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....and head to Washington, D.C. for the Gathering of Eagles next weekend.Freeper #1 Jim Robinson has joined the Move America Forward caravan and is making the cross-country trek to join the Eagles as they protect the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and rally for our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.March 17, 2007 has the potential to go down in history as the day Vietnam veterans, veterans of other eras and their fellow patriotic Americans stood up to the anti-American left in overwhelming numbers.Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan know about the Gathering of Eagles and are cheering us on. Will you let them...

We, the undersigned, pledge to attend the March 17th Gathering of Eagles in Washington, D.C. We intend to stand guard at our nation's sacred memorials to honor the memory of our troops who died in service of our great country. We promise to recognize and reflect on the sacrifice of our fallen heroes.

A group of Military families began a cross-country journey in San Francisco Thursday to show their support of the Troops in Iraq. The group called "Move America Forward" is sponsoring the caravan. It kicked off Thursday morning and held the first of dozens of rallies in Lafayette. Organizers said they wanted to protest an unofficial memorial for service people killed in the war that sits on a Lafayette hillside. Two peace groups have planted thousands of crosses across the street from the Bay Area Rapid Transit Station. One man who is took part in the event said his son was...

The communist, pro-terrorist group International ANSWER (Act Now to Stop War and End Racism) seems to realize they are facing a hot LZ on March 17. ANSWER has made significant changes in their plans since their initial announcement that they would hold their ‘antiwar’ rally at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Last week they changed the location of their rally from Constitution Gardens (East side of the Vietnam Memorial) to a park one block west of Memorial on Henry Bacon Drive. Yesterday, ANSWER announced they are only going to use the Henry Bacon Drive park as a meeting point for their...

Andrews Park was awash in red, white and blue today as dozens gathered to show their solidarity with American troops. Vacaville was one stop for a multi-vehicle caravan traveling through Northern California on its way across the country to Washington D.C., picking up new supporters on the way. After Vacaville, the caravan planned to visit Sacramento and Stockton before heading to Fresno and Bakersfield. The caravan is sponsored by Move America Forward, a non-profit group committed to backing the Armed Forces and defeating terrorism. "We're not into politics," said Joseph Williams, a Vacaville resident affiliated with the group whose son...

The latest Gathering Of Eagles Video. GREAT! Watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coRz44cVE4E And then pass it along to all your friends!

Col. Harry Riley Gathering Of Eagles Discussion on WTAM 1100 AM radio (The Bob Franz Show) yesterday 03/0707. Click 'listen' to hour two (2) for Col. Riley's compelling interview. http://www.wtam.com/cc-common/podcast/single_podcast.html?podcast=BobFrantz.xml

Not This Time They gathered in the 60s And Ol' Glory burned and tore With all their hollow slogans such as "Let's make love, not war." They took for granted freedoms Struggled for in every clime. But as their sequel gathers steam We're saying "Not this time." ~~~~ Peaceniks still don't grasp the irony As they demand free speech. Atop soapboxes, with bullhorns They curse and mock and preach. And in our country that's their right 'Twas earned in blood and grime. Secured by men they tried to shame But not now, not this time. ~~~~ Perhaps someone can tell...

A cross country caravan with a pro-troop message leaves the Bay Area Thursday for Washington DC. Their message is for politicians who they say should stand down on their anti-war rhetoric. The group plans a stop at a controversial East Bay anti-war memorial the differences Americans have on this war will be more than apparent. Deborah Johns, Blue Star Moms: "My son, William, is serving his third tour of duty in Iraq." While her son is serving his country, Deborah Johns will be leading a pro-war caravan from California to Washington D.C. to send a message to politicians. Deborah Johns:...

We got word today that PAC SAT's Capitol News Service (which provides footage that is uplinked for the national television and cable networks to use in their broadcasts) are going to cover the Thursday, March 8, 2007 Pro-Troop rally at the State Capitol Park (Veterans Memorial) at 12:45 PM. Pro-troop supporters should try to get there by 12:30 PM. The folks at PAC SAT said their clients had been looking for more pro-troop stories/news to use in their reports given the recent rash of anti-war rallies and stories about declining support for the war. It's therefore VERY IMPORTANT we...

