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After action report!! Richmond Freepers & Protest Warriors Take Back The Streets !!
7/3/04 | GeorgeW23225

Posted on 07/03/2004 5:20:54 PM PDT by GeorgeW23225

A combined effort between Freepers and Protest Warriors was a MAJOR success today in Richmond, Virginia!!

A.N.S.W.E.R. and local socialist sympathizers (IndyMedia) were taken by surprise by a joint operation called "Lightning Bolt". What was supposed to be a HUGE Anti- Bush, Anti-War, Anti-America, Anti-Everything rally, turned out to be nothing more than maybe 200 - 300 hundred of the "usual" suspects. In other words, the un-washed, and the un-employable !! There seemed to be more police than protestors, even though, as an inducement to swell the crowd of protestors, they advertised "Free Food". As the Freepers and Protest Warriors lined Belvidere and Franklin Streets with signs and flags, motorists started beeping their car horns and giving us the "thumbs-up". This did not please the socialists and anarchists. Nor did the fact that we received a large amount of media attention. Several Freepers and Protest Warriors were interviewed by 2 local television stations, and 2 local reporters for the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Not "one" American flag was seen in the march, BUT......a large "United Nations" flag was proudly hoisted in the middle of the marchers. This will come as no surprise to Freepers, but it is nonetheless disheartening to see people who would rather carry a U.N. flag in place of an American flag.

We were all thrilled at the reception of the local residents who supported our efforts, but the entire day was justified when a young man, who was out riding his bicycle, stopped to thank us for supporting the troops. He was a former Marine, and he just wanted us to know how much our support meant to him.

It was a good day......a VERY good day !!


TOPICS: Activism/Chapters; Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Virginia
KEYWORDS: aar; anarchists; answer; commonwealthofva; leftists; march; president; protest; richmond; richmondva; socialists; streets; support; supportourtroops; theolddominion; troops; va; virginia; warrior
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To: GeorgeW23225

Excellent freep. A memorable 4th!


101 posted on 07/05/2004 7:52:48 AM PDT by GVnana
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To: hardhead

Now that I think about it, you're absolutely right. They have the same "vacant" stare. It must be the "drugs".....


102 posted on 07/05/2004 7:54:11 AM PDT by GeorgeW23225 (Liberals really aren*t bad people. It*s just that they know so much that simply ISN*T true!!)
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To: .cnI redruM

Do the dorm rooms at VCU have showers or running water??? Seriously, this was one of the filthiest group of marchers I have ever seen. The worst part was that they seemed so oblivious and so completely out of touch with reality. It was really pathetic......
But, in all fairness, the march organizers started to panic because of so litle enthusiasm here in Virginia. They bused in people from out of State to make the crowd look bigger. Even that failed and so did the offer of "FREE FOOD"!! hehehe


103 posted on 07/05/2004 8:06:42 AM PDT by GeorgeW23225 (Liberals really aren*t bad people. It*s just that they know so much that simply ISN*T true!!)
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To: GVgirl

Thanks !! It was fun, and we can't wait to do it again!!


104 posted on 07/05/2004 8:11:24 AM PDT by GeorgeW23225 (Liberals really aren*t bad people. It*s just that they know so much that simply ISN*T true!!)
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To: happygrl; Flora McDonald; GeorgeW23225; GottaLuvAkitas1; helmut113; sultan88; jla
"I had a member of my Leftist family among the "peaceniks"

It was a motley crew indeed...LOL!! T'was a blast, though...I love counter-protestin'!! You shouldda heard all the honks from good, patriotic passers-by, supporting the TROOPS and US...on Saturday, the GoodGuys most definitely owned the streets of Richmond!!

FReegards...MUD

105 posted on 07/05/2004 8:24:41 AM PDT by Mudboy Slim (RE-IMPEACH the EX-Rapist-in-Chief!!)
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To: BillF; Flora McDonald
"GREAT Picture, Flora!!"

FReegards...MUD

106 posted on 07/05/2004 8:28:24 AM PDT by Mudboy Slim (RE-IMPEACH the EX-Rapist-in-Chief!!)
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To: GeorgeW23225
"They ain't seen nothin' yet"!!

!!!!!!!!!!

The Times, They are A'Changin'!

107 posted on 07/05/2004 8:29:26 AM PDT by happygrl
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To: Kudsman
I would recommend the "Don't Tread On Me" flag, as even a defaced, upside down UN flag could still be misinterpreted as supporting that corrupt--and illegitimate--institution.

FReegards...MUD

108 posted on 07/05/2004 8:34:28 AM PDT by Mudboy Slim (RE-IMPEACH the EX-Rapist-in-Chief!!)
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To: kristinn
It was fun to FReep the FReaks in our own backyard...travel time was nil...LOL!!

FReegards...MUD

109 posted on 07/05/2004 8:36:43 AM PDT by Mudboy Slim (RE-IMPEACH the EX-Rapist-in-Chief!!)
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To: GeorgeW23225

Yep. I heard about one incident where three lesbians ran into the dorm shower with a straight girl to try and convert her.


