Sean Hannity 'Hannitizes' Gwinnett

AJC ^ | 3/12/04

[areafiftyone]

Evil skulks the land, and Sean Hannity says we have seen it.

It flowered, suddenly and awfully, in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on American soil. It took root in Afghanistan and Iraq, where hateful men plotted against the United States.
 
Now, said Hannity, visiting Gwinnett County Friday morning, evil remains active as the nation prepares for another presidential contest. The evil-doers this time, he thinks, are those who would compromise America's security.
 
"Evil must be confronted," the 41-year-old syndicated radio host, Fox News Channel star and best-selling author told about 1,500 fans at a meet-and-greet sponsored by the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce. His visit to Gwinnett was one of the stops in the "Hannitization Tour 2004," a five-week sprint across the country to meet fans and promote Hannity's latest book, "Deliver Us from Evil: Defeating Terrorism, Despotism, and Liberalism."
 
The best deliverance: Re-elect President George W. Bush, said Hannity, and send packing any Democrats who would lessen America's defensive posture -- especially Massachusetts Sen. John F. Kerry, the Democrats' presumptive nominee for president.
 
Kerry, said Hannity, has not taken a firm stance on security issues, and would lessen the nation's readiness to deal with terrorists and other threats just to get elected.
 
"He [Kerry] has politicized the issues of national security, and for that reason, you need to go out there and make sure he never gets elected to the presidency," said Hannity, smiling at hundreds of people clustered on the oak dance floor of Wild Bill's, where he delivered a 48-minute speech.
 
Hannity struck a responsive chord among his listeners, a group that ranged from an old woman with a walker to a wiggly boy who kept pulling at his buttoned shirt collar. In-between were men in ties, guys in jeans and at least two women with babies on their hips.
 
In the middle of all that humanity stood Amy DeLozier, Laurie Lovell and Emily Wiley, Heritage Academy students who decided that two hours with Hannity was more important than two hours in class. Each wore a "Hotties for Hannity" T-shirt, made at home and worn with pride.
 
What makes Hannity so special? Amy, 17 and a senior, rolled her eyes. "Oh, gosh," she said. "He's patriotic. He has very conservative views, like mine."
 
Laurie and Emily nodded. "He's awesome," said Laurie, 16.
 
Danny Camp agreed, but with the reserve of a 56-year-old. A Jonesboro resident, he arrived at Wild Bill's at 7 a.m., an hour before the $20-a-head event was scheduled to start. He wanted to make sure he got in, Camp said.
 
Like Hannity, Camp is no fan of Kerry's. He's a Republican, "proud to be one."
 
Like Kerry, Camp said he served in the Navy in Vietnam — a radarman, keeping watch over the Gulf of Tonkin, 1967-69.
 
Sure, Kerry is a decorated veteran, said Camp, "but just because you have a medal doesn't mean you're qualified to be president of the United States."
 
Camp waited in line, a queue that circled the night club's dance floor, for Hannity to autograph his latest book.
 
A series of loops written with a blue Sharpie permanent marker, Hannity's signature was bold, uncompromising — the signature of someone who's confident he's right.
 

[The G Man]

Great pics 51!

Let freedom riiiing ... "

[areafiftyone]

I got a kick out of the "Hotties for Hannity" tee shirt! Hannity is the most patriotic person on the News nowadays. Looks like this is going to be Hannity's big year! He deserves it! Keep it up Hannity!

[The G Man]

Yeah, but have you heard he has a book out though? :o)

[keysguy]

To all:
HOw bout' Hannity/Rice 2008?

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[nutmeg]

"Hotties for Hannity"??? ;-D

[ConservativeMan55]

Vanity w/pics! We saw Sean Hannity tonight!

[Young Werther]

My Dad served on a Liberty Ship during WWII. It was named the "Button Gwinnett" after one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence!

Sean's every bit the patriot as Button was!

[Trueblackman]

Better hope Sean's wife does not see those photos.

[hottieforpresident2024]

I am one of the Hotties for Hannity and I'm VERY proud of it! Hannity rocks my world! He is a very nice person and I'm very proud of him and how he supports PRESIDENT BUSH. I truly think that both of these men have our best interests at heart. Let freedom ring! Vote for me in 2024... GOD BLESS AMERICA! (can I honestly say enough for my country?)

[areafiftyone]

I think that is sooo kewl. I like Sean Hannity. I watch him almost every night. I wish I could listen to his radio show but alas I have to be cubie bound at work. I was thinking about it and I think Sean should enter politics and run for congressman. The only problems are the liberal voters in New York. I think he lives in New York.

[areafiftyone]

WELCOME TO FREE REPUBLIC!!! :-)

[twntaipan]

My father was born in Gwinnett county and was Republican in the South WAY WAY before it was cool to be so. He's buried there now...and I think I heard his applause to all that Sean said.

[areafiftyone]

I sure you did! :-) I think Sean should go out there and campaign for Bush! He can draw a huge crowd and can galvanize the voters! Bush could use people like Sean who are gung ho and can draw young people. In 2000 he used his nephew who was adorable and people loved seeing him out there.

[bush2004me2024]

I'm another one of the HOTTIES FOR HANNITY girls (the one in white). And let me tell you, meeting him was the coolest thing ever. I just about had a nervous breakdown. He is a great American, and one of my biggest heroes. Isn't America great everyone? I am so thankful for my country. I'm running for President in 2024, so vote for me. GO BUSH!!!

[RedHottieforHannity]

Yes its me, another Hottie For Hannity! (I am the blond one in the red shirt) Sean Hannity is one of the bests things that has happened to this country! We are so lucky to be blessed with a voice like him in our mostly liberal news media! It was awesome to go see him on Friday and I am very honored to have our picture on this website. I cannot wait to have Bush in for the next four years, because he has to win! WE LOVE BUSH!

[areafiftyone]

LOL!!! Glad to meet ya!! Welcome to Free Republic!