UPDATED:  March 7, 2007 3:32 PM HERO'S COLORS: Mother of fallen airman plans trip to Washington As the fourth anniversary of the Iraq war nears, an outspoken mother from Lompoc is heading to Washington, D.C., to show her support for the effort that claimed her son's life. Debra Argel Bastian, whose son, Capt. Derek Argel, was killed on Memorial Day 2005 in Iraq, is joining the "These Colors Don't Run" caravan from California to the nation's capital, carrying with her U.S. flags from around the country. "It's time we showed the American public there is a lot of support...

Conservatives Plan Convoy to Counter Anti-War Protest Conservatives activists will set out Thursday on a nationwide caravan ending in Washington D.C., to counter anti-war protests scheduled to coincide with the fourth anniversary of the launch of the Iraq war. The "These Colors Don't Run" caravan begins Thursday in San Francisco and moves through the southern United States, stopping for more than two dozen "pro-troop" rallies along the way. The caravan ends in the nation's capital, where the activists will join the "Gathering of Eagles," a counter-protest to the anti-war demonstrations on March 17. "We're going to bring thousands of Americans...

HISTORIC PRO-TROOP CARAVAN CROSSES NATION - STOPS IN LOS ANGELES Friday - March 9, 2007 On the eve of the 4th Anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a national patriotic caravan of military families will come to Southern California on Friday March 9th on its way to Washington, D.C. 12:00 NOON - FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2007: The caravan will stop in Los Angeles for a pro-troop rally and news conference at at Griffith Park - Pad D (4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027). The "THESE COLORS DON'T RUN" caravan of vehicles including motorhomes, cars, trucks and motorcycles is being...

Just a heads up. Anarchist and communist groups plan to spray paint the Vietnam wall and the Pentagon. From a far left website: "Anti-authoritarian bloc on the 17th? Author: A Date Created: 06 Mar 2007 About the demo on March 17th: People who are planning a black bloc, youth bloc, SDS bloc or something like that should announce it so more than 10 people can join in and make it worthwhile. Comments Re: Anti-authoritarian bloc on the 17th? 06 Mar 2007 by DAAWN Come to NCOR there should be folks getting together there to plan stuff! It will be announced...

Join up with Move America Forward's “These Colors Don’t Run!” Caravan to Washington, DC, March 8th through 17th! Move America Forward invites you to join us as we launch a national caravan leaving from San Francisco, California on Thursday, March 8, 2007 to Washington, D.C. where we will join "The Gathering of Eagles" for a giant pro-troop rally on Saturday March 17, 2007. Caravan Route - “THESE COLORS DON’T RUN”Click here for detailed Itinerary of Caravan Route!Click above for the detailed itinerary, but here is an overview of the route: THURSDAY, MARCH 8TH: San Francisco, Lafayette, Vacaville, Sacramento, Stockton, Fresno,...

Hello Folks! I thought that I'd post up some rough maps I have form my visits- that were good whhen i came to outlining the Tourist/Main Buildings stops in D.C> for those going to the gathering of eagles- so you can just get a rough idea of where things are- and to hopefully help orientate yoursleves. Later I will ADD more THREAD of Better MAPS - and etc..- Just wanted to put this up for some folks requesting this! HERE's a SMALL version of one- the LINKS I LIST here are for the FULL PAGE-Better to read ones! Just copy...

*** North Carolina FReepers *** Please help get the word out in the Charlotte and Raleigh areas by contacting local talk show hosts, TV stations, the local VFW and American Legion, college Republicans and clubs, friends, family and anyone else or group who may be interested in showing up at a rally. *** "Move America Forward invites you to join us as we launch a national caravan from California (leaving on Thursday, March 8, 2007) to Washington, D.C. where we will join "The Gathering of Eagles" for a giant pro-troop rally on Saturday March 17, 2007." http://www.moveamericaforward.org/index.php Wednesday March 14th...

March On the Pentagon March 17, 2007 Washington, D.C. On March 17, 2007 a group of anti-war protestors are planning to march to the Pentagon from Washington, D.C. The March 17th anti-war demonstration will assemble at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Constitution Gardens) at 12 noon in Washington, D.C. and march to the Pentagon. In order to ensure that the Wall and other Memorials in the general area are not defaced, like what happened at the anti-war demonstration at the U.S. Capitol on January 27th. I am requesting that as many Rolling Thunder, Inc. chapters, members and supporters that can make...

