Freep the Texas Chicken D's - After Action Report (7 June 2003)

7 June 2003 | PetroniDE

[PetroniDE]

Pending calls for special sessions by Governor Perry, the 78th session of the Texas Legislature became history on Monday, 2 June 2003. Several issues were left on the table including school funding via Robin Hood, property tax relief, tort reform, and congressional redistricting.

Since the democrats lost control of the Texas House in 2002, they were not interested seeing the legislature address congressional redistricting, since they would not control the process. Note that the maps drawn in 2001 by a judge was meant as temporary. The trip by 51 of the Texas democrats to Ardmore, Oklahoma prevented a quorum, which killed the issues referenced above due to legislative session time constraints.

The Harris County Democrat Party sponsored a "welcome home rally" earlier today in Houston. Members of the H.A.T. FR Chapter intended a different kind of welcome. Stevie_d_64 handled most of the arrangements, including contacting the HPD to notify them of our intentions. Best sign goes to Ron H. for his tombstone sign indicating end of democrat control of the Texas Legislature. DrewsDad had a sign indicating end of democracy, and PetroniDE had a sign with a single word message: "Chicken". Other attendees were CPT Clay, Eaker, Joyce, and one un-named lurker.

The freepers were positioned such that those attending the rally needed to drive past us. The dominant signal by the attendees was "the finger". One attendee called us another insult (four letter word that begins with "N" and think European country from the 1930's). It was noticed that about 20 of the cars had expired emission and/or state registration tags (so much for the environment and following laws). Some commuters driving by showed support with horn honking.

Media presence included interviews with an AP reporter, a reporter from KPFT radio, and a local 24 hour cable news channel. Ron H, DrewsDad, and PetroniDE gave statements. Stevie_d_64 did an interview with channel 13(ABC). Other video footage was taken by channels 26(Fox) and 39(WB). Photographers for the event included Ron H. and Stevie_d_64.

[Houmatt]

Rep. Farrar (D) gave a nice little whining fit to the camera.... claims repubs want to change the rules "something that democrats NEVER did"... Of course not, you ignorant slut - you had EVERYTHING YOUR WAY FOR 130 years.

When I saw her say that, the words that came out of my mouth--let's just say repeating them would probably get me banned here.

A governor with some real cojones would call a special session, have the House doors locked and guarded by the DPS/Texas Rangers, and keep these weasels on the job until redistricting and property tax relief are passed.

Oh, yes! I'm gonna call the Governor Monday and suggest just that!

[Ron H.]

L-R Ron H., DrewsDad, PetroniDE and ReJoyce	L-R RonH., CPT Clay, PetroniDE and ReJoyce,
	L-R CPT Clay, PetroniDE, (F)ReJoyce, (R)Unnamed Freeper, Stevie_d_64 and Eaker
	R-L Eaker, Stevie_d_64 and Unnamed FReeper
L-R CPT Clay, Drews Dad, PetroniDE

[NonValueAdded]

Here is a solidarity bump for your FReep. Excellent job.

And to Allegra, whirrrrrrrr.

[CPT Clay]

It was a pleasure to meet you folks after reading threads for so long!!! The Vitriol of that one individual was amazing. It can not be very healthy to live with so much hatred. I believe that DU really is what is left of the Dem party. I saw Howard Dean bumper stikers in the parking lot. It was about 180 miles to Houston and when I pulled into the parking lot there was not any parking. My recon of the area noted many hateful bumper stickers. There was quite abit of HPD there as well. I saw atleast six crusisers. I got there with enought time to meet Drew's Dad, PetroniDE and RonH. I thought that I would offer to hold RonH's sign so his arms wouldn't be so sore in the morning. The hatred of the dems is really hard to believe. What we are doing must be working.

[CindyDawg]

Well, I think I'll go give KMart some business and Monday let Holiday Inn know that I'm going to start staying somewhere else when I travel. Good job guys. Wish I could have been there.

[PetroniDE]

You mean Eddie? I didn't see him.

[Flyer]

Great, great, great work gang! I really wish I could have joined y'all. Our numbers may have been small but I think the message was heard - We will not allow the Democratic party to subvert the law in an attempt to thwart the will of the people.

[Ron H.]

Wished you'd been there Flyer as we did have fun with the Dimwits today. OBTW: I forgot to add a link to the above pics so one could easily click to see the enlarged version. For the rest of you just place DL the pic to see the enlarged version of the pics. I only uploaded about a third (the best) of the pics I took today.

Petroni: In addition to your comments about the many expired Inspection stickers I too observed that these Dims were no hobos. They were driving some of the biggest and newest and expensive $UV's available and many of the $portier upscale high do$$ar sedans and sports vehicles.

You'd think this event was for the big bad and nasty Rich Republicans by the wheels they were arriving in.

[DrewsDad]

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[DrewsDad]

I was proud to stand up with ya'll today exposing this shameless rat celebration.

It sounds like we got our viewpoint out and irritated some rats(several to the point of screaming, cursing, and flipping us off) in the process. I had a great time exchanging views with the many who would walk up or unroll their window on the way out(Ron H. and I had many more after the rest left).

We had lots of honks from passersby following Ron H.'s sign instructions to honk if they were ashamed of the Chicken D's. I guess we'll find out if the AP reporter mentions us. It was worth the 3 hour drive each way and Drew had a great time with his cousins.

Good to meet all of ya'll.

[CPT Clay]

Nice to meet you too!!!

[Allegra]

You guys look GREAT! You know you've done a good job when you get the libbie-whiners giving you the one-finger salute and calling you names. They're incapable of doing any better.

Saw Steve on Channel 13's early broadcast. KEWL.

[Allegra]

Rep. Farrar (D) gave a nice little whining fit to the camera.... claims repubs want to change the rules "something that democrats NEVER did"... Of course not, you ignorant slut - you had EVERYTHING YOUR WAY FOR 130 years.

I saw her on the news too and she really needs to do some waxing or something on the facial area.

I know...MEOW...but I couldn't resisit and it's true! :-)

[Knightsofswing]

I believe that it is an African country.
The low lifed liberals, it shows their class..

[antivenom]

NAZI

[buffyt]

Democrats are full of hatred, you are right. I call my Demobrat sister "My angry commie sister". She is still so angry that Clinton was impeached. Well, guess what, he was guilty. He should be in prison. She has to take prozac to try to cool her anger at Republicans.

My 19 year old son can tell who is a democrat and who is a Republican on TV with the sound muted. He says the Republicans are always smiling and the democrats look so angry and unhappy....

[ModernDayCato]

Hehe...your signs are great! Great job.

[MeekOneGOP]

Can you add me to your list ?? Thanks !

More bump images HERE !

[NonValueAdded]

Well, they all looked great except for me ... 'cause I wasn't there (other than in spirit and even then, after the fact). My Florida to Texas stepping disk malfunctioned and I couldn't attend :)

But yes, they looked great, were great, and did a fan-damn-tastic job!!!

[humblegunner]

Great pictures! I'm glad you were able to make it!