Code Pink Leader Has Tantrum at Walter Reed - 01/27/06

January 27, 2006

[tgslTakoma]

There I was, across the street, a six lane street. Just me. And my little camera.

I stood quietly on the empty sidewalk taking pictures of the Code Pink protest at Walter Reed. The one that used to be at the main entrance to the hospital, until they forgot to renew their permit for that location.

Now, they've taken to infesting a location down the street, in front of a small sidewalk park, but still in front of the hospital.

I had gone down alone, with my camera and tripod to document their little public protest.

I had less than a minute's peace to take photos before Allison Yorra and Ann Wilcox of Code Pink came across and told me that I would have to leave the empty sidewalk, across the street from their protest, because they had a permit for where I was standing.

I told them I wasn't disrupting their protest across the street, and that I was holding no signs but simply taking photos. They told me that I was not allowed to be there, and that the police would remove me. I encouraged them to call the police, because I wasn't demonstrating in their protest area, just taking photos, in their protest area where they weren't protesting. They initially declined to call the police, preferring to "handle it themselves."

By now, "Princess", Weasel and some guy with a black beret had joined Allison and Ann around me. They began to block my camera, which was focused on their public protest across the street. No matter which way I turned, there was Allison and her bully-boys.

So I stepped off the sidewalk and into the curb lane of the street, where MPDC does not issue permits unless the road is closed. Allison and the bullies quickly followed. I'd move. They'd move in front of me. I'd move again. They'd again block my view.

Here are a few photos I took:

Allison Yorra - Code Pink

Allison and "Princess" who both love to call our president a fascist, as they freely protest at a military hospital and try to bully a lone photographer.

Weasel scurries across the street to join in the leftist fun and games.

Allison's good side

I got lots of photos like this. Y'know, for a woman whose organization loves to sneak into places like the Dem and Republican conventions, the John Bolton hearings, various Rumsfeld hearings and events to unfurl banners and disrupt the events for the fawning MSM cameras - she sure does seem to dislike this camera operator.

Allison has help from Black Beret Guy to stop me from taking photos of their public protest.

Black Beret Guy and Ann Wilcox of Code Pink.

Allison and "Princess" - Her profile is definitely NOT her good side.

Allison got really bent out of shape when the other camera folk came down to film their gang assault on me. In a fit of anger, Allison Yorra yelled at us, calling us a bunch of nobodies and that nobody reads our blogs.

[Coop]

It isn't hard to do, because it has happened before, and a whole generation of vets suffered because of it.

That's right, and my Dad is part of that generation. We're not going to let it happen again. I just more folks felt the same way.

[Coop]

I just more = I just wish more

[Coop]

Sounds like a bunch of 4 year olds....on both sides.

...whines the snot-nosed little punk.

[Coop]

I don't recall ever seeing you on a Walter Reed thread before. Not once. Your royal HIGHness can't even be bothered to bump a frickin' thread attempting to support our troops, but you do go to great lengths to insult folks who actually do something (besides whining - which is SO pre-school!) to stand up for those fighting for our freedom.

I cordially invite you to go to Hell.

[\/\/ayne]

I only get frustrated when I read these silly threads. What a hollow victory.

Actually, it's not. Why do you see only the hard core moonbats now and hardly any young people? Because the opposition made them think...and not come back.

You never know when you plant a seed in a liberal's mind if they begin to realize how goofy and/or Marxist leaning their leaders are, but you can see the results plainly in reduced numbers. And conservatives passing by are encouraged to battle liberals in their own way. And wishy washy middle of the roaders sometimes make their choice right there.

Furthermore, the troops do notice and it lets them know that America loves them. Yesterday we were at the Davis Monthan Air Force Base where moonbats go every Monday (and are counter protested!) and just had flags and support signs. It was not much really, but the troops loved it because they get so little public accolades. These men and women deserve all the support and counter-protesting we can give them.

Furthermore, the Pro Life protesters have been standing in public with signs and handing out leaflets ever since Roe vs. Wade. Years later, they are getting close to winning. What if they had just given up? How much more would the population have been reduced over the years?

It would be great if we could all stand around in the library drinking tea and discussing weighty matters with the most logical argument winning but the world doesn't work that way.

Sure, this type of protesting may be too frustrating for you. It's not for everybody. And I appreciate every reasoned letter to the editor or government official you write, and every other step you take to resist liberals and bring sanity back to America. But as you leave the ping list, please don't denigrate what you don't understand.

[Coop]

Next time you want to do so, please find yourself a couple of active duty Marines, preferably patients from Walter Reed to protect you if they become violent.

We've got a few of us high-mileage jarheads out there to keep the peace, but I really don't think this treasonous pinko group would be foolish enough to start any violence. Not only do we outnumber them, but our folks are younger and our men don't wear skirts.

[Leofl]

We will try to do that....Keep up the good work!!!

Leo

[AmericanMade1776]

Allison got really bent out of shape when the other camera folk came down to film their gang assault on me. In a fit of anger, Allison Yorra yelled at us, calling us a bunch of nobodies and that nobody reads our blogs.

