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Posted on 01/18/2003 3:47:24 PM PST by LisaFab
LisaFab checking in from frigid but still FREE Washington, DC.
Sitting in our nice warm hotel room after a cold yet inspiring day of standing up for freedom and against the equally ignorant and arrogant America-haters we encountered all over DC today.
The weekend started out well with a planning dinner last night with about 40 intrepid FReepers and supporters at the Orleans House restaurant. I'm sure others will fill in the details as this is just a quick update so that we can go out for a few adult beverages before Amtraking back to CT tomorrow morning - we will however first join a few at the White House to act as 'human shields' for President Bush as the other side plans to dress up as 'weapons inpectors' (ha ha).
At 9:00 AM (temperature 9 degrees) had our rally of about 80 folks with great speakers including Curtis Sliwa who spoke with great fervor in support of our cause. (Details of rally to follow.)
The rally ended about 11:30. After lunch, we made our way by Metro to the Marine barracks to watch the 'march.' On the Metro we were confronted by some polite peaceniks, who, after seeing my stylish FR jacket asked "are you people with that conservative group that supports this war?" I answered: "We are with the conservative group that supports the US Military and its Commander In Chief." After a few more minutes of banter we reached our common destination.
As we made our way toward the Marine Barracks we actually were walking with the peaceniks as they were illegally 'marching' on the sidewalk (the worst part of the trip.). When we got to the FR command post the group was already giving it to the protesters. Waving flags, holding posters with pithy sayings, chanting with and without bullhorns and generally engaging the 'enemy'. It was exhilarating to say the least.
My sign: "Pacifists Are The Parasites of Freedom" (not the one pictured on another thread but GMTA) got a lot of attention photo-wise as did NaysToShays: "A.N.S.W.E.R.? You're Commies!" Every time an anti-Bush chant or poster went by I confronted the authors with the question: "How did you like Clinton's wars? Were they racist? Why are only Bush's wars unjust?" The silence was deafening - the few who did answer said they thought ALL wars were unjust. I replied: "That's funny, I didn't see you on CNN protesting then." A real show-stopper, I have to say.
Well, it's getting to be Miller-Time so OI will say Eagles Up to all who FReeped all over the USA today. Hope you feel as good as I do tonight.
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I love the text of your sign...
PACIFISTS ARE THE PARASITES OF FREEDOM
LOL...MUD
**BTW...did y'all know that FNC guests don't git paid a cent fer guesting on the shows?! Do Hannity and Colmes work fer FRee, too?!
It was pretty cold - in the teens at the onset and then it warmed up by the time we got to the Marine Barracks. The rally was terrific. There were a lot of excellent speakers including Curtis Sliwa (founder of The Guardian Angels). We then moved on to the Marine barracks on 8th Street. The police asked us to stand on the opposite side of the street from the barracks so we moved over there before the cisrcus parade came by. It was filled with the usual suspects.
Just before the parade came by the police came out and formed two long lines - one in front of the barracks and one in front of us. Chief Ramsey came by and shook all the cops hands that were in front of us.
When the parade started we began several chants and many of us got inot some lively but civil discussions with many of the protesters. The Guardian Angels then arrived and blocked the sidewalk to the North so the protestors couldn't circle around behind us.
I am sure that Angelwwod will do her usual superior job of giving the blow by blow so I will just give a link to some pictures I took here.
I can imagine that there will be a time in the very near future when the United States and our President will need a big show of support. I know he needed a show of support today and I let him and you down by not being there. I will be there when the forces gather
"PACIFISTS ARE THE PARASITES OF FREEDOM"
and Other Images of the Protests (good and bad)
various | January 18, 2003
Posted on 01/18/2003 2:51 PM PST by lainie
Thank you patriots wherever you are!
CLICK HERE for more-- snip --To: lainie; Timesink
From:
Protesters Gathering To Oppose War (Washington Post - HEAVY FreeRepublic Coverage!)
