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Just posted the date and location to our demolition derby website...we may be a bunch of car smashing, monkey wrenching hicks, but we still support the troops...

http://www.crownnracing.com/

Some other useful things (if you don't mind):

The more signs the better (for people who don't have one). Large, neatly-printed lettering shows up best when printed in the media or shown on television. Simplicity and good taste are more effective than long and harsh messages. Here are some signs gathered from Free Republic rallies in the past:

“WAR HAS NEVER SOLVED ANYTHING
Except for ending Slavery, Fascism, Nazism, & Communism”

“Communism Has Only Killed 100 Million People
LET’S GIVE IT ANOTHER CHANCE!”

“Saddam Only Killed His Own People
IT’S NONE OF OUR BUSINESS!”

“We GAVE Peace a Chance
We Got 9-11 in Return”

“Anti-War = Pro-Terror’

“Anti-War = Pro-Surrender”

“Appeasement Prevents Peace”

In the patriotic spirit:

“SUPPORT OUR TROOPS”

“THANK YOU, TROOPS!”

“Blessed Are The Peace-Makers
ARMY NAVY AIR FORCE MARINES”

“Thank a Warrior for Your Right To Protest”

“PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH”

“THESE COLORS DON’T RUN (with U.S. flag)

“Are You Free? THANK A SOLDIER”

SAFETY, IMAGE & COMMON SENSE:
Here is some excellent advice from a fellow Freeper who participated in counter-protests when the war began last year:

Posted on 03/23/2003 3:44:06 PM CST by thunders

“I just wanted to warn everyone, even though I know it has already been done, to be careful about your actions at counter-protests and the like. We must take care to not be the violent or confrontational ones. We don't want bad media attention--let them continue to get it!

We must stay calm and take care what we say. We do not want to seem like the "bad guys". That is the place we want to reserve for the hippie protestors. Be careful what you chant; we are there to support our country and our troops, not to push ourselves as war mongers and violent, simple-minded people.

Try to ignore those protestors who are being confrontational with you. We should also try to stay a distance away from the main crowd of people, in order to prevent clashes. I would suggest, if it comes down to it, and there is a protestor who is being overly pushy with the group and won't let up, it would be a good idea to let one of the officers present know what is happening, just in case some violence ends up breaking out.

Just be careful about your safety and the safety of others in your group, as well as the meaning behind what you say or chant in response to their chants.

I'd say our counter-protest was successful, simply because we got media attention, we had passers-by giving us positive comments and even joining us, and we succeeded in making the protestors nervous enough for them to yell at us over the loudspeaker, bring even yet more attention to us."

Other tips:
Comfortable shoes are a must. PATRIOTIC WEAR, especially hats, really stands out and helps us quickly sort ourselves from the anti-Americans.

Bullhorns and megaphones are good to bring if you have them, as well as portable water and snacks. FLAGS! United States and Washington State, if you have them. Representations on posters are great, too. Please bring and use your cameras (and put your stuff on FR).

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