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After Action Report - Counter Freep of Fmr. Pres. Bush Demonstrators - Houston, TX
11 May 2002 | PetroniDE

Posted on 05/11/2002 5:50:52 PM PDT by PetroniDE

The end of another school year, the beginning of commencement ceremonies. That means speakers of all occupations giving commencement speeches that most people forget within a couple of days. This afternoon at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas, Former President George H.W. Bush gave the commencement address at the University of St. Thomas.

Former presidents giving commencement speeches is nothing new; However, despite being nearly ten years removed from elected office, there are people (leftists, socialists, anti-capitalists, etc.) who still despise this man and demonstrated against his presence in front of the convention center. Members of the H.A.T. FR chapter made sure their demonstration did not go unanswered.

Six members of the H.A.T. FR chapter confronted at most 20 members of various left-wing organizations. Freeper signs included messages supporting the United States, supporting Israel, friendly greetings to Fmr. President Bush, promoting FreeRepublic, and denouncing terrorism. We also had one large U.S. Flag (no Freep is complete without one). Several motorists honk their horns in support of our efforts, while NO ONE honked their horns in support of the leftists.

The Freep lasted a little less than an hour under pleasant skies and presence of local police officers. Afterwards we meet at the Spanish Flower for some Mexican food.

Thanks to all H.A.T. FR members who participated. Names and their activities are noted below.

BobbyD - Area scope out and determined the exact location of the Freep. Also took pictures of the Freep.
Dix - Sign assembleage and talked to a member of the Houston Chronicle.
Eaker - Sign maker, assembleage, and slogan leader.
Flyer - Sign maker, and took pictures of the Freep.
Humblegunner - Allowed for the use of his home for sign assembly, took pictures of the Freep, and flag bearer.
PetroniDE - Found out about the leftist protest and talked to a journalist of a small independent newspaper.


TOPICS: Activism/Chapters; Free Republic; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: fmrpresidentbush; hat; houston; leftists
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We had fun, and we accomplished our objective, which was to show Houston that there ARE people who will answer the message of the socialist left.

Pictures available soon.

1 posted on 05/11/2002 5:50:53 PM PDT by PetroniDE
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To: PetroniDE
Good on you guys and gals - another outstanding freep. Chip
2 posted on 05/11/2002 5:55:35 PM PDT by Rays_Dad
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To: PetroniDE
Thank you Freepers. Great job. Great report.... will check back for pictures.
3 posted on 05/11/2002 7:01:25 PM PDT by WillaJohns
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To: PetroniDE
Thank you freepers!
4 posted on 05/11/2002 7:04:49 PM PDT by Ditter
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To: Rays_Dad;WillaJohns;1riot1ranger;Action-America;Alkhin;Allegra;American72;antivenom;Antoninus II...
Houston Area Texans - A FreeRepublic Network ChapterHere's the first photos of our FReep.

I just saw that our local FOX affiliate did a story on the former President's address and they reported, with video, the Socialists protesters. Not one mention of the President's supporters. I will post contact info later if anyone wants to discuss this with them.

This is us - with the orange cones the Houston Police put up to separate us from the Socialists. In these pictures we see Dix, Eaker, Humblegunner PetroniDE and BobbyD.

FReep!

 

FReep!

 

FReep!

5 posted on 05/11/2002 7:35:18 PM PDT by Flyer
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To: WillaJohns
Thanks very much for the support. We were out numbered(any current or possible Houston freepers listening?), but what we lacked in numbers we make up in fervor, and passion. Every time they would start one of their inane chants,like 1-2-3-4, led by Eaker we shouted 5. It totally threw them of. Many times we just shouted USA-USA-USA. Anyone from Houston reading this, come on in the water is fine. Don't just sit on your duff and read threads. We all have lives. We are all busy. Take two hours off.We are starting to really cook down here in Houston! All and all, we smoked them pretty good
6 posted on 05/11/2002 7:35:52 PM PDT by dix
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To: Flyer

HOO YAH!!!

7 posted on 05/11/2002 7:41:22 PM PDT by humblegunner
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To: humblegunner
Thank you so much! I know not everyone on this forum is a Bush supporter, but I liked President GWH Bush, and I thought he did a good job, plus he was not a crooked, perverted, treasonous communist!!!

Thank you for standing up for him, and thank you for taking the time to do this. You are great people!

8 posted on 05/11/2002 7:59:32 PM PDT by Miss Marple
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To: PetroniDE
What exactly were they protesting? Some Bush policy that had suck in their craw for ten years, they think he's evil for siring W, what?
9 posted on 05/11/2002 8:26:17 PM PDT by NovemberCharlie
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To: NovemberCharlie
Oh, they spewed multitudes of vile rhyming epithets..
I don't know what revisionist history might have
been read to them, but they deem Former President Bush
a murderer. And they were unable to count past "four"...
10 posted on 05/11/2002 8:38:49 PM PDT by humblegunner
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To: PetroniDE
Nice job!
11 posted on 05/11/2002 8:39:07 PM PDT by Southack
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To: PetroniDE
I am from Houston. How can I join your group?
12 posted on 05/11/2002 8:53:35 PM PDT by olliemb
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To: dix
How do I join your group?
13 posted on 05/11/2002 8:56:47 PM PDT by olliemb
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To: Flyer
Not one mention of the President's supporters

The same treatment was given by Channel 11 (CBS affiliate)... no mention of FR whatsoever.

14 posted on 05/11/2002 9:07:54 PM PDT by TheGrimReaper
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To: olliemb
"I am from Houston. How can I join your group?"

Quite simply and glad to have you!
FReepmail Flyer or AntiVenom and bring your FRiends!

15 posted on 05/11/2002 9:10:03 PM PDT by humblegunner
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To: Flyer
Thanks for the ping, Flyer! We just got home and I immediately checked to see if you guys had posted your after action report and THERE YOU WERE!

I WISH I could've been there with you guys today... Nothing gets the juices flowing like a good FReep with great friends, not to mention riling up those nasty stinky little socialist/Marxists!

And for any lurkers who live in Houston, let me tell you - You are missing the greatest fun in the world when you miss a FReep!

The terrorists aren't finished with us and we need to send a firm message to all who are there to see... DON'T TREAD ON THE U.S.A!!!

16 posted on 05/11/2002 10:22:45 PM PDT by Humidston
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To: Flyer
Love the pix. You are beautiful, Houston freepers, and your signs are magnificent!
17 posted on 05/11/2002 10:44:05 PM PDT by WillaJohns
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To: dix
Every time they would start one of their inane chants,like 1-2-3-4, led by Eaker we shouted 5. It totally threw them of.

LOL! That would have annoyed me, too, good thinking.

It's pretty amazing when you think about it: You were only out there for about an hour, just an hour out of your day, and the reward will keep you glowing for days, weeks maybe.

Freeping is not time intensive and you guys proved it today. And better yet, it looks like you've picked up another Houston freeper right on this thread.

Way to go!

18 posted on 05/11/2002 10:48:22 PM PDT by WillaJohns
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To: PetroniDE
Congratulations, FReepers ... most excellent work. Sometimes the opposition musters "better" visual numbers, but behind every visible FReeper, there are countless more. And I'm sure President Bush is aware that you've honored his Dad ... well done, Houston.

Pegita

19 posted on 05/11/2002 10:58:20 PM PDT by Pegita
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To: Humidston
"Nothing gets the juices flowing like a good FReep with great friends"..............ain't it the truth! Thanks all for support!
20 posted on 05/11/2002 11:24:39 PM PDT by brat
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