First of all Allison this is NOT a blog...Free Republic is a discussion forum. And Allison I know you are reading this! .

[joesbucks]

...whines the snot-nosed little punk.

Thank you for your keen insight...........

I cordially invite you to go to Hell.

and your kind comments.

[TPartyType]

Thanks. I do understand what you're saying and I appreciate what you're doing and, especially why you're doing it.

The Pro life movement provides a great distinction: I'm a member myself, and I think an annual March on Washington, or one's capital, or occasional activism is right, good and salutary.

It's the act of weekly street activism that I think becomes addictive and can potentially turn one into a radical. And ending abortion is a whole lot more grave a matter than being motivated by wanting to embarrass some other group. That's all I'm trying to get FReepers to consider.

But I understand that many street activists are positively motivated, that they just want to stand and be heard or make a simple statement and make sure the troops feel supported and that embarrassing the opposition is just a nice consequence of their action.

Anyway, thanks, Wayne for not jumping in my sh*t . . .

[kcvl]

vigil at Walter Reed Army Medical Center - Every Friday

8:00 pm, Friday Aug 12, 2005 Demo/Protest/Rally/Vigil
City & State DC
Topic / Issue Iraq
Location Walter Reed Army Medical Center (North Gate), 7200 Georgia Ave., at Elder St., NW


Description
SHED LIGHT ON U.S. WAR CASUALTIES:
BRING THE TROOPS HOME NOW
TAKE CARE OF THEM WHEN THEY GET HERE

Walter Reed Army Medical Center (North Gate)
Every Friday Night 8 to 10 P.M.
7200 Georgia Ave., at Elder St., NW
Vigil Contacts: Ann Wilcox 202-441-3265; Allison Yorra: 202-332-4876
For vigil details visit:


The nightly vigil at Walter Reed Army Medical Center continues to
signal the late nightly arrivals of badly wounded soldiers from Iraq and Afghanistan.

On Friday nights there is an abundance of traffic on Georgia Avenue and much support from those driving by. The vigil is a reminder of the devastating human cost of this war and deepens our resolve to bring it to an end as soon as possible. Please take the time and join our welcoming group. Bring friends, candles, a sign or a banner.

It is worth noting that many of the soldiers we have met so far do not support the war, but others do. Take the opportunity to hear their stories and share perspectives.


******



Allison Yorra (202) 487-5112 or email dc@codepinkalert.org

Second Monday 7pm
CODEPINK DC MONTHLY MEETING

Join us the Second Monday of every month to talk strategy, plan our events and actions and grow the women’s peace movement. Contact Allison Yorra: dc@codepinkalert.org or call 202-487-5112

Yawn...George Bush is scheduled to give his State of the Union Address on Tuesday, January 31. Another day, another spin job from the administration about how their policies are making things so much better for ALL Americans and for Iraqis, especially the women. We will be told that the folks handling reconstruction (Iraq and the Gulf Coast) are "doin' a heckuva job". He'll warn us that we need to be very afraid of future attacks and how his war on terror is making us safer.

What we won't hear about is the ILLEGAL domestic wiretapping program, the rampant Republican corruption and the quagmire that is Iraq. Doubtful that Bush will mention the ever growing number of people who think he should be impeached. But we will!!!

CODEPINK is organizing a People's State of the Union press
event (see below) that will lift your spirits and move you to action. Join Members of Congress Lynn Woolsey, John Conyers and Maxine Waters, Gold Star Mother Cindy Sheehan, whistleblower Ann Wright, political and economic expert John Cavanagh, New Orleans activist Malik Rahim as they speak the truth about our nation's policies and what we the people need to do to make real change possible.

On this particular day Americans deserve to hear the truth, not just about
the REAL state of our nation, but also the hopeful message about how
together WE can implement alternative policies to build a more humane and
secure world.

[kcvl]

It seems NO ONE reads their little website of LIES (except for the same four people who seem to show up everywhere protesting against anything and everything George W. Bush/Republican/Conservative aka PRO AMERICAN). It must pay well to be a 24/7 protester these days (Code Pink/Global Exchange) since none of them seem to have REAL jobs...



Appeal to Our Vets and Active Duty Soldiers Inside Walter Reed

The Walter Reed Vigil is a very discreet, dignified project taking place for two hours each Friday evening between 7 and 9 pm. We want those who have paid a terrific price for their country to be kept close to our hearts and minds. We don't call for you to be honored with parades and flags; others will do that. We are calling on the country to honor its veterans, active duty, reserves, and National Guard, with full benefits, commitment to long-term health care, and an economy that will provide good jobs, hopefully union jobs.

We understand from talking to some of those inside Walter Reed and other soldiers, the importance of the bonds you have with the comrades still in the field. You worry about them; you pray for them. So do we-that is why we want them home again. Whether you agree with that solution for the situation we are in-or not-we hope you can come to trust our sincerity. We try to prove it with the consistency of our little vigil outside the main gate of Walter Reed. You proved your commitment to your brothers and sisters in arms and to your country. We stand by the main gate each Friday evening for just those two hours as a commitment to you, that we will not forget you, and we don't want the rest of the country forgetting you either.