Sent: Saturday, March 03, 2007 7:08 AM Subject: Just 5 Days Until Launch of Caravan! Pro-Troop supporters... so little time remains, and so much work needs to be done, before we launch the historic "THESE COLORS DON'T RUN" national patriotic, pro-troop caravan.  We've collected over 500 American Flags so far - and the caravan hasn't even begun.  Here's a picture of just some of the flags we've already received:[Note:  These flags have been put on tables or on displayboxes and racks.  None of them are touching the ground!]We need everyone's help - every single person reading this can pitch in.We've...

Okay, so my room is booked at the Quality Inn Iwo Jima. I think this thread could serve as a way for everybody to link up at their respective hotels, and make it to where we're needed as a group, safely. I'm sure there will be plenty of first-timers going to D.C., it's also my first. Let's use this as a resource to pool everybody's knowledge together so we can travel efficiently. I don't run a ping list nor do I know how to do so, but let's try to spread something like this throughout our little coalition so everybody...

'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, Ramsey Clark and their ilk, plan to gather March 17 at the Vietnam Memorial Wall to begin a march to protest America's involvement in the Iraq war. The date marks the fourth anniversary of the war's beginning. This time, however, protestors will see objectors if they spit on Iraqi veterans...

Transport will be a deluxe 56 seat intercity bus with airline type seats, bathroom, etc. A generous donor is providing bottled water, coffee and snacks for the way down. But feel free to bring a little something, bag a lunch if you like. Here's the schedule: Depart Bordentown, NJ 5:00 AM Depart West side of 30th St Station 6:15 AM (West side is across from the secure parking lot, the side with the new glass building. The side that faces what had been the Evening Bulletin building.) Arrive Vietnam Wall 9:00 AM Depart Vietnam Wall 4:00 PM Return (approximate) 30th...

Gathering of Eagles: See You There

Move America Forward     3/2/2007By Cara CookPro-troop group supports soldiers and efforts to defeat terrorism.While the media continues to prize and perpetuate the blathering of anti-war activists like Cindy Sheehan, Michael Moore and MoveOn.org regarding the war in Iraq, the noteworthy efforts of a grassroots group of pro-troop citizens go largely unnoticed. Move America Forward is a non-profit organization "committed to supporting America's efforts to defeat terrorism and supporting the brave men and women of our Armed Forces." It was founded in 2004 by former California Assemblyman Howard Kaloogian and acclaimed radio and television personality Melanie Morgan (KSFO 560 AM, San...

Move America Forward and the Roger Hedgecock Show are teaming up to put on the San Diego Pro-Troop Rally stop for the "THESE COLORS DON'T RUN" national patriotic caravan that travels across the nation March 8th - March 17th to join with the "Gathering of Eagles" event in Washington, D.C. FRIDAY, MARCH 9TH - SAN DIEGO RALLY & CARAVAN SEND OFFWHEN: Friday, March 9th :: 3:00 - 4:30 PM 3:00 PM - Rally Begins 4:30 PM - The rally participants leave in a caravan of vehicles decorated with red, white and blue patriotism to head to Palm Springs/Palm Desert. They...

Will you fly with the Eagles?Posted: March 2, 2007 1:00 a.m. Eastern While you are reading this column, halfway around the world men and women just like you are risking their lives to ensure our freedom. They are the brave souls who make up the United States Armed Forces, and they give up proximity to families and friends and endure often grueling and miserable conditions, aware of the fact that they might be injured or give their lives in service to their nation. Now think about your own life and daily routine. When was the last time an Islamic terrorist...

Hello Folks! Time to get the lead out there! Grab ya geer and get ready to MOVE OUT!! I just went to go book a few extra rooms for some MORE PEOPLE who--because they ARE mainly John & Jane Q-Public who do NOT follow Blogs or websites- but HEARD about the DEFEND the WALL rally from the Church that I posted up a flier to!!--and guess what! ALREADY the MainHotel is BOOKED! I went to the two main others (all smaller 100 rooms down) of the cozier, outside D.C. REPUTABLE Hotels- and THEY are BOOKED! Now--there's some showing 300 Plus...

