[Exit148]

Just checking in with a few comments:

The one big thing that stood out today (and we've seen many times before) is the anger shown by the other side. They are REALLY angry. Some of them rant away, shouting and spitting out their venom or their sound bytes - trying to accomplish what, I don't know ---- but it is almost amusing to watch.

There was one contingent from Central NJ. (I am from Northern NJ) They were at Lafayette Park and passed by us, on their way to the rally, and shouting out their anti-Bush stuff in unison. So I shouted back that "Northern NJ LOVES President Bush." One guy stopped directly in front of me and got in my face - shouting away. I said that I couldn't hear him ---asked him to speak louder --- asked him to repeat what he said ---etc, all the while I was laughing. He just kept shouting. You can't talk with such people. So I just laugh at them, and that makes them even angrier! LOL!

At Sect. Rumsfeld's home, a group of the ANSWER people didn't bother to protest in front of the house, but chose, instead, to sass us. Some were beside themselves with anger at our signs. The line of police in front of us kept them in line, but patiently, and continually had to keep them from crossing through. They shook their arms and screeched away. They are not happy people! I did see tho, some protesters who looked at the unfortunate Iraqi amputees with sober looks. They were an effective addition to our group, and it was an honor to meet them.

All in all, we had a good time! Our signs irked the heck out of them. What more can you ask??

[kristinn]

Thank you for doing the live thread. I should have the after action report up in a few hours.

[Marylander]

Nice job, SAHM. I'm glad to see all arrived home encouraged by the experience. It was really a thrill to meet the men from Iraq. They seemed in good spirits and eager to have their stories reported. We probably should have told them how hard it is to get any press coverage of things that might reflect favorably on America.

After seeing the men in the flesh, those in the crowd who were well-meaning peaceniks had to be thinking maybe they should put a little more thought into their affiliations.

[reagandemocrat]

DC FReepers..........ROCK!

[GVnana]

Excellent Freep. Great thread. Bump.

[piasa]

God bless every one of you;
May He grant you serenity when the other side spits and sputters;
May He grant you wisdom to know just what to utter;
May He grant you love among all freedom's brothers;
May He grant you hope like an expectant mother's;
And perseverence to continue amid all the din and clutter;
All these things to sway minds otherwise shuttered;
That the lost left's hearts may be found and lifted from the gutter.