Posted on 01/31/2007 2:42:16 PM PST by Just A Nobody
The purpose of this thread will be to pool our resources and ideas to counter the attempted take-over of our nation’s capital and foreign policy.
It is not the place to voice your disgust with those that feel it is necessary to present a street presence to counter the dregs of society seeking to undermine and destroy our country and our leadership. If that is your purpose, please move along.
On January 27, 2007, Thunder90 posted a thread to advise us of the next convergence on our nations capital by the anti-American hate-mongers. This gives us SEVEN WEEKS to organize and strategerize.
While reading Thuder90’s thread and the AAR from the DC Chapter’s counter demonstration last Saturday, January 27th, you will find inquiries in regard to transportation, hotels, metro lines and the like. There were also a number of Freepmails discussing these issues.
For those interested in making our presence known in Washington, DC on March 17, 2007 please feel free to offer what you can.
· If you are driving and have room for others, let us know the general vicinity you will begin the trip. I have an offer now of someone willing to pay for half the gas to share a ride.
· We already have offers of rooms/beds for those that need a place to stay. We can always use more!
· Perhaps you can rally enough interest in your area that renting a van or chartering a bus would be worthwhile. Let us know and we will see if that can be arranged.
· Those that live in the greater DC area or will have a vehicle at your disposal may be able to help shuttle folks from hotels or metro stations.
· We may need wheel chairs and those to push them.
· Those that have blogs, talk shows, columns or access to others that do – please share!
Any specifics should be discussed via FReepmail!
The threads referenced above can be found here:
Click HERE to read: Counter ANSWER march on the Pentagon on March 17th
Click HERE to read:Wounded Iraq Vet Threatened, Spat on by ‘Antiwar’ Protesters
(D.C. Chapter Report on 1/27/07)
There are no formal plans at this time. Why plan a big rally/counterdemonstration if no one plans to attend?
Rest assured the DC Chapter faithful, with assistance from local citizens and troops, will be in DC on March 17th between 11:00 AM and however long it takes to ensure our presence is known.
The question is – WILL YOU BE THERE?
"The NPS has advised us that no signs, banners, flags, and ...anything which could remotely be construed as a weapon will be allowed at the Wall."
How about a cane? I've got a bad knee and hip; I wouldn't be able to stand or walk all day without some kind of assistance.
And how about at the edge of the Memorial grounds? My idea for a sign was one that said:
Honor the Dead
NO POLITICS BEYOND THIS POINT
Respect this Memorial
...And to stand at the edge of the Memorial grounds.
VietVet
I'll have my cane. Between arthritis and a pinched nerve, lots of walking is not my friend. (It is solid oak!)
Thanks for your continuing supply of wonderful graphics.
Fantastic! See you there. Just look for a group of five 'healthy' (err, big-boned) people that seem to be lost. :-)
FYI - You two are on the Master D.C. ping list. March 17 Updates are sent to only those who have contacted Justa.
[Mr] T
Please forgive me for not reading all of this thread, it is very long. My questions may have been answered if I had the time to read the whole thing. I want to attend this rally, but I don't understand not being able to fly an American flag at the Wall. The American Flag, a weapon?? Negotiating sites to fly the flag? I have family lost to Viet Nam. I have family in Iraq. I don't understand.
The National Park Service is worried about the flags for 2 reasons: (1)The poles could be used as weapons. (2)A "wall" of flags could obscure the rangers' view of the Memorial as to any actions possibly taken by our opponents to damage or vandalize it. So, being law-abiding citizens, we're submitting to the NPS directives while also trying to arrange for a spot away from the Memorial where our flags CAN be flown.
I have not verified this, but I think small, hand-held flags will be allowed. (But not my 3x5 ft flag on a 9-ft PVC pole for example.) Hope this helps.
Thank you for your response.
Thank you for your response.
Bump for later.
A 12-hour interval BTTT
I hope you know I'm waiting on the new resource thread before I make any new graphics
Planning to attend: ========== 125
Attempting to attend: ========== 14
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Most information can be found at the * Gathering of Eagles *
However, there are still a number of folks that have put forth requests and offers here on FreeRepublic.
Below, please find those offers and requests. Please let me know if your need has been fulfilled so that I can remove the information.
