DC CHAPTER - HUMAN SHIELDS FREEP OF TIM ROBBINS AT NATIONAL PRESS CLUB - 4/15/2003

DC Chapter of Free Republic ^ | April 15, 2003 | Angelwood

[Angelwood]

The DC Chapter of Free Republic learned through an anonymous source that Tim Robbins (actor, anti-war activist, significant other of Susan Sarandon) would be the guest speaker at a National Press Club luncheon on April 15, 2003. Accordingly, a few of us made plans to meet and greet Mr. Robbins when he arrived at the building to present his speech.

I stepped out of my taxi a few minutes before Noon. The sidewalk outside the Press Club building was full of activity. There were people out enjoying the Spring weather, many going into the building, several cameramen waiting patiently, delivery trucks unloading supplies and a black SUV and a black limousine parked out front with several security types (earpieces with wires disappearing into their collars) standing nearby.

I wondered if this security was for Tim Robbins' benefit, but one of the security people told me later that they had someone inside the Press Club from DOD.

I was soon joined by meowmeow and her husband. I brought lots of signs and let them pick what they wanted. The signs were as follows:

One with a picture of Susan Sarandon and another picture of Tim Robbins with the caption: CAREER QUAGMIRE!

IRAQ HAS BEEN LIBERATED - GET OVER IT ALREADY!

WINNERS NEVER APPEASE - APPEASERS NEVER WIN

A picture of that wonderful cartoon that came out after 9-11 with the ticked off eagle sitting on a stool while filing his claws: WIN - WITHOUT - WEASELS (each word on a different line)

IRAQI FREEDOM - 25,000,000 - NO THANKS TO NOT IN OUR NAME (Susan, Tim, etc.)

Kristinn's sign (I don't remember exactly): HUMAN SHIELDS FOR LLOYD GROVE

Kristinn arrived last and went inside the building to drop off some handouts and let the press know we were outside.

Some of the cameramen came by to film our signs; one of them was from MSNBC. A guy on a bicycle rode past on the sidewalk and said something to the effect that we looked like "donkeys" (he didn't use that word) and we received a few scowls; but most of the reaction from passersby was positive.

A reporter from the Washington Times stopped to interview us. She mentioned that she had been with us all day on January 18, 2003 -- that very cold 9 degree day when we held Patriots Rally for America III and then met the anti-war marchers as they walked past the Marine Barracks. She interviewed all three of us and then left to attend the speech as another reporter stopped to tape an interview.

One of the undercover security guys stopped to ask if we would move away from the door when the person they were protecting exited the building. We identified our group and assured him we'd be cooperative. He then told us that we missed seeing Tim Robbins as he snuck in a back entrance through the garage behind us. It was certainly no surprise to hear this since it is the MO of Bill, Hillary and Tommy Daschle (cowards all).

We spied none other than Mark Shields of CNN "Capital Gang" fame walking toward our position. We could see the frown on his face and his lips moving as he read our signs on his way inside to attend the luncheon and speech.

The security guy finally asked us to move and pointed out where we should stand. I asked him who he was protecting and he relented and told me it was Colin Powell, our Secretary of State. All of us were thrilled and we had a clear view of Secretary Powell as he left the building.

I held up my sign, waved and shouted to Mr. Powell. "We're the DC Chapter of Free Republic. You're our hero -- one of our heroes -- we support our troops!" Colin Powell turned toward us, put his hand on his chest, smiled and waved before he got into the waiting limousine.

Kristinn made it back outside after all the excitement was over. We talked to people passing by and one of the security guards for the building came out. By this time, meowmeow and her husband had to leave, so Kristinn and I were giving it ten more minutes.

The security guard joked with us. He said he could wrestle us to the ground if we wanted to get some media attention. We laughed, but passed on his suggestion.

As Tim Robbins' speech began, we went back to work.

[basil]

I saw you on MSNBC, Angelwood---you didn't say anything, but they kept the camera on you while an announcer reported on Tim and the other anti-American actors. You looked good!

