Operation Infinite FReep Support our Troops Rally 2-14-03 in Fresno, California

Fresno/Central Valley Chapter ^ | 02/14/03 | Jim Robinson

[Jim Robinson]

We had a great time FReeping under cloudy skies tonight in Fresno, CA! We had over 50 people rallying on our corner vs almost the same number of Hanoi Jane types on the other side of the street. We had about 16 of our regulars present plus about 35 people from a central valley Republican group. We also had 3 new Freepers join us from the Young Republican Federation of Kings County! Hoo-yah! Welcome to Free Republic!

Freepers and regulars present tonight:

• Jim, Sheila and Chris Robinson
• JustAmy and Leonard
• Mtngrl@vrwc
• Notpoliticallycorewrecked
• Saundra Duffy and Lager
• Stuart Weil
• FresnoArmyBrat
• Helena, Jonno and Sarah
• Dorothy
• Sarah

Plus 3 new FReepers who intend to register as IronMan, CreekBlood and BigDog assuming these names are available or something similar if not.

Tony Lee, a news caster from KMJ Radio, joined us for awhile. We also had a cameraman from KSEE TV videotaping the action and someone said a Fresno Bee reporter was there.

We were visited by a transvestite prostitute from the other side for awhile until the police came and chased him away. There were three police cruisers and a motorcycle cop on the scene. I was hoping they were gonna arrest the perp for soliciting for prostitution, but they only chased him away. Oh well. Maybe next time.

It was great FReeping with the three dozen or so local Republicans. Lots of enthusiasm, flags flying, colorful signs and banners. Thank you all very much for being there and for offering your support for our troops. The group took and held three corners of the intersection, leaving the pro-terrorists their regular position. I think we edged the darkside out in number and definitely had them surrounded. I'd say we undoubtedly put a damper on their anti-war protest!

As usual, our side received an overwhelming amount of horn honks (an almost solid din at times), waves, thumbs up and cheering from the passing motorists. The other side received very little in the way of crowd support. We also had two or three bullhorns present and we all enjoyed the chants, hoots and hollers.

We enjoyed the FReep very much. Thank you all for being there. We missed those of our regulars who could not be there tonight and hope to see you all next week.

[Jim Robinson]

Chris took a few photos at the start of the FReep. These photos do not do us justice. This was at the very beginning of the action and all the people were not there yet. JustAmy and mtngrl also took some photos and they will probably post them tomorrow or the next day.

[SAMWolf]

Hey! It was light out!! How'd you manage that?

Keep up the good work on supporting the Troops.

[Jim Robinson]

Don't forget, big counter-protest tomorrow at noon in the Tower District. Hope to see you there!

I suggest we meet at about 11:30 to 11:45 Saturday morning in the parking lot across from their rally point. Then we can counter them from across Olive Ave. Bring flags, signs, bullhorns, cameras, videocams, etc. At the end of their rally, we can drive up Van Ness Ave and wait for them at the corner of Weldon and Van Ness near the FCC Campus. Wouldn't want their little "Peace March" to go uncountered.

Just a reminder: we were at peace before 9/11. The terrorists started this thing, but, God willing, we're gonna end it! Peace does not come without a price. Neither does Freedom!

[Jim Robinson]

Sunny California. Heh, heh. Actually, we started about an hour earlier this week.

[Mo1]

We were visited by a transvestite prostitute from the other side for awhile until the police came and chased him away.

Oh Geez .. LOL

[Mo1]

Sunny California. Heh, heh

Oh I wish it was sunny here .. we are due for a snow storm today and Sunday ... groan

Anyhow .. Sounds like another GREAT FREEP .. and I can't wait to see the other pictures

[CounterCounterCulture]

Plus 3 new FReepers who intend to register as IronMan...

Well, shoot, we already have one ironman already.

[CounterCounterCulture]

...and a bigdog too. Jim, we're running out of screen names! ;-)

[CounterCounterCulture]

...and, yes, a CreekBlood too! Sigh!

