When I picked up last night’s take-out, the owner of the restaurant told me that he noticed me at our rally on Saturday. I suspect he was somewhat guarded in asking me ‘what side are you on?’ To which, I replied ‘the good side – I support our troops.’

His response: ‘That’s good – I can’t stand the other side!’ (Emphasis was his.)

This is two such reactions from two separate local business owners to me personally since Saturday. They see what we are doing, and they are supportive of us being there.

These are the businesses that I love supporting, these are the people who love America, who know what hard work can achieve. I’ll be working on gaining public support, and linking via this site, for those like-minded businesses. Similarly, I’m going to stop frequenting those businesses who have placed their alliances with the traitors on the other side.

Until then, we’ll work on word-of-mouth for the places showing us support – while we show our troops support.

Recent reports of our decline have been greatly exaggerated!

With our rate of growth, I am going to have to purchase a wide angle lens or else I’ll be standing in the intersection in order to get everyone in frame for the group photo!

As the remains of a recent snow storm blanketed the city of West Chester, our intrepid band of patriots turned out in good cheer, their smiles melting away the cold. I was pleased to see Frank out in this weather – nothing stops this man! Visitors from the Big Apple made an appearance at our rally, and we look forward to seeing them at future rallies. I want to thank the individual who brought the doughnuts – food is always welcome on our corner.

As usual, my friends did an outstanding job holding their signs and flags, cheering at the number of honks from passing cars. It has come to my attention that there are motorists who make it a point to drive by the intersection every Saturday to honk in support of our troops. We are a light, my friends, we are making a difference.

The VFP groupies redeployed over to the opposite sidewalk, rather than mingle with us. Not sure why, I thought we were cool. However, I am getting the impression that they fear me and my video camera.

I lingered a few moments at the Courthouse making sure everything was neat and tidy before meeting up with the rest of the crew at the Brewery. Our after-rally nosh at the nearby Iron Hill Brewery was delightful. The food, company and conversation are always top notch.

It is important to note that not only do we stand on the steps of the Courthouse in West Chester, but the membership of the CCVM is up to the task of maintenance when necessary. I do not recall seeing the membership of the peace movement pitching in to help clear the steps.

This Saturday, Chris Hill of the Gathering of Eagles will be collecting new and/or used DVDs to send to our troops overseas.  For more info, see the Gathering of Eagles – North Carolina web site.

Just bring any of your DVDs to the corner of High and Market between 11 am – 12 noon this Saturday and Chris will take care of everything else.

Thanks Chris!

Take a look at Skye’s write-up of Saturday’s rally!

I particularly like the photo of Frank.  We were an impressive bunch this weekend, too – I counted 30 including photographers in the group shot.

Hope everyone had a good President’s Day.

While we’re waiting for more from the other two, I posted a couple new shots from the last couple weeks.  (Click on the photo to go to the full gallery.)

Rich found a good comment on the Daily Local blog – I hope we see this person today!

My favorite part:

“Your hearts are filled with hate. Why? You should feel grateful, feel love. God has been good to you all. You are Americans. Straighten up, behave. Be proud of yourselves, for a change. Stop your self loathing. America needs your support.”

Follow this link to read the whole post – it is in there with several other good ones.

OK, I’ll admit it – saying that the guy blurred in the background is holding the absolute Stupidest Sign Ever is a bit of hyperbole. Here, however, I think it is appropriate since the idiot holding it defends the sign – which says ‘Worst President Ever’ – as the gospel truth.

For those who would like to think rationally on the subject, feel free to read about how George W. is probably the 21st worst president ever. Out of 42 total presidents (Grover Cleveland was the 22nd and 24th president, that’s why George W. is president #43) this puts him in just about the exact middle. His predecessor is the 22nd worst president ever.

When the signholder was asked if he felt that George W. Bush was worse than James Buchanan, his reply was “yeah, I think he is worse.”

So, I may be forgiven for the hyperbole on the ‘Stupidest Sign Ever’. At least I don’t really believe it.

Thankfully the rain held off for today’s rally, and once again it was great to see everyone come out to support our troops and our cause. I have some good commentary on today’s events, but I’ll start simply with a photo of a fellow Sheepdog. More to follow…

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We’ll try to get more pictures here, but in the meantime Skye posted this excellent write-up of last weekend’s rally.

Thanks Skye!

Rich has a bio and video interview up on the Daily Local’s site:

http://www3.allaroundphilly.com/DLN/5years/ProfileRDavis.html

Good job, Rich!  I think you articulated our position well – we are positively for the troops, and they are positively not.