Posted on 02/12/2009 2:01:04 PM PST by BufordP
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Many Freepers don't believe it, and though there is very little evidence on the internet, we do now have proof that Mister Obama has from time to time spent quality time with the troops.
Our very stealthy PleaDeal snuck into Walter Reed behind Mister Obama's very large entourage of Secret Service agents, staffers, manicurists and pedicurists, make-up personnel, and general purpose "yes" men as they entered the facility. Once inside, she was able to take some very rare and candid photos. It's not often and it is very unlikely in the future photos like these will be available. The "O" has to prioritize a very very tight schedule. And let's be honest, He has more important things to do than serve as Commander-and-Chief. So catch it now while you can!
Usually during the time we're out on the street on these Friday nights, we'll see one to three, maybe four troops come outside the gate, pay us a visit and say "Hello". This time, while Mister Obama was inside, several hundred troops poured out of the medical center and spilled out onto the street. I'm afraid we don't have any pictures of this. Again, PleaDeal was inside Walter Reed snapping the Obama and wasn't available to capture this remarkable scene.
PleaDeal reports that as they toured the various wards it was as though they were walking the streets of a ghost town ... being led by a ghost ... except for the occasional patient that was confined to their bed due to their serious injuries.
Well, that's all we have. No pictures of Freepers this night. Nobody on the street had a camera to take pictures. Damn, the bad luck. Hope you enjoyed the pics of THAT ONE! More pics at:
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MOAB Slogan Contest Current MOAB has been in use for some time and is starting to show a lot of wear and tear. Time for a new one. Here's our current Son of MOAB as seen in Freep 193. Check out the Original Mother of the MOABs We could put the current slogan on the new one but we'd rather leave it to you to come up with a new phrase. The troops, their families, and the workers at Walter Reed have seen the existing one for some time. Let's change things up. Keep just keep in mind that it must fit on the banner and that it should be pro-troop, that is, something that will inspire and encourage the troops, their families, and the workers at Walter Reed. We would like to unveil the new saying on our 4th Anniversary, which would be Week 208 or April 3. We will announce the winner on that AAR thread. The cutoff for suggestions will be early March (sorry, we don't have an exact date, so just keep 'em coming until we stop posting this in the AARs). The contest judges will be your Walter Reed AAR writers: BufordP, Kburi, Jimmy Valentines Brother, Tom the Redhunter The grand prize will be ... bragging rights!
If you can't get to D.C. to join us but would like to do something for the wounded, you can find a wealth of ideas by FReepmailing Tom the Redhunter, Cindy-True-Supporter, VAFlagwaver, or PleaDeal. Come join us every Friday night between the hours of 6:30pm to approx 9:30pm. Directions to our Walter Reed freep location from the Takoma metro station BufordP's Walter Reed FReep archive PleaDeal's (GunnNutt) blog at Semper Gratus
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Oh, the horror!
I am on Tricare and have heard that the black one was going to raise the price. That sorry POS really cares for veterans.
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