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Ride offer from the greater Fredericksburg, VA area: --- From nina0113 and Steve0113
Shuttle service by car to hotels/airports/metro: From nina0113 and EDINVA
Those heading south: From nina0113 | ---
Offer of post-rally dinner venue 1 hour south of DC on I-95
And/or overnight (Must be okay with cats and smoking)
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From private e-mail: --- I will attend on March 17, if I have a way there from Maine
Freepmail Just A Nobody if you know of any transportation from Maine.
From ishabibble | --- I will be traveling from Saratoga Springs, NY early on 3/16
I will be driving 2006 Chevy Impala lots of room for people and signs. I'll be happy to take anyone down
I will be staying at the Double Tree Hotel for two nights and
will share the double room with a nice non-crazy woman who doesn't mind smoking.
From the mo | --- looking for any one who is going down leaving from Syracuse NY or a surrounding area.
IS THERE ANYONE IN THE KINGSTON NY AREA INTERESTED IN MAKING THE TRIP TO WASHINGTON ON THE 17TH?
8 posted on 02/10/2007 7:41:57 AM PST by STUDABAKER
From zoomie81 | --- I am just out of NYC in Montclair.
There are buses from Port Authority right to the corner of my street. about a 15-20 min ride.
From Peter W. Kessler | --- Leaving Sparta, New Jersey Friday morning for Falls Church, VA (Comfort Inn),
returning Sunday morning.
I have room for three riders and light luggage, gas & tolls on me.
Offer of a ride from Northern NJ … Room for 2 adults.
I'll be leaving on Friday and returning to Bergen County on Sunday.
130 posted on 02/06/2007 6:46:02 AM PST by USMCdaughter1
will be leaving from Clifton, NJ 3am March 17th
I have a 7 passenger Plymouth Voyager. 4 or 5 riders would be somewhat comfortable.
Anyone requiring a ride contact rocksblues.
212 posted on 02/09/2007 3:00:26 PM PST by rocksblues
I'll be heading down from north of Baltimore (or south of Philadelphia, depending on your perspective).
Anybody needs help getting down, let me know.
42 posted on 02/14/2007 5:35:08 PM PST by ravensandricks
FREE TRANSPORT TO GATHERING OF EAGLES FROM PHILADELPHIA 3/17/07
Posted on 02/25/2007 4:16:14 PM PST by Doctor Raoul
UPDATE POST: OK, just joined forces with a Vietnam Vet who has rented a 56 passenger bus
18 posted on 02/27/2007 7:37:24 AM PST by Doctor Raoul
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From U S Army EOD | --- I will be driving up from Washinton, GA which is near Augusta, GA.
I am Wootten York and my GOE name is "yoyoofloco".
From Baxter Greene | --- I live in Greensboro, NC and will carpool or drive, whatever it takes.
(There are a number of folks now interested from the area. If there are others a caravan or perhaps renting a larger vehicle may be an option.)
From bert | --- I plan on going (from East TN) and can accommodate one other Freeper in my van.
I have a hotel reservation.
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From DollyCali | --- If I can workout a ride from NE OHIO
From Just A Nobody: --- I received word from friends in NE OHIO last night that the interest is growing.
If a few more join, they may charter a bus.
If anyone from the NE Ohio/ W.PA area looking for transportation, let me know.
GoE Caravan route from Indiana/Ohio
Posted on 02/28/2007 1:55:29 AM PST by LuLuLuLu
Ohio and Indiana caravan itinerary March 16th.
Below is the itinerary for the Ohio and Indiana Eagles caravan on the 16th. There is a group from Indy that will be meeting us just east of Columbus at Buckeye Lake, details to follow. If there are any southern Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia or western Maryland Eagles who will be driving to DC and want some company you can join up at any of the stops. Lead vehicle will be a black Toyota Tundra flying an American and POW/MIA flags.
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The last update can be found HERE!
WooHoo!!! Great news!!!
LOL! I'm sure we will find your healthy group!!! ;*)
Let me know when I can move you from the "Want to/Hoping to/May attend" list, to the "Planning to Attend" list. ;*)
No...I did not know that! I thought you got tired! ;*)
;-)
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