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…
Actors, musicians, waiters and waitresses, retail salespeople, hotel staff --- we know who keeps this city running, at least as far as the visitors are concerned.
I think that the businesses, sanitation, police and fire departments would have an opinion on this. :-)
You have to think like these people. They are looking for the NYPD and vigilante groups to bust their heads so that they can blame the Bush/Cheney NAZI party with violence.
The media will eat it up and until the debates they will call Bush a Nazi. This will take the spotlight off of Kerry's lies.
Bloomberg did the right thing by being gracious. Takes the "cage them" mentality away from the Republicans.
One thing I would suggest. I would place a national ad to parents saying something to the effect of:
If your child has chosen to come to NY to protest the convention peacefully, then we welcome them with open arms. However if you child gets violent of destructive, we will prosecute them to the maximum that the law allows.
And why did the Republicans pick New York City, bastion of ultra-liberalism for their convention?
Centrally located on the east coast so that all forms of vermin can have quick and easy access to the city.
IMHO, they should have chosen Dallas, Atlanta, Denver, Boise.
The east coast radicals would have a hard time reaching some of those cities. Let the media treck out to "Real America" for a change.
"Maybe the 2008 GOP Convention should be held in Calgary or Edmonton..."
I would prefer Deadhorse, Alaska in the middle of summer.
Then the RINOs would understand what a hellhole the Alaskan North Slope is and would vote for oil drilling.
You nailed it on the head.
"I just hope the NYPD and FDNY don't go on strike and protest alongside the protestors. They are working without a contract and are pissed off BIG TIME at Bloomberg!"
They better not. They should stand by the commander in chief and tell their union to stuff it. They are getting paid plenty.
True. You can bet the media will only be covering the circus tramp activities and the convention itself may be afforded a post script.
I sent them a nice little email thanking them for their cooperation. After these morons and their fellow protestors are done denying service, blocking traffic, burning flags, littering, etc there will be way less undecided voters in America.
I live 120 feet from where these poeple will be congregating. Any suggestions?
I honestly didn't think of it that way. I hope that perception is right.
The media is planning on televising 3 hours of the convention. Any bets that the protesters get more than 3 hours combined coverage?
Bring it. Hundreds of thousands of left wing American hating scum looting, rioting, beating police horses, etc...The dems can kiss W.Va, Nv, Iowa, etc... goodbye. Another Wellstone minute brought to you by the DNC morons.
What floor do you live on ? I would suggest water balloons if above the ground floor, the higher up the better.
Only if the police deal with them with "sensitivity" as I'm sure Mayor Bummerberg has instructed them.
I can just see the media showing some girl protester getting a taser over and over and over.
IMHO, you're a boob.
I hope the GOP spin machine is ready to react to the violence by pinning it on the DNC. They should be prepared to refer the protesters as "Kerry" supporters and demand that Kerry and the DNC tell their supporters to stop attacking the police and property. The Dems will deny their connection to them, but the GOP should show videos of the protestor signs and ask the American public to be the judge. If the violent incidents are used correctly it would increase support for GWB.
Keep an eye out for Kerry's old comrades from the old days.
You can bet your arse they will be there in force. I hope they can be recognozed and caught on tape for GOP ads.
I say let them run wild, do not resist them. Let the world see them in all their hate filled violent glory.
Two words - ethyl mercaptan.
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