September 13, 2009

Some final thoughts on our trip...

Here are just some random thoughts as I wait for my flight. On the entire trip as a whole it was awesome. I can't think of a way it would have been any better.

As for our fellow protestors, we took over D.C. and gave a lesson to the "worshipers of Woodstock" that 100,000 plus people can gather peacefully without "free love or drug overdoses".

As for the media...ignorance must be bliss, because the media revels in it. The thought of the media skipping out on an event that huge is a travesty and simply more proof that the media has abandoned it's job as news reporting in favor of newsmaking.

As for my company, I was treated like family by people I have never before met in person. Kook has been every bit the patriot in person that he has been as a blogging partner. We had other company too. That person was someone that I will always remember as a kindred spirit and as someone I came to think of as a good friend, very much like Kook, despite having spent such little time together.

On the whole if there were anything I would change about this trip overall, it would be nothing. I got to see lots of DC, have lots of fun, meet people from every part of the country and end the trip with one of, if not the largest event I have ever had the honor of being a part of. To quote a friend, it was "beyond epic."
But now while the trip is over, the task has just begun. I have loads of photos to share, to bring you as close to the action as possible. Know that doing so will be a task made difficult as it will be a reminder of the friends I have now left behind.

That being said, we have a long fight ahead, to stop the stealing of our freedoms that have been gradually stolen for the last century. Also know this, that I have seen firsthand the army of American patriots that are with us in this fight. If I were the "betting" type and you can guarantee that my money would be with the patriots who stood at the capital and spoke their minds as our pResident turned tail and ran off to Wiscnconcin.

Lastly I would like to thank Kook and family, as well as my family for sharing this opportunity with me. It was a once in a lifetime experience and for that, I will be forever grateful.
Posted by Andrew33 on 9/13/2009



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Bunni · 811 weeks ago

Wow, Joel:
What a marvelous post. It really gives one a feel for how wonderful the whole trip and rally was.
I'm so happy for you and everyone, that it was such a great experience. I was there in spirit.
I help up the Chicago End! Ours was super too! Such great patriots attended.
Perfect weather in Chicago, for once. I'll blog about it later. I'm on the way to celtic fest again. And, I'm waiting
for some pictures that people are going to email me.
God Bless and get home safe, Luv Bunni
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Andrew33 103p · 811 weeks ago

It may take me a day or to of recovery time as I came back with an extra knee cap and am beyond exhausted to the point of being simply fried. I accidentally gave you a minus one on that. I am sorry. I was trying to do a plus and my hands were shaking very badly, I will give you a bunch of plus ones to make up for it because I can't simply undo it.
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KOOK 91p · 811 weeks ago

well said, Thanks and you are welcome. I too had a great time and I am sure little cousin did too.
You never know, we probably did not get through their thick skulls so we will probably meet again for battle. I would look forward to that, the
erring again, not the battle.
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Andrew33 103p · 811 weeks ago

I believe some things happen by chance. Others don't. Having now met you, and spent time together, I believe there was a greater force at work when our paths crossed. It was also an honor to share so much about politics and philosophy with someone so willing to listen, and at the same time, I learned a little bit from little cousin too. I think we will meet again, I can't explain why, just call it a gut feeling. By the way, tell little cousin next time you see her that it's not going to rain.
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Steve(Lightning Man) · 811 weeks ago

I'm glad for you guys, having had the opportunity to go forth and help fire the proverbial shots that'll be heard around the world. We're taking back our country, fellas. Democracy in action!
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Andrew33 103p · 811 weeks ago

If you went to a local event, watched us on Fox news or even simply prayed for our success, you were a part of it too. If this blog had not experienced the growth that it has, KOOK and I would never have been so inspired to do this. This is far bigger than simply the event in DC and trust me when I tell you that we have only begun the fight to take our freedoms back. There is already another event planned for 9/12 next year in DC. Anybody here want to go with me? We have a whole year to prepare this time.
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Andrew33 103p · 811 weeks ago

I just wanted to let you folks know that I, my 3 brain cells, and 2 left kneecaps made it home safe and sound. Keemo is running around the ceilings as usual, and I am just sitting here in a quiet room taking in the entire experience. This is not the end of it, but the beginning and what a beginning it was. While mentally and physically light years past exhausted, I am excited, because I saw the beginning of something bigger than you or I or even this event. I understand that, to quote what I thought was the best protest sign at the event, for everyone there, there, there were 9000 who wanted to be. Not only that, but also that everyone there will go home and tell their friends about this, just like we will and that people from every walk of life, every color under under the sun, from every State in the Union and beyond gathered together and stood up for what is right. I have been to many huge events, concerts etc. and never have I felt safer or more welcome than there. And then to hear about Bunni and Chicago, 30,000 at one gathering in Texas and so many others that I do not have time to name, I know this is just the beginning of "Change you CAN believe in". Obama was prophetic when he stated he wanted to for a "civilian army" more powerful than our Military. I guess somebody forgot to tell him to be careful for what you wish for because you just might get it. More to come, that is a promise, but I need recovery time very badly. My hands are shaking so badly now I can barely type so if it takes me a day or two of downtime, please understand that I have done more both physically and mentally since Wednesday than I ever thought possible and with my health issues, there will be a painful price to pay but to have been a part of history, which I firmly believe we were, whether in DC, in Chicago, or just with us in hopes and prayers makes it worth it all.

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