Posted on 04/06/2006 4:35:26 PM PDT by sauropod
We had 32 people on hand for today's event. The other side had maybe 15.
Honor roll for today is as follows: tgsltakoma (tiggles), BufordP, cindy_true_supporter, Mr/Mrs Trooprally, BillF, hellinahandcart, TBP, AGreatPer, W04Man, imacman, chickenhawk, justanobody, gate2wire, iraqikurd, and trueblackman (very late. He was looking at the Cherry Blossoms). The healing heroes included Ryan, Wes, Wild Bill, Bill, Rex, Jerry, Arnold, Cole, Brian, John and a few others.
On a bright sunny spring day in Dee Cee, Fred Phelps' caravan of irrational people descended on both Capitol Hill and Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Others can talk to what happened at the Capitol (I was not there), but we had quite a bit of fun defending and honoring the troops and giving the Westboro Baptists what for.
We got to WR around 2 pm to set up. The Phelpsians had posted on their website that they had a permit for 2:45 - 3:30 pm in front of the Medical Center. When we got there, a group of healing heroes were on hand to lend their opinion to the upcoming protest. They knew that the God Hates Fags People (GHFP) would not be permitted to protest untaunted.
Here is a picture of them setting up on the corner in front of WR:
We began setting up the MOAB. Here Buford works on the banner (It's a rare thing to get a picture of Buford actually working. He's complaining about actually breaking a sweat.):
I gave an interview to the WaPo and to CNS. I had a sign that said, "Fred Phelps: Lifelong Democrat." The WaPo reporter saw that and made a beeline over to get the interview. The WaPo reporter kept asking if I agreed with the Phelpsians that God was punishing America because of homosexuality. I replied by Phelps' logic, God must really not like Americans that drive cars because of all the Americans that die in car crashes every year (far more than the Servicemembers getting killed over in theater). The WaPo reporter said that I basically agreed with Phelps's point of view and that the differences were just a matter of respect. I disagreed with this, stating that Phelps said "God Hates Fags." I said that that was not true, God hates the sin and loves the sinner.
Phelps's group arrived late (they did not show until after 3 pm).
They had many "charming" signs and began setting up on the far corner. They also had quite a few American flags that they proceeded to drag on the ground, stomp on, and spit on during their half-hour protest.
We countered, linking their actions to those of Code Pinko. W04Man had a great sign doing just that:
Fred's brood had many offensive signs to whet the media's appetite.
The Media in attendance included WaPo, CNS, and the Army Times. It was also reported that Channel 7 was there for a little while.
Arriving at almost the same time as they did was Rolling Thunder and RT was joined by a FReeper Chickenhawk on his own bike. Here he is givin' 'em some gas.
RT did the Lord's work revving up their bikes (even if they just were Harleys ;-) and drowning out their weird chants.
Phelpsians are a strange bunch. Here is somebody thanking God for maimed soldiers (I kid you not):
Here, Uncle Sam is in the crosshairs and the Westboro Baptists triumphantly declare that "God Hates You." The expression on the RT's face is priceless.
These next couple of pictures just speak for themselves:
As I mentioned before, the GHFP really like to dishonor the flag.
There was a broad in the pink shirt (see photo below) that insisted on taking a picture of me and everybody else. We were definitely being monitored and cataloged.
RT really got under the GHFPers skin. Here is one of them chewing out the local RT leader for having such a loud bike:
We continued to give them hell. Here is my lovely bride, Elizabeth Crocker, who decided at the last minute to out Fred Phelps personally.
Finally, their permit time was up and they got ready to leave:
They were escorted and serenaded down the street by the healing heroes.
And finally, they became insignificant. No media, no adoring throngs of leftists. No nothing. They sure look lonely.
We never forget who we are doing this for. It's amazing to me that there is not more outrage over this. Our troops deserve better.
Okay, I hate them.
4.0 Job DC Freepers!
ping!
Outstanding job, DC Chapter. Simply outstanding.
See the first pic for why we do this.
My thirteen year old daughter is looking at this with me, and I've explained to some degree what Phelp's group (I refuse to call them a church, and I refuse to call them Baptists) has just asked me, "If you hate America so much, why do you live here?"
I wonder what their answer would be?
They were not rational. You wouldn't have gotten an answer that made any kind of sense.
The wounded soldiers knew about the GHF crew coming to WRAMC today, and they were waiting for us. They knew that we wouldn't let them down. And we didn't
wow. those were some big-league nasties.
Now, this is a group of sick puppies. I am speachless.
Outstanding job today by you all.
You guys absolutely rock!!
Well, God bless you guys for going out there and facing these sub-humans down.
The obviously just plain HATE..and they will receive their reward for mocking God..It is sickening..and they are laughing!!
They are the scum of the earth.
God Bless Our Wounded Warriors and those who support them.
Great effort guys.......
You did the job that had to be done.
Law of diminishing returns will soon set in.
Thank you ALL from the bottom of my heart. I linked to this thread from the original post! God bless you all real good.
It's like dancing with kooks, ain't it?
Indeed!! Not that he/she will get it.
THANK YOU!
Thank you DC Chapter!
You ROCK!!
Ms.B
And grieving familes must put up with that at funerals? There outta be a law............multiple laws.
How's this for promptness??
I wonder how many of those cases actually go to trial? It may be the case that the Phelps clan is paid off by municipalities to avoid the expense of litigation.
Did anyone ask this group to name the identity of the god they claim hates?
I hate baking because my creations NEVER come out edible.
I don't know which is worse my "who cares" past baking failures
or
this silly fringe group
Thank you pod, for the AAR. I can't believe you guys were able to get a counter-freep up and working in such short notice. I lift you all up to God in prayer for blessings as well as for protection.
PING to the AAR, lady!! *HUGS!*
This is what it's all about. These guys were ready to rock.
Phelps and his followers are descending into the pit right before our eyes. It's frightening to know there are people out there like this.
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I agree, truly beyond words...sick minded people.
Brilliantly done and great AAR! Your water bills will be higher this month from all the showers. I feel soiled just looking at their pictures.
Thank you for your service to our nation.
May God bless the stalwart DC FReepers.
Thank you for being there for our troops.
God bless you and all the troops & vets for your service to our country. We all owe you beyond anything we can begin to repay.
God Bless.
Great job!
God bless our troops and Thanks BUNCHES to the DC Chapter for showing phreaky phelps and his phruitcakes that they are so phroo phroo and phony.
Stop that RS!
and I thought I was beyond being shocked. amazing they posed so proudly with their disgusting signs, shirts, flags, etc. So grateful you all were there!
Go DC Freepers! ... this bunch is as wacko as the far-left libs.
HA ping. This might make your blood boil... Great job by the freepers, though.
Do you think that one day, Phelps might convert to Islam?
Thanks again. [Mr] T
I asked them that. They have no answer. I also asked them why don't they just go to Iraq and protest there. One of them actually had the gall to say that she HAD been there. Of course, she couldn't remember when or where and suddenly went back to her "homosexual" chanting.
Tell more about these men, Are they patients at WR who hit the street for the Freep?
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