;-)
Ah! So you were just messin' with me, eh?
Glad to see your smilie, FReeper Friend!
Didn't see it at first... ;^)
Posted on 03/09/2005 11:26:04 PM PST by doug from upland
(Admin Moderator -- please leave in Breaking News. Hannity holding up a FReeper sign is big breaking news after the recent little battle.)
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FReeper blurblogger just dropped me off a few minutes ago. We were at the 4-hour event in Redondo Beach, CA put on by the KABC talk show hosts.
When blurblogger gets home, he will be posting an amazing photo. He and I are in a picture with Sean Hannity, and Sean is holding up a sign that says I LOVE FREEPERS.
What a fun event. Doug McIntyre, Larry Elder, Al Rantel, Mr. KABC, Sean Hannity, and new overnight host Kevin James put on a great show for us. There were some sparks between McIntyre and Elder over free trade, outsourcing, and tariffs. There were also some sparks involving the lone liberal on the stage, Mr. KABC.
There were boos when DemocRATS were mentioned.
Although we disagree politically, I am going to give big kudos to the MC, Brian Whitman. Brian is indeed a lovable liberal. He was a little upset a few weeks ago when someone reported to him that I had called him a Kneepad Knight. Hey, it was in good fun. Just like Monica was literally on her kneepads, the liberals were figuratively doing the same for their guy. Brian accepted my explanation, and we are friends again.
For those who listen to Hannity on Friday afternoon, it is Brian Whitman doing the voices of Bush 41, Bush 43, Michael Jackson, and the guy who got impeached. Brian is funny as hell and is a great talent. If more libs had his talent and sense of humor, perhaps we would get along better. His Michael Jackson stuff is superb.
Blurblogger brought some sign material in his car, and got it and his magic marker at a break. We managed to eventually work our way to a front row seat and were in position to get with Hannity at a break. I introduced myself as FReeper Doug, and he asked why I haven't called in for awhile. Hey, I've tried, but the line is always busy.
Sean autographed blurblogger's I LOVE FREEPERS sign, and a guy took our picture with Sean holding it.
Look, if someone comes on this thread to bash Hannity, I am going to find you and rip your throat out. Really. Go do your own thread. Yes, Sean promotes his books. Good for him. That's capitalism, and you would promote yours if you had a book and marketing sense. I promoted my book, A CHILD'S EYE VIEW OF JOHN KERRY, by giving a few copies to them.
Sean is a great ally on our side. He exposes the left's hypocrisy, uses their own words against them, and gets in their faces. He also has helped raise millions of dollars for families of fallen warriors.
Good news for us, uncleshag. Sean is waiting for his copy of YOU'VE BEEN FREEPED, Vol. 1. So is Whitman.
By far the biggest round of applause during the evening was for a member of the audience. Captain Michael Pierce is returning to Mosul on Friday. He thought he had a month off, but they cut it two weeks short. There was a big time standing O for the captain. At the end of the program, he was called up on stage. Michael happened to be at the Hollywood FReep recently. Godspeed, Michael. Go kick some more butt and make it home safely.
Did any other FReepers attend?
Stay tuned. The picture will probably be up by about midnight.
Thanks for the ping!
Does anyone know how we can write to Captain Michael Pierce, once he gets a new APO/FPO address? (What branch of the service is he in? I might have missed that.)
It would be great if FReepers filled his mailbag with cards, letters, gifts! And, maybe, for others serving in his area. If anyone has that address could it be sent to me privately in FReep mail? I volunteer at an Army base in VA. I am always in awe of the men and women in our military. God bless every one of them, and reward them well for their sacrifices and contributions.
Wonderful way to start the day!
Thanks, Blurblogger!
Way to go, I went to bed early for once....
I tried to stay up longer .. but 3:30am is my cut off .. These West Coast hours are rough on a person *l*
Great pics ... thanks for sharing
Ya know, it wouldn't hurt me to redo that picture with a bit of a smile on my face.
"Laugh .... a smile on my face."
Cheerfulness actually helps us heal, according to Proverbs. L'Chaim! (to health)!
RonDog probably has his contact info.
"Does anyone know how we can write to Captain Michael Pierce, once he gets a new APO/FPO address? ... It would be great if FReepers filled his mailbag with cards, letters, gifts! And, maybe, for others serving in his area."
AMEN. I just got a private email from Rondog who is in touch with Capt. Pierce. Rondog has pointed the Captain to this thread, so it's probably best to post right here for him. The Canteen is a good place for honoring our Military heroes, in general. (Hi UncleShag)
I think I can get enough business done to justify going to tonight's event with Laura Ingraham. If you can drive to Upland, I'll drive this time. Leave Upland about 3:00 - 3:30? How about a sign for Laura --- I LOVE FREEPERS.
Hi! Good to really "see" ya for a change! Great pictures and glad Hannity signed your poster for you! Keep rockin'!
Great pictures. They deserve their own post. Thanks.
Doug is on Sean's radio show now!!
Doug!!!! I'm hearing you on Sean's show right now! You're soundin' good! Keep rockin'!!!!
Good job on the radio with Sean Doug!!!!
WAY TA GO DOUG!!!!!!!!! You sounded GREAT. What's up with the BOOK????
Doug, you sounded GREAT just now on Hannity!!! Thanks for representing the Freepers who love having Sean on our side!
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