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…
Ah, the Brownshirt wing of the Democrat Party ....
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.
Over 1,000,000 Anti-War Protestors Planning to Disrupt Republican National Convention in New York
Yep...funded in part by Soros and Teresa. And you can BET the media will pay attention to THESE protestors and not excuse them as being "disgruntled by hightened security" like they did in Boston.
Time to pray for a DOWNPOUR - God can always overcome evil with good! It's tough to protest in a thunderstorm (umbrellas are a lightning rod)...That's my daily promise from now until September 2nd that I'll pray for this specific deterrent.
you watch the NYPD.....these assholes are about to find out this ain't WASHINGTON
The media will say it's a million...or at least "hundreds of thousands of protestors"
I remember their little Million Mom event in Denver. The pro second amendment protestors from the Tyranny Response Team outnumbered them. I really don't think for a minute that there will be a million protestors.
Can you imagine being an undecided voter in Michigan or Missouri and seeing these morons smashing storefront windows, hurling expletives at delegates?
John Kerry would call these violent peace protestors the "heart of America".
They should have held it somewhere in Arizona so the rioters would have to sizzle in the heat while the delegtes relaxed in air conditioned comfort.
Oh goody. The wackos are coming out of the woodwork. Their antics will repel normal Americans. Karl Rove couldn't have planned this better if he tried. If they hope to turn the streets into a reprise of Chicago '68, it will backfire on them. Let them bring it on!!!
This will do nothing but disgust the average person.
they multiplied their number by four to sound more impressive.
REPUBLICANS LET THE DEMS HAVE THEIR LOVEFEST FOR KERRY, AND IT WAS UNEVENTFUL, AS IT SHOULD BE. NOW,CIVILITY WOULD DICTATE THAT THE DEMS LET US HAVE OUR CONVENTION. THEY ARE SO "LIBERAL" THAT IF YOU DON'T AGREE WITH THEM, THEY THREATEN VIOLENCE AND PROMISE TO DISRUPT THE PROCEEDINGS. THEY TALK OF FREE SPEECH ETC... WHERE IS OUR FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY???? THE MEDIA WILL GIVE THEM THE COVERAGE THEY CRAVE, AND DECLARE THEM HEROES.
Using the Farrakhan Million Man Math approach, they'll be lucky if they get 5,000.
We can hope for a 100+ heat wave in NYC - with rain and 100% humidity.
I was just scanning this thread to see if you were here.......LOL.
BUT THEN BERGER SMUGGLED IT OUT.
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