After action report!! Richmond Freepers & Protest Warriors Take Back The Streets !!

7/3/04 | GeorgeW23225

[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 !!

[talleyman]

Great job!

[GottaLuvAkitas1]

Nothing, but the facts ma'am


My sign that stands up for those who are away Fighting for America


Isn't FReepin fun!


Just doing what needs to be done!


American Flags say so much!!!


Well if it isn't ELBOW GIRL in the flesh! She tried to stop my interview, but all she got was the repoter and myself laughing at her.


Skinheads started out marching with the left, but when they figured out what they were about they dumped them, and ask to hold our sign up just long enough for a photo


Here comes TROUBLE, or so we thought. Later they gave us the signs the left threw away. Good wood for signs comes in handy.


The TRUE Father of our Country!


Read it & eat it you Ani-America marchers!


Taking care of business...


Richmond's very own ANGEL & WhiteLighter sports The TRUE Father of our Country


Flying Proud and tall!


These Traders and Treasonous fools are STUCK ON STUPID!


NOW THIS IS BEAUTY!


One of Richmond's most respected FReepers, and Vets has a plan to Inspire, educate, and dissolve the stereotypes


NO Truer words have ever been spoken!


Mud stands alone because he can. I know I wouldn't mess with him. LOL The left hate this sign with a passion! Go Rummy GO!


Secret Service? Nope, but don't mess with with George!


This Hero, and FReeper makes us all proud! The police loved this sign and laughed every time they saw it. LOL


This FReeper sports his "Don't Mess with Texas" shirt, and stands up for the men and women who stand up for AMERICA.

[jla]

Skinheads started out marching with the left, but when they figured out what they were about they dumped them, and ask to hold our sign up just long enough for a photo

LOL

What was the story with "Elbow Girl"?
And Flora, you look terrific in the shirt and I like you in the hats, you're a true country lady.

[Mudboy Slim]

Great pics...especially like the one with the skinheads walking off to do whatever it is they do...LOL!!

See y'all this evening, although I might be running a bit late...MUD

[The Other Harry]

I appreciate the effort, but all those photos a few too many. Quite a few.

[GeorgeW23225]

Thanks!! I hope you enjoy the photos!!

[Mr. Silverback]

Hey 'bridge...could you give me the source on the quote in your tagline? ("You are an American. You are my brother. I would die for you." -Kurdish Sergeant) I'll bet it's a heck of a story.

[lowbridge]

Pride at the Border (Iraq, not Mexico)

Unfortunately, due to posting regulations the whole article was excerpted, and where the article originated (NY Post) is long since gone. (they keep articles online only up to seven days back). I've tried a google search but found only a couple of blogs who also have only excerpts. You may have to go to Lexis Nexis to find the article (assuming it's archived there)

[Arthur Wildfire! March]

"He was a former Marine..."

Being related to a currently retired marine, I have to note, there are no former marines. =]

But I'm really glad to hear that FReepers took Richmond! Way to go!

[Mr. Silverback]

Thanks!

[GeorgeW23225]

I'll make sure to use the phrase "retired Marine" in the future. :-)

[GeorgeW23225]

....actually, they were greasey, smelly, AND hateful !!

[Mudboy Slim]

"...greasey, smelly, AND hateful !!"

Not a universally-preferred way to go thru life...MUD

[Romish_Papist]

Hey, I'm in Hampton VA. Not much opportunity to FReep these losers over here, but please, please, please let me know the next time you're gonna do something like this as I would LOVE to be there!!!!

[GeorgeW23225]

You might want to join Protest Warrior. The most active chapter in your area is Virginia Beach.

http://ProtestWarrior.com/

[Ligeia]

Awesome pics. Thanks for the ping!