NOW TODAY, there are some who are so unsure of their own position that they feel they cannot tolerate even our small, short, weekly vigil. These people wave the American flag but they have lost the essence of what it means. They say God Bless The Troops but they don't understand what it is that you and your comrades fought for, are fighting for. Their goal is to silence us, and what will they do then?

HOW DID it come to this? That a small, humble vigil of ten people or so, should turn into such a storm? What are we saying that gets them so angry?
Support Our Troops. Full Benefits for Our Vets. Bring the Troops Home.

PLEASE HELP US. If you believe we have a right to our simple vigil, if you can trust us not to ever do any of our veterans harm, please join us some time between 7 and 9 pm any Friday evening. Show the world that you don't believe in the lies told about us, that you believe in our right to have our vigil for our soldiers. Some of us are mothers of soldiers. Some are veterans. Some of us are simply citizens who want to do a little thing for people who have done so much for them.

Thank you.

Group thinks Bush is the real terrorist
Letter to the Editor, by Jacqueline Betz, Gainesville

A Weekly Battle Over War in Iraq
Outside Walter Reed on Friday Nights, Two Camps Stand Their Ground
Washington Post, October 30, 2005

Setting The Record Straight
By John Bruhns, Iraq War Veteran

The Cost of War at Walter Reed
By Stewart Nusbaumer, Intervention Magazine

Walter Reed Vigil Report No. 16
December 2, 2005

Walter Reed Vigil Report No. 14
November 18, 2005

Walter Reed Vigil Report No. 13
November 11, 2005

Walter Reed Vigil Report No. 12
November 4, 2005

Walter Reed Vigil Report No. 11
October 28, 2005

Walter Reed Vigil Report No. 10
October 21, 2005

Walter Reed Vigil Report No. 9
October 14, 2005

Walter Reed Vigil Report No. 8
October 7, 2005

Walter Reed Vigil Report No. 7
September 30, 2005

Walter Reed Vigil Report No. 6
September 23, 2005

Walter Reed Vigil Report No. 5
September 16, 2005

Walter Reed Vigil Report No. 4
September 9, 2005

Walter Reed Vigil Report No. 3
September 2, 2005

Walter Reed Vigil Report No. 2
August 26, 2005

Walter Reed Vigil Report No. 1
August 19, 2005



http://www.codepinkalert.org/article.php?list=type&type=81

[Colt .45]

Hey, I saw the pictures and was just reminding you that Code "Pink" is only a washed out Red (Commie). That Allison broad looks like she could't get a guy even if she paid for one. Last time she was loved was by mommie.

People like her give me pause to wonder why I spent so many years protecting their right to free speech. But I suppose if you welded her mouth shut and cut off her arms then she would be a much more pleasant individual.

[TPartyType]

The conservative temperament is not given to intimidation, extremism, mean-spiritedness and reaction against things. It is concerned with motivation, it is acts for positive change, is concerned with both means and ends, values reasoned debate over activism, is good-humored and maintains balance in all things (especially one's personal life). In short, a conservative is NOT a radical.

If you can stand on a street corner with your sign, week after week, and not get addicted to the "happening" and become a seeker of headlines, who lives for the Friday night protest . . . more power to ya! Just watch your motives, that's all I ask.

. . . time for church. . . (I promise to never post this sort of challenge to street FReepers again.)

[rabidralph]

When people are agitated, no amount of blending will help. I'm sorry you got targeted like that, again. But you're right to never give in. Keep shooting and you'll get the shots you need. Basically, I don't say anything to anybody, I just walk up, fiddle with my camera along the way, raise it and shoot when I see what I want. Smile, and walk to the next photo op. You have every right to stand whereever you are and to take pictures of whomever you like.

I hope to get back to town when it's late summer or early spring, but I'm not sure yet of my schedule.

[Boazo]

[Sisku Hanne]

Your propensity to assign negative motivations to the activism of others, while assigning noble intentions to your own speaks volumes. The stench of intellectual elitism hangs heavy on your posts. I realize, from experience, it's an occupational hazard.

Handle your business in the ivory tower however you see fit. And keep your agenda to yourself, regardless of what it is. But by the same token, keep your condescending lecturing to yourself or save it for the pinkos. If you actually have been reading the WR threads and comprehending them, you'll see clearly why we are there and what motivates us: supporting and protecting our troops. Shaming pinkos is just the cherry on the sundae.

[Boazo]

Is that the stealth badger?

[Trteamer]

Once I went over to photograph my local useful idiots at their protest. Their leader came up to me and told me "You can't take our picture!!", to which I replied "Gee whiz, this looks like a public street corner to me" as I took her picture. She was really mad, but couldn't do a thing about it.

If they are harrassing you by getting in your face and interfering with you photo taking, they are breaking the law. It's called harrassment. Call the police next time and get them straitened out. You are free to take photos in a public place as long as you are not interefering with their right to protest.

Thanks for the photos, and keep up the good work.

[Mrs.Nooseman]

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