Protesters Turn Up Volume on Sen. Clinton’s Book Tour (FR Mentioned)

The Hill ^ | Wednesday, July 30, 2003 | Bill Thomas

[kristinn]

The blaring music that’s now a standard feature at book signings by Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) is not part of a new summer marketing campaign.

It’s an “audio protest” by Free Republic, a conservative group, whose members have been showing up with their boom boxes wherever Clinton appears.

“We’re not hassling her,” said Kris Tinn, co-leader of the group’s Washington chapter. “It’s just our way of correcting her version of history.”

Free Republic has put together what it calls the “2003 Hilla-Palooza” tape for local chapters to play outside bookstores, shopping malls or anywhere else Clinton is signing copies of Living History, her bestselling White House memoir.

The latest play dates were last weekend at Clinton appearances in Little Rock and Blytheville, Ark., where people waiting in line got an earful of rock and country classics, including “Evil Woman” by the Electric Light Orchestra, Tammy Wynette’s “Stand by Your Man” and “The Bitch is Back” by Elton John.

Despite the demand, the 12-song tapes are not for sale. “That would be illegal,” said Tinn.

[kristinn]

Most reporters don't take shorthand. Many errors come from not being able to read their own handwritten notes. But the important thing is their name is always spelled correctly on the byline.

[SouthernFreebird]

I still have to find out about putting stakes on our signs.

The kind you drive into a Vampires heart...? lol

[patton]

"step away from the intern...and come out, WITH YOUR PANTS UP!"

[kristinn]

ll have any problems, either. FReepers across the country have established and upheld our reputation for peaceful, law-abiding but passionate protesting. Folks respect us for that, but they love us because we have alot of fun doing what we do.

[kristinn]

I doubt you'��������ll have any problems, either. FReepers across the country have established and upheld our reputation for peaceful, law-abiding but passionate protesting. Folks respect us for that, but they love us because we have alot of fun doing what we do.

[kristinn]

That has been the best bit we've used in all our years. I can't wait to use it again.

[CyberAnt]

Shhhhhhhhhhh!! You weren't supposed to tell! Sheeeeeeesh!!

[CyberAnt]

We are so lucky - a FReeper by the name of Jimbaugh will be there with his camera - it will be awesome!!

[CyberAnt]

Very good point! I'll tell everyone - NO STICKS! Thanks!

[pray4liberty]

Clinton is signing copies of Living History, her bestselling White House memoir...

Bestselling? It was 30% off at Borders last week....

[mt tom]

if you can't use sticks what about card board tubes like from empty paper towels

[Jackie]

To: ALL

Hillary is No. 30 on Amazon's top 100 list right now. Ann is No 8.

[deadhead]

"Wish us luck Kristinn - the San Diego Chapter will be having it first official FReep on Monday, August 4, in La Jolla, where Hitlery will be signing her books. "

Good Luck, and have a great time freeping Hitlery :-)

Kris Tinn, ah the media....LOL

[Exit148]

A paint stirrer, attached so that only the curved handle is exposed, is good.

Also, a cardboard tube, flattened is good. That passed muster in NYC where the police were very strict when the Chinese premiere was there. It was long enough to hold high.

Next time I Freep, I'm going to try two tubes stapled in one length. Long enough to let rest on the ground, yet be high enough to see.

[kristinn]

Laws vary by jurisdiction. In D.C., wooden sticks are allowed up to three feet long and two inches wide. No metal or sharp stakes allowed. In New York City the only thing allowed to support your sign is cardboard tubing.

We've never had a problem using the wooden sticks allowed under D.C. law and we've never been sued. Use your best judgment in accordance with your local laws.

[mathluv]

Good Luck!

[cavtrooper21]

30% off already!!!
Thats great! Soon it will be cheap enough to use it as emergency TP!!

[CyberAnt]

Thanks!

[CyberAnt]

BobJ (FRN) just advised me - no stakes - for safety reasons. But .. thanks!