Operation Infinite FReep, Columbia, Missouri

Streets of Columbia, Missouri | 01/27/06 | TheSnowFlake

[proud_yank]

bttt

[bluesagewoman]

Though we've been out each week, we haven't posted much the past year. For me, it seems that it is so very hard to get folks out to join us that it is futile and pointless to post anymore. After years of it, like the folks in Fresno, we just keep a presence out on the street so our military and their families see it. That is the only thing that matters.

Our little group has been through a lot. We've been spat at, accosted, assaulted, threatened, and publically insulted by peaceniks. Our group gets smaller each month, I'm sure many have been driven off by the negatives.

Discouragement is only kept at bay by the fact it means so very much to the parents, spouses, relatives and newly returned enlisted. Never a counter has gone by when at least a couple of folks haven't stopped by to tell us how much they appreciate seeing the public support. Our faces don't mean anything to them, but the signs and the smiles mean everything. And, the traffic passing by giving the thumbs-up and honking (with no signs requesting honks) always lets them know that others appreciate our military folks' sacrifices.

We can't stop. We have to go back out there.

[Convert from ECUSA]

Check out the last two paragraphs that The Snowflake wrote, they will warm your hearts! :)))))

[THE SNOWFLAKE]

Could I bother you one more time please?

I pray for Israel too. And, I think the more praying for her, the better-- as well as our troops, our President, etc.

And, I appreciate your definition on the word catalyst. Webster also defines it as : to bring about/provoke/precipitate/insipire. Example: religious faith which alone catalyze important sacred art.

catalyst= to transform or altar significantly (Exm.) Janet Flanner (his vigorous efforts to catalyze us into activity.

What I'm wondering about is not so much the definition, but how can my sign, "ISRAEL IS FOREVER"-- as well as other pro-Israel signs that other Freepers hold become one notable exception to "so-called peace" in the minds of anti-war protesters, or be used as a catalyst?

Thanks.

[THE SNOWFLAKE]

I humbly thank you for your kind words.

G-d Bless our troops, and G-d Bless Israel FOREVER!!!

[daffodilMO]

Thanks for the post, I think its so great that you are willing to go out even on a crummy day to stand up for what you think is right! I had a few questions though, and please keep in mind, these are not meant to be snarky, I just always like to know references for statements that people make. I think its always a good idea to back up your ideas with facts. And as I am new to FreeRepublic, maybe the statements you made everyone else knows are true, but since I'm new I was just wondering if you had refrences for your facts, especially the peaceniks committing crimes of violence! Yikes! I also know if I show this article to my friends and family, they will automatically ask for refrences. Thanks in advance, looking forward to getting to know everyone!

"(I call them this time SUSPECTS, ha!)"

Why do you call them suspects? And why is that funny?

"Their so-called peace cause is certainly more than questionable."

Why do you use the phrase "so called Peace cause?", and what makes it questionable?

"And, also behind their so-called peace cause, some do commit crimes of violence and exhibit many different forms of hypocrisy."

I'm intrigued, what violent crimes do the peaceniks commit? Also, what forms of hypocricy?
"One smart-mouthed peacenik crossing the street yelled out at me and said, "Good morning. Nice day," in a high, childish, sing-song voice. "
Why do you assume the peacenik was a smart-mouth? I always try to assume the best in people, but as I was not there, only you can know the tone and if it was condescending or not.

Thanks again, glad to have found this forum!

[bluesagewoman]

You have mail.

[not2worry]

I'm not in Columbia, but visit there often.

For those not familiar with Columbia, Missouri it is not only a town that is home of a number of Universities, including the State's largest, Mizzou, BUT also and IMHO more importantly, one of the major cities in the USA that house a radical Muslim population. If my memory serves me right, the Mosque (which is about three blocks away from where Snowflake was standing), has been rumored to have connections with OBL and AQ.

I admire and applaud Snowflake's commitment and bravery, and all the other FReepers that I've seen on a regular basis supporting the USA and our Troops on the downtown street corners of Columbia.

[prairiebreeze]

Didn't that infamous Dr. Germ go to school in Mizzou? Some terrorist microbiologist did.

Additionally the journalism dept at Mizzou is nationally known. FWIW. I have no idea if they turn out leftist journalists, would guess they likely do.

[not2worry]

Yes, I believe Dr. Germ did go to Mizzou and another one of Saddam's possee went to the University of Missouri at Rolla, Missouri.

Mizzou is still noted for it's great Journalism department. There are a few that broadcast on FOX and CNN. I think Paul Zahn went to Mizzou.

Most of the student body seems to be fairly conservative. I met quite a few at a Bush rally in Columbia in October 2004.

