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Photos from the Tower District "Peace March" rally and protest, Fresno, Ca, 2/15/03
Fresno/Central Valley Chapter ^ | 02/15/03 | Jim Robinson

Posted on 02/15/2003 6:22:34 PM PST by Jim Robinson

Photos from the Tower District "Peace March."

My guess is there was probably a couple thousand of "them" vs about ten of "us." We were pretty much alone on our little corner, at first, as a huge crowd began forming across the street. Hundreds of marxists, peaceniks, hippies and assorted weirdos kept streaming in until the parking lot was completely filled with a swarming mass of misguided humanity, and then they lined both sides of the street for about two blocks, including moving in on and surrounding us good guys. Learned first hand that the nice thing about being surrounded is, you can attack in any direction.

Them:





The good guys:

Present today: Jim Robinson, Saundra Duffy, Stuart Weil, At Bay, and several people who were with us last night. Sorry, I did not get there names. Plus, we were joined by a couple patriotic families who were attracted to our flags and banners.

After the street rally, they marched up to Fresno Community College about six blocks north of the Tower District. We positioned ourselves at the entrance to the campus and heckled "Saddam's Human Shields" as they passed to and fro in front of us.

One aging hippie lady couldn't take what we were dishing out and actually came after At Bay. He took a few steps backwards but the old hippie bull dyke kept charging. Hadn't been for a quick thinking police lady stepping in, I think the old gal would've given At Bay quite a beating.

Some peace rally. Oh, well. We were few in number but I'm glad we were there. There were camera crews and reporters present from several TV stations and newspapers. I'm sure they'll get a good write-up and I'm also sure that several of the camera crews got good shots of a handful of patriots proudly waving the flag amidst a sea of traitors!


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To: Catspaw
>>>And what is that thing in the 4th picture of the protesters wearing? A burka?

Ha! That IS funny! ;)
41 posted on 02/15/2003 7:13:10 PM PST by Calpernia
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To: Calpernia
Oh? Tell me more.

Freepmail is OK, unless you have stuff that would be of more general interest, or in need of broader awareness.
42 posted on 02/15/2003 7:13:10 PM PST by null and void
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To: Catspaw
And what is that thing in the 4th picture of the protesters wearing? A burka?

Body bag. Nice touch. Too bad it didn't use a real one...

43 posted on 02/15/2003 7:14:30 PM PST by null and void
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To: null and void
Love to tell you more. However, that is 2 years worth of info....this is a message board. What is Freepmail? I'm new here.
44 posted on 02/15/2003 7:15:00 PM PST by Calpernia
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To: null and void
Naw, I've seen body bags. They're plastic and have a zipper.

Now if they'd taken a little black plastic sheeting and some duct tape....

45 posted on 02/15/2003 7:15:48 PM PST by Catspaw
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To: Calpernia
Click "private reply" under my name, and I'm the only one who sees that message.
46 posted on 02/15/2003 7:16:37 PM PST by null and void
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To: Catspaw
Same final effect...
47 posted on 02/15/2003 7:17:25 PM PST by null and void
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To: null and void
I just checked your profile. You don't leave a warm spot in my heart from reading that. I will have to get to know you better first.
48 posted on 02/15/2003 7:18:41 PM PST by Calpernia
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To: Calpernia
EXCELLENT!

You'll do quite well here!
49 posted on 02/15/2003 7:22:50 PM PST by null and void
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To: null and void
Ok...you are strange...what is up with this?
50 posted on 02/15/2003 7:23:37 PM PST by Calpernia
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To: Jim Robinson
Good job, FReepers! I love all the RED WHITE and BLUE on your side of the street.
51 posted on 02/15/2003 7:24:24 PM PST by Palladin (Proud to be a FReeper!)
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To: Jim Robinson; Saundra Duffy; stuart weil; at bay
Thank You Patriots
52 posted on 02/15/2003 7:26:01 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
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To: Jim Robinson
Your weather looked perfect, but where are the leaves on the trees? I thought Southern California was green year-round. LOL!

Your signs all look great. Some of the opposition's signs look like they came off machines. I'd love to know what was written on that 'burka' cladded Saddami.

These people just don't have a clue what message they are giving when they lash out -- tho they are supposedly, the peacemakers; or when they trash -- tho they are, supposedly, the earth lovers.

53 posted on 02/15/2003 7:28:21 PM PST by Exit148
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To: Jim Robinson
I am a military wife and mom. Hubby's been deployed since Jan. and son leaves Friday. I am so proud of all of you for being out there. God bless you.
54 posted on 02/15/2003 7:28:58 PM PST by stand 4 something
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To: Calpernia
You've just proved that you have a very healthy skepticism.

You have shown caution, and good judgement in not spilling all to an anonymous screen name.

You passed the street smarts section of the IQ test with flying colors.

Stick around.

If you want to know me better, I use the FReeoples threads as a home base...
55 posted on 02/15/2003 7:30:50 PM PST by null and void
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To: stand 4 something
And WE are PROUD of YOU and your husband for making great sacrifices so that we can sit here safe and secure in our homes, posting to FR.

God bless you both!
56 posted on 02/15/2003 7:31:31 PM PST by Palladin (Proud to be a FReeper!)
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To: Jim Robinson
Excellent work. Come over, contribute to, and enjoy Funniest Pictures of Anti-War Protests(let's make an archive thread)
57 posted on 02/15/2003 7:34:13 PM PST by Diddle E. Squat
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To: Jim Robinson
Thanks for carrying the standard Fresno!
58 posted on 02/15/2003 7:36:55 PM PST by Bob J (Join the Free Republic Network! www.freerepublic.net)
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To: Jim Robinson
Sorry I couldn't make it. Had a migraine and forgot all about it.
59 posted on 02/15/2003 7:37:58 PM PST by mlo
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To: null and void
hmmm, so I have to pass some tests to be here huh? *watches for more twists and turns*
60 posted on 02/15/2003 7:41:30 PM PST by Calpernia
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