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Over 1,000,000 Anti-War Protestors Planning to Disrupt Republican National Convention in New York
Newsmax ^ | August 18, 2004 | staff

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…


TOPICS: Front Page News; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: New York
KEYWORDS: 000; 1; antiwar; disrupt; in; kerry; lefties; moveamericaforward; nationalconvention; newyork; over; planning; protestors; republican; rncconvention; to
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To: Capt.YankeeMike
HEAVY RAIN

Maybe some of those security aircraft could do a little cloud seeding while they're up?

121 posted on 08/18/2004 12:14:53 PM PDT by Sender (my tagline is down for routine system maintenance)
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To: Let's Roll

On September 11, 2001, 3,128 people were killed by Wahhabist Pan Arabists (which is an oxymoron). On August 18th, 2004, the Wahhabist Pan Arabists have officially come out in support of....John Kerry.


122 posted on 08/18/2004 12:15:44 PM PDT by cake_crumb (UN Resolutions=Very Expensive, Very SCRATCHY Toilet Paper)
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To: A. Patriot
"And why did the Republicans pick New York City, bastion of ultra-liberalism for their convention?"

The decision was made shortly after the WTC towers were destroyed on 9/11, to help the city's economy. Looks like the Kerry supporters plan on ruining the city's economy.

123 posted on 08/18/2004 12:19:16 PM PDT by cake_crumb (UN Resolutions=Very Expensive, Very SCRATCHY Toilet Paper)
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To: Nachum
http://www.rncguide.com/

I just picked up a very detailed map from a local coffee shop in Brooklyn that shows a very organized effort to undercut the GOP Convention. It's scary--the map is the size of a folded road map--in addition to street locations it also has legal advice, information about private parties for delegates, etc. Money at work...maybe Soros...anyway the above website contains information. I am not looking forward to this event...many New Yorkers-Republican and Democrat-are annoyed at the convention being here. We fear it may be a magnet for another attack.

Pray for GW and our country (and NYC, too)

124 posted on 08/18/2004 12:25:24 PM PDT by foreshadowed at waco
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To: Jim_Curtis
Firehoses!
125 posted on 08/18/2004 12:26:06 PM PDT by bigdog (It's going to get hot around here)
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To: Jim_Curtis

I believe the police in NYC ride horses and horses won't discriminate who they step on or knock over.

What an entertaining convention this is going to be.


126 posted on 08/18/2004 12:34:29 PM PDT by tractorman
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To: areafiftyone

One positive is that if the Bush-hating DemoRAT-loving protestors destroy and cause destructions, it will be the taxpayers of New York that pick up the tab to repair the damage.

Seems only fair since New York is mostly RAT territory and the protesters are mostly RATs.

Sorry about all the Republicans that have to pick up the tab for these morons. I think you should sue Hillary Clinton and Chuck Shumer to get a refund.


127 posted on 08/18/2004 12:35:58 PM PDT by BushisTheMan
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To: foreshadowed at waco

If you have seen it, so has the FBI and the NYPD.


128 posted on 08/18/2004 12:36:41 PM PDT by Nachum (Kerry spells "Fine Dining")
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To: montag813
Suggestions, why my friends and I were talking about this while drinking.
1. A good size stereo system, speakers out the windows, or barring that, buy some huge ones on plastic credit and return them after the convention protests. Record and play random derisive commentary mixes, "Get a job you freaking (f***ing) hippies!)(Use South Park cuts, and other movie soundbites) Blast it all day.
2. A greasy lunch gone horribly wrong that results in a Fire alarm,
3. Report a possible gas leak to the gas company, etc.
4. A day of photography and video, can get you paid if they happen to break windows in front of your area. Help your neighbors and local businesses catch the bastids that commit property crimes.
5. Flee. Cheap flights, Long Island, Jersey Shore, get out!
6. Create absolutely outlandish and horrible signs, and walk with them, making sure you get photographed by the press ( balaclava recommended, though illegal in NYC.)
7. Resonant frequencies through your sound system speakers. I don't know of a better way to ruin someone's protest legally and safely then creating a horrible ringing sound in their ears all day.
8. Go about your business as normal, and pay them no mind.
9. Blast Rocking the Casbah all day. As well as Flight of the Valkyrie, Communist folk anthems, Kerry's Senate testimony in 1971, and other soundbites all day.

Just some guiness brainstorming for ya.

129 posted on 08/18/2004 12:41:52 PM PDT by JerseyHighlander
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To: headsonpikes; montag813

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethyl_mercaptan
Ethyl mercaptan is a colorless liquid that has a strong odor, resembling that of rotten eggs. The odor is familiar to many people who use natural gas and propane for cooking and heating, as it is used as an additive to give those normally odorless fuels a distinctive smell. The chemical formula for ethyl mercaptan is C2H5SH.