However, that doesn't exclude a number of nut jobs at Mizzou, including the infamous Cheryl Crow. She appeared a couple of years ago as the Prime Time Guest at Mizzou's Home Coming Game and was basically booed when she took the field at half-time. However, most of us in the crowd were baby boomer, conservatives, alumni or parents footing the bill for their kids currently attending Mizzou.

[THE SNOWFLAKE]

I appreciate your thoughtful compliments. But, please transfer all the applause and admiration to Tom and Bluesagewoman. They are there a lot more than myself on a regular basis, enduring the harsh weather elements and not so friendly people from x to x. (x= time)

The location of the mosque here in Columbia is located on 5th Street between Locust and Elm. It is at the corner of Fifth & Locust, and it is approximately about 3-4 blocks from where Tom, Bluesagewoman and I stand.

The USPO is on Walnut between 6th and 5th Street. The CPD (Columbia Police Department) is cattycorner across the street from the USPO. The (CPD) is between 6th and 7th Street on Walnut.

The mosque here in Columbia located on 5th and Locust, also has the following words written above their front doors- both in Arabic and English. It states as follows:

In The Name of Allah

The Beneficent The Merciful
Say O People Of The Scripture
(Christians & Jews) Come To Common
Terms As Between Us & You That We
Worship None But Allah (GOD)
Quran Suran III Verse 64.

What a "(CONTRAST)" between those words and The Words of JESUS that He Spoke over 2000 years ago!

Revelation 22:17

And The Spirit and the bride say, COME!
And, let (him/her) that heareth say COME!!
And, (WHOSOEVER) will let (him/her)
take The Water of Life FREELY!!!

This also cross references with John 4:14

But, (WHOSOEVER) drinketh the water that I shall give (him/her) shall NEVER thirst. But, the water that I shall give (him/her) shall be in (him/her) a well of water springing up into Everlasting Life!

What a CONTRAST! I don't know about you , but I'll take the latter!!!

[Esther Ruth]

We've got a mansion just over the hilltop
In that bright land where we'll never grow old
And some day yonder we will never more wander
But walk together on streets of gold

So keep on looking right up toward the heavens,
Cause He'll be coming, to take us all home,
I know I'm ready, to see my dear Savior
Soon any day now, that Trumpet will blow!!!

[THE SNOWFLAKE]

Amen sister!!! PTL Forever!!!!

[Darksheare]

Welcome to FR.

[THE SNOWFLAKE]

Message to Deist- The Founding Fathers

Ahoy there!
Welcome aboard!!
Enjoy the suspenseful journey!!!

[zip]

Did he tick off the Admin Moderator? I noticed #54 "went missing".

[John3.30ColumbiaMO]

Snowflake-
Thanks for the postcard. I agree with your comments about Islam. I hate the wool that is over people's eyes when it comes to the true teachings of this religion. We must not only pray for the Muslim world, but also share the Gospel effectively with these people. I am beginning a friendship with a Muslim person, please pray for me in this. Keep up the good work and thank you for the constant encouragement.

[THE SNOWFLAKE]

Hi! I'm very sorry I didn't get back with you sooner. A lot of things have been going on.

First of all, may I welcome you as a new member to Free Republic. WELCOME ABOARD BROTHER!!! My prayers are with you about the Islamic person you are ministering to. And, I Trust that his heart and mind will be open and receptive to The Gospel. Myself, I really do not know the most effective way to share The Gospel with these people. As a young Christian pastor, I know you have a lot of experience, Wisdom and Biblical Knowledge, plus a heart for evangelism in general. What wouid you recommend as the most effective way to do this?

Also, if you don't mind, could I share some information with you that you and perhaps others might be interested in? If I'm not mistaken, at the public library tomorrow during the afternoon time, maybe sometime from 1-4 p.m., a film will be shown about some Arab people who came to know Christ as their personal Saviour. It might be Beth Shalom in the Friendship Room, but I'm not positive. If you have time, you might want to check it out.

Also, on Christian television fairly recently, (Channel 9), I heard a Saved Arab speak about his conversion to Christ. He was very dynamic!

He also is the author of a book called, "SADDAM'S SECRETS." He talked about how in his book, he explains how the war in Iraq was a war of necessity, and that Saddam did indeed have weapons of mass destruction, etc.

Again, if I'm not mistaken, his book could be ordered from the following place:

At Home
3350 W. Freeway
Ft. Worth, TX 76116
886-701-HOPE

Welcome again to Free Republic! And, I love the verse you've chosen, John 3:20 HE (Jesus) must increase, but I must decrease.

G-d Bless you always!!!