110 posted on 07/05/2004 8:41:26 AM PDT by .cnI redruM (Jimmy Carter provides us all with moments that make us wonder about what was in the drinking water)
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To: Mudboy Slim; GeorgeW23225

Re: The protester carrying the UN Flag in the photo. The sandles with the beige socks is kind of a nice touch.


111 posted on 07/05/2004 8:42:00 AM PDT by sultan88 ("I went down Virginia, seeking shelter from the storm...")
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To: sultan88

Fashion etiquette is lacking on the Left...MUD


112 posted on 07/05/2004 8:46:06 AM PDT by Mudboy Slim (RE-IMPEACH the EX-Rapist-in-Chief!!)
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To: Mudboy Slim; GeorgeW23225
GREAT JOB, FREEPERS!

I've found the police are usually very supportive of our efforts to support the troops.

Standing on a downtown street corner in Houston last year holding the American flag in the midst of about 300 anti-war demonstrators when the mounted police patrol passed by.

Everyone, to a man , saluted that flag!

113 posted on 07/05/2004 8:53:07 AM PDT by TexasCowboy (COB1)
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To: GeorgeW23225; Flora McDonald

Did either of you see me being interviewed on channel 12? A lot of my daughters friends kept calling saying your "mom was on TV" and, it seems all my neighbors saw it and not all are very happy with me. LOL

I missed it so I have to ask if I need to hide or did I do a good job?


114 posted on 07/05/2004 9:56:00 AM PDT by GottaLuvAkitas1 (Ronald Reagan is the TRUE "Father Of Our Country".)
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To: BillF

LOL Yup, that's the site.
Here I am, and my sign that almost pulls me down every time I use it.

http://www.laken.com/gallery/richmondjuly3/IMG_1274
http://www.laken.com/gallery/richmondjuly3?page=8


115 posted on 07/05/2004 10:01:45 AM PDT by GottaLuvAkitas1 (Ronald Reagan is the TRUE "Father Of Our Country".)
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To: GottaLuvAkitas1
I only saw GeorgeW23225 and Mortimer Snavely (who were awesome by the way!). Maybe they had you on at 6 p.m. while we were still at the park.

Did you do a good job???? Are you kidding?


A.N.S.W.E.R. BABES VS FREEPER BABE
NO CONTEST!
116 posted on 07/05/2004 10:06:20 AM PDT by Flora McDonald (Stand the Storm!)
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To: Flora McDonald

Yes, I am very serious! LOL

I didn't see it, but one neighbor said I was very articulate, and looked good. I have no idea though since I did not see it.

LOL Cool picture, no redeye this time either.


117 posted on 07/05/2004 10:10:45 AM PDT by GottaLuvAkitas1 (Ronald Reagan is the TRUE "Father Of Our Country".)
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To: Flora McDonald

TNTtheLeft found this on channel 12s site so I guess I can get a copy of the video




Video Tapes
"We are frequntly asked for video tapes of news stories or of programs we air. If it were as simple as going to a shelf and picking up a copy of the right tape, we'd love to help. It isn't that simple.
Because of contracts with the network and with our other program providers, we cannot provide tapes of any programs. The network and -- in many cases - the production companies, retain videotape-sales rights. You would need to contact the network or the program's producers to request such copies.

Our local newscasts are produced using digital servers and digital video tape that is quite different from home VHS tape. We simply don't have the right equipment to produce copies of stories for home use.
However, the firm "Video News" has requested, and been given, permission to tape our Copyrighted newscasts and provide copies of stories to interested individuals. They charge for locating, dubbing and shipping such home video tapes. They can be reached at 804-744-3381."


118 posted on 07/05/2004 10:14:20 AM PDT by GottaLuvAkitas1 (Ronald Reagan is the TRUE "Father Of Our Country".)
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To: talleyman; GodBlessRonaldReagan; helmut113; yodi-lee; GeorgeW23225; jla; Mudboy Slim; AdSimp; ...
PIX FROM THE DARKSIDE


"Don't get us wrong! We support the troops..kinda..sorta..."


Does that sign say sorry or scary?


"You're right! It's much easier to play with one stick!"
119 posted on 07/05/2004 10:24:19 AM PDT by Flora McDonald (Stand the Storm!)
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To: Flora McDonald
MORE PIX FROM THE DARKSIDE


Thinking..."Thank Allah we're in America. I shudder to think what would happen if we did this in the old country. Ha! Take my picture, infidel, I don't care!"


"Geeze, Mom, do you have to walk so close to me? And what's with the chopsticks, for crying out loud? Use your hands, Mom, your hands!"


I don't know about the Mad Cowboy Disease but I sure am glad I got a Tetanus shot before I FReeped these guys.
120 posted on 07/05/2004 10:46:52 AM PDT by Flora McDonald (Stand the Storm!)
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