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Yesterday was Day 10 of Cindy Sheehan and Code Pink's Troops Home Fast. A few members of the D.C. Chapter ventured out to see how they're doing.Cindy Sheehan is jet-setting in Europe this week, fasting on vanilla ice, smoothies and coffee while pinkos Medea Benjamin, Gael Murphy and Nancy Mancias are carrying on the fast in D.C.Code Pink and the Out of Iraq Caucus held a joint press conference on the Cannon House Office Building with the Capitol Dome as a background. Democrats Lynn Woolsey, Barbara Lee, Dennis Kucinich, Cynthia McKinney and Maxine Waters endorsed Code Pink and pledged to...

<p>WASHINGTON, DC, July 3, 2006--Although the 60s are long over, about 150 aging hippies and hangers-on relived them again over Independence Day weekend. They offered themselves up as tools of the CodePink-Cindy Sheehan leftism-for-profit machine, this time at the Ghandi statue at 21st and Massachusetts Avenue NW, and later, eating off the street in front of the White House.</p>

Just a quick wrap up of the July 4th FReep in front of the White House. This AAR is a little late since the D.C. Chapter had a full July 4th Holiday of FReeps. First was at Walter Reed Then at Olney,MD with Doctor Raoul making his second consecutive appearance. Then on Monday, July 3 at the New York Times in D.C. And finally exclusive pics of the FReep at the White House. But before I get to that, some other great Reports by non-FReepers that you may not have linked to. Charles Rider of Age of Hooper has a...

WASHINGTON, DC, MONDAY, JULY 3, 2006--The D.C. Chapter of FreeRepublic.com and the online watchdog Accuracy in Media (www.AIM.org) held a press conference and demonstration Monday at the Washington, D.C., bureau of the New York Times to protest the newspaper's publishing of stories exposing national security intelligence programs. The two conservative groups called for the prosecution of New York Times publisher Arthur Sulzberger, Jr., Executive Editor Bill Keller and reporters James Risen and Eric Lichtblau for "giving aid and comfort to al-Qaida." The initial group of 14 FReepers, led by FreeRepublic's National Spokesman Kristinn Taylor, soon swelled to 29 protesters. They...

FReep #63: Pre-4th Celebration at Walter Reed Sparklers are cool!   This week's AAR was written as a group effort. Albion Wilde and Trooprally [Mr & Mrs] contributed terrific content and commentary. Thanks, guys!!!FReepers and FRiends in attendance (* indicates lurkers, WR are current patients except as noted): Albion Wilde, Amanda*, Ashley*, Bill* from MD, BufordP, Carol*, Cindy-true-supporter, Elijah (WR), Fraxinus, George* & Ethel*, Jack Deth, Jimmy Valentine’s brother, Just A Nobody, Ken (WR), kristinn, Megan*, Pasquale, PleaDeal, Sensei Ern, Sisku Hanne, SonofTGSL, tgslTakoma, Trooprally [Mr. & Mrs.], and the Stealth Interns "Lisa", "Megan", "Lucy", "Cindy" and "Judy". (Although the...

<p>It is midnight of the 5th of July and 24 hours since thousands of us began the Troops Home Fast.</p> <p>Some of us who will be fasting completely until the troops come home; some will be on liquids only until the troops come home; some will fast for 2 weeks, 2 days; or like me, until at least September 21st.</p>

Hot Air's "Vent" by Michelle Malkin shows video of FR's FReep of the New York Times in Washington DC on July 3rd. Kristinn Taylor of FR, makes the case.

FreeRepublic.com has organized a demonstration outside the Washington DC office of the New York Times, today at 12 noon: Groups to Protest Treasonous Reporting. The D.C. Chapter of FreeRepublic.com, an independent grassroots conservative organization, and Accuracy in Media (AIM) will hold a demonstration at noon, Monday, July 3, at the Washington, D.C., bureau of The New York Times, 1627 I St., NW, to call for the prosecution of New York Times publisher Arthur Sulzberger, Jr., Executive Editor Bill Keller and reporters James Risen and Eric Lichtblau for giving aid and comfort to al Qaeda by publishing stories exposing national security...

It was a small, but stalwart crowd outside the D.C. offices of the NY Times this afternoon. Free Republic co-organizer Kristinn Taylor told me he wasn't aware of any Times reporters or photographers covering the event outside their doorstep. Lots of spirited signs and chanting from a couple dozen protesters--plus befuddled questions from MSM types who don't understand why the repeat offenders at the Times are being singled out. We'll have video later at Hot Air. Some photos from the scene:

I attended the FR - AIM rally against the NYTimes today in Washington, DC. I posted my review and pictures on my blog. Check it out.

