THE COUNTER PROTEST

As the protestors moved down Pennsylvania Avenue, the counter-protestors lined un on both sides of the street with their signs. I would guess that the counter-protest numbered between half and two-thirds the number of anti-war demonstrators.
The counter-protestors had their own signs. From left to right: "Code Pink is Pure Evil,", "Welcome Bin Laden Fan Club," "Stand Behind Our President," "Win the War on Jihad,", "Give Petraeus a Chance," and "Here or There." These were pretty common signs and sentiments.
US flags were in abundance. The gentleman waving this one had some "pungent" comments fro the protestors. In front of him, and to his right, an aging Viet Nam vet had much more to say, including liberal use of the word "chicken" as an adjective. A heated "discussion" ensued with an anti-war protestor that brought the police over, prepared to intervene. It proved not to be necessary.

Another veteran. The sign reads "Petraeus = Hero; MoveOn.org = Scum."