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Fresno Treats for Troops and Counter-peacenik Rally Friday 10-26-01
10/26/01
Posted on 10/26/2001 11:33:00 PM PDT by mtngrl@vrwc
Tonight's Fresno Treats for Troops and Counter-Peacenik Rally was a smashing success! While we didn't get the huge crowd that we hoped to get tonight, I would estimate that we had approximately 30 dedicated and enthusiastic demonstrators on our side altogether. There were about the same number of peaceniks across the street.
Our rally was attended by Channel 26 as well as Channel 30 who took pictures of our protest and interviewed JustAmy (and maybe others).
Mama-Bear brought a banner that was made up for our rally and all who attended signed it. It will be brought back next week to get additional signatures before it is mailed off to the troops. We also collected a huge amount of "Treats" for our troops to mail along with the banner.
We had a megaphone with us tonight and Saundra Duffy led the group in some chants of "USA" , "We don't care what you say, we're going to bomb them anyway", "All we are saying, is give bombs a chance" and "We support the troops". She also thoroughly enjoyed harrassing the peaceniks across the street with chants such as "You're not a man, you support the Taliban".
FReepers attending tonight's rally were
- Jim Robinson (and his wife, Sheila and son, Chris)
- Mama_Bear
- jkphoto (Also known as Mr. Mama_Bear)
- mtngrl@vrwc
- patriciaruth
- grace1
- JustAmy
- Saundra Duffy
- lager
- nonessential-personel (who brought his wife and three children with him)
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To: JustAmy
Niters, Amy!! Talk to ya later!! Sleep well!! (Ya done GOOD!!)
;-}
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posted on
10/27/2001 12:22:44 AM PDT
by
Beep
To: SLJP; JustAmy
At one point when we were chanting USA USA, someone started honking his horn and keeping time with the chant...Actually this happened a couple of times and it was so much fun. The drivers-by were so enthusiastic at times it just made us hoot and holler!
The funny thing is how when the traffic is stopped at the light, sometimes they are quiet and you don't know how they can be so uninvolved. Then the light changes and before they drive off, dozens of the cars honk and give us encouragement.
It's just so heart warming to see the patriotic fervor that's being displayed in this town and to know that we are playing a small part in keeping it alive and well!
To: mtngrl@vrwc
What a super time you guys had!!Great pics! Now what you guys need ~ Osama Bin Laden pinata. On our way home from Condit FReep last Sat.w/ friend Chris, I spotted it hanging outside pinata shop. I couldn't quit laughing at the idea of a bunch of kids wacking the hell out of it. Chris didn't need to see to visualize and appreiciate the humor. We turned around, went back, and each of us bought one, 18.00 ea. My plan is to hang him outside my house by a noose, w/ an American flag plunged into his chest, and fake blood on his stupid white robe; should be a hoot! It's pretty good sized; about 4 ft. tall. I can just SEE you guys doing stuff to it out there w/ the pathetic peace crowd accross the way. The place I got it ~ Candy and Pinata Shop; 1319 Yosemite Blvd. Modesto; (209)522-2192. They could probably refer you to a shop in Fresno area; they don't make them, but order them. Good going tonight you all!! Pattie
To: mtngrl@vrwc; JustAmy
It's just so heart warming to see the patriotic fervor that's being displayed in this town and to know that we are playing a small part in keeping it alive and well!BIG part, dah-lings! Between the paper, the TV stations, and word of mouth, just wait 'til next week!! Ha-Yeeeeeeeeee!!
~I'm proud to be a Republican, where at least I know I'm free!~ (Right and Free, that's you and me!)
;-}
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posted on
10/27/2001 12:31:27 AM PDT
by
Beep
To: SiFiPattie; mtngrl@vrwc; JustAmy; Mama_Bear; jkphoto; Saundra Duffy; lager; Jim Robinson
I can just SEE you guys doing stuff to it out there w/ the pathetic peace crowd accross the way. Ohhhhhh -- too perfect!! TOO perfect!! Just the perfect added touch!!
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posted on
10/27/2001 12:34:26 AM PDT
by
Beep
To: SiFiPattie
Thanks for the information about the Osama bin Laden pinata! Now that is something we definitely need. Hm....maybe we can burn it in effigy!
To: mtngrl@vrwc
Was a fun FReep tonight. Love it when the passing motorists get enthusisatic. Horns honking, thumbs up, waving and shouting. One car passed by with a passenger hanging out the front window clapping and cheering. Thought he was going to fall out of the car. Man was he happy to see us. Also love it when those truckers pass by with their booming air horns blasting out. Poor dumb cowardly traitors across the street. We get all the action. Thanks, for the post and great pictures. Regards, Jim Robinson
To: SLJP
Oh, I neglected to mention that there were two near accidents tonight because people were looking at us when the person in front of them stopped as the light changed. =:O
To: SiFiPattie; mtngrl@vrwc; JustAmy; Mama_Bear; goodieD; Jim Robinson
Now what you guys need ~ Osama Bin Laden pinata. On our way home from Condit FReep last Sat.w/ friend Chris, I spotted it hanging outside pinata shop. I couldn't quit laughing at the idea of a bunch of kids wacking the hell out of it.Ya knowwwwwwwwwwww -- that would be an amazing thing to send in the care package!! Imagine what fun the unit would have whacking that puppy around!! LOL!! They could fill it up with the candy, and have a field day!! Four feet, huh? Big. But probably pretty light!!
You need one at the FReep too, of course!! (I'll donate some $$$!)
;-}
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posted on
10/27/2001 12:39:47 AM PDT
by
Beep
To: Jim Robinson
WoW, I got all choked up again reading this thread !
Thanks !
To: Jim Robinson
It's my pleasure. I wish I had a better camera or was a better photographer though. Oh well....
I just love FReeping! It gets under your skin so that you just can't stop! I wonder how many hundreds of horns we heard honking tonight. The response we get just amazes me.
To: mtngrl@vrwc
Ohhhhh my!! Thankfully, they were only near accidents!! But at least people were looking at you!! (When the media shows with their cameras, people really look!! *G*)
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posted on
10/27/2001 12:42:19 AM PDT
by
Beep
To: mtngrl@vrwc
Thanks for the PING.
To: SLJP
Well, I'd better go to bed for now. I am almost falling off my chair! What a long day it's been. I'll talk to you tomorrow!
To: CounterCounterCulture
You're welcome. Oh that reminds me, we also chanted "No justice, no peace". I wonder why I thought of that just now? LOL!
To: mtngrl@vrwc
Yeppers -- you have had a BUSY day!! Sleep well, and I'll look for ya manana!! (I am sooooo envious! I'll scour the 'net for Fresno FReep news at the sites I faxed the PR's to!!)
You Fresno FReepers ARE da bomb!! ;-}
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posted on
10/27/2001 12:50:57 AM PDT
by
Beep
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To: mtngrl@vrwc
Oh!! Watch Fox News Network closely! They were gonna get tape from the local Fox station if they made it out!!
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posted on
10/27/2001 12:53:46 AM PDT
by
Beep
To: mtngrl@vrwc
I just looooove using leftists' chants. I'm sure it drives them mad.
To: mtngrl@vrwc; Jim Robinson; Mama_Bear; jkphoto; patriciaruth; gracie1; JustAmy; Saundra Duffy...
Wonderful pictures. God bless each of you. I LOVE FReepers!!!!
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