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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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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!

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...

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...

CARLSBAD ---- What started out as a local high school history teacher's dream was unveiled Thursday as a memorial to Vietnam veterans in a brief ceremony that made even stoic men cry. Slightly more than 7 feet tall and carved of polished black granite, the block letters on the North County Vietnam Veterans Memorial Monument tell those driving along Highway 101 to "Never Forget." On the California-shaped memorial, the names are randomly etched ---- from Charles D. Henricks to Van J. Joyce ---- and the towns are all mixed in --- from the shores of Solana Beach to the mountains...

Lord, Keep our Troops forever in Your care Give them victory over the enemy... Grant them a safe and swift return... Bless those who mourn the lost. . FReepers from the Foxhole join in prayer for all those serving their country at this time. ...................................................................................... ........................................... U.S. Military History, Current Events and Veterans Issues Where Duty, Honor and Countryare acknowledged, affirmed and commemorated. Our Mission: The FReeper Foxhole is dedicated to Veterans of our Nation's military forces and to others who are affected in their relationships with Veterans. In the FReeper Foxhole, Veterans or their family members should feel...

FALFURRIAS — The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., is a lasting tribute to the men and women who fought a battle on distant shores. The memorial is a place where people go to think, to deal with the tragedies encountered while doing their military duty, or to wait patiently for a loved one or friend to come home from battle. It is a solemn place. There are no neon lights or automated statues — just a site tucked among green grass and memorials. Some people are not able to experience the memorial in person, so the Moving Wall goes...

Draft-dodger memorial to be built in B.C. Last Updated Wed, 08 Sep 2004 11:27:18 EDT NELSON, B.C. - B.C. activists plan to erect a bronze sculpture honouring draft dodgers, four decades after Americans opposed to the Vietnam War sought refuge in Canada. The memorial, created by artists in Nelson, B.C., ties into a two-day celebration planned for July 2006 that pays tribute to as many as 125,000 Americans who fled to Canada between 1964 and 1977. * LINKS: Seeking Sanctuary: Draft Dodgers "This will mark the courageous legacy of Vietnam War resisters and the Canadians who helped them resettle in...

The 51-year old man suspected of ramming his car three times into the Kennewick Vietnam Veterans Memorial remains in jail while prosecutors decide whether to file charges. Darvin E. Grigg was arrested Saturday on suspicion of first-degree malicious mischief. Grigg had an initial appearance Monday in Benton County District Court, where Court Commissioner Craig Stilwell denied bail. Prosecutors have 72 hours to decide whether to file charges. Grigg is accused of driving his white Oldsmobile Cutlass into the memorial at the base of the cable bridge in Kennewick during the night of March 30-31. The monument's granite marker was damaged...

The Virtual Wall Vietnam Veterans Memorial contains personal remembrances of letters, photographs, tributes, poetry, and citations honoring those men and women whose names are on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC.

President Bush attended several Veterans Day Ceremonies honoring our veterans. He made a solemn, un-scheduled visit, to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial early this morning and paid respects to 58, 229 who didn’t come home from Vietnam, He also held a ceremony at the white house and later in the day he would lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery. Enjoy the "Dose" as we honor our Veterans(A special thanks to "rintense" for her dedication to this daily thread for almost 2 years now. I also want to personally thank her for the honor...