Thanks for keeping FreeRepublic in front of the public. Because of you guys in DC, FR is becoming a household word.

[pray4liberty]

The definition of "coward" in the dictionary now has Tim Robbins' picture next to it.

[Angelwood]

It was a pleasure meeting you and Republicanaut yesterday and I'm very happy that Colin Powell appeared at your first freep!

I look forward to seeing you both at many more DC Chapter events. I'm sorry you will be unable to attend the 4/26 White House Press Correspondents Dinner freep; but I'll look for you in the news. Good luck on that 39 mile walk (did I remember that correctly?)!

[Republicanaut]

Thank you very much. We really enjoyed it and look forward to future DC chapter events. I have tried to join the DC chapter on-line, but not sure if I did it right (and I think I slightly messed up my e-mail address). We are proud to be active in Free Republic. Thanks again.

[COURAGE]

Still no reliable evidence on the fate of Muhammed Saeed al-Sahaf (M.S.S.)... Iranian newspaper Mardom Salari reports rumors of MSS suicide, but no substantiation.

[kb2614]

Cool!!!

All four of you were so menacing that you made big bad Timmy Robbins fear for his life and sneak into the back door. Outstanding job.

[Saundra Duffy]

Thank you very much!!!!!!!!!

[Remole]

Great Graphic. Could you tell me how to save it, so that the scroll and the moving GIs work? When I try to save it, all I get is the image of Baghdad Bob.

[altura]

Ha, ha, you could see Shields lips moving as he read your signs. You guys are great!

[anniegetyourgun]

Love those signs....and you guys!

[hattend]

Right Click on the image and e-mail it to yourself, then click on the attachment paper clip on your e-mail and "save attachment" to your harddrive.

This assumes you are using Outlook Express.

[Joy Angela]

Boy, she sure is looking ragged lately... how much longer will it be til' Timmy starts strayin??? He can no longer deal with what she blurts out...he is crashing...

You've uncovered the source of their rage!

The illicit sex isn't so good anymore, now that Robbins bad-girl "older woman" is getting all wrinkled and haggard-looking!

Even the Rich-and-Famous have to suffer through Post-Menopause!

They thought the "good times" would last forever, but now, faced with Susan's mood swings, this couple is trying to survive by being united in HATE toward their country.

This household must be a horror to live in!

[Marysecretary]

THAT is one hilarious graphic, PokeyJoe! Thanks.

[RaceBannon]

BUSH JUST MENTIONED YOU ON RUSH IN HIS SPEECH!!

[Bigg Red]

We could see the frown on his face and his lips moving as he read our signs...

Had to read with his lips moving, eh? That explains a lot about that clymer's thinking.

You got to call out to Powell. Cool!

Thanks for the ping.

[Bigg Red]

kristinn, great freep! I caught the bit on you in McCaslin's column. Again in the paper! You are just getting too famous! Human Shields -- just too clever.

angelwood, your signs were just too brilliant, as usual.

[Mr. Silverback]

“Now that’s some funky freepin’!”

[Mr. Silverback]

By the most generous counts (which may have accidentally counted some members of the press) Martha Burke only got 50 people to come to her protest at Augusta, and several other groups just plain cancelled their protests for lack of interest. BOND showed, but there were few of them, the Klan showed-- one guy and he didn't even bring his sheet, Rainbow/PUSH stayed home, to the amusement of the BOND troops. Hilariously, Burke tried to make the Klan "connection" to Augusta a major point in her speech, and included a musical interlude during which she stood swaying to a por-feminist ballad onstage between a cardboard cutout of a Klansman and another of a woman in an Army uniform. Sunday's sports page read like The Onion!

[I_be_tc]

I did not see timmie's picture there, but I did find "robbins" between "roach" and "rodent" in the dictionary. (Thanks, julia roberts!) Both are creatures that like to scurry out the back door!

TC

[Dr. Eckleburg]

You made us proud.

May "Backdoor Robbins" never use the front entrance again.