NC ALERT: Leftist "anti-war" rally in Fayetteville planned for March 20, 2004

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[tgslTakoma]

It seems that the usual suspects (United for Peace and Justice, International ANSWER, National Lawyers Guild, International Socialists, Muslim American Society, etc.) have had some difficulty amassing the requisite number of sheep to do another "Mass March on Washington," so they are instead planning multiple smaller events across the country on March 20th.

Heads-up North Carolina FReepers - they are coming to Fayetteville, NC.

From NCPeaceHub's website, here is their announcement:

March 20th: THE WORLD STILL SAYS NO TO WAR
Fayetteville, North Carolina- 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Local: www.Ncpeacehub.org National: www.unitedforpeace.org

One year ago on February 15th, 2003, millions of people took to the streets to say no to the impending war on Iraq. On March 20th, 2004, the one year anniversary of the U.S. Invasion of Iraq, people from around North Carolina and the South will march and rally in Fayetteville to demand Real Support for the Troops: Money for Jobs and Education, not War and Occupation. Sponsored by Military Families Speak Out, Veterans for Peace, United for Peace and Justice and over 100 local peace & justice organizations, the March and rally on March 20th in Fayetteville is part of a global day of action to say: The World Still Says No to War. Organizers are seeking endorsements, donations, peacekeepers and other volunteers. Durham and Chapel Hill bus tickets are available from the Regulator Books, the Know Bookstore, and Internationalist Books. More information is available on the web at www.NCpeacehub.org.

[rangerwife]

I like that idea...it would be a "Support the Troops" rally. It is not like those jerks are coming to offer their support, they're coming to offer their contempt and hatred.

[dr_who_2]

Fayetteville? That's asking for trouble.

[TaxRelief]

Expound, please. They will have very large numbers.

[Constitution Day]

Tax, ranger:

That sounds great.
I have to say that if we do this I will have to just help out rather than being one of the primary organizers; my work schedule simply won't allow it.

I'm also pinging mykdsmom and dei23 to give them a heads-up.

CD

[Constitution Day]

Setting the Wayback Machine for one year ago yesterday...

February 15, 2003: Raleigh NC, Patriot Rally Report

Crowd shot

Constitution Day giving an interview to ABC News.

[JackDanielsOldNo7]

They should blend in well with this democrat hell hole that is Cumberland County.(Fayetteville NC)

[dr_who_2]

http://www.fayettevillencchamber.org/mac_milinfo.htm

[TaxRelief]

Cumberland County
Totals :

Total Voters 161,051
Dem 83,495
Rep 44,099
Una 33,076
Lib 381

Scary. More Dems than all the others added up.

[Morgan's Raider]

Don't seen like a real bright thing to do right there at the gates of Fort Bragg -- almost as smart as the 35 anti-Bush protesters who decided to march on Daytona Speedway yesterday.

[TaxRelief]

Having read through a bunch of their stuff, this is going to be huge.

They are holding it in the same park as the 1970 Jane Fonda Vietnam Rally. They have more than 100 organizations involved already:

Advocacy for North Carolina Asian Pacific Americans

Beloved Community Center, Greensboro

Black Workers for Justice

Burlington Amnesty International

Campaign to End the Cycle of Violence (CECV)

Campus Anti-War Coalition at UNC-Greensboro (Contact: Julie Southerland)

Campus Greens at NC State University (Contact: Elena Everett)

Chapel Hill Friends' Meeting House

Charlotte Area Green Party

Charlotte Coalition for Peace & Justice (Rachel Corrie's Parents group)

Charlotte Fellowship of Reconciliation

Coalition for Peace with Justice

Coastal Carolina for Peace

Duct Tape for Peace

Duke Against War in Iraq

Eartheal, Durham

Eastern Carolina Coalition Against Invading Iraq (email)

Empowerment Project Episcopal Peace Fellowship of St. Luke's (Durham)

Fayetteville Peace with Justice

Gas-House Peace Coalition, Dallas, N.C.

Greensboro Peace Coalition

International Socialist Organization (ISO)

Internationalist Books

Institute for Southern Studies

Iraq Action Coalition

The Islamic Center of the Triad

Jews for a Just Peace

Minister's Conference of Winston-Salem

Mothers for Peace

Muslims for a Better North Carolina

NCSU Student Peace Action Network (SPAN)

NC Green Party

NC Hunger Network (Contact: Shirley McClain)

NC IndyMedia

NC Lambda Youth Network

NC Network for Popular Democracy

National Organization for Women, NCCU
NC Peace Action

New Bern Peace Coalition

NIYA, Raleigh

North Carolina Labor Against the War

North Carolinians for Alternatives to War (NCAW)

Not In Our Name (NION)

Orange County Bill of Rights Defense Committee

Orange County Peace Coalition

Peace 1st

Peace Action

People Educating with an Active Commitment to Equality (PEACE), Wilmington

Pilgrim United Church of Christ, Durham

Pulpit Forum, Greensboro

Religious Coalition for a Nonviolent Durham

Sandhills Peace Initiative, Southern Pines

September 11 Families for Peaceful Tomorrows

Silk Hope Catholic Workers

Southerners On New Ground (SONG)

