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Operation Infinite Freep - After Action Report - Houston, TX (15 Feb 2003)
15 February 2003 | PetroniDE

Posted on 02/15/2003 7:08:25 PM PST by PetroniDE

Iraq will not disarm unless forced and the United Nations will not enforce its own resolutions. Since Iraq will not disarm voluntarily, it is now up to the United States and the "coalition of the willing" to disarm Iraq. Despite overwhelming evidence that Saddam Hussein will not voluntarily disarm, large groups of "anti-Americans" demonstrated throughout the world against the United States. One of these protests occurred in Houston, TX.

Despite threatening weather early, the skies cleared by noon and the "anti-war" protest occurred under sunny skies with temperature around 70 degrees. The "anti-American" gathering was huge (about 3000-4000). About 40 groups, covering a wide range of democrat, socialists, communist, environmentalist, and “anti-GOP/Bush” groups sponsored the gathering. Despite the high turnout, there was a group of twelve people from FreeRepublic.com who were not intimidated by the large "anti-American" gathering. With the Freepers positioning themselves at the park entrance, the "anti-Americans" were required to march past our group to attend their rally. Traffic was light in the area, but our signs were greeted by the usual honks of encouragement.

Freeper Sign Samples
1) Large 8 foot x 3 foot sign "WE SUPPORT OUR TROOPS".
2) Large United States flag with President Bush (as Uncle Sam) rolling up his sleeves.
3) Terrorist Hunting Permit.
4) Remember 11 September, Lets Roll

It is hard not to laugh at the "anti-American" crowd, so we proudly present:

Humorous Freeper Responses
1) No War sign: Our response was "Go War", "Pro War", and "War On".
2) "What Do We Want" chant: Our response was "FOOD STAMPS" or "HYGIENE".
3) A couple of people were asked if they were French and if they responded "yes" were further asked if they spoke German. Their response was "no", and our response was "your welcome, and remember that".
4) There were a few signs regarding Election 2000, and our response "Don't blame us you guys can't punch a hole in a piece of cardboard".

Freeper Responses Representing More Serious Themes
1) War solved Hitler.
2) "We tried peace, we got 9-11".
3) Seal our borders, not our windows.
4) In response to "What would Jesus do" sign, our answer was "Jesus came not to bring peace, but a sword".

Media Information
1) Channel 39 (WB) conducted interviews and took pictures.
2) Reporter from Northwestern State Univ. (Louisiana) conducted interviews.
3) At least two interviews conducted by the Indymedia crowd.

Other Bits of Information
1) The "anti-American" crowd was obscene today. We had one child in our group and there were many instances of "the finger" and profanity shouted at our group.
2) One "anti-American" had a sign "Bombing is to Piece is like F****** is to Virginity".
3) After the Freep, it was off to Floyd's Cajun Kitchen. The crawfish made a surprise attack and somewhere in the upcoming pictures, there is evidence of us imitating the French army, surrendering to the vicious and well-trained crawfish.


TOPICS: Activism/Chapters; Breaking News; Free Republic; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: freep; hat; houston; iraq; report; supportrally; war
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To: sweetliberty
LOL! I think I'll leave that alone.

While in public we all wish he would too!!!


Stay safe; stay armed.
Eaker Freeper Status

"The Era of Osama lasted about an hour, from the time the first plane hit the tower to the moment the General Militia of Flight 93 reported for duty."

61 posted on 02/16/2003 8:24:42 AM PST by Eaker (64,999,987 firearm owners killed no one yesterday. Somehow, it didn't make the news.)
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To: Eaker
"While in public we all wish he would too!!!"

ROTFL!

62 posted on 02/16/2003 8:26:05 AM PST by sweetliberty (Go Al, go!)
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To: zip
Your leftists are more stupid than ours

Everything is bigger in Texas. Even the stupidity of the Left.

(my hope is that most of the loonies were bussed in and are not really from Houston)

63 posted on 02/16/2003 8:29:13 AM PST by Flyer (We didn't bus in paid protestors)
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To: PetroniDE
bttt
64 posted on 02/16/2003 8:52:03 AM PST by lodwick (I hope war breaks out soon so we can relax.)
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To: humblegunner
bttt
65 posted on 02/16/2003 9:13:59 AM PST by lodwick (I hope war breaks out soon so we can relax.)
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To: PetroniDE
Great report Petroni. And good work yesterday to you guys from H.A.T. and glad I could contribute where I could. Wish more local Americans could have participated with us but maybe they'll try harder in the future. We'll all have to work harder on that.

Again, thanks to all who were able to show up and support our cause and to those who were with us in spirit if not in body. And do not forget, this 'taint over by a long shot.