[CounterCounterCulture]

We were visited by a transvestite prostitute from the other side for awhile until the police came and chased him away

Um, er, uh...YIKES! One of 'em got loose from Frisco?

[Jim Robinson]

CreekBlood may be one of the new guys. I believe he said he was already registered, but had not been posting much. Guess the others will have to make variations of their favorite nicks.

[Jim Robinson]

I think so. Don't know if he made much money tonight though. His bag of quarters looked a little on the limp side. Man, was he ever an ugly hooker.

[Jim Robinson]

At least our transvestite hookers are good looking guys. LOL

[CounterCounterCulture]

At least our transvestite hookers are good looking guys. LOL

Um...er...what are you trying to say? Have you been digging in my (recent) past? I've been trying to repress that memory. Succeeded too until now. Back to therapy. ;-)

[Jim Robinson]

Ooops.

[HairOfTheDog]

Your BigDog friend joined as 1BigDog, and he started a thread looking for you! I just happened to see it.

Thank you Mr. robinson

[CounterCounterCulture]

Welcome aboard, 1BigDog.

Self-search is A-OK on this forum.

[Jim Robinson]

I hope someone got a picture of this guy. He was really something to see. Looked like he'd been hit by an ugly stick. And it didn't miss. Notpoliticallycorewrecked said that at one point, he got into the face of one of the policeman. She said it looked like he was just about to the point of submitting to an involuntary take down. Now, that would've taught him a lesson (maybe) for hookering on our corner!

[RandallFlagg]

Outstanding, Jim! Getting ready for my FReep fix Saturday in Colorado!

[Jim Robinson]

Received a batch of photos from JustAmy. She says she'll get some more ready for posting tomorrow:

Dorothy

FresnoArmyBrat

George W. Bush

Lager and Tony Lee

Sarah

Notpoliticallycorewrecked

[RandallFlagg]

HAH! I see that I'm not the only FReeper awake! Are there any more scheduled this weekend in your area? We have Saturday in Longmont, Ft. Collins and Loveland, then Sunday in Denver.

[Jim Robinson]

Tomorrow, high noon, Tower District of Fresno.

[Creekblood]

Well I'm that Creekblood....the very same one at the rally tonight...I've been a member here for sometime, just have not been active. I'm the Vice-Chairman of the Young Republican Federation of Kings County. The YRFKC along with many other Young Republican groups from around the valley are planning a rally at FSU! I'll keep you posted as this develops! I really enjoyed the rally and meeting many of you. I hope to see all of you again!

[patriciaruth]

Bump!

[RandallFlagg]

SWEET! I'm jazzed that I figured out a way to make signs with my computer. All anyone needs is Paint Shop Pro and a printer that prints "Poster" format. I have an Epson Photo 820 and lookie what it did....

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Thank You Patriots

[Trteamer]

It must be nice to finally FReep without night vision goggles, LOL!! GREAT turnout FResno! The useful idiots were surrounded and you stole thier thunder as usual. This weekend must be the FReepiest ever, there are FReepers just coming out of the woodwork all over the country, it must make you very proud.

T-minus 6 hours until another Colorado tripple FReep. We are all fired up this weekend and it should be a blast. The peace-niks no longer have the only point of view being represented in the media and it must drive them nuts, (short trip). I have not counted how many FReeps going on this weekend across the country but it is awesome to see FReeping really take off.

Thanks Jim for this wonderful website, it has changed my life for the better due to the super FReeeper FRiends I have met and FReeped with.
All the Best!

[Trteamer]

Welcome aboard Creekblood. I look foreward to exchanging FReep reports. Nice to see more Republican's taking to the streets in support, it really gets to the leftists who think they own protesting.

I also think it was really nice for George W. Bush to take time out of his busy schedule to stop by and FReep with you all. LOL!

[freepersup]

Bump- Weather foiled my trip to a counter protest/rally. Good luck all.

[bluesagewoman]

Daylight! Wow! The sky sure looks angry, though. Looks like you had and great time. Thanks for the report.

