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SPEAKERS: SUPPORT OUR TROOPS! Freedom Rally Against Terror and Tyranny, Sat., Oct. 25, 2003 in D.C.
D.C Chapter of Free Republic ^
| October 20,2003
| Kristinn and Angelwood
Posted on 10/20/2003 8:25:48 PM PDT by Angelwood
This is the D.C. Chapter's press release for the Freedom Rally Against Terror and Tyranny:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS RALLY
WEST FRONT OF CAPITOL, WASHINGTON, D.C.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2003
- What: FREEDOM RALLY AGAINST TERROR AND TYRANNY
- When: SATURDAY, OCTOBER, 25, 2003 - Program runs from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Where: West Front of the Capitol Building at 3rd Street on the Mall
- Organizer: The D.C. Chapter of Free Republic
- Purpose: To show support for our men and women in uniform serving abroad and at home fighting the war on terrorism, and to give voice to those living under tyrannical regimes.
Confirmed Speakers include:
- Aziz Al-Taee (via telephone from Baghdad)
- Former Congressman Bob Dornan (R-Ca.)
- Curtis Sliwa, founder & Pres., Guardian Angels, ABC Radio Host
- Niger Innis, Congress of Racial Equality
- Blanquita Cullum, Host, BQ View, Radio America
- Harry Wu, Laogai Research Foundation
- Tanya Gilly, Women for a Free Iraq
- Mandana Zand-Ervin, Intl Alliance of Iranian Women
- Elio Bonazzi, International democracy advocate
- Capt. Frank Davis, USNR (Ret.)
- Rebecca Davis, Bangor (Maine) Troop Greeters
- William Alford, Accuracy in Media
- Confirmation Pending: Representative from the Cuban American National Foundation
The D.C. Chapter of Free Republic, an independent grassroots conservative group, has held numerous rallies and counter-demonstrations over the past two years in support of America, our troops, the war on terror, President Bush and the liberation of Afghanistan and Iraq. We will be joined at this demonstration by veterans, students, average Americans and members of the Iraqi, Iranian and Cuban exile communities.
Web addresses: D.C. Chapter and Free Republic
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We would like to thank our speakers in advance for taking the time and effort to come to this rally and join us in supporting our troops and the cause of freedom.
We still need help with the rally. Please feel free to forward the press release to your friends, families and email chains. You can also help by following this link. Any assistance is greatly appreciated.
If you are planning to attend the rally, please be aware that we will be holding a counter demonstration in a permitted area along A.N.S.W.E.R.'s march route. The details will be announced Tuesday evening.
As always, the D.C. Chapter's rules for protesting are in effect. Briefly, they are: no violence, no profanity, no racism, no provocation, obey the law, and treat all law enforcement officers with respect.
Here is a link to the first announcement thread for the Freedom Rally Against Terror and Tyranny.
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To: Coop; jonalvy44
Speaker update ping.
41
posted on
10/21/2003 6:13:57 AM PDT
by
kristinn
To: Angelwood
I told you we should have invited Kobe Bryant.
42
posted on
10/21/2003 6:29:29 AM PDT
by
kristinn
To: kristinn
Kobe Bryant? Who is he?
A bump back to the top for a fine roster of speakers, the prospects of a beautiful sunny day in front of the Capitol and a large crowd to cheer and support our troops!
43
posted on
10/21/2003 7:28:27 AM PDT
by
Angelwood
(FReepers are Everywhere! We Support Our Troops! (Hillary's VRWC))
To: tgslTakoma
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
free dixie,sw
44
posted on
10/21/2003 8:32:42 AM PDT
by
stand watie
(Resistence to tyrants is obedience to God. -Thomas Jefferson)
To: stand watie
Hey - are you going to be at the rally on Saturday? We've got a permit for a counter-protest after the rally and it is going to be fantastic -- we have the high ground!
BUMP FOR THE TROOPS!
45
posted on
10/21/2003 8:43:48 AM PDT
by
Angelwood
(FReepers are Everywhere! We Support Our Troops! (Hillary's VRWC))
To: Angelwood
Just a few days more!! Looking forward to meeting everyone. We do have a few Blue Star Mothers who will be meeting up with us.
To: Angelwood
presuming i don't have to go to TX at the last minute to see about sick folks, YES.
free dixie,sw
47
posted on
10/21/2003 9:06:21 AM PDT
by
stand watie
(Resistence to tyrants is obedience to God. -Thomas Jefferson)
To: armymarinemom
I'm looking forward to hearing about the Bangor Troop Greeters. Lots to do still to get the word out about this rally. Have a safe trip.
48
posted on
10/21/2003 10:13:01 AM PDT
by
Angelwood
(FReepers are Everywhere! We Support Our Troops! (Hillary's VRWC))
To: basil
We'll miss your bright smile and enthusiasm. Thanks for the good wishes for a great rally -- it will be a sunny day, highs in the 60's -- perfect for showcasing lots of flags and supportive signs for the troops.
49
posted on
10/21/2003 10:16:18 AM PDT
by
Angelwood
(FReepers are Everywhere! We Support Our Troops! (Hillary's VRWC))
To: Angelwood
"we have the high ground!"Sounds like fun.
Great speakers list.
50
posted on
10/21/2003 10:24:38 AM PDT
by
AGreatPer
(Current odds on Hillary running in 04.........3-1.)
To: seamole
that should be very interesting...wonder if any of the ANSWER people will shout him down on the phone...after all they know what's good for the people of Iraq, right? What does he know?
I got an email from Aziz on Oct. 2nd saying he was very supportive and appreciative of our efforts to support a free Iraq.
To: AGreatPer
Are you going to be there? Wish I could but I have other plans.
To: tgslTakoma
Still iffy but trying to make it. Will call if we come.
Bump for a great speakers' list.
53
posted on
10/21/2003 11:13:23 AM PDT
by
LisaFab
To: Fred Mertz
Gonna miss you this trip Fred.
Hey, try and buy a Playboy mag in Cincinnati. Can it be done?
54
posted on
10/21/2003 11:18:07 AM PDT
by
AGreatPer
(Current odds on Hillary running in 04.........2-1.)
To: tgslTakoma; Trueblackman
I will be there!
Hope to see you there, TrueBlackMan
FREEP ON!!!!
To: Angelwood
Anyone have the link to the post which had all those Nice pictures of the protesters ? The one were there all holding the FU signs.
To: quietolong
I'm pinging you to the other thread now.
57
posted on
10/21/2003 1:05:03 PM PDT
by
Angelwood
(FReepers are Everywhere! We Support Our Troops! (Hillary's VRWC))
To: quietolong
To: quietolong
59
posted on
10/21/2003 1:19:13 PM PDT
by
walford
(Dogmatism swings both ways)
To: Angelwood
I'll sure be looking forward to seeing the after-reports. I may even turn on the tv and scan around to see if I can see y'all anywhere.
Break a leg--or whatever is appropiate to say for something like this--LOL!
60
posted on
10/21/2003 1:33:14 PM PDT
by
basil
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