According to the Guinness Book Of World Records, ethyl mercaptan is the smelliest substance in existence.

Ethyl mercaptan is toxic and in large doses will cause headaches, nausea, and a lack of coordination, as well as liver and kidney damage. The doses of ethyl mercaptan from natural gas are not toxic, although the natural gas itself is.


130 posted on 08/18/2004 1:06:17 PM PDT by happygrl
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To: happygrl

That's my Ethyl! ;^0


131 posted on 08/18/2004 1:12:26 PM PDT by headsonpikes (Spirit of '76 bttt!)
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To: Nachum; All

There is an upside...if in fact there is any Terrorist activity, chances are some of these unemployed, professional scumbag libs will be taken out too.

Am I being really mean here?


132 posted on 08/18/2004 1:14:27 PM PDT by Heff ("Liberty is not America's gift to the world, it's the Almighty's gift to humanity" GW Bush 4/12/04)
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To: Nachum
How's about tossing this wink and a nod to the protests into his acceptance speech:

"As for those demonstrating outside tonight, I ask this simple question: Do you think Iraqi dissenters could have marched on the halls of power in Saddam Hussein's Iraq freely and without reprecussion?

And to the American people watching at home, I have this solemn vow: I will not let those that hate America, be they here or abroad, deter me from protecting this country and all we hold dear."

133 posted on 08/18/2004 1:15:03 PM PDT by LincolnLover (LSU Tigers: GEAUXING for Another National Title in 2004!)
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To: Nachum
The FBI shouldn't be the only ones monitoring and infiltrating the ranks of these folks.

How's about a few Freepers take a week-long break from bathing and work, mingle with these folks, make a beeline to any and every reporter with a camera and a microphone you see, whip out your KERRY FOR PRESIDENT sign, and spew the most rabid, anti-American invective you can into the mic...then finish by saying you and many like you support John Kerry and hope those at home will, too.

Make those undecideds in Missouri sit up and say, "Gee, that John Kerry supporter doesn't look like or sound like me. I don't hate America, but I guess John Kerry does."

134 posted on 08/18/2004 1:18:42 PM PDT by LincolnLover (LSU Tigers: GEAUXING for Another National Title in 2004!)
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To: Nachum

Jane Fonda will be there.


135 posted on 08/18/2004 1:31:16 PM PDT by berkley
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To: Nachum

Based on the permits, they are expecting 250,000, not 1 million.


136 posted on 08/18/2004 1:34:15 PM PDT by creepycrawly
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To: Nachum
Ahh, now that's how I like my news, filled with qualifiers like "planning" and "may".

Aren't those supposed to be red-flag type words for a real newspaper editor?

I predict 0.01% of the "planning", and a full 0.01% of the "may", might actually show up. :)

137 posted on 08/18/2004 1:34:16 PM PDT by been_lurking
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To: Nachum
If these bozos are genuinely antiwar, they should realize that John "big clintonoid liar" Kerry is actually as pro-war as they come. Like all clintonites and clintonoids, he supported the horrible anti-Serb actions in the 1990s. And he is planning more anti-Serb and anti-Macedonian Slav actions should he become President. Should he become President, the war in Iraq won't end either, as some of the dupes among the demonstrators might hope. Instead, the wars for the New World Order (including UN involvement) started under clinton, will continue.

People should realize that the major New World Order operative, George Soros is backing Kerry and the Democrats to the hilt, and calling for the defeat of Bush!!! In fact, he has been working to BUY the Democratic Party!!!! I believe that if interested Freepers dig into who is behind the organizations planning to demonstrate in New York, they will find that the money trail leads to Soros.

The "antiwar" demonstrators are also expected to include a major feminazi and gay contingent, who will be pushing their agenda. Soros supports them as well!!!! I hope that the disgusting gays and feminazis so turn off the American voter that their demonstrations turn into an anti-Kerry backlash!!!!

138 posted on 08/18/2004 1:35:41 PM PDT by Honorary Serb (Kosovo is Serbia! Free Srpska! Abolish ICTY!)
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To: montag813

Go buy twenty dozen eggs.

Get some lunch bags.

Put eggs(5-6 per) in the bag, in the shade, unrefridgerated.

Let em get nice and ripe.

Strategically place the bags around the area(drop from chest height) just prior to the nutjobs arriving. Or have a egg toss once they're there, or go out among them and just roll an egg out now and then in high traffic areas.


139 posted on 08/18/2004 1:44:47 PM PDT by Stopislamnow (Get it yet?)
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To: nuffsenuff
About 100K showed up.

Any given saturday in October that many people will show up for a Notre Dame game. It never seems to make the news.

140 posted on 08/18/2004 1:56:54 PM PDT by P-Marlowe
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