UPDATE: Iraqis to Join D.C. Chapter's Rumble at Rumsfeld's Round III, June 5

D.C. Chapter ^ | Friday, June 4, 2004 | Kristinn

[kristinn]

The D.C. Chapter of Free Republic invites all FReepers and lurkers in good standing to join us at two events we will be holding on Saturday, June 5, in D.C. to counter the "antiwar" rally and march being held by International ANSWER that day.

We will be joined by Iraqi exile leaders and some of the men who had their hands amputated at Abu Ghraib on orders of Saddam Hussein.

At 10 a.m., we will hold a media availability on the north side of Lafayette Park at 16th Street and H Street, NW.

From 2 p.m. to about 5 p.m., we will gather outside the home of Secretary of Defense Don Rumsfeld in the 2200 block of Kalorama Rd., NW, and hold a peaceful demonstration of support for him, President Bush, our troops and their mission fighting the war on terrorism in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere.

The ANSWER march will arrive at Rumsfeld's between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m.

We have a permit from the D.C. police for our demonstration.

As always, the D.C. Chapter's rules for protesting will be in effect. Briefly, they are: No violence, no profanity, no racism, no provocations, obey the law and treat all law enforcement officers with respect.

Link to original announcement thread.

Link to Washington Post article with a brief mention of our freep at the end of the article.

[Mudboy Slim]

Count on three coming up from Richmond...MUD

[Mudboy Slim]

It'll be good to see you again, my FRiend...MUD

[Mudboy Slim]

"Don't forget to ask about what we plan for after the freep."

Okay, I'll bite...what's planned fer after the FReep?!

FReegards...MUD

[Mudboy Slim]

Old Dominion FReepers!!

If yer not doing anything on Saturday, please consider joining yer fellow FReepers in counter-protesting the VileLeftWingNutjobs at Donald Rumsfeld's House!!

Oughtta be a HOOt...MUD

[Humidston]

EAGLES UP BUMP!

[GOPJ]

Amen bump:

The DC Chapter: Vanguard of FreeRepublic Activism.

[GottaLuvAkitas1]

Thanks for taking us tomorrow. It is a very sweet thing you are doing. I'm sure I speak for Dav as well (but he would say it differently)

I'll see you at 12:00 look for a white van. I'm bring snacks, a movie camera, and a digital camera as well.

[A Navy Vet]

Great move, inviting the exiled/mutilated Iraqis! Should make for an interesting and informative after action report. Should also generate some real interest by the media. Good luck, as always.

[Mudboy Slim]

"I'm bring snacks, a movie camera, and a digital camera as well."

Excellent!! I'm betting yer gonna git some good footage...MUD

[CyberAnt]

"We will be joined by Iraqi exile leaders and some of the men who had their hands amputated at Abu Ghraib on orders of Saddam Hussein"

Wow! This is toooooo cool!!

[Exit148]

See you in the morning BUMP!

[kristinn]

These men want the world to know what Saddam Hussein and his Ba'ath Party henchmen did to them and the Iraqi people. It is very upsetting to them that foreign fighters are trying to deny them their freedom. Especially because these same foreigners stood by and did nothing as Saddam murdered and tortured them for decades.

These men, like most Iraqis, recognize that it was America, led by President Bush, who liberated them from tyranny's hell.

[kristinn]

I'm looking forward to tomorrow. The men have gotten to meet just about every high level government official, from President Bush on down, who worked to liberate them. This time, they'll get to meet those who worked to prevent that.

[kristinn]

Thanks for the compliment. There are many FR chapters and affiliates that are also doing great work. We're based in the nation's capital, so we've got the most chances for high value freeping targets. We do have good aim, though:-)

[YourAdHere]

I can't wait man. Haven't been to a Freep in a while. My sign for this says "Impeach Brian Becker."

[tgslTakoma]

I need an early wake-up call tomorrow (today, yikes!), please. I have a construction project planned.

;-)

[nutmeg]

We will be joined by Iraqi exile leaders and some of the men who had their hands amputated at Abu Ghraib on orders of Saddam Hussein.

Wow.. Eagles Up, DC Chapter! And thank you all in advance for being there tomorrow.

[nutmeg]

ping!

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[kcvl]

bttt

[CyberAnt]

I'll be looking forward to the pictures.