[Trteamer]

Half the fun of FReeping is the anticipation!!

[CounterCounterCulture]

Welcome aboard.

Myself, I'm with the Silicon Valley Young Republican Federation, Director at Large. We have enough problems with our San Freaksisco malcontents.

I get out to Fresno once in a while. :-)

[JustAmy]

Iron Man told me he was already registered. If not, hope he registers very soon.

Wish things had worked out for our 3 new FReepers to have dinner with us last night, but a 45 minute wait was a little much.

The Fresno Bee has an article in today's paper. I'll see if its online so I can post a link.

Hope to see you all in Fresno soon.

[JustAmy]

Here is the link to today's article in the Fresno Bee.

LINK

[JustAmy]

Pictures from last night's Support Our Troops Rally:

A FReeper in training




Fresno Army Brat


Some of Fresno's Finest!


Doesn't need an introduction






Sarah



I'll post more on another post; can you believe I took this many picutres???

[JustAmy]

More pictures from last night!

No, darn it; I didn't get a picture of the hooker from across the street.

Stuart Weil and JimRob


mtngrl@vrwc


notpoliticallycorewrecked




Jonno


Jim, Helena, Sheila, Jonno and Sarah




Dorothy


George W. and Sarah (I think he was standing on a raised platform)

[JustAmy]

A bump for too many pictures and a link to a Fresno Bee article.

If you want to be removed from my ping list, please send me freepmail.

[JustAmy]

A bump for too many pictures and a link to a Fresno Bee article.

If you want to be removed from my ping list, please send me freepmail.

St.Louie1 ...... We are looking for another Jim's Gem's.

[JustAmy]

A bump for too many pictures and a link to a Fresno Bee article.

If you want to be removed from my ping list, please send me freepmail.

[JustAmy]

A bump for too many pictures and a link to a Fresno Bee article.

If you want to be removed from my ping list, please send me freepmail.

[ST.LOUIE1]

St.Louie1 ...... We are looking for another Jim's Gem's.

LOL Hi, Sis...glad you reminded me. : )

Great pics,
and great fun had by all, eh?
Nice gathering, too.

[Indy Pendance]

May the force be with you bump!

[JustAmy]

I think your "Jim's Gems" was probably right on. Sheila kept talking about baby doll pj's last night. She said Jim was going to wear them for a change of pace. LOL

We had sooo much fun last night. It's not often that we get the news media and the police. After the Hooker was asked to leave (by the police), Jim said "I hope you got his picture, Amy". Well heck ..... I was trying to ignore him and let the motorist know he was not with us!!!

[WVNan]

Creekblood, we're glad that you have decided to become more active with Free Republic. Does your name indicate your ethnic heritage? If so, then we are blood cousins. My great-grandfather was full-blooded Creek. Thank you for standing up for conservative values. God bless you.

[Jen]

Outstanding job Fresno FReepers!! Thanks Amy for the ping and the pix.

WELCOME -- 1BigDog, Creekblood, and Iron Man (whatever variation of that screenname you are using)!! And THANK YOU for supporting our troops!

[Victoria Delsoul]

Thanks Amy, great report and the pics are just wonderful.

[Diver Dave]

OUTSTANDING!!!

FResno FReepers lead the way! Your quarterly marks are in - 4.0

[dansangel]

The group took and held three corners of the intersection, leaving the pro-terrorists their regular position. I think we edged the darkside out in number and definitely had them surrounded. I'd say we undoubtedly put a damper on their anti-war protest!

FResno FReepers ROCK!!!!

You guys are such a marvel to behold! A credit to the United States of America. May God Bless you abundantly for all of your efforts.

[CounterCounterCulture]

Thanks for the pics and Bee article.

[Creekblood]

Great to meet another Muscogee! I'm Creek (Muskogee), Cherokee, Scottish and Irish, with a little this and that mixed in over the years I'm sure! So basically I'm AMERICAN!!!

Thanks to everyone for being so kind and friendly at the rally and here at Free Republic.com!