DC CHAPTER - HUMAN SHIELDS FREEP OF TIM ROBBINS AT NATIONAL PRESS CLUB - 4/15/2003

DC Chapter of Free Republic ^ | April 15, 2003 | Angelwood

[Angelwood]

The DC Chapter of Free Republic learned through an anonymous source that Tim Robbins (actor, anti-war activist, significant other of Susan Sarandon) would be the guest speaker at a National Press Club luncheon on April 15, 2003. Accordingly, a few of us made plans to meet and greet Mr. Robbins when he arrived at the building to present his speech.

I stepped out of my taxi a few minutes before Noon. The sidewalk outside the Press Club building was full of activity. There were people out enjoying the Spring weather, many going into the building, several cameramen waiting patiently, delivery trucks unloading supplies and a black SUV and a black limousine parked out front with several security types (earpieces with wires disappearing into their collars) standing nearby.

I wondered if this security was for Tim Robbins' benefit, but one of the security people told me later that they had someone inside the Press Club from DOD.

I was soon joined by meowmeow and her husband. I brought lots of signs and let them pick what they wanted. The signs were as follows:

One with a picture of Susan Sarandon and another picture of Tim Robbins with the caption: CAREER QUAGMIRE!

IRAQ HAS BEEN LIBERATED - GET OVER IT ALREADY!

WINNERS NEVER APPEASE - APPEASERS NEVER WIN

A picture of that wonderful cartoon that came out after 9-11 with the ticked off eagle sitting on a stool while filing his claws: WIN - WITHOUT - WEASELS (each word on a different line)

IRAQI FREEDOM - 25,000,000 - NO THANKS TO NOT IN OUR NAME (Susan, Tim, etc.)

Kristinn's sign (I don't remember exactly): HUMAN SHIELDS FOR LLOYD GROVE

Kristinn arrived last and went inside the building to drop off some handouts and let the press know we were outside.

Some of the cameramen came by to film our signs; one of them was from MSNBC. A guy on a bicycle rode past on the sidewalk and said something to the effect that we looked like "donkeys" (he didn't use that word) and we received a few scowls; but most of the reaction from passersby was positive.

A reporter from the Washington Times stopped to interview us. She mentioned that she had been with us all day on January 18, 2003 -- that very cold 9 degree day when we held Patriots Rally for America III and then met the anti-war marchers as they walked past the Marine Barracks. She interviewed all three of us and then left to attend the speech as another reporter stopped to tape an interview.

One of the undercover security guys stopped to ask if we would move away from the door when the person they were protecting exited the building. We identified our group and assured him we'd be cooperative. He then told us that we missed seeing Tim Robbins as he snuck in a back entrance through the garage behind us. It was certainly no surprise to hear this since it is the MO of Bill, Hillary and Tommy Daschle (cowards all).

We spied none other than Mark Shields of CNN "Capital Gang" fame walking toward our position. We could see the frown on his face and his lips moving as he read our signs on his way inside to attend the luncheon and speech.

The security guy finally asked us to move and pointed out where we should stand. I asked him who he was protecting and he relented and told me it was Colin Powell, our Secretary of State. All of us were thrilled and we had a clear view of Secretary Powell as he left the building.

I held up my sign, waved and shouted to Mr. Powell. "We're the DC Chapter of Free Republic. You're our hero -- one of our heroes -- we support our troops!" Colin Powell turned toward us, put his hand on his chest, smiled and waved before he got into the waiting limousine.

Kristinn made it back outside after all the excitement was over. We talked to people passing by and one of the security guards for the building came out. By this time, meowmeow and her husband had to leave, so Kristinn and I were giving it ten more minutes.

The security guard joked with us. He said he could wrestle us to the ground if we wanted to get some media attention. We laughed, but passed on his suggestion.

As Tim Robbins' speech began, we went back to work.

[Doctor Raoul]

Did he look like me?

Not as buff, and he's also older than you.....

[nutmeg]

bump to read later

[Joy Angela]

Human Shields! SO Funny!!

We'll protect the Media from the Leftists!!

(Great move DC Chapter!)

[Joy Angela]

Actor Robbins slams critics of his opposition to war
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/894155/posts?page=1

nice little snippet about Free Republic in the article!

[Doctor Raoul]

Think of it. Saturday, we put ourselves between the Washington Post (well they did, ELS and I were stuck on the corner) and the horde of communists that wanted their heads on pikes. Today Kristinn offers to shield Grove.

If that's not "man bites dog" kind of stuff, what is?

[Joy Angela]

Do you have a link to your freeper story?

This is fantastic news!

[Doctor Raoul]

BillF started the thread about Saturday at the WP and tgslTakoma (maybe it was Angelwood) put up the one about today. Use the search for poster function in "browse threads".

[Terridan]

This was the greatest thing I have ever seen....brought tears to my eyes, thanks, and God bless.

[Terridan]

Boy, she sure is looking ragged lately... how much longer will it be til' Timmy starts strayin??? He can no longer deal with what she blurts out...he is crashing...

[Terridan]

Mr. Robbins has threatened reporters and columnists with bodily harm over coverage he deems insufficiently favorable.

Yeah, as he sneaks in the back door... what a coward. All mouth.

[Jimmy Valentine's brother]

Angelwood HooRay for the DC Chapter

[meowmeow]

It was the first Freep for me and DH (Republicanaut). We had a great time! We were so excited to see Mr Powell and have him wave at us. Kristinn did a super job on Scarborough Country. We're looking forward to meeting the other DC Chapter Freepers.

KB - you should come out with us some time and poke libs with sticks. We taped Kristinn on MSNBC, will bring it over tonight.

[AppyPappy]

Back Door Robbins. Figures.

I hope his wife lets him wear men's underwear today.

[canalabamian]

Solid!

[Ragtime Cowgirl]

for some in Life, like our D.C. Freepers, Paradise begins just a little bit early..?

You are a poet, Ronnie. Thank you for the ping.(^;

DC Freepers, rarely have so few done so much for so many. Just thank you!

[Jimmy Valentine's brother]

Yes, we'll have to keep an eye on the DC Chapter and their Warlord.

[MrConfettiMan]

Excellent FReep, Kathy. Excellent report. Kudos to you and the gang on your continuing efforts. Joe (MCM)

[sauropod]

That WT reporter was probably Julia Duin. She stood next to me for most of that very cold Jan 18, 2003 Patriot's Rally.

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