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…
Won't that result in "splinter groups"?
My ake is very cynical..it's gonna be very ugly, and it may well give Bush the margin of victory in some swing states..it's an easy transition, and connection, for undecided voters to make, to wit:.."If these assholes and lowlifes are that opposed to W, how can I side with them?"...For those here yong enough to remembere the 68 Dem convention in Chicago...that display cost Humphrey several states..
It probably will get ugly, but the NYPD isn't the Seatle PD. These cops remember 9/11 - they're not going to let a gang of pimply-faced punks give them much trouble. Look for a lot of use of the billy club - its more satisfying than rubber bullets.
Yeowza!
For some reason, I don't think that would play well for Republicans on the evening news.
I've always thought that was a strange location for a heart.
Perhaps just the heat wave. They would be more likely to riot and show their true colors, but I don't really wish this on the residents of New York.
"What floor do you live on ? I would suggest water balloons if above the ground floor, the higher up the better."
I'm sure they will be well-prepared to sue at the drop of a hat.
It is risky to hold a convention in the state of Hillary Clinton, she's no doubt a major organizer of the protests. The Clinton's have plenty of practice when it comes to protesting wars.
I suspect their mentors hidden away in faculty lounges and other hothouses are dreaming of a replay of Chicago 1968, when the democratic convention was upstaged by violence in the streets. Many attribute Hubert Humphrey's loss to the fallout from televised chaos.
But there are differences which work against these punks:
First, in 1968 there was as much division and chaos inside the convention hall as there was in the streets. The democrappers were badly split among themselves. The 2004 GOP, by contrast, is fully united.
In 1968 the violence was hard up against the convention venue itself, thus in full glare of the lights and cameras.
New York will have these pests cordoned off and way out of the way.
In 1968 there was much made of a "police riot" and the scruffies were made to look like victims. New York's finest won't make that mistake, and the miscreants will be revealed for what they are.
Final difference: It's a 9/11 world now, and we know who the bad guys are. They ain't us.
In Phoenix? They would have the worst case of sun-burn they could possibly imagine. It doesn't take long there. It's funny just thinking about it.
Yea right. I bet it a fraction of 1million.
Maybe the act up crowd, but aids has drastically reduced their numbers.Probably the homeless who were promised a bottle of ripple wine and a can of potted meat. Liberals are so funny and sound so sweet when you kick their asses up against the wall. Bush/Cheney 2004
One million Democrats covered in feces and gunpowder against post 9/11 NYC Firemen? Might be a clear distinction from good guy/bad guy for that confrontation.
…but I don't really wish this on the residents of New York.
We sent them pizzas.
Nope. They just took over the administrative building and then held "teach-ins" in one of the major auditoriums.
Of course, it was in the middle of a harsh New England winter, and some of them scolded me for not attending their brainwashing sessions (a.k.a, teach-ins) despite the fact that I had a badly broken ankle and was non-weight bearing on crutches. One of them even told me, in a very exasperated tone of voice, that the auditorium had wheelchair access. I just glared at her and said "Do you see a f-ing wheelchair anywhere around here?! I have *crutches*, you chunkhead!"
"They say they care about world peace, but all they do is smoke pot and smell bad!" -Eric Cartman
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