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Operation Infinite FReep 9-14-02 in Columbia, Missouri
Bluesagewoman
| Bluesagewoman
Posted on 09/14/2002 6:43:13 PM PDT by JustAmy
A Lesson in Free Speech.
Today Missouri FReepers learned a lesson in free speech. The vets for peace still insist that if we haven’t worn the uniform, we have no right to an opinion. The vets among our side have no right to an opinion because they had more vets on their side than we did. One young woman insisted that when the protests are posted on the Internet (yes, they found us after a year) we have no right to change their signs. Parody, effigy, sarcasm and caricatures are tools only the left may use. So, nobody CHANGE THE WORDING on the signs. While we are at it, let us also remember we have no right to make fun of, disagree, opine, or protest what they do! So, NO SNIDE REMARKS should be posted here. Now that the rules of protest etiquette are out of the way, on with notes about this morning’s FReep.
We were proud of the number of supporters of America who stood with us this morning. The encouragement of a fine spectator parked by the post office and who enthusiastically raised his hand and yelled “Me” when the peaceniks asked who all on our side were vets, well, it made our day. A woman who stopped near us asked, “How can I be against killing when the kids in my neighborhood were up all night partying and yelling?” (She is not a FReeper, so the rules regarding sarcasm don’t apply.) And the air horn from a big rig pulling a trailer of horses voicing its support for America was music to our ears! I believe Zip almost jumped out of his shoes when the blast went off!
The high point had to be the peacenik lady who wanted DogRobber to take a picture of her and her sign. He did. She proceeded to yell at him that he was a liar because he hadn’t taken the picture. When he replied that he had indeed taken the picture, she still insisted he was a liar. Oh, the tolerance of some academics in ivory towers who are vastly superior in their generosity and enlightenment, never stooping to name calling or knee-jerk reactions!
The lecture from the peaceniks after the FReep in the parking lot was a bit more difficult to stomach. The usual attacks about being unchristian, intolerant and warmongering were a bit much. One can only wonder how we could sentence millions of civilians in the mid-east to living under the insane and dictatorial rule of despots who are not only prepared to kill us infidels, but have killed those among their own people who don’t measure up to their twisted world view. Is it the more Christian reaction to ignore their predicament and slink away as we cut our losses and bury our dead? We think not and so we stand for America and Freedom.
Present: Zip and the Ziplets, Prov3456, BSW, DogRobber, and townie "Brett the Vet"
TOPICS: Activism/Chapters; Breaking News; Front Page News; US: Missouri
KEYWORDS: columbia; freep; supportourtroops
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No story here; we just thought he was really cute!
Free Speech Lady.
She called me a liar!
Our September 14th Gang!
Zip's Message!
Job Well Done!
BlueSageWoman; Show Me!
Prov Asks The Question!
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posted on
09/14/2002 6:43:13 PM PDT
by
JustAmy
To: bluesagewoman; zip; GnuHere; Prov3456; Dogrobber
BUMP for the Columbia Freep.
Thanks for being there every Saturday!
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posted on
09/14/2002 6:46:27 PM PDT
by
JustAmy
To: Jim Robinson; Arthalion; ATcohiba; bagster; bannie; bgone; Clovis_Skeptic; Conlan; DB; ...
Bump for the Patriotic Columbia FReepers!!
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posted on
09/14/2002 6:47:59 PM PDT
by
JustAmy
To: gracie1; jkphoto; chadsworth; kmiller1k; ladyinred; Mama_Bear; mtngrl@vrwc; senorita; ...
Bump for the Patriotic Columbia FReepers!!
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posted on
09/14/2002 6:48:45 PM PDT
by
JustAmy
To: JustAmy
Well Done! Love the "Stand beside Her" poster!
To: patriciaruth; lager; Saundra Duffy; semaj; shellylet; FresnoArmyBrat; at bay; spirit_free; ...
Bump for the Patriotic Columbia FReepers!!
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posted on
09/14/2002 6:49:28 PM PDT
by
JustAmy
To: Blowtorch; Grammy Bear; Amerigomag; hdrider; HomersNose; Nicholas
Bump for the Patriotic Columbia FReepers!!
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posted on
09/14/2002 6:50:01 PM PDT
by
JustAmy
To: Snow Bunny; AntiJen; Beep; Dave Dilegge; 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub; Victoria Delsoul; SassyMom; ...
Bump for the Patriotic Columbia FReepers!!
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posted on
09/14/2002 6:50:27 PM PDT
by
JustAmy
To: ST.LOUIE1; Billie; Elkiejg; Cool Guy; Syncro; Bob Evans; COB1; CounterCounterCulture; ...
Bump for the Patriotic Columbia FReepers!!
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posted on
09/14/2002 6:50:50 PM PDT
by
JustAmy
To: CA Libertarian; SiFiPattie; CheneyChick; homeschool mama; BullDog108; RaceBannon; ppaul; ...
Bump for the Patriotic Columbia FReepers!!
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posted on
09/14/2002 6:51:32 PM PDT
by
JustAmy
To: JustAmy
Today Missouri FReepers learned a lesson in free speech.
Y'all (metaphorically) kicked more butt today than the UM Tigers!
(I'm not bashing your football team...just stating a fact and a compliment!)
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posted on
09/14/2002 6:51:42 PM PDT
by
VOA
To: RaceBannon; ppaul; Vets_Husband_and_Wife; Auntie Mame; GatorGirl; mr1776; lodwick; Pippin; WVNan; ..
Bump for the Patriotic Columbia FReepers!!
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posted on
09/14/2002 6:52:37 PM PDT
by
JustAmy
To: daisyscarlett; Aquamarine; tubebender; ru4liberty; KneelBeforeZod; LadyX; fivetoes; souris; ...
Bump for the Patriotic Columbia FReepers!!
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posted on
09/14/2002 6:53:33 PM PDT
by
JustAmy
To: bluesagewoman; zip; GnuHere; Prov3456; Dogrobber; JustAmy
Thank You Patriots!
JustAmy, Thanks for spreading the word!
To: JustAmy
BlueSageWoman; Show Me!
Slogan suggestion (prompted by "Show me your arms"):
Sadaam, step away from the warhead
and nobody gets hurt!
Personally, I'd like a graphic of the Robocop figure, with Dubya's mug...
saying one of my favorite movie lines:
"I'm Through Arresting You."
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posted on
09/14/2002 6:54:25 PM PDT
by
VOA
To: zip; Dogrobber; Prov3456; TheRightWingConspiracy; Bahbah; BOBWADE; KSCITYBOY
Ping Guys! Fine job!
To: daisyscarlett; Aquamarine; tubebender; ru4liberty; KneelBeforeZod; LadyX; fivetoes; souris; ...
Bump for the Patriotic Columbia FReepers!!
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posted on
09/14/2002 6:55:12 PM PDT
by
JustAmy
To: JustAmy
I loved the pictures. thx Dogrobber. The kids really got a kick out of them.
Amy, thanks again. BAW is going to try to get the hang of posting and cut your workload in half. lol
Didn't you all love our "across the streeters"? They really are lost in the 60's. btw, I am not sure if our hippie was telling us his IQ or that he is #1.
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posted on
09/14/2002 6:57:57 PM PDT
by
zip
To: zip
We really enjoyed turning the one Ziplets ears red by singing Happy Birthday to him. He was wonderful to stand with us on his birthday and to do so with such spirit and dignity. Tell them both thanks!
To: bluesagewoman
Great report, and the pictures...... Hilarious!
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