elegantlion Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 (edited) ....you guessed it Westb*** Here's a link to the article on a news site. http://ozarksfirst.com/fulltext?nxd_id=461407 Normally I try to ignore these idiots, but wanted to share this in case those in the area want to plan their counter protest. I am beyond livid. I can not believe the audacity of these people. I doubt Joplin will take kindly to this absurdity. I can feel my blood pressure rising as I type this. eta: I edited the name to avoid showing up in searches. Edited May 26, 2011 by elegantlion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 You've GOT to be kidding me!?!? Sick, sick, sick!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsbaby Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Just pathetic..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Whatever happened to weep with those who weep? I just don't get it.:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookfiend Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Where can I go to protest Westboro? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kchara Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 We're going down there on Sunday to see what counter-protests we can find. These people are just seriously demented. And greedy. I swear, their evil knows no bounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Wow, I wonder how far it is for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perry Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 We're going down there on Sunday to see what counter-protests we can find. These people are just seriously demented. And greedy. I swear, their evil knows no bounds. Have you heard about the anti-Westboro fundraisers? Some communities have had counter-protests which raise thousands of dollars. The money is donated to organizations like the Holocaust Museum and LGBT groups. Then they send thank you cards to WBC explaining how much money they raised and who benefited. :lol: I think it's brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Just heard this on KLove, and I'm appalled. Absolutely DISGUSTING! I don't know how this type of behavior does not fall under a hate crime... I know it's been tried in court, but I still do not get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dulcimeramy Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Maybe America ought to show up and stop them. I'm in. We should not leave Joplin to deal with this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 Maybe America ought to show up and stop them. I'm in. We should not leave Joplin to deal with this. I would love to go, but most likely won't. I think Joplin is raw enough emotionally that it might not be pretty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfamilygal Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Maybe a tornado could hit their hatebus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 At first....:huh:....then....:crying:....then....just disgusted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Oh, my! I'm afraid they are going to keep on until someone actually attacks them. The people in Joplin are probably mostly in shock; I can't imagine how they would take this sort of intrusion/insult.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 You should know that it is Westmoron's habit to claim they are going to protest at such-and-such a place or event, with no intention of actually showing up there. They do it for the publicity and so that, if local officials try to do something to stop them, they can line up a lawsuit. They make their money suing people who try to stop them from protesting. They don't have to actually show up to protest in order to do that. The media is just helping them with free PR by publicizing this for them. Don't play along. That's what those nutters want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 Oh, my! I'm afraid they are going to keep on until someone actually attacks them. The people in Joplin are probably mostly in shock; I can't imagine how they would take this sort of intrusion/insult.... someone suggested on facebook to hand them gloves and tell them to make themselves useful. Maybe take packages of gloves to the protest. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted May 26, 2011 Author Share Posted May 26, 2011 You should know that it is Westmoron's habit to claim they are going to protest at such-and-such a place or event, with no intention of actually showing up there. They do it for the publicity and so that, if local officials try to do something to stop them, they can line up a lawsuit. They make their money suing people who try to stop them from protesting. They don't have to actually show up to protest in order to do that. The media is just helping them with free PR by publicizing this for them. Don't play along. That's what those nutters want. f******:confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 f****** My thought exactly, Paula. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 You should know that it is Westmoron's habit to claim they are going to protest at such-and-such a place or event, with no intention of actually showing up there. They do it for the publicity and so that, if local officials try to do something to stop them, they can line up a lawsuit. They make their money suing people who try to stop them from protesting. They don't have to actually show up to protest in order to do that. The media is just helping them with free PR by publicizing this for them. Don't play along. That's what those nutters want. :iagree: They are just media whores. We need to ignore them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dulcimeramy Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I didn't know they don't always show up anymore for their righteous crusades. How incredibly angering these people are, in every way. Furious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I didn't know they don't always show up anymore for their righteous crusades. How incredibly angering these people are, in every way. Furious! They have done it on several occassions. The most recent and notable incidence I can recall off-hand was when they threatened to show to protest the funerals of those who were shot along with Sen. Giffords. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 You should know that it is Westmoron's habit to claim they are going to protest at such-and-such a place or event, with no intention of actually showing up there. They do it for the publicity and so that, if local officials try to do something to stop them, they can line up a lawsuit. They make their money suing people who try to stop them from protesting. They don't have to actually show up to protest in order to do that. The media is just helping them with free PR by publicizing this for them. Don't play along. That's what those nutters want. I would like to think they won't show up..... but, this would only be about a 3.5 hour drive for them and if the President is going to be there, lots of press coverage.:glare: Evil, Evil, Hateful people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Un-freaking-believable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I would like to think they won't show up..... but, this would only be about a 3.5 hour drive for them and if the President is going to be there, lots of press coverage.:glare: Evil, Evil, Hateful people. One can hope. Or.... I just a thought... if they did show up, since the President is going to be there, the security would be jacked up big time, right? Wouldn't security set up a perimeter, and wouldn't they be able to make sure any undesirables were located far, far away from any media attention? