Freeper "Counter-Protest" in Washington

[VolcanoJen]

The AP lists their numbers as "about 40." :-)

Tens of thousands in D.C. protest war

About 40 people staged a counter-protest, including military family members and Army Cpl. Joshua Sparling, 25, who lost his leg to a bomb in Iraq in November 2005.

Since I can't find any photos of the current counter-protest, I offer this:

Great Moments In Former Freeper Counter-Protests

[JackBeck]

1. Thanks.

I just ventured over there (shudder) to see if they had posted any pitctures.

What I never understand is their delusions over the disparity in numbers. They can disagree with our politics, but doesn't it sink when comparing numbers?

[wryter2000]

2. I hope they ordered enough porta-potties. eom

eom

[proud patriot]

13. Does anyone have the picture of the armed porta potty security ?

That was some funny stuff .

[wryter2000]

34. I don't, unfortunately

Maybe someone else will find it.

[oasis]

38. The Freeper's replica of Stone Henge. (eom)

[hadrons]

3. I'm surprised the corporate didn't spin this as the country still split ....

you know 40,000 against the war, 40 for it = equally divided protest to the media shills

[EvolveOrConvolve]

4. Well duh...

Using freeper logic, 1 anti-war protest = 1 pro-war protest. See? 1 = 1, no matter how us evil libruls try to spin it.

[wakeme2008]

5. That is the BEST they can do on a NICE day in DC (nom)

:rofl:

[johnnie]

6. I heard they all just pitched in to buy two large pizzas

That should feed them all.

[EvolveOrConvolve]

7. If someone finds a pic, please post it

I need something to laugh at today.

[VolcanoJen]

9. I'm looking for one! In the meantime, here's the Washington Post...

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/01/27/AR2007012700629_2.html

Across the street, however, was a counter-protest, staged by the Washington chapter of the conservative organization FreeRepublic.com. Those protesters, who organizers said feared that the antiwar march would hurt the U.S. anti-terror efforts, yelled and sported signs, such as one that read, "Go to hell traitors. You dishonor our dead on hallowed ground."

[momster]

11. Actually, they cleaned up the spelling

Surely it was, "Go to hell, traders. You disonor are dead on hallered goround."

[wryter2000]

35. I saw one of them casting asparagus

[catmandu57]

8. I hope they parked the pickup somewhere safe this time

NOT.

[proud patriot]

14. OMG I remember that

:rofl:

[VolcanoJen]

28. rofl rofl

Another Great Moment In Massive Freeper Counter-Protests!

[WilliamPitt]

10. Best. Picture. Ever

I was at that protest with a bunch of DUers like matcom and LynneSin. We went back to my hotel room and watched the C-SPAN coverage of the Freeps. There were like 20 of them, maybe. All of a sudden, all these white-robed, turbaned Ay-rabs marched up to join the Freeps (they were Iraqis affiliated with Chalabi and the INC), and the Freeps ran like rabbits. It scared the piss out of them, even after they figured out the Ay-rabs were on their side. There were maybe three Freeps left when the main Iraqi guy spoke.

We were in hysterics watching this in that hotel. A magical moment. :)

[VolcanoJen]

17. I'll never forget it either, Will.

Here's an interesting update on the counter-protest from the AP. They're over at the Navy Memorial... that's, like, nowhere near the march!

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070127/ap_on_re_us/iraq_protest_vignettes_3


About 40 counterprotesters lofted "Support our troops" signs in front of the Navy Memorial, a few blocks from the main demonstration. Among the participants were soldiers being treated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.

Army Cpl. Joshua Sparling, who lost his leg to a roadside bomb in November 2005 in Ramadi, said the anti-war protesters, especially those who are veterans or who are currently on active duty, "need to remember the sacrifice we have made and what our fallen comrades would say if they are alive." Sparling, 25, is based at Fort Bragg, N.C.

The counterdemonstration vilified Fonda's appearance at the rally. They set up a fake Fonda doll hanging from a noose and taped a sign to it that read "Jane Fonda American Traitor."

[Arugula Latte]

21. Your fallen comrades would say: "Why did I die for this?"

...if they were alive, which they are not, thanks to Bushco.

[mohinoaklawnillinois]

18. They really are pathetic chickenhawks aren't they, Mr.Pitt??

Thanks for the laugh, I needed it... :rofl: :rofl:

[VolcanoJen]

23. Will... I was thinking of this today... which protest was it?

I remember you live-blogging one of the protests you were at.

Some Freepers approached you and your friends, screaming at all of you to "GET A JOB!!"

You and your group looked at each other, and then simultaneously yelled back at them, "IT'S SATURDAY!!"

That always makes me laugh. :-)

[WilliamPitt]

25. It was whenever Wellstone died

I want to say October. I could be wrong, but that was the trip. We learned Wellstone had died as we passed through a toll booth.

[VolcanoJen]

27. October 25, 2002

RIP, Senator Wellstone.

[WilliamPitt]

30. Bingo.

And here we are...another jobless Saturday. ;)

[proud patriot]

31. I couldn't believe c-span would cover such small event

I guess they decided not to cover today's pro war event.

[cynatnite]

12. We had Sean Penn, Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins...

They probably got that washed up Ted Nugent.

[johnnie]

16. Or that one woman from The View.

lol

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

15. I hope nobody was injured in the crush.

[RevolutionStartsNow]

19. I am 100% supportive of their right to counter-protest

But clearly their numbers are very small. There will always be a handful of people who just can't let go of their stance and refuse to acknowledge that this war is illegal, immoral, and tragically mis-managed. Time to get out.

[VolcanoJen]

20. Photo... from today?

This was posted in one of the Freeper counter-protest threads... not sure if this is from today?

EDIT: It's not from today.

[TankLV]

26. mama sayd "butt" - hee hee hee hee hee....

[proud patriot]

32. cute kids

to bad about their mother . :shrug:

[AlCzervik]

22. what freepers don't get is that the protest is not against the troops.

[rug]

24. Not much of a surge.

[in_cog_ni_to]

29. Bwahahahahahahahaha!

:rofl::rofl: FOOLS!

[Gman]

33. That was utterly and completely embarrassing

[zanne]

36. And all that potato salad going to waste....nt

[malaise]

37. LOL

CSpan 1 Repeating the anti-war protest now.

Add.

[blueblitzkrieg]

39. Bwahahahahahahah

pathetic

[treestar]

40. Was the guy with the moran sign there?

:rofl:

[snowbear]

41. 40 people MY ASS !! ...I'll bet 15 or 20 of their pasty white asses showed up.

Good gawd those lice-infested suckwads are NASTY as sin!!!!