The Washington Post ^ | January 18, 2003 | Ann Marchand
Posted on 01/18/2003 9:18 AM PST by Timesink
washingtonpost.com
Protesters Gathering To Oppose War
By Ann Marchand
washingtonpost.com Staff WriterSaturday, January 18, 2003; 11:52 AM
Tens of thousands of people have converged on the National Mall this morning to rally against U.S. military operations in Iraq, and a smaller group also gathered to express support for military action.
[...]
Not everyone on the Mall today is opposing military involvement in Iraq. A group of counter-protesters assembled about 9 a.m. to demonstrate support for both U.S. troops abroad and Bush's policies toward Iraq.
Kristinn Taylor, a co-leader of Free Republic, a conservative news and activism Web site that helped organize the event, said that 200 to 400 people were expected to turn out for the counter-protest, which is also supported by the D.C. chapter of MOVEOUT (Marines and Other Veterans Engaging Outrageous Un-American Traitors).
Taylor said that the group supports the president's policies toward Iraq because to do nothing "is the enslavement of the Iraqi people and the Iraqi government having weapons of mass destruction."
Kathryn C. Wood, of Burke, Va., a co-leader of Free Republic, said, "We're out here to support the troops. They defend our freedom and our rights."
[...]
Excerpted - click for full article ^
Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A6918-2003Jan17.html-- snip --To: Timesink
See also, from Yahoo! News:
Leslie Montague holds a sign during a counter-demonstration in Washington, January 18, 2003. While thousands of anti-war protesters gathered on the National Mall, a counter-demonstration of war veterans, billed as a "Patriot's Rally" in support of U.S. troops, also began assembling near the Vietnam War memorial. REUTERS/Mannie Garcia
- Jan 18 12:09 PM ET
EDITORS: ADDING NAME OF SUBJECT U.S. Marine Corps veteran Joel Kernodoe salutes the Vietnam War memorial during a counter-demonstration in Washington January 18, 2003. While thousands of anti-war protesters gathered on the National Mall, a counter-demonstration of war veterans, billed as a "Patriot's Rally" in support of U.S. troops, also began assembling near the Vietnam War memorial. REUTERS/Mannie Garcia
- Jan 18 12:09 PM ET
With the Washington Monument in the background, a woman holds a sign during a counter-demonstration in Washington, January 18, 2003. While thousands of anti-war protesters gathered on the National Mall, a counter-demonstration of war veterans, billed as a "Patriot's Rally" in support of U.S. troops, also began assembling near the Vietnam War memorial. REUTERS/Molly Riley
- Jan 18 11:22 AM ET
A woman wrapped in a "Liberty" blanket battles the cold while Joanne Mel (R) of New Jersey holds a sign during a counter-demonstration in Washington, January 18, 2003. While thousands of anti-war protesters gathered on the National Mall, a counter-demonstration of war veterans, billed as a "Patriot's Rally" in support of U.S. troops, also began assembling near the Vietnam War memorial. REUTERS/Molly Riley
- Jan 18 11:20 AM ET
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran salutes the Vietnam War memorial during a counter-demonstration in Washington, January 18, 2003. While thousands of anti-war protesters gathered on the National Mall, the counter-demonstration billed as a "Patriot's Rally" in support of U.S. troops, also began assembling near the war memorial. REUTERS/Mannie Garcia
- Jan 18 11:11 AM ET
A woman battles the abnormally low temperatures while carrying a sign during a counter-demonstration in Washington, January 18, 2003. While thousands of anti-war protesters gathered on the national mall, a counter-demonstration of war veterans billed as a "Patriot's Rally," also began assembling near the Veitnam Vieteran's memrial. REUTERS/Mannie Garcia
- Jan 18 10:57 AM ET
25 posted on 01/18/2003 12:55 PM PST by RonDog
Ooooohhh...FReep DemLib'ral boys!!
Ooooohhh...FReep DemLib'ral girls!!
The Left's in shock...America's turned them off!!
Cowards with no soul...ugly cows!! Question...
"Do they diss anything?! Does Left regret a thing?!
Why's Slick still their King?! Don't the Truth mean a thing?!"
RATS're Dolts!! (RATS are Dolts...) RATS're Dolts!!
RATS're Dolts!! (RATS are Dolts...) RATS're Dolts!!