<p>WHEN: Monday, July 3 at 12 p.m.</p> <p>WHERE: 1627 I Street NW, Washington, D.C.</p> <p>The D.C. Chapter of FreeRepublic.com, an independent grassroots conservative organization, and Accuracy in Media (AIM) will hold a demonstration at noon, Monday, July 3, at the Washington, D.C., bureau of The New York Times, 1627 I St., NW, to call for the prosecution of New York Times publisher Arthur Sulzberger, Jr., Executive Editor Bill Keller and reporters James Risen and Eric Lichtblau for giving aid and comfort to al Qaeda by publishing stories exposing national security intelligence programs.</p>

Honor Roll for Friday, June 23, 2006: Albion Wilde, Amanda* from MD, Ashley* from VA, Bill* from MD, BillF, Cindy-true-supporter, Dan* (veteran), daughterofTGSL, Debbie* from VA, Greg (WR), Gretchen15, Jimmy Valentine’s brother, Just A Nobody, kristinn, Landry Fan, Megan* from VA, PleaDeal, Sensei Ern, SonofTGSL, staytrue, tgslTakoma, Tom the Redhunter, trooprally [Mr. & Mrs.]The after-action report fell to me this week so you don't get any fancy graphics or photos. The weather was threatening heavy thunderstorms throughout our stay last Friday, but the Lord was merciful and kept the storms at bay. They approached us from the south and west,...

FReep #61: Summer Arrives at Walter ReedBright sunshine and much warmer temps greeted us this evening. Our usual crowd of FReepers and friends was bolstered again tonight by the Western Conference of College Republicans. The young'uns were enthusiastic, very well informed, and committed to Supporting the Troops and the Mission! Plus, they dress really well!The honor roll of attendance (lurkers marked with *):Albion Wilde, Bill from MD*, BillF, Cindy-True-Supporter, Fraxinus, Gavin*, Jack Deth, Jimmy Valentine's Brother, Landry Fan, maica, PleaDeal, son-of-tgslTakoma, tgslTakoma, and Trooprally [Mr. and Mrs.]. Ohio was again represented by Ryan and Karen, who decided to make the...

<p>I have uploaded the video I made of this event on Google Video, and you can view it HERE. It's twenty minutes long. For the twelve Freepers and lurkers still using dial-up, here's a recap of the events...</p> <p>I got word (from an anonymous source) a week ago that Code Pink was going to have another Moonbat parade in DC on Flag Day (June 14th for those of you in Rio Linda), to celebrate the 2500th US military death in Iraq. It didn't matter to Gael Murphy when she announced the parade that the death toll might not be at 2500; she must have been really bummed by Zarqawi's untimely demise on June 7th (HOOAH! and AirPower!) and needed to do something to lift her out of the funk she was in. And a blood dance was just the ticket, apparently.</p>

The moonbats could not take the heat today. And it was only in the mid-80s. The were packed up and GONE by 4:20 today. During the winter months, they had the sun keeping them a little warmer than our group who were in the shadows of some mature pine trees. Being hardened FReepers from the cold nights at Walter Reed, we stayed at our corner until the moonbats were long gone. But now that it is summer, the leaves on the trees on the grassy knoll immediately behind us keep us in the shade while the sun beats down on...

Photos by [Mrs.] TrooprallyLots of pixels; give this thread time to fully load. WASHINGTON, May 26, 2006-- While many in the Capital and across the U.S. planned respectful visits to veteran's cemeteries on Memorial Day weekend, or to solemn observances to honor those who gave their lives for our nation, Code Pink showed up at Walter Reed Army Medical Center on Friday evening for more of their usual singin', dancin', sneerin' and general disrespect under the "banner" of war protests. Sporting a Mary Poppins umbrella, this confused Code Pinko gives the anachronistic V-sign (which means Victory, as in "Victory in...

Honor Roll: 3D-Joy; Uncle Hambone; Nicolio9175; OBone; W04Man; Jimmy Valentine's brother; trooprally, Tolerance Sucks Rocks; concretebob; Gunsareok; Just A Nobody; Christopher Lincoln; Gate2Wire; Cindy_True_Supporter; Trueblackman; Lurker Bill; two of 3d-Joy's daughters; and kristinn. TgslTakoma was there in spirit with the MOAB she created. We were also joined for an hour by a couple visiting Arlington.It was a warm, sunny late Spring day in our nation's capital yesterday. The best Memorial Day weekend weather in a long time in these parts.Cars were lined up early on Memorial Drive at the entrance to Arlington National Cemetery, waiting for the gates to open...

As throngs came to the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery to honor the fallen on Memorial Day, a handful of protesters from an anti-gay group stood across a four-lane highway from a conservative group supporting the troops.

ARLINGTON, Va. -- President Bush, delivering a Memorial Day message surrounded by the graves of thousands of military dead, said Monday that the United States must continue fighting the war on terror in the name of those have already given their life in the cause. "The best way to pay respect is to value why a sacrifice was made," Bush said, quoting from a letter that Lt. Mark Dooley wrote to his parents before being killed last September in the Iraqi city of Ramadi. Monday's observance at Arlington National Cemetery was not a funeral, so demonstrators were free to speak...

By LARRY MARGASAK, Associated Press Writer 11 minutes ago As throngs came to the hallowed grounds of Arlington National Cemetery to honor the fallen on Memorial Day, a handful of protesters from an anti-gay group stood across a four-lane highway from a conservative group supporting the troops. The two groups, separated by a line of police cars, were faced off about 300 feet from the entrance to the cemetery. They held signs making competing arguments. But because of noise from approaching motorcycles and cars, they could not hear one another. A small group of members of the Westboro Baptist Church...