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DUers are planning a disruption of the Fresno Freeper Picnic - Disrupter Alert! (my title)
9/11/03

Posted on 09/11/2003 11:38:29 AM PDT by areafiftyone

Activists: attend the Freeper Rally and Picnic sept. 12th & 13th

Come disrupt the annual Freeper Rally in Fresno Sept. 12th & 13th 2003 by freeper • Monday September 01, 2003 at 12:40 PM

Going to miss the WTO in Cancun? Here's an alternative event author: Freepwatch Network Annual Freeper Rally/Gathering in Fresno Sept. 12th & 13th 2003 If you are going to miss the WTO ministorial in Cancun here is an alternative: Lets counter the counter-protesters.

We already have many people committed to attending and disrupting the Freeper annual picnic thrown by Freerepublic owner Jim Robinson. We are hoping to see as many people as possible show up to disrupt their little gathering. Should be a lot of fun.

The Fresno chapter of FreeRepublic Network is throwing their annual picnic sept. 13th and 14th in Fresno. The Freerepublic network is based in and operates out of Fresno, under the control of owner Jim Robinson. The Freerepublic is the largest, busiest, and most widely read political forum in the world, with around 100,000 members. Membership is comprised largely of right wing GOP and other militant right-wingers. DO NOT underestimate the power of the Freerepublic. It is a major organizing tool of the GOP party and right-wing thought throughout the US and overseas.

Freerepublic members are anti-gay, anti-immigrant, anti-peace and justice, and anti-environmental. These are the people who organize counter-protests throughout the country to many progressive causes, including anti-war protests of the past two years.

Freepwatch suggests activists register an account there and actively disrupt the website. Disruption of the FreeRepublic network will help to stop their GOP fundraising and Republican organizing for the 2004 election. Show no mercy.

Here is an announcment posted by Jim Robinson himself regarding the annual Rally and picnic. More information on this event will be posted soon.

LET'S BE THERE IN NUMBERS!

Announcing the 2nd annual tailgate and rally-sept. 12th and 13th

The Fresno/Central Valley Chapter cordially invites one and all to our second annual Fresno Tailgate and Rally on Friday and Saturday, September 12th and 13th, 2003.

Our rally will begin at 5:00 pm and end at 7:00 pm Friday night, at the corner of Blackstone and Shaw in Fresno. Afterwards, the group will retire for dinner and refreshments at the nearby Ramada Inn.

Our tailgate pot-luck picnic will be at Woodward Park on Saturday, September 13th. We have the Mountain View Picnic Area from 3:00 pm until 10:00 pm.

The entrance to Woodward Park is on Audubon Drive, just off Freeway 41 on the northern edge of Fresno. The Mountain View Pinic Shelter is near the center of the park and is the second parking lot on the left from the Audubon entrance. Bring your flags, banners, signs, family and children. Prepare to support your country and enjoy the company of your good FReeper friends!


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1 posted on 09/11/2003 11:38:30 AM PDT by areafiftyone
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To: areafiftyone
Freerepublic members are anti-gay, anti-immigrant, anti-peace and justice, and anti-environmental.

they'd be the first ones to shove Jim down a hill in his wheelchair if they had a chance

2 posted on 09/11/2003 11:43:18 AM PDT by InvisibleChurch (When I am asked what my political preference is, I answer "Christian".)
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To: InvisibleChurch
I wasn't going to post this but I figured its better to be forewarned than not!
3 posted on 09/11/2003 11:43:57 AM PDT by areafiftyone
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To: InvisibleChurch
Remember to pack some cream pies in your picnic baskets.

Also some desserts.
4 posted on 09/11/2003 11:46:41 AM PDT by Norman Conquest
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To: areafiftyone
Freerepublic members are anti-gay, anti-immigrant, anti-peace and justice, and anti-environmental.

With the exception of anti-justice, maybe.

But probably the most salient FReeper policy position for would-be disruptors is that FReepers are pro-Second Amendment.

Disrupters should disrupt with extreme caution.

5 posted on 09/11/2003 11:47:09 AM PDT by wideawake (God bless our brave soldiers and their Commander in Chief)
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To: areafiftyone
i just hope a freerepublican brings along a video camera to record any shenanigans on DUh's part


6 posted on 09/11/2003 11:49:21 AM PDT by InvisibleChurch (When I am asked what my political preference is, I answer "Christian".)
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To: areafiftyone
Maroons.
7 posted on 09/11/2003 11:51:51 AM PDT by CheneyChick (Yes on Recall, No on Bustamante.)
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To: areafiftyone
Disrupting a picnic. How sad. Could you imagine Freepers even getting 10 miles within the area of a DU picnic? Who cares about a fricken picnic?
8 posted on 09/11/2003 11:53:58 AM PDT by stands2reason
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To: areafiftyone
Take lots of close up photos. DUers will love to see their photos splashed all over.
9 posted on 09/11/2003 11:53:58 AM PDT by BunnySlippers (I'm voting for Arnold. Get over it already!)
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To: areafiftyone
LWer trying to help organize disruption.


by Mike Rhodes Tuesday September 02, 2003 at 09:55 PM
MikeRhodes@Comcast.net


Has anyone who is planning this event bothered to contact any of the progressive groups in Fresno to see how they feel about counter demonstrating against the Freepers? You can find a whole list of groups in the Fresno area at: http://www.fresnoalliance.com/home/community.htm

I live in Fresno and am active in the progressive community here. This is the first that I have heard about this action. I am alerting groups to the discussion that is taking place and I will let you know what I find out. I am not against a counter demonstration against these thugs, but think that it would be good protocol for whoever is organizing this to at least be in touch with local folks.

In Solidarity,

Mike Rhodes
Editor
Community Alliance magazine
P.O. Box 5077
Fresno Ca 93755
(559) 226-0477
AllianceEditor@comcast.net
http://www.fresnoalliance.com/home/
10 posted on 09/11/2003 11:54:25 AM PDT by finnman69 (!)
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To: stands2reason
I don't think Freepers would want to get too close to a DU picnic - the smell alone would stop prevent them.
11 posted on 09/11/2003 11:55:31 AM PDT by areafiftyone
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To: areafiftyone
Sounds like they will experience the might ZOT on a level never seen before! Make sure the Viking Kitties are well rested......
12 posted on 09/11/2003 11:55:54 AM PDT by doc30
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To: areafiftyone
Don't forget the red dye filled balloons.....
13 posted on 09/11/2003 12:01:51 PM PDT by smiley
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To: areafiftyone
I just took a little trip over to the "Freepwatch" site. Looks like some of them are threatening to run people over (supposedly in retaliation for Freepers doing that at one of their little soirees) and "people's justice" hunting Freepers down. Silly punks.
15 posted on 09/11/2003 12:02:21 PM PDT by Kenton
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To: Kenton
They need mental help!
16 posted on 09/11/2003 12:03:48 PM PDT by areafiftyone
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To: Norman Conquest
"Remember to pack some cream pies in your picnic baskets. Also some desserts."

I was thinking more along the lines of not forgetting the mace and cattle prods.

17 posted on 09/11/2003 12:04:58 PM PDT by Desron13
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To: doc30
Be sure to eat lots of meat that will really tick them off.
18 posted on 09/11/2003 12:05:36 PM PDT by smadurski
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To: wideawake
Ha ! That reminds me of a post on DU from a year back...A DUmmer posted something like "...What are we going to do when civil war starts ? They have all the guns..."

The irony in his statement was missed by all...

19 posted on 09/11/2003 12:11:04 PM PDT by in the Arena (Never Forget..Never ever Forget...)
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