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12000 Show Support of Presidant at Ft. Myers Florida Rally (Vanity I was there)

Posted on 10/23/2004 2:00:43 PM PDT by Defendingliberty

We arrived at 6am for a 10am appearance of the President. The line was already long. The crowd was estimated to be 12,000+. That’s no overestimation, every seat in City of Palms Park (Ft. Myers, Florida) was filled in addition to the infield. In my early morning scouting of the venue I noted that 1500-2000 seats had an obstructed view of the podium.

In addition to the usual speeches by local dignitaries we were entertained be a country singer (Who’s name escapes me) that had the joint jumping. The President arrived and delivered a fabulous speech. It was George Bush at his best; a combination of policy, his record and humor.

The overwhelming show of support and love of the President was evident throughout the event. I spotted many people whipping away a tear of joy or pride.

Following the event we were greeted to a view of 50 Anti-Bush protestors (the media estimated it at 200). This display didn’t spoil the mood of the crowd. A good day was had by all.


TOPICS: Politics/Elections; US: Florida; Your Opinion/Questions
KEYWORDS: aar; bush; election; florida; ftmyers

1 posted on 10/23/2004 2:00:43 PM PDT by Defendingliberty
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To: Defendingliberty

Is Fort Meyers Dim country or is it a Pubbie area?


2 posted on 10/23/2004 2:02:36 PM PDT by no dems (NICE GUYS FINISH LAST. GET RADICAL !!!)
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To: no dems
Republican. Forgive misspell in title , I'm very tired...long day
3 posted on 10/23/2004 2:06:04 PM PDT by Defendingliberty (www.456th.com)
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To: Defendingliberty

Fox News is reporting 50,000!! In Jacksonville Jaguar's Stadium! Going on right now.


4 posted on 10/23/2004 2:06:06 PM PDT by dc-zoo
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To: Defendingliberty

Just watching Fox News, 50,000 for Bush at Alltel Stadium in Jacksonville!


5 posted on 10/23/2004 2:07:38 PM PDT by MisterRepublican
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To: Defendingliberty
Sorry if I get off the subject, but, has anyone gone to DRUDGE REPORT and saw the article about CHER ?
I read the article and it said, that CHERS people and CHER expected thousands of people to show up at the disco she was at, but, only a few hundred showed up, she was dumbfounded, and wondered why she only had a few hundred to show up.
I guess that is a telling sign about the democrats champaign.
6 posted on 10/23/2004 2:08:25 PM PDT by Prophet in the wilderness (PSALM 53 : 1 The ( FOOL ) hath said in his heart , There is no GOD .)
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To: Defendingliberty

CSpan televised it and it was great to see. My daughter and her family are at the Jacksonville Rally. Waiting for the phone to ring......


7 posted on 10/23/2004 2:08:51 PM PDT by Two-Bits (I am voting in memory of those innocents that were incinerated on 9/11! Vote George W Bush)
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To: MisterRepublican

Are they going to show it?


8 posted on 10/23/2004 2:10:13 PM PDT by Howlin (Bush has claimed two things which Democrats believe they own by right: the presidency & the future)
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To: Two-Bits

Is the JAX rally going on now?


9 posted on 10/23/2004 2:10:54 PM PDT by Howlin (Bush has claimed two things which Democrats believe they own by right: the presidency & the future)
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To: Howlin

I believe so Howlin, I have been calling my daughter's cell phone with no success. I hope she will call me after...


10 posted on 10/23/2004 2:12:38 PM PDT by Two-Bits (I am voting in memory of those innocents that were incinerated on 9/11! Vote George W Bush)
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To: dc-zoo

50,000!!!!!!!!!! OH, MY GOSH! Incredible!


11 posted on 10/23/2004 2:29:42 PM PDT by kitkat ("The democrats would rather win the WH than the war." - Tom DeLay)
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To: kitkat

Lurch was in Col. what was his crowd size???


12 posted on 10/23/2004 2:33:45 PM PDT by RoseofTexas
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To: RoseofTexas
I just saw lurch on FOX , but, they didn't pan the camera I could not see how many were in attendance.
13 posted on 10/23/2004 2:38:25 PM PDT by Prophet in the wilderness (PSALM 53 : 1 The ( FOOL ) hath said in his heart , There is no GOD .)
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To: All

Please don't call us Pubbies...it sounds like we are all interested in our pubic areas. pubs, repubs, anything but pubbie. By the way I like demwits for the Rats. Thanks.


14 posted on 10/23/2004 2:47:38 PM PDT by calex59
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To: Defendingliberty; All
What a wonderful day for you!

Hey, didn't someone post yesterday that Bush was to have a surprise guest at one of his stops today in Florida? Was the surprise guest Buzz Aldrin?

15 posted on 10/23/2004 2:49:36 PM PDT by uvular (Release your uncensored military, senatorial, and medical records, Mr. Kerry)
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To: uvular

We had General Dozier lead the pledge....Hannity in Jax I think...


16 posted on 10/23/2004 3:18:37 PM PDT by Defendingliberty (www.456th.com)
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To: Defendingliberty; All
One of the reporters in Dubya's press pool sent an email report about Dubya's day in Florida. It was to Katherine J. Lopez. She posted it at The Corner.

It's a nice read...

Reporter's Private Email from Bush FlA Rallies

17 posted on 10/23/2004 4:44:11 PM PDT by Timeout (Just hours to go....before we can sleep!)
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To: Defendingliberty

BUMP


18 posted on 10/23/2004 5:40:57 PM PDT by kitkat ("The democrats would rather win the WH than the war." - Tom DeLay)
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