66 posted on 02/16/2003 9:25:58 AM PST by Ron H. (Don't be fooled by the 'Rope-a-Dope' strategy of Sodamned Inhumane and his U.S. puppeteers.)
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To: Flyer
Thanks Flyer for the pics and I had a good time FReeping the SoreLosers yesterday with all of you. Also enjoyed breaking of the bread with you all at your favorite haunt afterwards. Keep up the good work. Later.
67 posted on 02/16/2003 10:28:02 AM PST by Ron H. (Don't be fooled by the 'Rope-a-Dope' strategy of Sodamned Inhumane and his coalition of puppeteers.)
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To: Eaker
A personal low? Poor baby.
68 posted on 02/16/2003 10:38:34 AM PST by Liberal Classic (Quemadmoeum gladis nemeinum occidit, occidentis telum est.)
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To: PetroniDE; All
Houston FReepers......Got to love 'em!!!

Good work gang!


69 posted on 02/16/2003 10:50:31 AM PST by bobbyd (Damn, I've been tagged!)
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To: Flyer
Great pics! BTW - I made on of those PVC "frames" to hand bedsheets on...they make a much bigger canvas on which to braodcast your message! Of course, I have to use spray paint...heheh.
70 posted on 02/16/2003 12:11:23 PM PST by Bob J (Join the Free Republic Network! www.freerepublic.net)
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To: PetroniDE; All
Way to go, Houston FReepers!! Good job, setting up at the park entrance. hehe!!

I'm sending some of your pics to my military pen pals overseas. They LOVE seeing the FReepers out showing support!! Thank you for helping to smiles on their faces!
71 posted on 02/16/2003 12:21:41 PM PST by radu (God bless America and watch over our troops!)
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To: Jim Robinson; diotima; Admin Moderator
FR Upper Management Ping.

More pictures (us and them). Warning: some of "them" are R-rated.

72 posted on 02/16/2003 1:36:54 PM PST by PetroniDE (WAR ON !!!)
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To: humblegunner
AWWWW-RIIIIIGHT!!! The Good Guys Win Again...MUD
73 posted on 02/16/2003 1:37:37 PM PST by Mudboy Slim (Git the US Outta the UN...and Git the UN Outta the US!!!)
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To: PetroniDE
Great job with the FReep and the Report!! Right is Winning...MUD
74 posted on 02/16/2003 1:38:21 PM PST by Mudboy Slim (Git the US Outta the UN...and Git the UN Outta the US!!!)
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To: PetroniDE
Great job and great report!
Thanks to all of you for supporting our troops and standing up against the anti American socialists!
75 posted on 02/16/2003 1:41:50 PM PST by ladyinred
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To: PetroniDE
bttt
76 posted on 02/16/2003 2:50:08 PM PST by firewalk
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To: Flyer
{{{{{{{{{{Flyer}}}}}}}}}}

Great pics, but the ones of the low-IQ, no-morals (LOVE the pictures of the "bird" and the "F"-word....NOT!!!! JERKS!) so-and-sos absolutely turn my stomach. What a bunch of classless morons.

FReeper's RULE!! Down with the anti-America crowd!
77 posted on 02/16/2003 3:41:08 PM PST by dansangel (America - love it, support it, or LEAVE IT!)
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To: Jim Robinson; notpoliticallycorewrecked; mtngrl@vrwc; stuart weil; JustAmy; All
I just got one reply back from overseas. This comes from my pen pal who's a Senior Chief, serving on the USS Briscoe:

"This is some really GREAT stuff. I'm still digesting it all. Please send more notes & postings when you get a chance.

Your e-mail came at a PERFECT time because all we've been seeing on the news is "Peace/Anti-War Rally" news. The media (at-large) made it seem everyone around the world this weekend was AGAINST us. Thanks for showing otherwise!"

78 posted on 02/16/2003 4:33:30 PM PST by radu (God bless America and watch over our troops!)
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To: PetroniDE; All
I just got a reply back from one of my pen pals overseas who's a Senior Chief, serving on the USS Briscoe:

"This is some really GREAT stuff. I'm still digesting it all. Please send more notes & postings when you get a chance.

Your e-mail came at a PERFECT time because all we've been seeing on the news is "Peace/Anti-War Rally" news. The media (at-large) made it seem everyone around the world this weekend was AGAINST us. Thanks for showing otherwise!"

79 posted on 02/16/2003 4:37:49 PM PST by radu (God bless America and watch over our troops!)
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To: Jim Robinson; notpoliticallycorewrecked; mtngrl@vrwc; stuart weil; JustAmy; All
Good grief! I'm sooooo confused as to where I am now. LOL!!! Soooo many great rally reports this weekend I've sent out. See ya at your thread.
80 posted on 02/16/2003 4:40:41 PM PST by radu (God bless America and watch over our troops!)
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