Decades ago, we expected total victory against the Germans and the Japanese. We demanded it, for we knew what anything less would bring to our homeland--and yes, it was our homeland, regardless of our place of birth. We were united, together in the absolute, unshakeable belief that freedom was worth blood, even our own lives. Many years later, the American Left called for the defeat and humiliation of our military, even going so far as to support the barbaric hordes of Islam in their quest to destroy America. The college-age hippies of 1969 were now parents and grandparents, with families...

February 28, 2007 -- How many times have you sat in front of the TV over the last four years, watching anti-war activists march on Washington, chase the ROTC off your local college campus, vandalize war memorials, insult the troops and wreak havoc under the surrender banner? How many times have you thought to yourself: What can I do? Here is the answer: Get off the sofa and join the Gathering of Eagles on March 17 in Washington, D.C. (SNIP) Last time the left-wing, peace-loving fun bunch came to town, their minions gone wild threw rocks at a military recruitment...

The Gathering of Eagles: A public service announcement By Michelle Malkin   ·   February 28, 2007 10:19 AM Click here for video of Michelle's public service announcement From my column today: How many times have you sat in front of the TV over the last four years, watching anti-war activists march on Washington, chase the ROTC off your local college campus, vandalize war memorials, insult the troops and wreak havoc under the surrender banner? How many times have you thought to yourself: What can I do? Here is the answer: Get off the sofa and join the Gathering of Eagles on...

The Gathering of Eagles held a press conference in Washington, D.C. last Thursday to announce our intentions to protect the Vietnam Veterans Memorial from protesters coming to an 'antiwar' rally on March 17 right next to the memorial. Speaking at the press conference were Larry Bailey, co-chairman of the Gathering of Eagles; Jeff Roy, National Junior Vice Commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart; Ted Shpak, National Legislative Director for Rolling Thunder and yours truly.Age of HooperYouTube link Also at Age of Hooper, there are segments featuring an interview with Larry Bailey and an appearance by ANSWER's Richard...

This Gathering of Eagles will come to be known as the "Woodstock" of Patriotism. Dear America: I have seen Vietnam Veterans and their family's gather at Rolling Thunder by the Hundreds of thousands, At Melbourne, Florida for the kickoff of the year's Vietnam Veteran reunions. At a thousand small towns in between both coasts for a day of festivities and unabashed patriotism ... At Kokomo Indiana for the last, all Veteran's reunion of the year. I have ridden coast to coast and found literally thousands of Vet groups all working independently of each other, but all working towards a common...

Dr. Laura Urges Listeners to Support Caravan & Rally   Subject: Participate in "These Colors Don't Run" National Caravan Date: 2007-02-26 To the American People 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. 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...

I haven’t spoken at an anti-war rally in 34 years, because I’ve been afraid that because of the lies that have, and continue to be spread about me and that war, that they would be used to hurt this new anti-war movement. But silence is no longer an option. I’m so sad that we still have to do this, that we did not learn the lessons from the Vietnam War- Jane Fonda, last monthAnti-war movements don't stop wars. Peace protests do not end suffering. They enable even more violence to take place. Nor are such movements popular with the American...

Sent: Monday, February 26, 2007 5:36 PM Subject: Jane Fonda DISGUSTS Me My name is Joseph Williams, and my son, Marine Lance Cpl. Michael Jason Williams, died in Operation Iraqi Freedom.  Michael believed in the mission and he believed in the goodness and decency of America.I wanted to explain to you why it is that I decided to join Move America Forward's "THESE COLORS DON'T RUN" national patriotic caravan from March 8th - March 17th and why I hope you will do what you can to support this important effort in conjunction with the "Gathering of Eagles" event in Washington,...

Sunday, February 25, 2007 What If A Gathering of Eagles Fails? Magnum P.I. Answered 'What If!'