Ooooohhh...Beat DemLib'ral boys!!
Ooooohhh...Teach DemLib'ral girls!!
Let's FRee Iraq, Let's FRY that Damned Sodom!!
Cowards fear our roll...shut their mouths!!
Osama bin Clinton, yer mother regrets her kids!!
Fear the Power of the Right!! A question:
"Did Slick miss purposely? Why did Bill bite her lip?
Voters, 'tis YOU I blame!! This year, please vote fer change!!!"
RATS're Dolts!! (RATS are Dolts...) RATS're Dolts!!
RATS're Dolts!! (RATS are Dolts...) RATS're Dolts!!
Folks...FReedom hearkens...
Bush...shall seek Justice!!
RATS're Dolts!! (RATS are Dolts...) RATS're Dolts!!
RATS're Dolts!! (RATS are Dolts...) RATS're Dolts!!
Ooooohhh...FReep DemEffete Boys!!
Ooooohhh...FReep DemAirhead Girls!!
The Left's in Shock...Networks have been turned off...
Cowerin' in White Towers, Losin' Power!!
Right Shall Make Its Stand!! Forefathers, they went thru this...
Fear the Power of Our Roll...no question:
"House, it shall RE-IMPEACH!! Senate shall then CONVICT!!
Next, We'll INDICT Left's Creep(s)!! Jury Shall then CONVICT!!"
RATS're Dolts!! (RATS are Dolts...) Prison 'HO!!
RATS're Dolts!! (RATS are Dolts...) Slick's a 'HO!!
Mudboy Slim (19 August 2002)
BTW...Time to take off the gloves and point out how ridiculous the DemonRAT's Party has become...just a bunch of whinin' LeftyLosers beggin' fer scraps from the Table of the All-Powerful Federal Leviathan!! Quotes, links, cartoons, and personal stories are welcomed if they serve to educate the Sheeple as to what they're voting for when they vote for any candidate who would caucus fer either D'asshole or li'l Dickie Gephardt!!
This could get fun...MUD
1 posted on 08/19/2002 11:12 AM EDT by Mudboy Slim
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA...MUD
Thousands Attend Anti-War Rally Activists Listen To Speeches, March To Military Bases
WASHINGTON -- Thousands of protesters gathered on the National Mall Saturday for an organized protest against a possible war with Iraq.
Protesters from around the nation are expected to join the events. Stages and sound equipment were set up earlier in the week.
The protesters said the biggest threat to world peace is coming from Washington, not from any rogue nation. The activists also argued that President Bush's threats are motivated more by oil prices than by world peace.
There were also plenty of police officers to provide security on the Mall. Officers said they encountered only minor problems during the rallies.
International A.N.S.W.E.R. (Act Now to Stop War and End Racism) hosted the protest in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Speakers included the Rev. Jesse Jackson; the Rev. Al Sharpton; Ron Kovic, a Vietnam veteran and the author of "Born On The Fourth Of July", and Mahdi Bray, the executive director of the Muslim American Society Freedom Foundation.
Some demonstrators carried signs protesting military action while others suggest the problems of the world can be linked directly to Bush administration policies. One sign said "Bush's foreign policy is a bomb." Another said "Attack on Iraq equals more terrorism."
While many demonstrators were college age, others represented the Vietnam, Korea and World War Two generations. They gathered in the shadow of the Capitol before making a symbolic statement to the U.S. military by marching past the Marine and Navy facilities in the District.
However, not everyone on the Mall this weekend was against the war plans. A "patriots' rally" started at 9:30 Saturday morning to support soldiers overseas.
Organizers of the counter-protest point out that anti-war protesters appear to be supporting countries and military organizations that have killed Americans.
Link to slideshow with some pics form the rally here
Earlier in the day, a group of counter protesters held a rally at the Vietnam Memorial to show their support for the soldiers and their military leaders. The counter protesters called their gathering the "Patriots' Rally."
Thanks you to each and every one of you for what you did today. I did the same here in Colorado today and am feeling pretty good about it. Keep it Up! Our country needs YOU!!
All the Best!
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