists. The head of the snake is Iran and by surrounding Iran with stable democracies, Iran will fall from within. He said that he originally supported the war but doesn’t now. He asked about Saudi Arabian terrorists. I agreed that Saudi Arabia is not our friend and referred back to drilling for oil. The conversation continued but remained civil. It ended with my question of whether his definition of peace was just the lack of fighting. I asked if he believed Cuba was at peace since there is no fighting but the people are slaves. No response. I told him that peace without freedom is meaningless and freedom is worth fighting for.”
It was a beautiful spring day with dark clouds looming, eventually giving way to a few sprinkles. The sun came out again and it was warm and nice. My hubby, My Hero and I were the first ones to arrive. We received a few beeps and then I turn around to see PatrioticMarineMom, her hubby and a nice surprise visit (was told the night before) by Joshua, PatrioticMarineMom’s son that we are all so proud of. It was nice to see Chris and Josh together and chatting like old times. These 2 have known each other for over 10 years. Even though they don’t see each other very much, they are still brothers (not biologically speaking), but in a bond that is just as solid. They have each other’s backs in important but different ways. PatrioticMarineMom’s hubby had his USA and USMC Flag while PatrioticMarineMom displayed her Blue Star Flag for the first time. Although we usually receive many beeps, waves and thumbs up, the presence of these flags and our special Marine brings extra support! Quite a few Semper Fi shouts and salutes were really appreciated.
Shortly thereafter, our reinforcements showed up. The studs of Olney! (Mr. T and Olney-Keith) Mr. T had his USA Flag and USMC Flag which really compliments the ones already displayed. Fine Patriots in Westminster on a fine spring day! Doesn’t get much better than that. Oh wait, yes it does get a bit better! Lurker Bill showed up to round our numbers to 9. We had a consistent flow of vehicles beeping and there was even a string of about 10 consecutive beeps. An ambulance driver passing by sounded his siren for us. We were honored to have a Navy Vet who fought in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars express his thanks to us. We thanked him for his service and enjoyed our conversation.
BELOW LEFT: PROUD PatrioticMarineMom and Marine son, Joshua
BELOW RIGHT: PatrioticMarineMom's hubby and PatrioticMarineMom (PMM)
BELOW LEFT: My hubby (Anomoly99), My Hero, RockerMom
BELOW RIGHT: Studs of Westminster! (Anomoly99, Joshua, My Hero)
BELOW LEFT: PatrioticMarineMom's hubby, PMM and Mr. T
BELOW RIGHT: Olney-Keith, Anomoly99, My Hero
BELOW LEFT: PatrioticMarineMom’s hubby, PMM and Mr. T
BELOW RIGHT: PatrioticMarineMom's hubby, PMM, Lurker Bill and Mr. T
Mr. T wrote: "2:10PM - No moonbats yet. Where are they? I start discussing with PatrioticMarineMom about going to the other side of the street and standing there, occupying the moonbats’ side.
Suddenly Olney-Keith comes over from our right flank. He has spied the moonbats 400 feet (133.33 yards for all you military types) west at the main corner of Westminster. We all decide to split our forces into two fronts.
Olney-Keith and I defiantly head west with several posters and my U.S./Marine Corps flag pole at full mast. We make our way around tree branches and shoppe canopies. We arrive at the corner, deciding to cross over to the northwest corner to be closer to the moonbats where we can better verbally engage them.
A group of locals stands outside of an eatery (smoking inside eateries is prohibited in Maryland) curiously watching the moonbats. When we arrive they are pleased to see us with our posters and flags. After a brief conversation and being satisfied that the situation is in good hands they head back inside. Actually they finished their smokes.
We set out some signs against various poles, holding one each ourselves. We start to verbally engage the moonbats with: “What is the Answer?” to their “War is not the Answer” sign; and “War freed the slaves, War saved the Jews, War freed millions in Iraq!”; and “Out of Iraq - Into Iran” to their “Out of Iraq” sign; and telling them they couldn’t take the heat at their permitted place so they ‘cut ‘n run’ where they thought they would be unopposed.”
BELOW LEFT: A cut 'n run moonbat who retreated to the corner
BELOW RIGHT: Anomoly99 stayed at our original spot but this is his answer to moonbats' sign!
BELOW LEFT: Another cut 'n run moonbat at the corner
BELOW RIGHT: Studs of Olney -Recon Mission! Bantering with moonbats
Mr. T wrote: "We received a lot more waves and honks than they got. The Semper FIs warmed out hearts. We also saw four young ladies floating around the intersection, watching both sides. We discovered later that they were from the local community college.
Finally they came over to our side. I guess they picked us because they didn’t need gas masks to talk to us, plus Olney-Keith and I were the studs from Olney. They started our conversation with - “What we are protesting”. We explained that we are not protesting, we are supporting our troops. We did most of the talking as they intently listened. I believe they learned some things that they do not learn in college.
3PM - Set your atomic clocks as the moonbats break up.
One moonbat whom we nick named ‘Howard’ as in a Howard Stern look alike took minor offense to my calling out, “Hey Howard, why did you cut ‘n run from your permitted place?”. He apparently had not been informed of the change of plans. He wandered around their permitted place, talking to our primary force, eventually walking down to the moonbats’ corner. He apparently took the leftists bait about the “Bush Lied” line saying he originally supported going into Iraq but is now against being there. I believe he is really confused so next time we are against him, he’ll be getting some information that is slowly coming out about Hussein’s (No not the presidential candidate) WMDs and connections with terrorists.
It was getting late. We had to break off the conversation to reform our two fronts and debrief each other. After some good conversation among us, we all left.”
On a personal note, I must mention the passing of my great uncle, LTC (Ret.) Walter J. Grabowski. He passed away on April 13, 2008 due to cancer. My Hero and I attended Uncle Walt’s funeral service along with my dad, brother and niece. Although a rather small gathering, it was an honor to be present for this Military funeral service. He will be dearly missed but always remembered for the caring, wonderful family man he was and for serving his country in the Army and National Guard. At the age of 65, he was even part of Desert Storm. Please keep Walter, his family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.
Feel free to join us any Saturday from 1-3pm. We especially need extra boots on the corner, on the 2nd and last Saturday of each month, when we counter protest the moonbats. The Westminster Gathering/FReep is located on the east side of E. Main Street opposite the library at 50 East Main Street. There is public parking on Winters Street. Follow the signs.
Yes, it is a keeper! My hubby comes up with some good ones occasionally! LOL I would actually like to make a poster with his phrase.
Thanks! Yes, spring is finally here in Westminster!
Thank you!
RE: the cost of gasoline - don’t ever forget taxes.
Let me follow up on taxes ... as a percent of the cost ... that means that increasing the cost of gasoline automatically increases taxes.
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