Posted on 05/21/2004 9:30:21 PM PDT by Flora McDonald
Sometimes pulling the plug on the TV just isn't enough. I checked the emergency FReep kit in the back of the vehicle (somehow overlooking my flag), hung a hot pink flip flop dedicated to J F'n K on the tailgate and headed for town.
The screamin' demons were in the middle of the block in front of the Federal Building on Main St. so I took up residence on the corner at the stoplight where it was easier for motorists to read the signs.
Holding two signs back to back, they read: "TO OUR HEROES - ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE, COAST GUARD, MARINES - THANK YOU!" and "THE TROOPS - THE PRESIDENT - THE MISSION: WE ARE PROUD TO SUPPORT THEM!"
Right away one of the protestors, Nurse Ratchet in a hat, stalked over, hands on hips to read the signs up close. As I watched her, I was once again grateful for the good nuns who taught us to read without moving our lips. The woman was middleaged and wearing buttons with the F word in association with our President. Talk about high hopes. It always comes down to sex with those people doesn't it?
A yelling man, I think it's the one who thinks President Bush is the anti-christ and a puppet of the Jews, came over for awhile to distract attention from the Troop signs but was quickly escorted back to the anti-war group by Nurse Ratchet. The only other ugly encounter was a young woman who walked quickly by saying rather loudly, "Are you still proud of the Troops now that they have been exposed as child molestors and torturers? Are you still proud? Are ya? Are ya? Are ya?"
But by then people were honking for our Troops, waving, and giving the thumbs up. The best part was to see them start to smile when they saw a sign of support and encouragement for our guys. One young man yelled, "I love you lady! I'm going to join you one day!" A business man walked over, opened his bag and gave me a flag (I had forgotten to bring one) and a man in the National Guard stopped to say hello.
The honking on the Troops' corner nonplussed the protestors who tried yelling louder which only made them harder to understand and had me in stitches when the five of them tried a chant. A little elderly lady walked by a couple of times, said she agreed with my signs but thought I was outnumbered. I said, "No I'm not." and we both laughed.
A lot of people walking by said thank you for being there. Several fire trucks went by and the firemen waved. Halfway through the FReep I remembered to start handing out yellow ribbons and next time will definitely bring a lot more.
Heading back across the river, I prayed that somehow, someway our young Troops know and feel the love, pride and support Americans have for them.
"A business man walked over, opened his bag and gave me a flag "
OMG! Now I wanna cry. That was so sweet!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You are such a angel Flora.
Good job soldier!
Thank you, Great Freep.
Great job--very proud of you.
Flora Freep Bump
Fine Job Flora!! Isn't it just amazing to watch the lefties reaction when all of a sudden they see a "Conservative" protestor. They think they own the streets. They think that only leftists are allowed to protest. Ha! (Keep an eye out for a double Colorado FReep report, the lefties are going to have a bad day today).
All the Best,
will foward this to my friend still in the service one way or another we will let them all know how much they are appricated. thanks for posting this..
Way to go! You are right; it only takes one! Thanks for standing up for our country.
Dittoes
Great one-lady FReep!!
I thoroughly enjoyed your adventures at Barnes & Noble. If it weren't for the fact that the lemon bars and frappocinos are delicious and one can eat and read without buying a book, I probably wouldn't shop there. I am weak.
Please ping me next time you post a report.
Hey Sultan!
Thank you, sir.
BTW, I have a pair of pink Kerry flip flops for your car antenna!
Tell your friend that there are millions of us behind our Troops. Whether they are deployed overseas or stationed stateside, they are appreciated, loved, respected and honored by Americans and we will never forget them.
No pictures but a ping never the less!
And a sense of humor too! God Bless you.
The only suggestion I can make is to repeat the great line above in church. LOL
Thanks for the ping sultan.
Our President will be here Monday speaking at the Army War College in Carlisle. Think I'll mozy over there and give him some support.
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