Posted on 08/18/2004 9:21:52 AM PDT by Nachum
Pro-Troop Organization Set to Fight Back Against “Blame America” Crowd
[New York] -- In just three weeks, thousands of Republican delegates from around America will descend upon New York City for the 2004 Republican National Convention.
While convention delegates will announce their support for the re-election of President George Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney, another constituency will also be making its way to New York with a very different agenda.
Anti-war organizations have been planning for several months to organize the largest anti-war rally in U.S. history. And thousands of these “Blame America First” organizers have already arrived in New York, conducting meetings on how to disrupt the Republican National Convention and sabotage the message of support for our troops and the war on terrorism.
By the time the convention starts, organizers hope to have upwards of 1 Million anti-war protestors on hand to disrupt the convention – including promises of acts of civil disobedience and violence.
The pro-troop/pro-war-on-terrorism organization, Move America Forward [website: www.MoveAmericaForward.org], has been monitoring these groups and their intentions to capture the media spotlight.
Over 15,000 members of the news media from throughout the U.S. and the world are expected to be on hand to cover the Republican National Convention, giving anti-war protestors an international audience for their message. And one can be sure the news media will be all too willing to cover the protests.
“These organizations represent the most disturbing elements of the ‘Bash America’ crowd and they clearly are determined to use these protests to attract international media coverage for the anti-war movement,” declared Move America Forward Chairman, Howard Kaloogian.
Kaloogian, a three-term Republican representative in the California legislature who also chaired the Recall Gray Davis Committee says it’s time to fight back with a message of support for our troops and the war on terrorism.
“The stakes are high for our nation and the choices we will make when it comes to fighting the terrorist threat. We cannot allow the fringe of this country to break down public support for our military and the morale of our troops the way they did during the Vietnam War.”
How Move America Forward Plans to Fight Back
Move America Forward has produced a series of television ads, with more in production, that they will begin airing in late August, during the Republican National Convention and throughout the month of September.
The ads urge Americans to stand united in support of our troops and the war on terrorism. You can view the ads at the Move America Forward website by clicking this link: http://www.MoveAmericaForward.org/?Page=AdCampaign
“We have to realize that this is a battle for the hearts and minds of the American public. And since we know the news media will be sympathetic to the message of the anti-war crowd, we will have to broadcast our message direct and unfiltered to the public through the use of television and radio commercials,” said Kaloogian.
Kaloogian says Move America Forward is on a fundraising push for the next several weeks to reach their goal of over $5 million for their national television and radio ad blitz. The group is asking for help from Americans who want to see another voice to balance the lopsided coverage from the mainstream media.
“We’ve done smaller advertising buys to date, having raised hundreds of thousands of dollars, but now the stakes are being raised and we must be ready to respond to the “Blame America First” crowd at every turn.
To make a contribution to help air these ads on national television networks, and on your local television and radio stations, visit the Move America Forward contribution page: http://www.MoveAmericaForward.org/Contribution
You may also mail in a contribution to:
Move America Forward
ATTN: National Ad Fund
P.O. Box 1497
Sacramento, CA 95812
To view some of the anti-war protest plans for yourself, you can visit the following websites for the next few weeks:
http://www.UnitedForPeace.org/
“The re-escalation of the war in Iraq challenges us to strengthen our opposition to the US occupation.”
http://www.RNCNotWelcome.org/
“A radical affront to democracy calls for a radical response. On Tuesday, August 31st, a day of non-violent civil disobedience and direct action will begin.”
http://www.CounterConvention.org/
“…the protests around the 2004 Republican Convention are likely to be the largest in history.”
http://www.NewYorkMetro.com
…activists are circling their welcome wagons, predicting “a battle for ground zero,” a “Burning Man festival for the city,” “a political disaster,” “a disciplined, organized protest,” “a culture war”—five days that are “part blackout, part Woodstock,” “worse than Miami,” “better than Seattle,” “our Chicago ’68.”
http://www.NotInOurName.net
Has “apologized” to the people of Iraq for U.S. military action. Plans to join NYC protests to oppose “endless wars and oppression.”
http://www.VisualResistance.org/gallery.htm
Plans to cover buildings throughout New York City with anti-war posters.
http://RNCWatch.typepad.com/
Monitoring security procedures and items prohibited from bringing in to the RNC convention – urges supporters to work around these rules, follow and harass and intimidate convention delegates. Also urges members to occupy housing arrangements made by pro-troop organization “Protest Warrior.”
http://www.CodePink.com
“…tell the Republicans we've had enough of Bush's lies and cover-ups, wars and occupations.”
Visit www.MoveAmericaForward.org For More Information…
Anybody remember the bogus "Million Mom March?"
This will only backfire against the Democrats.
So?
They threatened a million people here in DC a few months back.
About 100K showed up.
And if they snarl traffic worse than it is and riot, it will backfire on them. Normal people hate protestors.
You're right. Can you imagine being an undecided voter in Michigan or Missouri and seeing these morons smashing storefront windows, hurling expletives at delegates? No way will this go over well with middle America.
Um what happened??? Yesterday it was 250,000 now its 1,000,000???
Agreed. They are likely to show their stupidity, hatred and violence, much to the distaste of the mushy middle in swing states who will conclusively decide for Bush as a result.
It won't be anything close to a million. They'll be there, but I think the NYPD isn't going to put up with too much illegal extra-curriculars.
Also, the worse they behave, the more "swing voters" can see the face of the left.
Wood shampoos for any violent "peace protesters."
They had some Venezuelans and Jimmy Carter count the expected attendees...
Logical no, but then these people are insane to begin with.
In other words, acting like your garden-variety, 2004 style democRAT.
This could be really interesting. I almost hope they get their million, just to make it a fun convention.
I agree that this will probably backfire on them, but I still think it was stupid to hold the convention in NYC. It's in the wrong color zone.
I agree... the undecided votes,( which I believe will decide this election) will have made a defintite decision for Bush!!!!!!
Put them in a fenced area under an overpass like the Dems did in Boston.
LOL
I hope you folks are right. Sometimes I think I live in bizarro world where Hoolywood idiots, liberal talking heads, and print media people are fighting Bush and hating America while we try to fight terrorism. And somehow the other side gets traction and respect on cable news shows? Sometimes I think I live in a world gone mad, especailly after 911.
Doesn't matter where they hold the convention those people would be coming to any town they hold it in, Florida, Texas, Georgia, etc. They would swarm all over. It's Repubs and Bush they hate - not the cities.
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