SUPPORT OUR TROOPS - Patriots Rally for America III - 1/18/2003 - After-Action Report

DC Chapter of Free Republic ^ | January 21, 2003 | Angelwood, Kristinn

[FreeTheHostages]

FYI: DC Chapter of Free Republic photos of our counter-rally, as not seen on TV.

[Xthe17th]

RE: 17th amendment - it's all up to the respective states. We the people first need to elect state legislators who are aware of their state's loss of representation in congress. Refer to the animated graphic on my FR homepage. Please visit www.sovereigncause.org to learn more.

[FreeTheHostages]

And remember what the head of the Iraqi-American Council told us at our rally: Saddam Hussein is a big environmental criminal. He completely destroyed huge tracks of Arab marshland that had remained pristine for the last 3,000 years. It's completely weird to see the "greenies" out here: it can only be explained as dissent-for-dissent's sake and hate-America-first.

That said, I would like to add that on my own in the later afternoon, I did (a la Mudboy) interact with some of the earnest college kid types that looked nice and non-dangerous. Some of them really have researched the issue well and feel that the chances of Saddam hurting his people and using chemical weapons increases if we go to war. I point out that war is not the first choice for us and that the US is now trying cajoling and that their protest is undercutting the cajoling. Their response is that they believe that in fact war is the first choice and the White House is just trying to shape up public opinion toward a pre-determined result.

Utlimately, even among the reasonable ones, it comes down to "I don't trust the Republican president." Which is I guess a legitimate point of view. Not mine. But the percentage of kids that had thought any of this through to any extent was so disheartenly small. What IS happening in academia?

[CedarDave]

Morning all. Great after-action report and pics. Thought I'd ask if anyone knows of a thread with all the great slogans that were displayed at the Patriots rally. They make great taglines. Samples:

Pacifists are the parasites of Freedom
We gave peace a chance, what we got was 9/11
If you must burn the flag, wrap yourself in it

Others??

(p.s. this request is also posted on the current fundraising thread)

[Mudboy Slim]

"...a group of college Republicans on a balcony at 600 Penn. Ave., drinking champagne and taunting the protestors with a sign that said "Hippies Go Home." I tried to talk to them but the police officers guarding them didn't want anyone approaching and kinda assumed I was with the parade. I think these kids were college Republicans."

To the College Republicans, I say..."You Are Not Alone...FreeRepublic.com!!"

See Y'all at CPAC...MUD

[sauropod]

"But many probably agree with a post from a Freeper named Meyer: “Nice job to all of you in DC that braved the chilly weather to make a show. I wish there had been more, but most of us have jobs and obligations. We aren't living off the public dole like a gang of leeches. They are and that is why a few thousand of them can afford to travel to Washington from all over the place.” Point taken."

I don't accept this. I also have a job and many obligations. It's our duty to be out there!!!

We have access to major media at events like this. They were unimpressed with our showing. The FReeper who enunciated this is completely wrong. IT IS important to show Middle America that rational folks are out there in great numbers supporting our troops.

100 is not "great numbers," no matter the well-meaning spin about jobs and obligations keyboard patriots put on it.

IMNSHO, 'Pod

[sauropod]

Ping!

[tgslTakoma]

I will post pics and links later today for all the sings carried by the leftists WARNING: many contain profanities, lots of commie signs... your blood will boil.

Right now I have to scoot out the door with the girls... we're off to the March for Life. Will meet up with FReepers at the 2nd division monument (between 15th and 17th St. on Constitution Ave, across from the Washington monument). Have camera in hand for that, too. (I'm dangerous when armed, whether camera, bullhorn, posterboard, or firearm... the latter only at the range - for any HSA agents reading this ;-)

[FreeTheHostages]

Check out my Freeper's Finest thread re the protestors when you get a chance -- it includes my observations of some of the sillier signs I saw them read. They really are aliens: that's about the only sensible conclusion I can come to.

[sauropod]

Looking "forward" to this. L8R.

[FreeTheHostages]

All the speeches were great! I liked Armor's, Martin's, and Sliwa's.

But for my $, there is nothing more important than hearing from Iraqi dissidents. So the head of the Iraqi-American Council's speech was especially meaningful for me.

[FreeTheHostages]

"OK guys... so when's Patriots Rally IV gonna be?"

indefatigueable. or something like that.

[Aquamarine]

Great report! It was worth the wait, I clicked on all the picture links and enjoyed seeing the Patriots in action.

[Mudboy Slim]

"White House!!"
(To be sung to Jimi Hendrix's "Red House")

[Mudboy Slim]

"Fight Against RATS' LustFerPower!!"
(To be sung to Jimi Hendrix's version of "All Along the Watchtower")

"There must be some kind of way to Fight FEAR..."
Said Rush Limbaugh to OUR Chief!!
"There's too much corruption...
Clinton Shall Not Go FRee!!!
Bus'nessMen...'tis JusticeTime!!
Plowmen...Sing MUD's Words!!
MUD Shall Never Compromise...
Nobody else here should!!
No reason to git excited...
The Left...RATS Shall Implode!!
There are many RATS amongst us
Who "feel" Pro-Life is but a Joke!!
But you and I we've been through that...
Gittin' JUSTICE is OUR Fate!!
So let US stop talking falsely now
RAT-Power's Gittin' Scant!!

Tyrants...RATS Lust Fer Power!!
Leftists HATE the TRUTH!!
While all the Lib'rals came to chant...
BrainDead IDIOT FOOLS!!
Outside in a cold cavern...
Ol' Mudboy DOTH Growwwwwllllll...
TruthWriters are approaching...
As Ol' Slim Began To HOWL!!

Fight Against RATS' LustFerPower!!

Join US On The Watchtower!!

Fight Against BigGuv'mentPower!!

ROCK the RATS into SUBMISSION!!!

Mid...MUD

[stand watie]

YEP! (presuming i'm healthy!)

BTW, KLT is STILL sick!

FRee dixie,sw

[Mudboy Slim]

Sorry, my FRiend, I'm NOT Allowed...MUD

[FreeTheHostages]

I know. {{{Mudboy}}}

[Mudboy Slim]

Slick Willie TORCHED Sharpton's Harlem Offices!!!

WOW...MUD

BTW..."Cause of the blaze being investigated"

[Mudboy Slim]

"KLT is ... sick!"

Easy dude, I think KLT's alright...MUD