Stone Circles

Students Take Action for Nonviolence and Democracy (STAND),

Riverside High School, Durham

Students Take Action for Nonviolence and Democracy (STAND),

Durham School of the Arts

Students United for a Responsible Global Environment (SURGE)

Triangle Buddhist Peace Fellowship

Triangle Free Press

Triangle Green Party (Contact: Wayne Turner)

UNC Gay Lesbian Bisexual Trangender Student Alliance

United Church of Chapel Hill

United Students Against Sweatshops (USAS)

Veterans for Peace, Asheville (Contact: Tim Pluta, 828-689-8463)

Voices for Peace, Franklin (Contact: Trish Severin)

War Resisters League

Western NC Peace Coalition (email)

Winston-Salem Community for Peace

Witness for Peace

Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, Raleigh

World Against War, Carrboro

[TaxRelief]

Don't seen like a real bright thing to do right there at the gates of Fort Bragg -- almost as smart as the 35 anti-Bush protesters who decided to march on Daytona Speedway yesterday.

No it doesn't seem "too bright", but then consider that in 1970 one of the largest rallys in US history took place in the exact same location (and this one won't be "35 people" either.)

[tgslTakoma]

They like to make themselves seem bigger than they actually are, by listing all the many and varied "groups" which endorse the action du jour. In reality the groups very likely share many members.

For instance, membership in Triangle Green Party and UNCGay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Student Alliance and NC Lambda Youth Network and National Organization for Women is likely comingled. Same thing probably goes for all the Green Party groups and International Socialist Organization and IndyMedia, etc.

And I see that there are various versions of Iraq, Islamic and Muslim groups listed; again, most likely the leader of one is also a member of the other groups.

It makes them feel bigger than they are, to have so many "groups" listed.

In any event, you guys in North Carolina can take the wind out of their rainbow-colored sails of socialism by simply banding together and meeting them on their march route - in one spot, or along the route is something you can discuss (better via email, freepmail or phone - and announce the final decision a few days in advance with a thread here).

It's not my place to tell you guys what to do or what will work best down there, but when you decide on the who, what, when and where (I already know why) - let me know. I have the weekend off at work, a gas card and a couple of MOABs perfect for such an event. My kid has already said, "Cool!" when I suggested a road trip may be in our future.

[TaxRelief]

My kid has already said, "Cool!" when I suggested a road trip may be in our future.

I love your FReeping spirit! We will make it fun for the kids, too! Face painting, red/white and blue balloons, field games and "sign making".

[rangerwife]

I just checked out this group's website. Get this...on the transportation and info about Fayetteville, they are advising the marchers that there is additional parking for them at the Airborne and Special Ops Museum. Oh the irony in that!

I'm up for this and I'd be willing to help in any way I can. I'm local to Fayetteville, so if anyone needs any help with directions, locations, hotels, etc., let me know.

It doesn't surprise me that groups from Chapel Hill and Durham are involved with this.

[rangerwife]

Ping!

[tgslTakoma]

I suppose I should also be more clear about my MOABs...

I don't bring explosives to rallies :-) In this case, MOAB stands for Mother Of All Banners... very high visibility, 20' x 5' banner. I borrowed a sign-making technique common with the radical left; spraypaint on large sheet of fabric. Low budget and high visibility.

[tgslTakoma]

OOPS! I meant to do THIS!

[TaxRelief]

What about local VFW groups? Right to life groups? Conservative schools and churches?

The protestors will be convening at 11 am at the Amtrak Station on Hay St. Then they will march along Hay Street.

According to their site Tentative: 1:00 pm- Rally at Rowan Street Park-Speakers, Music, Poetry, and Song [BARF] (Some pages say Freedom Park, perhaps it is not yet decided.)

Perhaps we can let the Amtrak Station Mgr and the museum know that they are "offering free parking for protestors". You could also get people in the vicinity to offer $7 parking in their business lots or driveways (LOL).

Is Fayetteville prepared for this potentially large onslaught?

[TaxRelief]

SC ping! Real FReep against Vietnam War-style Rally in Fayetteville in planning stages.

[Constitution Day]

TR, Huber -

I'm pinging, in no particular order, some people who bumped our previous rally threads and/or attended rallies:

mykdsmom; dei23; dstarr; 45semi; Congressman Billybob; spacewarp; kcar; George Smiley; blackbag; Helms; juhtanuh; 2 Kool 2 Be 4-Gotten; ShaunNC; bobsbabe; JWinNC; Freedom'sWorthIt; kayak; goosie; ncweaver; Howlin; lizbet; Bismark; Jimidallas; shaunnc, shapka, GOP-Pat; RightOnline; Ann Archy; Future Snake Eater; hnorris; wise counsel; Claire Voyant

Raleigh NC, Patriot Rally Report (counterprotest of "anti-war" rally)RALLY FOR AMERICA: 3/22/03, State Capitol, Raleigh, NC (planning thread)
After Rally Report from Raleigh NC

Sorry if I left anyone out.
One note: we will almost certainly have to have a permit.