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Group snogging. Clothing optional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kchara Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Have you heard about the anti-Westboro fundraisers? Some communities have had counter-protests which raise thousands of dollars. The money is donated to organizations like the Holocaust Museum and LGBT groups. Then they send thank you cards to WBC explaining how much money they raised and who benefited. :lol: I think it's brilliant. I haven't, but that's outstanding!!! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Have you heard about the anti-Westboro fundraisers? Some communities have had counter-protests which raise thousands of dollars. The money is donated to organizations like the Holocaust Museum and LGBT groups. Then they send thank you cards to WBC explaining how much money they raised and who benefited. :lol: I think it's brilliant. Definitely brilliant. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abigail4476 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I would love to go, but most likely won't. I think Joplin is raw enough emotionally that it might not be pretty. I was thinking that, too. :glare: One can hope. Or.... I just a thought... if they did show up, since the President is going to be there, the security would be jacked up big time, right? Wouldn't security set up a perimeter, and wouldn't they be able to make sure any undesirables were located far, far away from any media attention? I hope that's the case.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 At first....:huh:....then....:crying:....then....just disgusted. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 You know....this really angers me. And we wonder why "Christians" are hated by so many? It is because of people like this! Jesus would hold Joplin in the palm of his hands......even its homeless, drug addicted, gay, disabled, mentally ill, etc. I feel sorry that these protesters do not know the Jesus I know. My Lord would even hold them, in their dispicable state, in His hands. That is what Christianity is all about. "Whatever you do unto all the least of thee, you have done unto Me." In the Bible somewhere :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna in Texas Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Group snogging. Clothing optional. Yes. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 You know....this really angers me. And we wonder why "Christians" are hated by so many? It is because of people like this! Jesus would hold Joplin in the palm of his hands......even its homeless, drug addicted, gay, disabled, mentally ill, etc. I feel sorry that these protesters do not know the Jesus I know. My Lord would even hold them, in their dispicable state, in His hands. That is what Christianity is all about. "Whatever you do unto all the least of thee, you have done unto Me." In the Bible somewhere :) Matthew 25:40-45. And I would wager 99.9% of non-Christians know that Westboners are not what Christianity is all about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Matthew 25:40. And I would wager 99.9% of non-Christians know that Westboners are not what Christianity is all about. Thanks and I hope so. I am a smiggin embarrassed you knew that Scripture and I did not. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Thanks and I hope so. I am a smiggin embarrassed you knew that Scripture and I did not. :D Well, I did have to go back and edit. ;) I'm pretty sure the whole thing is verses 40-45. It's a fave of mine. The path is long that we walk. Where I am now is not where I started. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Well, I did have to go back and edit. ;) I'm pretty sure the whole thing is verses 40-45. It's a fave of mine. The path is long that we walk. Where I am now is not where I started. :) :grouphug: Very long! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dulcimeramy Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Matthew 25:40-45. And I would wager 99.9% of non-Christians know that Westboners are not what Christianity is all about. True, I think we do. And thanks for that moniker, there! At least now we know what to call them! (or was that a typo? :lol: ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 True, I think we do. And thanks for that moniker, there! At least now we know what to call them! (or was that a typo? :lol: ) Definitely not a typo. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Definitely not a typo. :D :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamachanse Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Jesus would hold Joplin in the palm of his hands......even its homeless, drug addicted, gay, disabled, mentally ill, etc. I feel sorry that these protesters do not know the Jesus I know. My Lord would even hold them, in their dispicable state, in His hands. I tried to :auto: but I just can't. What makes these people "despicable"? :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 And I would wager 99.9% of non-Christians know that Westboners are not what Christianity is all about. Right that! What I don't understand is what these folks are about. Are they simply cynical people looking to make money off lawsuits by being hateful, but not really believing what they are spouting? Or is there something sincere in their (however twisted it might be) belief system? This I don't know. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 I tried to :auto: but I just can't. What makes these people "despicable"? :confused: The protesters. (In my opinion) Sorry...maybe I wasn't clear :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Right that! What I don't understand is what these folks are about. Are they simply cynical people looking to make money off lawsuits by being hateful, but not really believing what they are spouting? Or is there something sincere in their (however twisted it might be) belief system? This I don't know. Bill Me either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamachanse Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 The protesters. (In my opinion) Sorry...maybe I wasn't clear :) Ah. Thanks for clarifying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Ah. Thanks for clarifying. No problem. Glad you asked. :) I don't want others to get the wrong idea of what I meant. :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abigail4476 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Anyone who wants to know more about WBC should watch "Fall From Grace" - it's free on Netflix instant play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelBee Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Anyone who wants to know more about WBC should watch "Fall From Grace" - it's free on Netflix instant play. I may do that tonight. Dh is at a movie and I have to Netflix to myself :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EthiopianFood Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 :001_rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Anyone who wants to know more about WBC should watch "Fall From Grace" - it's free on Netflix instant play. Thanks for the lead -- I'll watch asap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.... Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Anyone who wants to know more about WBC should watch "Fall From Grace" - it's free on Netflix instant play. I watched it. That "church" is pure evil. I can't even say everything I want to say about it on this public forum. :glare: Evil. And they are brainwashing their children/grandchildren. You should hear them in the interviews. I can't believe those people are still out there, hurting everyone in their path. They've got pure evil standing over them at all times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KayT Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Maybe America ought to show up and stop them. I'm in. We should not leave Joplin to deal with this. Now this is exactly what I was thinking! Is there such a group already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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