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Melanie Morgan, Chairman of Move America Forward, has produced a promotional video for Move America Forward's "THESE COLORS DON'T RUN" national caravan that will head across the nation - and then join forces with the "Gathering of Eagles" event in Washington, D.C. You can watch the video here: CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO!

Congressman Walter Jones Hears from the American People February 22, 2007 2/22 Archived Show: BEGIN TRANSCRIPT RUSH: This just arrived in my e-mail stack, in my anonymous -- I've got a filter -- you don't need to know who sent it to me, doesn't matter. But it goes back to my stirring monologue in the first hour about how : the American people don't want defeat; the American people don't want to lose; the American people don't want to de-fund soldiers;the American people do not want to deny soldiers reinforcements on the battlefield. They don't want to demoralize them. As...

Hello FReepers of the Southern California Desert Communities, we (the team at Move America Forward) have a question for you. Move America Forward's "THESE COLORS DON'T RUN" caravan (which is the national, cross-country, patriotic caravan that will head to Washington, D.C. and join up with everyone for the "Gathering of Eagles") will be coming through Palm Springs on Friday, March 9th (arriving in the evening/at night and there through the morning hours of Saturday, March 10th). We're looking for a good location to hold our pro-troop rally stop and press conference there - we want a place that is easy...

Veterans plan to protect the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington during an anti-war protest next month. They fear demonstrators may deface the memorial, even though organizers say they have absolutely no intention of doing that. Two veterans groups say they're concerned because some anti-war protesters spray-painted graffiti on the steps of the U.S. Capitol in January. The black granite walls of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial bear the names of all those who were killed during the Vietnam conflict. The head of the veterans group known as rolling thunder says his members plan to protect the memorial and, quote, "support our...

About 30 members of the Legion started organizing for the trip shortly after they got wind of a large anti-war demonstration planned for March 17. It wasn't the anti-war message that got their backs up so much as it was the location that activists picked to start a march to the Pentagon - the Vietnam Veterans Memorial - and what happened during an anti-war rally held Jan. 27. On that day, a small group of over-exuberant protesters spray-painted slogans on the Capitol steps. The veterans fear a repeat performance that could damage the memorial, something they say they will not...

February 22, 2007 Fly High you Eagles, soar(a poem) Russ Vaughn [Editor's note: In response to the announced intention of Jane Fonda and Cindy Sheehan to lead a Washington protest originating at the Vietnam Memorial, the group Gathering of Eagles was formed. Our Poet Laureate Russ Vaughn offers his thoughts.] Fly High you Eagles, soarOn you we all depend.To serve, to stand, support our war,Our fallen to defend.Stand firm, stand brave before our Wall;Deal those a sorry fate,Who answer Fonda's hateful call:Our nation they must hate. Fly high you Eagles, soar,Your keen eyes see below,The leftist fools oppose this war,To...

DID YOU FEEL IT? At some point in the past few weeks, a shift occured. ... Fearing a repeat of the lawlessness and vandalism which occured in January, several groups are banding together to stand in opposition to this group of radicals. A group of Vietnam veterans calling themselves "A Gathering of Eagles" will stand vigil over the Vietnam Wall. Another group, "Move America Forward," will caravan from San Francisco to Washington DC, where they will set up a patriotic counter-rally on the National Mall. Last week, a Navy officer in Baghdad and a retired soldier began circulating a petition...

THESE COLORS DON'T RUN By Judi McLeod Monday, February 19, 2007 Even as the anti-war movement is setting the stage for the mother of all protests next month, Melanie Morgan is turning it around to a nation-wide show of support for American troops. snip "Move America Forward is about to launch a major advertising campaign to rally support for our troops in Iraq." (www.melaniemorganrocks.com). "On Saturday, March 17th, Cindy Sheehan, Jane Fonda and Ramsey Clark will lead a giant anti-war protest in Washington, D.C.--disgracing the war memorials there as they march to the Pentagon... snip This is how Move America...

Go Debbie go!

Groups to Announce Plans to Protect Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Rally for Troops WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following was released today by the Gathering of Eagles: When: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, February 22, 2007 Where: The National Press Club First Amendment Lounge 529 14th St., NW, 13th Floor Washington, D.C. 20045 Who: Larry Bailey, Co-Chairman, Gathering of Eagles Ted Shpak, National Legislative Director, Rolling Thunder Jeff Roy, National Junior Vice Commander, Military Order of the Purple Heart Spokesmen for three veterans organizations which are urging their members to rally in Washington, D.C. on March 17, 2007, to protect the...

The following message is from Marine Mom, Deborah Johns. Her son, SGT William Johns of the U.S. Marines, is currently serving his 3rd tour of duty in Iraq. You can find this letter posted here: http://www.moveamericaforward.org/index.php/DailyFile/to_the_american_people/ I am sick and tired. Sick and tired of how some in this country are turning their backs on our troops at a time when they need our support the most! This is why I am taking action to speak up, and in particular, why I am helping to lead the “THESE COLORS DON’T RUN” national pro-troop/patriotic caravan being organized by Move America Forward....

We are not going to allow this to happen if we have to stand 20 deep around the WALL. This letter will be going all over the Internet...to all the major Veteran groups...please spread this far and wide. This was posted on another group. In case you think it's of little importance, they are formimg up at THE WALL! In case you think these are a bunch of loonies with nothing better to do on St. Patrick\'s Day, think again. Here is a link to the groups involved (They are NOT the Boy Scouts) and to their website. Be sure...

