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Wolf Frankula

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78. I was a Teamster for Many Years

Mon Apr 22, 2013, 12:30 PM

Apr 2013

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Go Brothers Go!

In another development, Hel declared Fred Phelps and the Westboro Baptist Church prohibited immigrants to Niflheim. "We don't want scum like that here. Our murderers, cowards and oathbroakers don't want to associate with filth like the WBC"

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Boston Teamsters to form human shield for bombing victim's burial as Westboro Baptist protests [View all] PeaceNikki Apr 2013 OP

I knew some people would step up Cha Apr 2013 #1

Me, too. And, you know what? The hate is always greatly outnumbered by love. PeaceNikki Apr 2013 #2

"There is Power in a Union!" k&r, n/t appal_jack Apr 2013 #41

K & R! freshwest Apr 2013 #50

One day, maybe Americans... awoke_in_2003 Apr 2013 #51

May the Westboro Church Rot in Hell! sheshe2 Apr 2013 #42

The Boston Unions offered a reward after the bombings.. Cha Apr 2013 #43

Good! nt LiberalEsto Apr 2013 #3

Westboro never even seems to show up for a lot of the protests they announce pinboy3niner Apr 2013 #4

Dump them all in the Boston harbor and do the world a favor! We don't want them RKP5637 Apr 2013 #7

Nah. Dey got da new sewah plant workin' good now. Mopar151 Apr 2013 #36

... redi-mix, that'll do it! n/t RKP5637 Apr 2013 #48

Those Westboros are really good at bringing people together. Baitball Blogger Apr 2013 #5

Go Teamsters! HooptieWagon Apr 2013 #6

When they leave the T's should follow them until their alone... xtraxritical Apr 2013 #53

That is excatly what the Westboro scumbags are hoping for Mr. Mojo Risen Apr 2013 #67

I am well aware of Westboro's M.O. that's why I said "follow until alone". Thanks xtraxritical Apr 2013 #70

Oh, Fred Phelps, you vile filth-spewing attention whore...when will you finally hit bottom? Plaid Adder Apr 2013 #8

I cannot wait for the epic party when he graces the planet with his death. PeaceNikki Apr 2013 #14

I wonder if his own people will protest at his funeral. n/t hughee99 Apr 2013 #37

you speak the truth olddots Apr 2013 #59

The earth may spit him back up. nt awoke_in_2003 Apr 2013 #54

I sure hope nothing ever happens to them. Ruby the Liberal Apr 2013 #9

Good on them. Solidarity with Local 25 Teamsters. Ikonoklast Apr 2013 #10

The counter protests are usually inspiring, creative and often hilarious. PeaceNikki Apr 2013 #11

My favorite: Ikonoklast Apr 2013 #22

I like it. I also liked when the Foo Fighters serenaded them. PeaceNikki Apr 2013 #29

Short, Sweet and to the Cha Apr 2013 #44

give them good beating PD Turk Apr 2013 #12

Nah. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; PeaceNikki Apr 2013 #13

I've been telling myself that PD Turk Apr 2013 #16

I know, but focus on how vastly outnumbered they are. And the philosopher Patton Oswat's words... PeaceNikki Apr 2013 #18

If the news media PD Turk Apr 2013 #27

It's not just about the media, it's also about inciting violence in search of lawsuits. PeaceNikki Apr 2013 #30

what a bunch of sorry fucks PD Turk Apr 2013 #31

There are few graves I have or will dance on. I carry no shame for stating Phelps will be one. PeaceNikki Apr 2013 #32

Get ready to stand in a LONG line... FailureToCommunicate Apr 2013 #62

Thanks for this post, PeaceNikki! LongTomH Apr 2013 #79

Cross a Teamster picket line, and they will find out what love is all about. Ikonoklast Apr 2013 #28

word PD Turk Apr 2013 #39

The entire group might trip over a curb krispos42 Apr 2013 #66

thank you! gopiscrap Apr 2013 #75

How can Westboro afford to travel all over and do this all the time? Incitatus Apr 2013 #15

Lawsuits. PeaceNikki Apr 2013 #17

They are, like, the PERFECT STORM OF AWFUL nt Poll_Blind Apr 2013 #21

The taxpayers of Kansas are supporting them, as well. In Union jobs, maybe? Read this: freshwest Apr 2013 #57

I'm sorry, but they are the most vile, despicable group of people on this planet! smirkymonkey Apr 2013 #19

Don't YOU apologize. PeaceNikki Apr 2013 #20

Why are they protesting Krystle Campbell's funeral? adieu Apr 2013 #23

Because gays. PeaceNikki Apr 2013 #25

They protest anything in the hope of inciting a riot, receiving injuries, and then suing the Nay Apr 2013 #26

They don't like Krystle Campbell because she's one of them dirty atheists EvolveOrConvolve Apr 2013 #82

Go, Teamsters! CBHagman Apr 2013 #24

They are just annoying grifters, nothing more. eggplant Apr 2013 #33

Well said. PeaceNikki Apr 2013 #35

+1 SmileyRose Apr 2013 #61

Bet they're a no show like in Chicago for Ebert'sfuneral last month never came & people were waiting lunasun Apr 2013 #34

Isn't Brother (Mickey) Ward a Local 25 Teamster? n/t Mopar151 Apr 2013 #38

Brilliant!!! lexw Apr 2013 #40

Rec Zorra Apr 2013 #45

Teamsters, not the NRA, Teamsters....... DainBramaged Apr 2013 #46

If those utter wastes of scrofula ever turn up in my area I *will* be there even if I'm all alone Fumesucker Apr 2013 #47

What is with these fuck sticks? nt awoke_in_2003 Apr 2013 #49

So, so, Phlem Apr 2013 #52

Fred Phelps is insane markiv Apr 2013 #55

I hope God smites them all down to hell. AAO Apr 2013 #56

Krystle's mom is a member of Unite Here Local 26 Omaha Steve Apr 2013 #58

She was a gem in our community. Very tough funeral yesterday in Medford. FailureToCommunicate Apr 2013 #84

Great plan! Buzz Clik Apr 2013 #60

Isn't there some point where those f'ers can get arrested for harassment delrem Apr 2013 #63

The idiots want to be arrested. Stretch714 Apr 2013 #68

Isn't there some kind of pest control spray they can use on the Westboro maggot-pies? Kablooie Apr 2013 #64

My husband is a teamster proud patriot Apr 2013 #65

Solidarity! Apophis Apr 2013 #69

I live in a 'burb of Los Angeles and about 6yrs ago they had the gall to come Raine Apr 2013 #71

What, exactly, is intended to be protested by those cretins? RT Atlanta Apr 2013 #72

That's my union! Generic Other Apr 2013 #73

Can't someone get a 72 mental hold on these people whenever there is tavalon Apr 2013 #74

Hundreds showing up... PeaceNikki Apr 2013 #76

Go ahead Fred hootinholler Apr 2013 #77

I was a Teamster for Many Years Wolf Frankula Apr 2013 #78

Thank you Teamsters! bravenak Apr 2013 #80

Proud of them libodem Apr 2013 #81

WBC must be the only people on this earth socalgal58 Apr 2013 #83

<3 Local 25! Marrah_G Apr 2013 #85

Why doesn't Homeland Security put these people on the no-fly list? Liberty Belle Apr 2013 #86