The Canswer from ANSWER are planning to march on the Pentagon on March 17th. They are enlisting the help of UFPJ, World Can't Wait, and other groups. Mother Moonbat Cindy Sheehan and Jane Fonda are expected to attend. From the ANSWER website: --------------------------------------------------------------- March on the Pentagon Saturday, March 17, 2007 ~ 40th anniversary of the historic 1967 march on the Pentagon ~ ~ 4th anniversary of the start of the Iraq war On March 17, 2007, the 4th anniversary of the start of the criminal invasion of Iraq, tens of thousands of people from around the country will descend...

Hello You Brave! Courageous! Motivated! and "Right Side of History" Freepers! Just a Post for those who, like me, went to go copy/down-load/ and print out the FLYERS made up for the March: But Couldn't READ them. I hope that the origional OWNERS do not mind--I will gladly and humbly change anything on their request if asked too!-that since I had problems( and others too who had contacted me!) with the Clearity-Printing of the Flyers that I want to COPY to hand out and post around EVERYWHERE! ( Bus Stops/Train Stations/Deli's/Wild Dingo's roaming the streets!) So I kind of...

*** Arizona FReepers *** Please help get the word out in the Phoenix and Tucson areas by contacting local talk show hosts, TV stations, the local VFW and American Legion, college Republicans and clubs, friends, family and anyone else or group who may be interested in showing up at a rally. *** "Move America Forward invites you to join us as we launch a national caravan from California (leaving on Thursday, March 8, 2007) to Washington, D.C. where we will join "The Gathering of Eagles" for a giant pro-troop rally on Saturday March 17, 2007." http://www.moveamericaforward.org/index.php Saturday March 10th ====================...

To burn our Flag, speak out against the war, protest against our Military…all validates my 31 years of service in the Corps…though unsavory as your actions and that I am in total disagreement with your far left liberal views, I did fight to protect those rights that you are now exercising. But I also believe that your left wing agenda has weakened our Nation and our Military and I pray that your actions on March 17th accomplish little as I dread having the war on terrorism become another pullout and political failure as in Vietnam. I will stand tall with...

At a minumim, I will be running a van (bus if need be) from the Philadelphia area to the Gathering of Eagles this coming March 17th in Washington DC. Those who want to go, Freep Mail (i.e., "Private Message") with your availability and contact information or email me at raouldeming@hotmail.com. Plan on a 6:30 AM departure and a 10:00 PM return.

Actress Jane Fonda -- high-profile Academy-Award winning film star and demonized antiwar activist -- nearly missed her appearance in Naples for a Planned Parenthood of Collier County fund raiser. She overslept, she admitted to CEO Char Wendel, who called to remind her TV interviewers were waiting in the lobby of the Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club at 5 p.m. Fonda was in Naples to talk about one of her least visible leading roles: as founder of G-CAPP, the Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention.

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Disgracing the memories of American heroes ------------------------------------------------------------------Posted: February 23, 2007 1:00 a.m. Eastern The most unseemly members of the anti-war contingent have showed us their colors by dishonoring and disgracing war memorials all across the continent. On Saturday, March 17, anti-war activists plan a giant march in protest of Operation Iraqi Freedom by gathering near the Vietnam Wall, and many veterans groups fear that the anti-American, anti-military ranks of ANSWER (who are organizing the anti-war event) might repeat their offensive behavior again. You can understand why veterans groups are so nervous when you look at the recent rash of vandalism...

Subject: Service Before Self My name is Debbie Argel Bastian.  I am the proud mother of Capt. Derek Argel, who was killed in action on Memorial Day, 2005 in the course of his service in Operation Iraqi Freedom.  It would be important to my son not to dwell on the circumstances surrounding his passing, but on his life and his brothers in Special Ops.I was raised the daughter of a career Marine and a Navy nurse.  I served in the Army, and am a Viet Nam era Vet.  Service before self was a common phrase in our home.  Derek felt...

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...

By Cindy Sheehan Karl Rove and his manipulative, behind the scenes machinations continue even though he had to resign in disgrace from BushCo. Also, the willing tools of the Republican killing machine, including Karl Rove, with whom they have formed an unholy alliance, Move America Forward, are helping Rove whip a group called “Gathering of Eagles” into a frenzy over something that is not and was not ever going to occur. Okay, I am not sure that Karl Rove started this particular pile of horse pucky, but it sure has his stank all over it, so we are going to...