WASHINGTON -- Iraq war protesters are planning to converge on Washington next month and several organizations, including the POW-MIA group Rolling Thunder, are banding together to protect sacred ground for Vietnam War veterans. The rally March 17 against the war, organizers say, is to get under way in a grassy park near the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, known as the wall. Two veterans' groups said Wednesday they fear protesters may deface the memorial, a claim dismissed by the demonstrating groups. "We're going there to protect our memorial and show support for our troops," said Artie Muller, founder and executive director of...

From The Desk of Viper News you won't see on MSNBC, CNN, CBS, NBC or ABC"You can't support the troops if you are marching in the streets against the war!"A Vietnam VeteranFebruary 08, 2007 'Gathering of Eagles' to protect Vietnam Veterans Wall By C.J. Raven U.S. Veteran Dispatch February 07, 2007 Leftist activists who march to the Pentagon next month will discover that their path won't be as clear as it has been in the past.The group, led by Cindy Sheehan, Jane Fonda, Ed Asner and their ilk, plan to gather March 17 at the Vietnam Memorial Wall to...

Leftist activists who are planning a march to the Pentagon next month will discover that their path won’t be as clear as expected. The Anti-war/anti-American group, led by Cindy Sheehan, Jane Fonda and Ed Asner, plan to gather March 17 at the Vietnam Memorial Wall to begin a march to protest America’s involvement in the Iraq war. Many Freepers and participating organizations will be making our presence known in Washington, D.C. on March 17 as well in a 'Gathering Of Eagles'.Defend Our Veterans Wall! Come join us and help spread the word about this action! Our 'Gathering Of Eagles' Flyer...

Rightest Amerca Haters Cindy Sheehan I have received this warning in my in-box from friends who are telling me to "be careful:" February 08, 2007 Protecting the Vietnam Memorial from Leftist America Haters Apparently Saint Cindy "my firstborn was killed for the PNAC Neo-Con agenda to benefit Israel"* Sheehan is going to march on the Vietnam Memorial with Hanoi Jane in order to protest the Iraq War. Unfortunately, she will be met by patriotic American Vets. And by patriotic, I mean the kind that actually root for the U.S. to win its wars. U.S. Veterans Dispatch: Leftist activists who march...

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...

The commies at International ANSWER are scrambling to cover their rears after Vietnam veterans and Freepers announced they were going to defend the Wall from desecration at the ANSWER rally in Washington, D.C. on March 17. ANSWER made the mistake of poking a sleeping giant with a hot poker by announcing they were going to hold their so-called antiwar rally on sacred ground:The March 17 demonstration will assemble at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Constitution Gardens) at 12 noon in Washington, D.C.and march to the Pentagon.The response by veterans, military families and patriotic Americans has been ferocious. The Park Service has...

Friday, February 16th, 2007NATIONAL PATRIOTIC CARAVAN COUNTERS ANTI-WAR EFFORTMove America Forward NATIONAL PATRIOTIC CARAVAN COUNTERS ANTI-WAR EFFORT From California to Washington, D.C. March 8th – March 17th A national patriotic, pro-troop caravan will cross the nation, traveling from California to Washington, D.C. to show support for U.S. troops serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. The “THESE COLORS DON’T RUN” national caravan (organized and sponsored by the pro-troop non-profit group Move America Forward – www.MoveAmericaForward.org ) will depart San Francisco, California on the morning of Thursday, March 8, 2007, traversing the length of the state and then...

The group Defend Our Freedom will be at the March 17, 2007 protest at the Vietnam Memorial Wall to counter the ANSWER protest. We will be wearing our "Terrorist Hunter" t-shirts, which can be seen at http://www.defendourfreedom.com/store.html and will be filming/photographing the entire event. We encourage everyone to show their support for our soldiers by attending, and hope you'll join us on our forum at http://www.nationalsecurityforums.com - stay safe and stay proud of our great nation! -Defender

WASHINGTON -- Some veterans are up in arms over plans by anti-Iraq-war demonstrators to assemble next month at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Billed as a protest marking the fourth anniversary of the Iraq war's start and the 40th anniversary of a pivotal march on the Pentagon against the Vietnam War, the March 17 event will commence near the memorial and end at the Pentagon. Organizers expect an enormous turnout. The Military Order of the Purple Heart, Rolling Thunder and other veterans groups are promising to form a protective ring around the Wall, which they consider "hallowed" ground. Purple Heart national...

The Wall to Demonstrators How much more do you want of us? We wait here in dismay as you plan to disrupt our serenity, your placards screaming of ‘Peace’. Don’t you know there is no war here – only blessed release from the pain and agony of our journey to this hallowed place? Don’t sully it with your anger – do not demean it with your slogans. Here, there is commiseration, not turmoil, solace, not confrontation.Take your anger to those who caused it. There is no place for it here. We have endured enough. Leave us to commune in harmony...

NASHVILLE - The Sons of Confederate Veterans plans to donate at least $10,000 to be used in efforts to fight a proposal to change the names of three "Confederate" parks in downtown Memphis. Nearly 1,000 SCV members approved the "emergency donation" at the group's annual convention, which concluded Saturday in Nashville, according to a statement released by the SCV. The $10,000 represents the "first installment of cash" and will be used for "any and all purposes including litigation," the statement says. "This outrageous affront to our Southern heritage will be met with every financial and legal means available to the...